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Mission 4.5 Inch Carb Balance Whole Wheat Street Tacos
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Mission 4.5 Inch Carb Balance Whole Wheat Street Tacos

Mission
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
6g
Protein
330mg
Sodium
17g
Fiber
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mission 4.5 Inch Carb Balance Whole Wheat Street Tacos are the compact, convenience-oriented tortillas you’d find in the center‑store bread and tortilla aisle, stacked near other flour and whole wheat wraps, low‑carb alternatives and refrigerated or shelf‑stable flatbreads. Packaged in a thin plastic flow-wrap (often with a resealable tab), the small 4.5‑inch rounds are presented as a quick solution for tacos, sliders and snackable bites. The brand leans on Tex‑Mex and family‑friendly cultural cues — Mission is positioned as an accessible, mainstream label that promises authentic taste with a modern, diet‑conscious twist. Marketing highlights like “Carb Balance,” “Whole Wheat,” and single‑serving calorie claims create a health halo aimed at carb‑conscious shoppers, busy parents and people looking for portion control; there is no organic certification and the front label emphasizes low carb rather than “natural” processing. In plain terms, this is a highly processed convenience product: the ingredient list includes modified starches, isolated gluten, emulsifiers, preservatives and a non‑nutritive sweetener to stabilize texture and shelf life. Sensory expectations: soft, pliable, slightly bready whole‑wheat flavor with a uniform, smooth surface and foldability for handheld eating; warms quickly on a skillet or microwave, making a brief warming ritual part of mealtime. Typical use occasions are game‑day snack assembly, weeknight taco nights, or packed lunches where small tortillas function as vessels for proteins, cheeses and salsas. Overall, it’s a modern grocery staple that trades artisanal simplicity for convenience, consistency and extended shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tortillas
Servings per Container: 6
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber17g61%
Protein6g
* 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

Ingredients: Water, Modified Wheat Starch, Whole Wheat, Flour, Vital Wheat Gluten, Wheat Gluten Isolate, Vegetable, Shortening (Interesterified And Hydrogenated Soybean Oils),, Salt, Calcium Propionate (To Maintain Freshness), Distilled, Monoglycerides, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda,, Sorbic Acid (To Maintain Freshness), Fumaric Acid, Caramel, Color, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose., Contains:, Wheat.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Soybean Oils - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Distilled Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 numerous industrial ingredients and additives (modified starch, isolated proteins, interesterified/hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, sucralose) typical of ultra‑processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Mission 4.5 Inch Carb Balance Whole Wheat Street Tacos

The Carb Balance Street Taco can be a great option if you're looking for something low in calories but high in fiber and protein. At 70 calories per tortilla, they can fit well into a balanced diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so consider what you're pairing them with!

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