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Tortilleria Mi Nina White Corn Tortilla Chips Sea Salt
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Tortilleria Mi Nina White Corn Tortilla Chips Sea Salt

Mi Nina
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
100mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tortilleria Mi Nina White Corn Tortilla Chips Sea Salt present themselves as an artisanal take on a grocery staple: a 12 oz bag of stone-ground, nixtamal-made corn chips. On the shelf you’d most often find them in the snacks aisle alongside other tortilla chips and near salsas and guacamoles, or in a natural/organic/snack specialty bay that highlights non-GMO and whole-grain options. The packaging and story emphasize family heritage and traditional masa-making—volcanic stone grinding, cooking whole grain corn with mineral lime—positioning the brand toward shoppers seeking authentic, small-batch or craft snacks rather than mass-market chips. Marketing leans into heritage, chef provenance, and “naturally good” claims, appealing to food-conscious consumers and culturally curious buyers who value non-GMO verification, whole-grain certification, and simple ingredient lists. Label characteristics include a strong “100% Whole Grain” callout, Non-GMO Project verification, “no preservatives,” and “naturally gluten free”; there is no USDA organic mark. In plain processing terms, these are processed tortilla chips made from nixtamalized masa and cooked in oil until crisp. Sensory notes: a crunchy, slightly coarse corn texture with a clean sea-salt finish and a faint lime/nixtamal aroma; the chips are typically packaged in a flexible 12 oz bag with family-inspired graphics and used in rituals like chip-and-dip at parties, casual taco nights, picnics, or lunchtime snacking. They bridge traditional technique and modern convenience—authenticity-forward but still a shelf-stable, ready-to-eat snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 onz
Servings per Container: 12
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein2g
* 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

Non-GMO, White, Corn,, Sunflower, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Trace, of, Lime..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from nixtamalized whole grain corn, sunflower oil, and sea salt with minimal additives, these are processed packaged snacks rather than ultra-processed formulations. The product uses simple, recognizable ingredients and traditional processing but is a ready-to-eat manufactured chip, aligning with NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Tortilleria Mi Nina White Corn Tortilla Chips Sea Salt

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These chips are made from non-GMO white corn and contain just a few simple ingredients, which is a nice win for minimal processing. At 130 calories per ounce, they can fit into a balanced snack routine, but like any chips, moderation is key. They're not packed with protein or fiber, so think of them as a fun treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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