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Pepito 8Ct Flr Tortill
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Pepito 8Ct Flr Tortill

PEPITO
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
4g
Protein
480mg
Sodium
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepito 8Ct Flour Tortillas (16 oz) is a shelf-stable, value-oriented pack of soft flour tortillas commonly found in the bread or ethnic foods aisle near other tortillas, taco shells, flatbreads, and sandwich wraps. Packaged in clear printed plastic with a branded label touting No Cholesterol and world-selling claims, it sits alongside salsas, refried beans, and packaged taco kits as an every-day convenience item. Shoppers reach for this product on grocery runs for quick weeknight dinners, weekend brunch taco bars, game-day spreads, or when assembling school or work lunches. The Pepito/Mission positioning leans into Mexican and Tex-Mex cultural associations: familiar, family-friendly, and practical for busy households. Branding emphasizes tradition and ease of use rather than organic or artisanal credentials; there are no organic seals and health messaging is limited to cholesterol-free and heritage language. The ingredient list contains modified fats, preservatives, dough conditioners, and additives designed to extend shelf life and maintain pliability, placing it in a highly processed context compared with homemade tortillas. Sensory attributes are simple and predictable: thin, pliable round discs with a mild wheat aroma, a slightly floury mouthfeel, and a springy, foldable texture that softens further when warmed on a skillet or wrapped in foil. Rituals around the product include quick skillet toasting for tacos, warm wraps for lunchboxes, or a speedy quesadilla pressed in a pan. The packaging is practical — resealable twist or clip recommended by shoppers — and the product sells on convenience, consistency, and value more than on artisanal or health claims.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 56
Servings per Container: 8
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium480mg21%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Protein4g
* 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 multiple industrial ingredients (interesterified and hydrogenated fats, preservatives, emulsifiers, dough conditioners) and is formulated for shelf stability and uniform texture, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pepito 8Ct Flr Tortill

The Pepito tortilla can be a part of a balanced diet, but calling it 'healthy' really depends on your perspective. With 170 calories and 4 grams of protein per serving, it’s not a nutritional powerhouse, but it’s also not a total villain. Think of it as a versatile base for your favorite fillings rather than a standalone health food.

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