Corn Tortillas
Summary
The corn tortillas have a moderate processing level with a few additives like cellulose gum and guar gum. While they contain some fortified nutrients, the presence of corn masa flour, which is considered less beneficial, affects the overall score.
At a glance
Key ingredients 8
Corn Masa FlourBad
Corn Masa Flour is considered less healthy due to its processing and potential GMO content, which can affect nutritional quality.
WaterNeutral
Water is a neutral ingredient essential for dough formation, with no significant health impact.
See more about Water →Cellulose GumNeutral
Cellulose Gum is a common additive used for texture, generally considered safe in small amounts.
See more about Cellulose Gum →Guar GumNeutral
Guar Gum is a fiber additive that can aid digestion but is neutral in overall health impact.
See more about Guar Gum →EnzymesNeutral
Enzymes are used to improve processing and are generally recognized as safe.
See more about Enzymes →Reduced IronNeutral
Reduced Iron is added as a fortification to prevent deficiency, with a neutral health impact.
See more about Reduced Iron →ZincNeutral
Zinc is a mineral important for immune health, added here as a supplement with a neutral effect.
See more about Zinc →NiacinNeutral
Niacin is a B-vitamin added for nutritional fortification, generally neutral in health impact.
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