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Blue corn tortilla
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 276 kcal —
- Protein 7.8 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 55 g 20%
- Fat 1.4 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.3 g 1%
- Fibre 3.4 g 12%
- Sugars 3 g —
- Sodium 663 mg 29%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.17 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.39 mg 32%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 3.9 mg 25%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.62 mg 12%
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 174 mg 13%
- Iron 2.9 mg 16%
- Magnesium 32 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 339 mg 27%
- Potassium 132 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.68 mg 6%
- Copper 0.13 mg 14%
- Manganese 0.6 mg 26%
- Selenium 8.8 µg 16%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 276 | 7.8 g | 55 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 × piece | 57 g | 157 | 4.5 g | 31 g | 0.8 g |
| 2 × piece | 114 g | 315 | 8.9 g | 62 g | 1.6 g |
| ½ × piece | 28.5 g | 79 | 2.2 g | 16 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × piece | 171 g | 472 | 13 g | 94 g | 2.4 g |
| 4 × piece | 228 g | 629 | 18 g | 125 g | 3.2 g |
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Questions about Blue corn tortilla
How do you warm a blue corn tortilla without it cracking?
Heat a dry frying pan over medium-high heat and warm the tortilla for about 20–30 seconds on each side. Keep the warmed tortillas stacked under a clean tea towel so they stay soft while you cook.
Why are blue corn tortillas blue?
They’re made with blue or purple maize, whose natural pigments give the dough its colour. The shade can change during cooking and may be darker or more violet than the uncooked dough.
How should you store blue corn tortillas?
Keep them in an airtight bag or container in the fridge once opened, and use them within about a week. To freeze them, separate the tortillas with baking paper so you can take out just what you need.
What goes well with blue corn tortillas?
Use them for tacos with beans, grilled vegetables, eggs or meat, or serve them alongside chilli and stews. Their earthy corn flavour also works well with salsa, avocado and fresh herbs.
Can you make tortilla chips from blue corn tortillas?
Cut them into wedges, brush lightly with oil and bake in a single layer at 200 °C for about 8–12 minutes, turning once, until crisp. Watch closely near the end, as thin wedges can brown quickly.
Are blue corn tortillas gluten-free?
Corn itself contains no gluten, but tortillas can be contaminated during milling or production if equipment is shared with wheat. If avoiding gluten is essential, choose tortillas specifically labelled gluten-free.
How do blue corn tortillas compare with corn-flour tortillas?
Per 100 g, corn-flour tortillas provide 305 kcal, compared with 276 kcal in blue corn tortillas. Recipes differ, so the colour alone doesn’t tell you which tortilla will be softer or more filling.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169829 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
