Mexican style tortilla

51

Nutrition Score

Moderate

Mexican style tortilla

8445292011228

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

91

Hazard Score

Healthy

58

Mirella Index

Everyday

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Tomato · No known concerns

Juicy red fruit used as a vegetable in countless savory dishes, sauces, and salads.

Potato · No known concerns

Starchy root vegetable eaten boiled, baked, fried, or mashed, a staple food in many cuisines.

Onion · No known concerns

Pungent bulb vegetable used raw or cooked as a base flavoring in savory dishes worldwide.

corn starch · No known concerns

Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.

Paprika · No known concerns

Ground dried red peppers used as a spice, ranging from mild and sweet to hot, common in stews and rubs.

Ground Coriander Seed

CorianderSeed · No known concerns

Ground seeds of the coriander plant, citrusy and warm, used in curries and spice blends.

Cumin · No known concerns

Warm, earthy spice from dried seeds, a key ingredient in curries, chili, and Middle Eastern cooking.

BlackPepper · No known concerns

Pungent dried berry ground as the world's most common spice, used to season nearly any savory dish.

Ginger · No known concerns

Pungent, spicy root used fresh, dried, or ground in cooking and drinks.

Jalapeño Pepper

Jalapeno · No known concerns

Medium-heat chili pepper, often used dried or pickled as a spicy garnish.

Chili / Cayenne

Chili · No known concerns

Hot pepper used fresh, dried, or ground to add heat to dishes.

Cinnamon · No known concerns

Warm, sweet spice made from tree bark, used in baking, drinks, and savory dishes.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

GarlicPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.

Pork Fat (Lard)

PorkFat · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Rendered pork fat, used in sausages, pâtés and traditional charcuterie.

Oregano · No known concerns

Aromatic Mediterranean herb, used fresh or dried to season pizza, pasta, and grilled dishes.

Parsley · No known concerns

Fresh herb used as a garnish and flavoring in a wide range of savory dishes.

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