Is Ortega Grande Hard & Soft Taco Shell and Tortilla Vegan?

This product may or may not be vegan as it lists 6 ingredients that could derive from animals depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegan

  • high oleic canola oil and
  • calcium propionate
  • diglycerides
  • enzymes
  • +2 more

high oleic canola oil and

Dietitian note

Oleic acid (also called oleyl, oleinic or oleate) is usually derived from tallow, a rendered form of beef or mutton fat. However, it can be derived from vegetable fats as well, so best to confirm with the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

TORTILLAS - ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, AMMONIUM GLUTAMATE, ENZYMES, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM PROPIONATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), FUMARIC ACID, SODIUM METABISULFITE, TACO SHELLS - YELLOW CORN MASA FLOUR (YELLOW CORN FLOUR, HYDRATED LIME), HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL AND/OR CORN OIL, WATER, SALT

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What is a Vegan diet?

A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.

About this product

Grain · Sheet

Flavor
Neutral
Texture
SoftCrunchy
Commonly used for
SandwichMeal PrepDippingSnacking