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I ordered tortilla warmers, ...
with the chili pepper design, to hand out at our
family reunion and was so pleased at the work
that La Tortilla Loca did. Not only do I use it
often, but all the other family members rave at
how great the tortilla warmer is--pop the
tortillas in the warmer, microwave, then enjoy.
E. Copeland, Tempe, AZ
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The Tortilla Industry -
Interesting Facts...
Nutritional Information:
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Flour tortillas
are a low-fat food and contain iron along with other B vitamins.
They have about 115 calories with 2 to 3 grams of fat per serving.
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Corn tortillas are
low-fat, low sodium food and contain calcium, potassium and fiber.
An average serving contains about 60 calories with 1 gram of fat.
Corn tortillas do not contain gluten, making them a great
alternative to bread for those who are gluten intolerant.
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Nutritional Chart
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Nutrient |
Corn** |
Flour** |
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Calories |
60 |
115 |
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Protein (grams) |
1 |
3 |
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Carbohydrate (grams) |
12 |
20 |
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Fat (grams) |
1 |
2.5 |
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Calcium (milligrams) |
44 |
44 |
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**Source USDA Handbook
8. Based on the average- sized serving; serving sizes may vary
depending on brand.
Interesting Facts**:
- The tortilla industry is
the fastest growing sector in the U.S. baking industry.
- In 2004, tortilla sales
in the U.S. reached the $6.1 billion mark and are expected to to
continue to grow at 10% per year.
- • 62% of the food
industry; both commercial and non-commercial businesses reported
using tortilla products in their operations.
- More than 1,000 companies
in the U.S. are devoted to making tortillas.
- Today’s tortillas are
manufactured under the strict quality guidelines to preserve the
taste and texture of this historic food.
**This information is
from the Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) |
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