Corn Tortilla

GrainCornyToastyEarthyNuttySlightly Sweet

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 218
Protein (g): 5.7
Fat (g): 2.9
Carbs (g): 44.6
Fiber (g): 6.3
Sodium (mg): 11

Values vary with thickness and moisture; packaged tortillas may contain more sodium than freshly made.

Storage

Room temp: up to 7 days
Refrigerated: up to 14 days
Frozen: up to 90 days

A corn tortilla is a thin, round flatbread made from nixtamalized corn masa and cooked on a hot griddle. It is pliable when warm with a toasty corn aroma and a tender chew, and it performs well for tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and chilaquiles. Sold in 4–8 inch rounds, commonly yellow or white, it comes fresh or shelf-stable in stacks.

Originating in Mesoamerica, corn tortillas developed alongside nixtamalization and became a staple of Mexican cuisine. Today they are produced at home from fresh masa or industrially from masa harina, and their use has spread widely across North America.