
Product Insights
Tortitas de maiz are puffed corn cakes belonging to the Cereals and potatoes group, specifically classified under cereals. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and fall into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added emulsifier (soy lecithin) and antioxidant (tocopherol‑rich extract). While they provide 6 g of protein and only 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, they are relatively high in salt (1.6 g) and contain soy, which may be problematic for allergic consumers.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar cereal products, these corn cakes contain only 0.5 g of sugars (versus 9 g), 2 g of fat (versus 6.94 g) and 1.6 g of salt (versus 2.96 g) per 100 g, making them lower in those nutrients.
Ingredients
Maiz 97%, sal, aceite vegetal (girasol alto oleico), emulge (lecitina de soja), antioxidante (extracto rico en tocoferoles, Puede contener trazas de gluten y leche.
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