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Ortega Soft Tortillas With Sauce And Seasoning Mix Taco Kit
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Ortega Soft Tortillas With Sauce And Seasoning Mix Taco Kit

Ortega
15.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
860mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
114
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ortega Soft Tortillas With Sauce And Seasoning Mix is a ready-made taco kit that lives in the Mexican/International or prepared meals aisle, typically shelved near other taco kits, jarred salsas, and packaged tortillas. Shoppers reach for it on busy weeknights, casual weekend gatherings, or anytime they want a quick, familiar taco meal without assembling many ingredients. The brand leans on long-standing American familiarity — "a family tradition since 1897" — positioning itself for value-conscious households who want easy, crowd-pleasing meals; marketing skews toward families and mid-life adults looking for convenience and tradition. The label courts a simple comfort halo: claims of being a classic brand and an image of home-style tacos, without organic or clean-label certifications; ingredient lists include preservatives and texturizers but the package uses approachable photography rather than kid-centric cartoons. In plain terms, the kit is a highly processed convenience product: the tortillas, sauce, and seasoning contain modified starches, hydrogenated and interesterified oils, sweeteners, preservatives, and flavor enhancers that signal industrial processing. Sensory notes: soft, pliable flour tortillas with a mild, slightly oily mouthfeel; the taco sauce is sweet-tangy with a smooth, glossy texture and a mild chili note; seasoning adds salty, savory spice. Packaged in a printed cardboard box with plastic-wrapped tortillas and small sachets, the ritual is fast — heat tortillas, brown meat, sprinkle mix, and spoon on sauce — making it ideal for quick family dinners, informal entertaining, or last-minute meal solutions where speed and familiarity matter more than culinary complexity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium860mg37%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein6g
* 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

Tortillas:, Enriched, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, (Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Interesterified, Soybean, Oil,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Potassium, Bicarbonate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Corn, Starch,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Ammonium, Glutamate,, Enzymes,, Salt,, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Hydrogenated, Cottonseed, Oil,, Carboxymethylcellulose,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Calcium, Propionate, (To, Preserve, Freshness),, Fumaric, Acid,, Sodium, Metabisulfite., Taco, Sauce:, Tomato, Puree, (Water,, Tomato, Paste),, Water;, Corn, Syrup,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Salt,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Spices,, Paprika,, Citric, Acid,, Green, Chili, Powder,, Sodium, Benzoate, (To, Preserve, Freshness),, Xanthan, Gum,, Onion, Powder., Seasoning:, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Salt,, Maltodextrin,, Paprika,, Spices,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Sugar,, Citric, Acid,, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, Flavor,, Rosemary, and, Green, Tea, Extract, (Antioxidant),, Silicon, Dioxide..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Interesterified Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono-and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, interesterified and hydrogenated oils, preservatives, maltodextrin, high-fructose corn syrup/corn syrup, flavor enhancers and gums) typical of ultraprocessed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Ortega Soft Tortillas With Sauce And Seasoning Mix Taco Kit

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? The Ortega Taco Kit does provide some quick and tasty taco fun, but it’s not exactly a superfood. With 220 calories and 860 mg of sodium per serving, it might not be the best choice if you're watching your salt intake or aiming for a nutrient-dense meal, but it can fit into a balanced diet when enjoyed in moderation.

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