F.A.Q.

It is the coding used to identify the plant that produced the product, the “BEST IF USED BY” date of the product, discreet production line and the production date and time. This information helps us for traceability purposes.

It depends on the handling conditions of the product. If you do not plan to consume the entire package after opening it, wash your hands, remove the tortillas you will need, then tightly seal the package. The product should be good until the expiration date printed on the package.

Romero’s offers a wide variety of tortillas for retail, food-service & export. Shelf life is always a function of specific formulation or customer requirements. A general rule to follow is:

Ambient temperature: see “BEST IF USED BY” date on specific package. Refrigerating tortillas after purchase will extend shelf life.

Refrigerated: If you purchase tortillas from a refrigerated section – maintain storage in refrigeration.

Frozen: Tortillas that are purchased or stored in a frozen atmosphere must be defrosted by thawing in refrigerator one or two days before being used. WARNING: Do not microwave to thaw.

Romero’s Food Products clearly displays all nutritional information on each retail package in the “Nutrition Fact Panel”.

No – Neither corn or flour tortillas.

No – Neither corn or flour tortillas.

Corn Tortillas-Yes
Flour Tortillas- No

All Romero’s tortillas are Kosher certified by Kosher Supervision of America (KSA). Look for the Kosher symbol in our packaging. The following products are NOT Kosher: Romero’s chips, pork rinds, taco shells, tostada shells, sopes and bread products.

Yes, they are LDPE recyclable #4.

Stove Top: To heat and soften for table use or recipes, place directly on a medium to hot ungreased skillet, turning frequently until soft and piping hot.

Microwave: To heat in microwave, place a stack of 5 Romero’s corn tortillas between 2 slightly dampened microwave paper towels. Microwave on high for 45 seconds or until warm. Keep wrapped until ready-to-serve.

Caution: Microwaving Romero’s tortillas in bag may cause the package ink to stain any surface that bag contacts while hot.

Romero’s corn tortillas are soft, flexible and delicious. Freshly baked and rushed to your store so you can enjoy the hearty goodness and flavor with all your favorite meals. They’re perfect for traditional Mexican favorites like soft tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and chilaquiles. Also, serve Romero’s corn tortillas instead of bread at meals. Use them to roll up a hot dog. Fry them in vegetable oil to make taco shells, tostada shells or tortilla chips, and add your favorite spread or sandwich meats. For a quick snack try them with a little bit of butter and salt, or just plain!

ROMERO’S PREMIUM-QUALITY FLOUR TORTILLAS are soft flexible and delicious. Freshly baked and rushed to your store so you can enjoy the hearty goodness and flavor with all your favorite meals. They’re perfect for traditional Mexican favorites like burritos soft tacos fajitas chimi-changas and quesadillas.

Also serve ROMERO’S PREMIUM-QUALITY FLOUR TORTILLAS instead of bread at meals. Use them to roll up a hot dog, wrap up with scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast, add your favorite spread or sandwich meats, create a quick pizza using them as the crust. For a quick snack try them with a little bit of butter and salt or just plain!

4 to 7 inches in diameter
The typical corn tortilla size available in all markets is 5.5” to 6″ in diameter.

The difference is in the diameter. A burrito size flour tortilla is approximately 10″, a soft taco size flour tortilla is about 8″, and the fajita size flour tortilla is 6″. Gordita flour tortillas on the other hand are typically 8″ and are significantly thicker than other flour tortillas. Extra large flour tortillas generally are 12″ .

Tortillas are a very important component to nearly every Mexican food entree. Good planning and proper handling are necessary to insure a smooth operation, consistent quality, and size. If your tortilla prep procedures are not producing good results, the following suggestions may be helpful:

1. When you receive frozen or refrigerated tortillas keep in mind that they are NOT ready to be used.

2. FROZEN TORTILLAS must be thawed slowly for a period of at least 24 hours.

A. When thawed in the walk-in, allow at least 48 hours in the shipping case.

B. When necessary to thaw more quickly, thaw in the case at room temperature.

C. Thawing time can vary depending on the temperature of the product when delivered and the walk-in temperature. Do not remove from the shipping case until completely thawed.

D. Tortillas should be used within 48 hours after reaching room temperature.

3. REFRIGERATED OR COLD TORTILLAS must be allowed to warm to room temperature.

A. Do not remove tortillas from packages.

B. Allow the cold tortillas to warm 2 to 4 hours at room temperature or overnight.

C. Do not place ice-cold tortillas in the steam cabinet or warming oven.

D. Tortillas should be used within 48 hours after reaching room temperature.

4. To accelerate warming, puncture package. Place package of tortillas in microwave for one or two minutes. Time will vary depending on temperature of tortillas and microwave frequency.

5. Tortillas, when packaged, cased, and stacked, may become pressed together.

A. When flour tortillas are completely thawed and before placing in the steamer, warmer or grill, bend the package in all directions several times.

B. To guarantee that flour tortillas will not stick together, separate them one at a time before placing in steamer or warmer.