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Old El Paso Tortilla Pockets Kit
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Old El Paso Tortilla Pockets Kit

Old El Paso
12.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
870mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
122
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Old El Paso Tortilla Pockets Kit is a shelf-stable boxed meal solution you would spot in the international/ethnic aisle near other Mexican-inspired meal kits—soft tortillas, taco shells, seasoning mixes and jarred salsas—often shelved alongside family-size taco kits and dinner shortcuts. It reads as a convenience-driven product for quick weeknight dinners, one-handed lunches, or portable meals on school days and road trips. The brand positioning leans on family tradition and playful, approachable Mexican-inspired flavors; Old El Paso markets itself as a multi-generational, value-focused brand aimed at busy households who want recognizable, easy-to-prepare taco nights. Label characteristics include bright, family-oriented packaging and “easy” or “no fuss” messaging; there are no organic certifications or explicit natural claims on the ingredient list, and nutrition highlights (calories, sodium) are present but the box emphasizes convenience over health claims. In plain processing context, this is a highly processed, ready-to-use kit composed of refined/enriched flours, added fats, emulsifiers and preservatives to ensure shelf life and consistent texture. Sensory details: the pocket tortillas are soft, slightly chewy and pliable with added glycerin and palm oil for moisture; the sealed pocket delivers an eat-on-the-go experience with minimal drips. The kit usually contains individually stacked pockets, a small taco sauce pouch (tomato-forward, tangy), and seasoning sachet; the ritual is warming the pockets briefly, stuffing with fillings, and eating by hand. It appeals to shoppers seeking quick, familiar, and portable meal solutions rather than fresh, made-from-scratch tortillas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Sodium870mg38%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein5g
* 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

Tortilla, Pocket:, Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Palm, Oil,, Glycerin,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Wheat, Gluten,, Baking, Powder, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Salt,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservatives),, Fumaric, Acid,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm, and/or, Cottonseed, Oil),, Dough, Conditioner, (Salt,, Wheat, Starch,, Enzymes)., Taco, Sauce:, Water,, Tomato, Paste,, Contains, 2, %, or, Less, of:, Sugar,, Salt,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Chili, Pepper,, Sea, Salt, (Potassium, Magnesium, Chloride,, Salt),, Spice,, Citric, Acid,, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder., Seasoning, Mix:, Corn, Starch,, Chili, Pepper,, Salt,, Spice,, Onion, Powder,, Contains, 2, %, or, Less, of:, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola,, High, Oleic, Soybean, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, Silicon, Dioxide, (Anticaking, Agent),, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - 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 refined/enriched flour, hydrogenated vegetable oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, modified starches and other industrial ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods, indicating a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Old El Paso Tortilla Pockets Kit

The Tortilla Pockets Kit can be a convenient option for a quick meal, but calling it 'healthy' really depends on your dietary goals. With 210 calories and 6g of total fat, it's not a low-calorie food, but it can fit into a balanced diet when paired with fresh fillings like veggies, lean proteins, or beans.

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