Authentic Mexican Tamales
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
076397800103
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size110 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 80mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 37g
13%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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 listed · 1 flagged for reviewWATER, CORNMEAL, GOLDEN CORN, SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, EMULSIFIERS (CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, CELLULOSE, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE), BAKING POWDER (DISODIUM DIPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, STARCH, CALCIUM CARBONATE).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Authentic Mexican Tamales scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Other Additives (Emulsifiers (Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Mono And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Cellulose, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Authentic Mexican 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Powder (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Starch, Calcium Carbonate).
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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