So, I was in the kitchen the other day, getting ready to make some quick quesadillas, and I grabbed my usual pack of Guerrero tortillas. Staring at the package, I suddenly got curious about what’s actually in them. You know, you eat this stuff all the time, but do you ever really look? I decided right then to figure it out.
I flipped the package over. The print is kinda small, isn’t it? Had to hold it up to the light a bit. Okay, first things first, the main stuff.
What I Found on the Label
It started off pretty simple, which I expected. Here’s the basic rundown I jotted down:
- Corn Masa Flour: Makes sense, they’re corn tortillas. This is the main ingredient, the base of it all.
- Water: Obviously, you need water to make the dough.
Okay, straightforward enough. But then comes the part that always gets me – the “Contains 2% or less of:” section. This is where the other stuff hides.
I kept reading. Found things like:
- Cellulose Gum
- Guar Gum
I recognized these as thickeners or binders, stuff to help with the texture, keep them soft and pliable, I guess. Makes them easier to fold without breaking, which is good.
Then there were the ingredients clearly meant to keep them fresh on the shelf:
- Propionic Acid
- Benzoic Acid
- Phosphoric Acid
Preservatives. Not surprising for packaged food, helps them last longer so you don’t open a moldy bag. Can’t complain too much about that, practicality matters.
My Takeaway
So, after my little investigation, turns out Guerrero corn tortillas are mostly just corn flour and water, which is reassuring. The gums are there for texture, and the acids are there for freshness. I also noticed the package proudly stating they’re gluten-free, which is a big plus for many people since they’re corn-based, not wheat. They also mentioned things like being low-fat and having no lard, which I guess aligns with trying to be a bit healthier.
It wasn’t exactly rocket science, just taking a minute to actually read the label. Felt good to know what I was actually eating. Mostly simple stuff, with a few extras to make them work as a convenient, store-bought product. Now, back to those quesadillas.
