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Mission 8 Inch Carb Balance Whole Wheat Spinach Tortellini
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Mission 8 Inch Carb Balance Whole Wheat Spinach Tortellini

Mission
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
6g
Protein
330mg
Sodium
15g
Fiber
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This Mission Carb Balance Spinach Herb tortilla is positioned as a low-carb, grab-and-go alternative to standard tortillas. You'd find it on the grocery aisle with other wraps and flatbreads — often shelved near low-carb, gluten-containing specialty breads and sandwich wraps rather than in produce or the refrigerated deli. It's marketed for quick lunches, on-the-go breakfasts, and lightweight dinner wraps: think packed school lunches, office wraps during meal prep, or a simple road-trip sandwich. Mission frames it to appeal to health-conscious shoppers and low-carb dieters, using language like "Carb Balance," "high in fiber," and "zero sugars," aiming at adults trying to reduce carbs without giving up convenience. The package typically features green spinach imagery and claims like "no trans fat" and "zero sugars," but it lacks organic certification and uses a "natural flavor" label in the ingredient list. Visually the product has spinach flecks and a bright-looking green tint (aided by food colorants in the formula), presented in a plastic, multi-count soft-pack that keeps wraps pliable and stackable. Sensory cues: thin, flexible, slightly chewy texture that folds without cracking, mild savory-herb flavor from spinach powder and seasonings, and a soft mouthfeel from added gums and starches. People use these tortillas in everyday rituals—rolling leftovers, assembling deli-style wraps, or grilling a quick quesadilla. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated baked product containing modified starches, emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial sweetener and colors, so it’s a convenience-focused, highly processed grocery item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tortilla
Servings per Container: 8
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber15g54%
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), Seasoning (Spinach, Powder, Onion Powder, Spices, Salt, Garlic Powder, Sunflower Oil,, Yellow 5 Aluminum Lake, Blue 1 Aluminum Lake, Natural Flavor), Salt,, Calcium Propionate (To Maintain Freshness), Distilled, Monoglycerides, Sodium, Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Sorbic, Acid, (To Maintain Freshness), Fumaric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose., Contains: Wheat.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Distilled Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, emulsifiers, hydrogenated/interesterified oils, preservatives, artificial colorants and sweetener) and is an industrially formulated convenience product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Mission 8 Inch Carb Balance Whole Wheat Spinach Tortellini

The Mission Spinach Tortellini can certainly fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a quick snack or a protein boost. With 6 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber per serving, it’s a decent option for a light meal or snack. However, it does contain some preservatives and artificial colors, so if you're aiming for a clean-eating approach, you might want to enjoy these occasionally.

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