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Mission White Corn Tortilla - 24 Count
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Mission White Corn Tortilla - 24 Count

PEPITO
22.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
2g
Protein
10mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

PEPITO Mission White Corn Tortilla (24 count, 22.5 oz) reads like a familiar staple on American grocery shelves: a pack of small, soft white corn tortillas sold under the Mission Pepito sub-brand. You'd typically find it in the bread & tortillas or Hispanic foods section, stacked near other tortillas, flour wraps, taco shells, salsas, rice mixes and refrigerated or ambient flatbreads depending on store layout. It’s positioned for quick weeknight dinners, casual weekend brunches and party trays — an easy grab for shoppers planning tacos, quesadillas, breakfast burritos or simple tortilla chips. Branding leans on tradition and broad appeal (“World’s Best-Selling Tortilla,” “The Authentic Tradition®”), signaling reliability and familiarity rather than artisan or organic provenance. The label implies wholesome corn origin but lists functional additives (gums, preservatives, enzymes), so it carries a modest “made convenient” halo rather than explicit health or organic claims. Packaging is a clear or printed plastic bag holding a neat stack of thin, pliable rounds; many buyers heat them briefly on a skillet or in the microwave and assemble them by hand, a small ritual that makes meals feel homey and interactive. Sensory cues: a soft, slightly chewy texture with a mild nixtamalized corn aroma and subtle sweetness, bending easily around fillings. Processing context: factory-made from nixtamalized corn with added hydrocolloids and preservatives to extend shelf life and consistency. In everyday American food culture it functions as a versatile, practical pantry item bridging convenience and traditional corn tortilla flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 53
Servings per Container: 12
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
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

Ground, Corn, Treated, with, Lime,, Water,, Cellulose, Gum,, Propionic, Acid, !(to, Preserve, Freshness),, Benzoic, Acid, !(to, Preserve, Freshness),, Phosphoric, Acid, !(Preservative),, Guar, Gum,, Amylase..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Propionic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Benzoic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Phosphoric Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial additives (cellulose gum, guar gum, propionic/benzoic/phosphoric acids, amylase) and is a factory-formulated product with preservatives and stabilizers, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Mission White Corn Tortilla - 24 Count

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These tortillas are low in calories and fat, making them a decent option for a quick meal base. Just keep in mind that they do contain preservatives, so if you're looking for something completely unprocessed, you might want to check out fresh options.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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