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Mission Soft Taco Homestyle
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Mission Soft Taco Homestyle

Mission
22.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
320mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mission Soft Taco Homestyle flour tortillas arrive on grocery shelves in the bread and tortillas aisle or the Hispanic foods section, usually shelved with other wraps, flatbreads, and taco shells. Packaged as a 10-count plastic bundle (22.5 oz), they sit near burrito-sized and low-carb options so shoppers can compare sizes and textures at a glance. These tortillas are aimed at busy families and home cooks who want a quick, familiar base for weeknight meals — think tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, and improvised wraps — and they travel easily to potlucks or game-day gatherings. Mission positions this product as an approachable, mainstream brand with a heritage in American-Mexican home cooking; marketing leans on authenticity cues like “homestyle” and “fresh-baked taste,” targeting value-conscious shoppers who want convenience without sacrificing a traditional flavor profile. Label claims include “no trans fat” and kosher certification, creating a mild health halo, while there are no organic or non-GMO certifications; the product emphasizes familiar, comforting language rather than “natural” or artisanal claims. From a processing standpoint, these are commercially made tortillas with enriched bleached flour and several processing aids and preservatives to extend shelf life and texture consistency. Sensory notes: the tortillas are soft and extra-fluffy, flexible enough to fold without cracking, with a neutral wheaty aroma that crisps to a light toasty edge when warmed on a skillet. Rituals around them are tactile and social — stacking warmed rounds on a plate wrapped in a towel, passing bowls of fillings, and assembling handheld tacos at the table.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 10
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein4g
* 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

Enriched, Bleached, Flour, (Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Vegetable, Shortening, (Interesterified, And, Hydrogenated, Soybean, Oils),, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of:, Salt,, Sugar,, Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Distilled, Monoglycerides,, Enzymes,, Cellulose, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Fumaric, Acid,, And, Calcium, Propionate, And, Sorbic, Acid, (To, Maintain, Freshness)., Contains: Wheat.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - 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 industrial ingredients and additives (interesterified/hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, cellulose gum, preservatives like calcium propionate and sorbic acid) and is manufactured to be shelf-stable and uniform, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Mission Soft Taco Homestyle

The Soft Taco Homestyle can be a part of a balanced diet, but its healthiness really depends on your personal nutritional goals. With 180 calories and 4 grams of protein per serving, it’s a decent snack option, but it does contain added sugars and preservatives. Think of it as a fun addition to your meals rather than a health food star.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

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