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Old El Paso Flour Tortillas For Burritos
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Old El Paso Flour Tortillas For Burritos

Old El Paso
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
3g
Protein
230mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Old El Paso Flour Tortillas for Burritos is a familiar, mass‑market pantry staple often found in the bread and flatbread aisle or the refrigerated/ambient tortilla section, shelved near taco kits, salsas, refried beans and shredded cheese. Packaged in a bright, family‑friendly wrapper, this 11 oz pack signals quick weeknight dinners and crowd‑pleasing gatherings. The brand leans into approachable, Americana‑Mexican convenience — positioned for busy households, parents feeding kids, and shoppers seeking an easy base for build‑your‑own tacos and burritos. Labels emphasize convenience and tradition rather than organic or “all‑natural” credentials; ingredients list enriched bleached flour, palm oil and preservatives with no organic certification and no front‑of‑pack health claims beyond familiar brand logos. Processing context: these are highly processed, shelf‑stable tortillas formulated with conditioners, emulsifiers and preservatives to keep texture and extend freshness. Sensory notes: soft, pliable and slightly chewy with a neutral wheaty flavor that takes fillings well; they’re designed to fold without cracking. Packaging is stackable plastic, intended to be opened and reused over several meals; warming on a skillet or microwave before assembly is a common ritual that releases a faint toasted aroma and improves flexibility. Occasions include quick weeknight dinners, game‑day spreads, and meal‑prep sessions where tortillas become burrito bowls, quesadillas or handheld lunches. Culturally, Old El Paso plays into nostalgic, homey cooking moments — casseroles and DIY taco bars — marketed toward value‑minded shoppers who want reliable texture and convenience more than artisan or specialty cred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
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 (preservatives, hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, dough conditioners) and is formulated for shelf stability and consistent texture, matching NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Old El Paso Flour Tortillas For Burritos

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These tortillas provide a decent source of carbs and some protein, but they’re not exactly bursting with fiber or nutrients. They can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're pairing them with wholesome fillings like veggies and lean proteins!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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