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Authentic, handmade corn chips and tortillas are the secret ingredients!
Who doesn’t love a Mexican feast? But let’s be real: a lot of the tortillas and chips out there aren’t doing a whole lot for us, nutrition-wise. If you’ve ever felt heavy after cooking up some tacos, chances are it wasn’t the filling… It was the tortilla.
That’s where La Tortilleria comes in. Their goodies are authentic, gut-friendly, and crafted the same way the Aztecs did it thousands of years ago. Say bye to bloat and hello to superfood taco Tuesdays!
The old-school tradition behind the taste
Most of the tortillas and corn chips you see on supermarket shelves are made with dried maize, which takes away the nutritional value of the corn. Others are made with processed flour and water for a quick-fix type of tortilla. Not La Tortilleria’s! The Melbourne-based brand is bringing authenticity back in a big way with a process called “nixtamalization.”
Started in small Mexican villages by the Aztecs over 3,000 years ago (yep, really!), this method holds on to all the nutrition and flavour of the corn - and it’s an art! It’s been passed down over time, and La Tortilleria has a 4th-generation nixtamal tortilla maker leading their team, creating their goodies from scratch.
So, what is nixtamalization, exactly? In a nutshell, it takes the whole corn kernels and soaks them overnight. This softens the corn so it’s ready to be ground into dough, and releases the B vitamins, calcium and amino acids locked inside the corn kernels for max nutritional value. The next day, the corn is drained, rinsed and milled into a flexible dough, or “masa” - and La Tortillera uses legit volcanic mill stones from Mexico to do this! Fresh masa has a pretty short shelf life, so that dough is pressed into tortillas straight away and baked in a Mexican tortilla oven.
Whew! No shortcuts. The result? A healthy, pliable tortilla that’s naturally gluten-free and bursting with flavour and nutrition, without any preservatives, additives, trans fats or GMOs. It’s authentic and truly a work of art, and it’s a world away (literally) from the flour-and-just-add-water tortillas that you’ll find at the supermarket.
Let’s talk tortilla nutrition
Thanks to this age-old process, La Tortilleria’s prods tick all the right boxes when it comes to healthy chips and tortillas. Real ingredients, no preservatives and baked in a high-quality oil. La Tortilleria’s totopos contain just Aussie-grown white corn and a dusting of sea salt, and the tortillas are cooked in rice bran oil to hold onto nutrients.
The entire range is certified gluten-free by Coeliac Australia, as well as FODMAP-friendly for sensitive tummies.
Nutritionist tip: Check out our free eBook on reading food labels!
Jazz up your Mexican meals
Now onto the most important part: how to enjoy! We love using the La Tortilleria Corn Tortillas for homemade tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and tortilla soup - perfect for those chilly nights when you want a hit of protein.
The La Tortilleria White Totopos are amazing on their own with guac or salsa, or as a base for healthy nachos. If you’re feeling experimental, try making a Mexican-style brekkie, like chilaquiles!
Dipping picks:
Feel Good Foods Tomato Salsa Mild for a delish chunky dipper
Ozganics Medium Salsa for a little extra spice!
Bippi Italian-Style Salsa Verde for a herby take on salsa
Mingle Guac & Avo All-Natural Seasoning to dress up your guac!
Learn more: Find out what makes a healthy dip with this blog!
Shop healthy tortilla chips and more
For taco Tuesdays that leave you feeling GOOD, it’s all about authentic tortilla chips and tortillas that are free of preservatives. Check out nutritionist-approved staples on the shop, and don’t forget to grab your favourite salsa!
