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Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Flour Soft Taco
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Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Flour Soft Taco

Mission
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
5g
Protein
300mg
Sodium
15g
Fiber
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Flour Soft Taco tortillas are a shelf-stable packaged wrap you’ll find in the bread/tortilla aisle alongside other flatbreads, sandwich wraps, and low-carb bakery items — often shelved near refrigerated tortillas or ethnic foods in mainstream supermarkets. Sized for convenience (12 oz pack), the plastic bagged product positions itself for quick meals: morning breakfast burritos, packed lunches, low-carb dinners, or game-day wrap stations. Mission markets this line to health-aware, time-pressed shoppers who want the look and comfort of whole wheat with lower net carbs — the copy leans on “high fiber,” “3 g net carbs,” “zero sugar,” and “70 calories per tortilla” to create a wholesome, active-lifestyle appeal. The label carries health-halo cues (whole wheat, zero trans fat, zero cholesterol) but contains no organic or “all natural” certification; instead it lists several functional additives and preservatives on the ingredient panel. Processing-wise, this is a heavily formulated commercial tortilla made with isolated gluten ingredients, modified starches, emulsifiers, preservatives, and color — engineered for shelf life, uniform texture, and carbohydrate reduction. Sensory experience: thin, pliable, slightly chewy whole-wheat sheet with a mild wheaty aroma and neutral flavor that heats quickly on a skillet or microwave; typical packaging is a printed plastic bag with a twist tie or resealable closure and brand graphics promising convenience and balance. Rituals around use include quick warm-up, filling with eggs, grilled proteins, or vegetables, and rolling for on-the-go eating, reflecting its role as a reliable, modern pantry staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
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

Water,, modified, wheat, starch,, whole, wheat, flour,, vital, wheat, gluten,, wheat, gluten, isolate,, vegetable, shortening, (interesterified, and, hydrogenated, soybean, oils),, salt,, calcium, propionate, (to, preserve, freshness),, sodiumacid, pyrophosphate,, baking, soda,, distilled, monoglycerides,, fumaric, acid,, sorbic, acid, (to, preserve, freshness),, caramel, color,, cellulose, gum,, enzymes,, steviol, glycosides..

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 multiple industrial ingredients (modified starch, emulsifiers, isolated proteins, preservatives, hydrogenated/interesterified oils, colorants, non-nutritive sweetener) and is formulated for long shelf-life and specific sensory properties, characteristic of ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Flour Soft Taco

The Mission Carb Balance Soft Taco can be a part of a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for something lower in calories and higher in fiber. With 15g of fiber per serving, it can help keep you feeling full. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs and lifestyle, so it's all about balance!

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