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Old El Paso Tortilla Pockets Kit
International & World Foods
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Old El Paso Tortilla Pockets Kit

Old El Paso
8.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
5g
Protein
1g
Sugars
360mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
56
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Old El Paso Tortilla Pockets Kit is a shelf-stable boxed convenience item you’ll find in the Mexican/ethnic foods aisle next to taco shells, dinner kits, jarred salsa and shredded cheese. It reads as a family-oriented, quick-meal solution for busy shoppers — positioned as an accessible Tex‑Mex staple from a longstanding brand. Shoppers reach for it on weeknight runs, party shopping trips, or when planning easy make‑your‑own meals for kids. The packaging is bright and logo-driven, with family-friendly imagery and serving suggestions; there are no organic seals and the ingredient line shows enriched bleached flour and added preservatives rather than “natural” or organic claims, though fortified nutrients (niacin, iron, folic acid) can create a subtle health halo. In plain processing terms it’s a highly processed, ready-to-use dough product stabilized for shelf life. Sensory notes: tortillas are soft and pliable out of the bag, slightly tender and lightly neutral in flavor with a gentle saltiness; palm oil and glycerin contribute to a moist mouthfeel and pliability when warmed. The kit encourages a ritual of quick assembly — warm on a skillet, fill with cooked protein and toppings, fold into pockets or tacos — making it ideal for communal, hands-on meals. Brand messaging leans toward convenience, tradition and family occasions, targeting parents and mid-life shoppers who want predictable results with minimal prep. The product fits naturally into American grocery culture as an everyday convenience for taco nights, casual entertaining, and quick lunches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

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)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm - 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 and additives (preservatives, hydrogenated vegetable oil, mono- and diglycerides, dough conditioners) and is shelf-stable and industrially formulated, which fits the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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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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