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Mission Carb Balance Medium Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
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Mission Carb Balance Medium Soft Taco Flour Tortillas

Mission
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
5g
Protein
320mg
Sodium
15g
Fiber
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mission Carb Balance Medium Soft Taco Flour Tortillas present as a modern grocery staple positioned at the intersection of convenience and conscious eating. You'd typically find this 8-pack on a dry grocery endcap or shelf in the bread & tortillas aisle, often shelved near other flour tortillas, low-carb wraps, and keto-friendly baking mixes. They are marketed for quick weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, and weekend brunch tacos—times when shoppers want the familiar ritual of a soft tortilla without the high-carb hit. The brand leans into a health-forward, value-conscious identity: Mission frames these as a "carb balance" option with low net carbs, added fiber, and zero sugar per serving, appealing to people managing carbs, following low-carb or keto-style plans, or simply looking for portion-controlled options. The label displays health halos (low-net-carb, high-fiber, "no trans fat"), but contains no organic or natural-certification badges; it does include ingredient and preservative lists that reveal industrial processing. In plain language: these are heavily processed, factory-made tortillas containing modified starches, emulsifiers, preservatives, and interesterified/hydrogenated shortening to achieve shelf stability, uniform texture, and long life. Sensory notes: the tortillas are soft, pliable, slightly elastic, and thin—designed to fold without cracking; they come in a clear plastic wrap inside a sleeve with bold branding. Ritual use is simple: warm on a skillet or microwave, fill with seasoned proteins, avocado, or cheese, and roll for quick handheld meals. In American grocery culture they sit as a pragmatic, comfort-food-friendly option for families and busy adults seeking familiar taste with a reduced-carb promise.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber15g54%
Protein5g
* 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, 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, Cellulose Gum, Steviol, Glycosides., 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
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 multiple industrial ingredients (modified starch, isolated gluten, interesterified/hydrogenated oils, preservatives, emulsifiers, non-nutritive sweetener) and is formulated for shelf stability and uniform texture, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Mission Carb Balance Medium Soft Taco Flour Tortillas

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These tortillas are low in calories and high in fiber, making them a decent option if you're looking to manage your carbs. However, they do contain modified wheat starch and preservatives, which some people prefer to avoid. So, if you're looking for something minimally processed, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday
weekend-brunch

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