
Mission Yellow Corn Tortilla Extra Thin
What You Should Know
Mission Yellow Corn Tortilla Extra Thin (16 oz) is a familiar grocery staple found in the refrigerated tortilla and ethnic foods section, shelved near other tortillas, wraps, soft taco kits, and bagged tortilla chips. The package leans on heritage messaging — “authentic tradition,” “premium quality,” and “certified gluten free” — positioning the product for shoppers seeking a reliable, culturally rooted corn tortilla that fits gluten-free diets. It’s marketed to busy households and shoppers who want an approachable taste of Mexico without specialty-store shopping; the brand evokes family meals, weeknight tacos, and casual entertaining. Label characteristics include a clear gluten-free certification and “authentic” claims; there is no organic or kid-specific branding and the copy emphasizes freshness and traditional corn masa flour rather than artificial flavors. In plain processing terms, these are factory-made tortillas using masa flour and water with small amounts of gums and preservatives to extend shelf life. Sensory details: the “extra thin” format yields a pliable, soft mouthfeel when warmed and a tendency to crisp pleasantly at the edges when toasted or turned into chips. The clear plastic, resealable-style package makes them convenient for fridge storage; ritual uses include quick skillet-warming, stacking for soft tacos, rolling for burritos, or crisping for tostadas. This product sits squarely in everyday American grocery culture as a versatile, convenient base for Mexican-inspired meals, potlucks, and snack-time improvisation for people who want traditional corn flavor with modern shelf stability.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Yellow, corn, masa, flour,, water,, contains, 2%, or, less, of:, cellulose, gum,, guar, gum,, folic, acid,, and, propionic, acid,, benzoic, acid, and, phosphoric, acid, (to, maintain, freshness)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •propionic acid - Synthetic preservative
- •benzoic acid - Synthetic preservative
- •phosphoric acid - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Made primarily from corn masa flour and water but includes industrial additives (cellulose and guar gums, preservatives) for shelf life; this places it in the processed-food category rather than minimally processed or highly formulated ultra-processed products.
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Common Questions about Mission Yellow Corn Tortilla Extra Thin
Well, health is a bit of a relative term! These tortillas are low in calories and have just 1g of fat, which is pretty decent for a snack. Plus, they pack in some fiber, which is great for digestion. Just remember, 'healthy' can depend on what you're pairing them with—think guacamole or salsa instead of heavy dips!
