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Old El Paso Flour Tortillas
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Old El Paso Flour Tortillas

Old El Paso
8.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
270mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Old El Paso Flour Tortillas (8.2 oz) are a staple of the American grocery aisle, typically found in the bread and bakery refrigerated or ambient bakery section alongside other tortillas, taco shells, taco kits, shredded cheese, salsa and canned beans. Packaged in a sealed plastic bag, the stack of thin, round tortillas is presented as a quick, family-friendly convenience item. The Old El Paso brand leans into approachable, pan-American Mexican-style cooking — marketed to busy households, parents making kid-approved dinners, and value-conscious shoppers who want familiar flavors without a lot of fuss. On shopping trips this product suits weeknight dinner runs, game-day prep, and casual weekend gatherings where speed and crowd-pleasing are priorities. The label tends not to emphasize organic or “natural” certification; instead you’ll see classic brand logos, serving suggestions, and nutrition highlights like calories and sodium. Any health halos are modest — “enriched flour” or “soft” language — while ingredient details reveal preservatives, emulsifiers and hydrogenated oils, so it’s not positioned as a health food. Sensory notes: each tortilla is soft, pliable and slightly floury, with a neutral, mildly salty flavor and a faintly oily mouthfeel from added fats. Typical rituals include warming on a skillet, wrapping around taco fillings, rolling for burritos, or folding into quesadillas; the resealable plastic bag or twist-tied pack keeps them stackable and easy to stash in the fridge. In plain terms, this is a highly processed convenience product designed to deliver predictable texture and long shelf life for everyday meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein3g
* 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, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Palm, Oil,, Glycerin,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Baking, Powder, (Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda),, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservatives),, Fumaric, Acid,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm,, and/or, Cottonseed, Oil),, Dough, Conditioner, (Salt,, Wheat, Starch,, Enzymes)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Calcium Propionate - 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 and additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, hydrogenated oils, dough conditioners) and is manufactured to be shelf-stable and uniform, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Old El Paso Flour Tortillas

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These tortillas are relatively low in sugar and calories, making them a decent option for a quick meal or snack. However, they do contain preservatives and aren’t particularly high in fiber or protein, so it's all about balance and what you're pairing them with.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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