Carb Advantage Taco Shells product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Carb Advantage Taco Shells Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Old El Paso

This page reviews Carb Advantage Taco Shells by Old El Paso as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes modified tapioca starch and palm oil, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Xanthan gum and cellulose gum are stabilizers that may indicate a highly processed product.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes modified tapioca starch and palm oil, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Xanthan gum and cellulose gum are stabilizers that may indicate a highly processed product.

Main concern

Modified tapioca starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its quality and safety.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains corn bran, a source of dietary fiber, which can contribute to digestive health.
  • Xanthan gum and cellulose gum serve as stabilizers, enhancing texture and consistency in the taco shells.

Concerns

  • Modified tapioca starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its quality and safety.
  • Palm oil is included, which is often criticized for environmental and health concerns related to its production.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3219167

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Old El Paso — Carb Advantage Taco Shells has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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The composition includes modified tapioca starch and palm oil, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Xanthan gum and cellulose gum are stabilizers that may indicate a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product is flagged for: Modified tapioca starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its quality and safety.; Palm oil is included, which is often criticized for environmental and health concerns related to its production.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Old El Paso — Carb Advantage Taco Shells has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Old El Paso products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: corn bran, limed corn flour, yellow corn flour. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Old El Paso — Carb Advantage Taco Shells 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains corn bran, a source of dietary fiber, which can contribute to digestive health.; Xanthan gum and cellulose gum serve as stabilizers, enhancing texture and consistency in the taco shells.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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