Corn Tortilla
Corn tortillas are a whole-grain food made from nixtamalized corn, providing fiber, calcium (from lime treatment), and complex carbohydrates. They are gluten-free and a staple of traditional diets.
What it is
A flatbread made from masa (nixtamalized corn flour) and water, traditional to Mesoamerican cuisine.
Serves as the base wrap for tacos, enchiladas, and tostadas; a staple grain product.
What regulators actually say
"Tortilla, corn, ready-to-bake-or-fry... contains 218 kcal, 1.42g fat, 44.6g carbohydrate, 5.7g protein per 100g."
"Nixtamalization improves the bioavailability of niacin, calcium, and protein quality in maize-based foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS food (corn) under 21 CFR; commonly enriched/fortified
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; corn is an authorized food ingredient
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