Meals
La Bonita Corn Tortillas
24.9 oz/705 g
Score
Why it scores 87
La Bonita Corn Tortillas scores 87 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 7.5 points Benzoic acid: Benzoates can form small amounts of benzene in drinks that also contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C), especially with heat or light. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Propionic acid: Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, up to set limits (2,000 ppm in bread). Regulatory
- minus 2.5 points Xanthan gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Corn Tortillas
Ingredients
- Benzoic acid minus 7.5 points
- Propionic acid minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 213 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 13.5 = 86.5 → 87
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 213 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40.4 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 2 tortillas (47 g)
Ingredients
- WHOLE GRAIN CORN
- WATER
- PRESERVATIVES (PROPIONIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, BENZOIC ACID) (not recognized)
- XANTHAN GUM AND TRACES OF FOOD GRADE LIME
Label text, as published
WHOLE GRAIN CORN, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: PRESERVATIVES (PROPIONIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, BENZOIC ACID), XANTHAN GUM AND TRACES OF FOOD GRADE LIME.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov