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Old El Paso Hint Of Lime Taco Shell 10ct
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Old El Paso Hint Of Lime Taco Shell 10ct

Old El Paso
5.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Old El Paso Hint Of Lime Taco Shell 10ct is a familiar boxed staple in the American grocery aisle that brings quick, crunchy tacos to the home table. You’ll typically find it in the ethnic/Mexican foods section or on shelves near tortillas, taco kits, salsas, and tortilla chips — often stacked with other Old El Paso products and party-ready meal solutions. It suits quick weeknight dinners, kid-friendly family meals, casual entertaining, and game-day spreads when people want hands-on, build-your-own food. Old El Paso positions itself as an approachable, family-oriented brand that translates Tex-Mex flavors into convenient home cooking; its marketing leans on nostalgia, ease, and festive meal rituals aimed at busy households and parents feeding kids. The box uses bright, warm packaging and flavor callouts like “Hint of Lime,” which create a fresh, natural impression even though there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes industrial additives. Label characteristics often convey convenience and flavor rather than health credentials — “natural flavor” and citrus cues suggest freshness, but the product also contains ingredients like palm oil, corn syrup, and monosodium glutamate. Processing context: these are a processed, ready-to-eat baked corn product made from limed corn flour and formulated ingredients. Sensory details: inside the slender cardboard box are ten golden, U-shaped shells that snap with a brittle, dry crunch, carry a mild corn aroma brightened by a lemony-lime tang, and leave a faint oiliness from palm oil. The ritual is simple — heat or crisp in the oven, fill with seasoned meat or beans, top with cheese and salsa — making them a quick, convivial centerpiece for casual meals and parties.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 5
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
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

Limed, Corn, Flour,, Palm, Oil., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Whey*,, Buttermilk*,, Salt,, Corn, Syrup,, Citric, Acid,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Lime, Juice,, Yeast, Extract,, Parsley,, Natural, Flavor., *, Dried..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product is an industrially formulated ready-to-eat food with added sugars, emulsifiers/seasonings (MSG, yeast extract), palm oil and “natural flavors,” meeting criteria for NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed). The ingredient list and ready-to-eat format indicate significant industrial processing and additives.

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Common Questions about Old El Paso Hint Of Lime Taco Shell 10ct

Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! These taco shells are low in sugars and provide some fiber, but they do contain a bit of palm oil and corn syrup. If you're looking for a quick and tasty way to enjoy tacos without breaking the calorie bank, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially when paired with wholesome fillings.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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