Wheat flour, white, tortilla mix, enriched
Whole food · Cereal Grains and Pasta
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This is a fine, pre-blended white wheat flour mix designed for making soft, pliable tortillas. It typically has a mild, slightly sweet wheat flavor and creates a tender, non-rubbery texture when cooked. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of energy from refined carbohydrates, with a moderate protein content.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the convenience of making fresh, warm tortillas at home with a soft, foldable texture perfect for filling. It's a staple for its ability to transform simple meals into handheld, flavorful experiences.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As a refined flour, it lacks fiber and can cause rapid blood sugar spikes. It's a common gluten allergen. To counteract, pair tortillas with protein (beans, meat) and healthy fats (avocado, cheese) to slow digestion, and practice portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from complex carbohydrates
- Enriched with iron and B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid)
- Highly versatile base for wraps, flatbreads, and fried dishes
- Consistent results for home tortilla making
- Long shelf life when stored properly
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The enrichment process adds back nutrients lost during milling, but the bleaching and degerming that creates 'white' flour removes the wheat germ and bran, which are the most nutrient-dense parts of the grain.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 10.1 g |
| Energy | 405 kcal |
| Energy | 1695 kj |
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.6 g |
| Ash | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 67.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 205 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 7.0 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 210 mg |
| Potassium, K | 100 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 677 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.64 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.61 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.73 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 mg |
| Niacin | 5.8 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.39 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 136 ug |
| Folic acid | 112 ug |
| Folate, food | 24.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 215 ug |
| Choline, total | 11.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.1 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.1 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.4 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.5 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.3 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.12 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.12 g |
| Threonine | 0.26 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.33 g |
| Leucine | 0.66 g |
| Lysine | 0.21 g |
| Methionine | 0.17 g |
| Cystine | 0.20 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.49 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.29 g |
| Valine | 0.39 g |
| Arginine | 0.39 g |
| Histidine | 0.21 g |
| Alanine | 0.31 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.41 g |
| Glutamic acid | 3.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.35 g |
| Proline | 1.1 g |
| Serine | 0.48 g |
FAQ
How is this different from regular all-purpose flour?
Tortilla mix is often a blend of all-purpose flour with added leavening (like baking powder), salt, and sometimes a small amount of fat. This simplifies the process for making soft, tender tortillas at home.
Can I use this mix for baking cakes or bread?
While possible, it's not ideal. The added leavening and salt can affect the flavor and rise of baked goods. It's best used for its intended purpose: making tortillas and similar flatbreads.
Why does my homemade tortilla become hard?
Overcooking or using too much flour during rolling can make them tough. Cook on high heat for a short time (just until bubbles form and brown spots appear), and keep cooked tortillas wrapped in a clean towel to steam and stay soft.