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Mayan Farm Whole Wheat Tortillas
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Mayan Farm Whole Wheat Tortillas

Mayan Farm
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
4g
Protein
240mg
Sodium
67
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mayan Farm Whole Wheat Tortillas are a stack of soft, taco-size wraps sold in a plastic film package that leans on a heritage story—“traditional recipe” and a Mayan legend—while positioning itself as a convenient, whole-grain choice. You’d typically find this 16 oz pack in the bread/tortilla aisle alongside other flour and whole-wheat tortillas, flatbreads and wraps, with chips, salsas and beans nearby for quick meal pairing. The brand leans into cultural associations of authenticity and tradition to appeal to families and health-conscious shoppers who want the look and feel of a rustic staple but with modern convenience; copy highlights “100% whole grain,” “certified vegan,” “no cholesterol” and “no trans fat per serving” as health-forward selling points. The label gives a wholesome impression, though the ingredient list also contains emulsifiers, preservatives and dough conditioners common in long-shelf-life bakery products. Sensory-wise the tortillas are soft, pliable and slightly nutty from whole wheat, designed to hold fillings without cracking; consumers warm them on a griddle or microwave them briefly before wrapping tacos, burritos or lunchbox wraps. Packaging is stackable, shelf-ready plastic with decorative branding and recipe prompts encouraging family meals and weeknight convenience. Occasions include quick weeknight dinners, weekend taco nights and packed lunches; the product’s ritual is fast heating, filling and folding. In plain terms, these are industrially produced packaged tortillas that combine whole-grain flour with functional additives to extend shelf life and ensure consistent texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 45.0 g
Servings per Container: 10
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Vegetable, Oil, Shortening, (Soybean, Oil,, Canola, Oil, and/or, Partially, Hydrogenated, Soybean, Oil, and, Cottonseed, Oil, with, Polyglycerol, Ester, of, Fatty, Acids, and, Monoglycerides),, contains, 2%, or, less, of:, Salt,, Sugar,, Mono-Diglycerides,, Calcium, Propionate, (as, preservative),, Guar, Gum,, Fumaric, Acid,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Corn, Starch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Potassium, Sorbate, (as, preservative),, Sodium, Bicarbonate, Dough, Conditioner, (Sodom, Metabisulfite,, Microcrystalline, Cellulose,, Dicalcium, Phosphate). Folate--4%.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono-Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations such as emulsifiers, preservatives, dough conditioners and partially hydrogenated/processed oils; these additives and multi-ingredient industrial mixtures classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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Common Questions about Mayan Farm Whole Wheat Tortillas

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! These tortillas are a decent source of whole wheat, which means they have more fiber and nutrients compared to regular white tortillas. However, they do have preservatives and some oils, so if you're looking for something ultra-clean, you might want to explore other options, like homemade tortillas.

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