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Tuscon Tamales Green Chili Pork And Cheese
Frozen Foods
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Tuscon Tamales Green Chili Pork And Cheese

Tuscan Tamale
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
310
Calories
12g
Protein
1g
Sugars
530mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
70
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tuscan Tamale Green Chili Pork and Cheese is a single-serve, 10 oz frozen tamale that sits in the supermarket frozen-entrées aisle alongside other ready-to-heat Mexican-style items — think frozen burritos, enchiladas and packaged tamales. Shoppers will spot it near brands touting regional chiles and ‘authentic’ flavors, often stacked with other convenience meals for quick weeknight dinners. This product reads like a bridge between traditional comfort food and modern convenience: branding leans into rustic, Southwestern cues (“fire roasted Hatch green chile,” sea salt) to suggest homemade quality while offering the speed of a ready-made meal. It’s likely aimed at busy adults and families who want bold flavor without a long cook time, with marketing that emphasizes real cheese and roasted chiles rather than kid-targeted characters or organic seals. The label may carry “natural” or “made with real cheese” type halos, but it does not display organic certification. In plain terms, it’s a factory-made frozen tamale — a processed, shelf-stable convenience product composed of prepared masa, seasoned pork filling and stabilized ingredients like chemical leaveners and acidity regulators. Sensory notes: when heated the masa is soft and slightly pillowy, the interior yields tender pork pockets and melted cheddar–jack, and a smoky, bright heat from Hatch chiles cuts through the richness. Packaging is a small frozen tray or wrapped bundle designed for individual meals; typical rituals include heating in the oven or microwave and serving with salsa, crema or a simple salad. It fits into American grocery culture as an accessible, flavorful shortcut to a regional specialty.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 2
Calories310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat19g24%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium530mg23%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein12g
* 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

Masa, (Water,, Ground, Corn, Flour, (Corn,, Lime),, Canola, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Baking, Powder, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Corn, Starch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Vegetable, Base, (Vegetables, (Carrot,, Onion,, Tomato,, Potato,, Garlic),, Sea, Salt,, Spices,, Turmeric,, Rice, Concentrate)),, Filling, (Pork, Meat,, Cheddar, and, Jack, Cheese, (Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Color)),, Tomato, (Vine-Ripened, Tomatoes,, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Calcium, Chloride),, Fire, Roasted, Hatch, Green, Chile, (Green, Chile,, Lime, Juice),, Onions,, Sea, Salt,, Spice)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 is a manufactured, ready-to-heat frozen meal containing industrial additives (chemical leaveners, acidity regulators, colorants/concentrates) and multiple processed components, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Tuscon Tamales Green Chili Pork And Cheese

The Green Chili Pork and Cheese tamale can be considered a tasty option for a quick meal, especially with its 12 grams of protein per serving. However, it's worth noting that it has a decent amount of fat and sodium, so while it's not a health food per se, it can fit into a balanced diet when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
game-day-prep

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