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Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff Taco Shells
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff Taco Shells

Old El Paso
4.70 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff Taco Shells are a quick, quintessentially American take on Tex‑Mex convenience. You’ll typically find the bright yellow and red box in the Mexican foods or international aisle, shelved with other tortillas, taco seasonings, canned beans and jars of salsa, and often nearby chips and dips. The product is positioned for easy weeknight dinners, family taco nights and casual entertaining — a pantry staple for shoppers building a quick, crowd‑pleasing meal. Old El Paso’s brand voice leans family‑friendly and nostalgic, aimed at busy parents and households who want familiar, approachable flavors with minimal fuss. Packaging often features a photo of fully dressed tacos and messaging that emphasizes ease and serving ideas rather than nutrition claims; this SKU is not marketed as organic or specialty‑diet, nor does it typically carry kid‑character licensing beyond wholesome family imagery. The ingredient list is short — limed (nixtamalized) corn flour, palm oil and salt — which reflects a simple formulation, though the shells are industrially produced into rigid, pre‑shaped cups and baked or fried to achieve crispness. Sensory notes: golden, uniformly shaped shells that snap with a clean crackle, a toasted corn aroma, and a faint oily finish from the palm oil; fillings are assembled into a small handheld ritual that centers around an at‑table build station. Use it for taco bars, game nights, easy lunches or last‑minute dinners where speed and reliability matter. Processing level: manufactured packaged food made from processed corn dough with added oil and salt.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2.8g14%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein2g
* 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,, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from nixtamalized corn flour with added palm oil and salt and produced into ready‑to‑use shells, this is an industrially processed packaged food with few additives but clear manufacturing steps — consistent with NOVA 3 (processed).

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Common Questions about Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff Taco Shells

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These taco shells clock in at 130 calories per serving with 6 grams of fat and 2 grams of fiber. They’re a decent base for a meal, especially when piled high with fresh veggies and lean proteins, but they’re not exactly a superfood. Think of them as a fun and convenient option, rather than a health miracle.

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Vibe:

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