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Old El Paso Stand N Stuff Taco Shells Mex Street Corn
International & World Foods
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Old El Paso Stand N Stuff Taco Shells Mex Street Corn

Old El Paso
5.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Old El Paso Stand N Stuff Taco Shells in the Mex Street Corn flavor sits in the international/canned & packaged foods aisle — usually on a shelf alongside other taco kits, hard and soft tortillas, taco seasoning packets, salsas, and chips. The box evokes quick, celebratory taco nights and displays a bright, family-friendly design aimed at shoppers assembling weeknight meals or feeding a small crowd. It’s positioned as an easy convenience item for Taco Tuesday, game-day spreads, and casual entertaining; marketing leans on familiar Tex‑Mex heritage, broad cross-generational appeal, and the ritual of “build-your-own” tacos. The label uses flavor-forward language (“Mex Street Corn”) and lists “natural flavor” among ingredients, but there’s no organic certification — the product trades on convenience and indulgent flavor rather than clean‑label or health halo claims. Processing-wise, these are a processed, shelf-stable product made from treated corn flour and blended with oils, dairy extracts and flavor enhancers. Sensory notes: the shells are thin and crisp with a dry, toasted corn aroma, a slight oily snap from palm oil, and a hint of sweet-savoury seasoning and powdered cheese; the texture is brittle but sturdy enough to hold fillings when “ stood and stuffed.” Packaging is a cardboard box with an inner plastic bag; the typical ritual is opening the bag, arranging shells in a holder or hand-stuffing with meat, beans, slaw, cheese and lime, and serving immediately. This product fits into American grocery culture as a go-to shortcut for festive, crowd-pleasing tacos when time and simplicity matter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
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,, Water,, Palm, Oil., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Whey,, Salt,, Spice,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Onion*,, Citric, Acid,, Lime, Juice*,, Natural, Flavor,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Salt,, Cultures,, Enzymes),, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Guanylate., *, Dried..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Inosinate - Synthetic preservative
  • Disodium Guanylate - 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?

The product contains industrial ingredients and additives (palm oil, corn syrup solids, MSG, flavor enhancers, and ‘natural flavor’) and is a shelf-stable, formulated packaged food, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Old El Paso Stand N Stuff Taco Shells Mex Street Corn

The Old El Paso Stand N Stuff Taco Shells can be a fun and tasty addition to your meal, but calling them 'healthy' depends on how you define it. They offer a decent amount of calories with some fat and carbs, but they’re not a powerhouse of nutrients. Think of them as a fun vehicle for your favorite fillings rather than a health food staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

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