Taquitos

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Taquitos scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Other Additives (Tortilla (Corn Masa Flour [Contains Lime], Water, Salt, Guar Gum, Sodium Alginate)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Modified Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Grill Flavor (Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Taquitos' 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: Beef Base (Cooked Beef, Yeast Extract, Salt, Maltodextrin, Cane Sugar, Beef Broth, Onion Powder, Potato Flour, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Spice Extractives, Natural Flavor), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.