100% Tamales
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including modified ingredients. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
8 listedINSTANT CORN MASA MIX (GROUND STONE CORN, LIME JUICE), CORN OIL, SALT, ALUMINUM FREE BAKING POWDER (MONO-CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, NON-GENETICALLY MODIFIED CORN STARCH), VEGETABLE STOCK (WATER, ZUCCHINI SQUASH, ONION, CELERY, CARROTS, POTATOES, GREEN PEAS), SWEET ROASTED PEPPERS, CORN, BLACK BEANS AND POBLANO PEPPERS.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group 100% Tamales' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Aluminum Free Baking Powder (Mono-Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Non-Genetically Modified Corn Starch).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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