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Pepito 16Ct Flr Tortil
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Pepito 16Ct Flr Tortil

PEPITO
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
2g
Protein
240mg
Sodium
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepito 16Ct Flr Tortil is a familiar pack of soft flour tortillas sold under the PEPITO sub-brand, typically shelved in the refrigerated or center-aisle Mexican/International foods section near other tortillas, taco shells, and flatbreads. Shoppers will find it close to salsas, tortilla chips and refrigerated deli meats. It fits everyday meal occasions — quick weeknight tacos, snack-time quesadillas, picnic wraps, and informal gatherings — as well as pantry-topups for busy households. The branding leans value-oriented and traditional: positioned as an accessible, family-friendly product that trades artisanal claims for convenience and consistency. Marketing cues suggest authenticity and heritage, appealing to shoppers seeking an easy way to make familiar Mexican-American dishes at home. The label highlights simple claims like No Cholesterol and “World’s Best-Selling Tortilla,” but lacks organic or non-GMO certification; any health halos stem primarily from traditional bread-like imagery rather than explicit wellness promises. From a processing viewpoint the product is a manufactured bakery item with multiple functional additives and emulsifiers to ensure shelf stability and pliable texture. Sensory attributes include a thin, pliant, slightly elastic mouthfeel, mild bready flavor, and neutral aroma; tortillas come stacked in a plastic bag with a resealable twist or clip, encouraging quick reheating on a skillet or microwave. The ritual is practical and fast: warm, fold, and fill. Overall, Pepito tortillas occupy the space between homemade flatbreads and fully fresh bakery options, offering predictable performance for family meals, parties, and convenience-focused cooks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 28
Servings per Container: 16
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
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

Enriched, Bleached, Whet, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Vegetable, Shortening, (Interesterified, Soybean, Oil,, Hydrogenated, Soybean, Oil, and/or, Palm, Oil),, !"Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:", Sugar,, Salt,, Leavening, (Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate,, Corn, Starch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate, and/or, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Calcium, Sulfate),, Preservatives, (Calcium, Propionate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Potassium, Sorbate, and/or, Citric, Acid),, Distilled, Monoglycerides,, Enzymes,, Wheat, Starch,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Antioxidants, (Tocopherols,, Ascorbic, Acid),, Cellulose, Gum,, Dough, Conditioners, (Fumaric, Acid,, Sodium, Metabisulfite, and/or, Mono-and, Diglycerides)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Distilled Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - 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 industrial ingredients and additives (interesterified and hydrogenated oils, preservatives, mono- and diglycerides, cellulose gum, dough conditioners) and is formulated for long shelf life and consistent texture, consistent with Nova group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Pepito 16Ct Flr Tortil

The Pepito flour tortilla can be part of a balanced diet, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your dietary needs and goals. With only 80 calories and 2 grams of protein per tortilla, it's low in sugar and fat. However, it does contain preservatives and enriched flour, which might be a turn-off for some health enthusiasts.

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