Mextremes Steak Coated Corn Taquitos
Processing Score
9.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 45 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
073202893534
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size85 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 620mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 28g
10%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g
Calcium 100mg
8%
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
33 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSTEAK TAQUITO: GROUND CORN MASA FLOUR (WITH TRACE OF LIME), WATER, BEEF STEAK, GREEN CHILE PEPPERS (GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, CITRIC ACID), ONIONS, JALAPENO PEPPERS (JALAPENOS, VINEGAR, SALT), TOMATO PASTE, SEASONING (SALT, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL BEEF FLAVOR), ALPHA CELLULOSE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, WHEAT FLOUR, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR. COATED WITH: SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE BROWN SUGAR, SPICES, PAPRIKA, SODIUM DIACETATE, ONION POWDER, INACTIVE DRIED YEAST, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, GARLIC POWDER, CORN STARCH, TOMATO POWDER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, PREFRIED IN VEGETABLE OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Mextremes Steak Coated Corn Taquitos scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Alpha Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (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 Mextremes Steak Coated Corn 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.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color. Coated With: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dextrose Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Inactive Dried Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Prefried In Vegetable Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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