What does the date printed on the package mean?
This date is the last day we guarantee our products to meet our high standards for taste and quality.
What does this information printed on the package mean: EXP DEC 29 04 L1 03:42 AU
It is the code date we use to identify the plant that produced the product, the expiration date of the product, and the production line and time. This information helps us for traceability purposes.
Do any of your products contain any of the major eight allergen foods?
Mission Foods products do not contain any of the following ingredients: peanuts, crustacea, or tree nuts.
Which products contain milk ingredients?
BBQ Flavor Corn Chips
Which products contain soy ingredients?
Spinach Tortillas, BBQ Flavor Corn Chips and Tomato Flavor Corn Chips
Are Mission Foods products gluten free?
Our Corn Tortillas, Precut Unfried Corn Chips and Fried Corn Chips are gluten free.
Which Mission products contain Gluten?
The following all contain Gluten (wheat): All Mission Tortillas (except Corn), Mission Wraps, Mission Pita Breads, Mission Lebanese Breads, Mission Taco Seasoning Mix, Mission Taco Dinner Kit, Mission Burrito Dinner Kit, Mission Soft Taco Dinner Kit, Mission Pizza Bases, Mission Chapattis and Mission Naan Bread.
Is there any wheat, rye, barley, or oats in corn tortillas?
No. Mission corn tortillas do not contain wheat, rye, barley, or oat ingredients.
Are wheat flour tortillas produced in the same lines as corn products?
No, our corn production lines are dedicated to corn products only. Wheat flour tortillas are produced on dedicated lines.
Is wheat used in any way to make the corn products?
There are no wheat ingredients or incidental wheat present in the products or on the lines that produce corn products.
Is there a potential for cross-contamination of corn products with wheat ingredients?
All Mission Foods plants have strict food safety programs in place, including a very comprehensive Allergen Control Program.
Does Mission Foods use Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) in their products?
Except MSG from the seasoning, Mission Foods doesn’t use MSG in products.
Do any of Mission Foods products contain ingredients from animal sources?
No. Any ingredients from animal source or no Halal are forbidden to use in Mission Foods which is certificated by Halal.
Why does Mission Foods use preservatives?
Preservatives help protect the flavour and the freshness of our products. We use only the minimum amount of preservatives necessary to provide the product its shelf life.
Does Mission Foods use partially hydrogenated oils?
No, Mission Foods only use refined vegetable oil in the products.
Are Mission Foods plastic bags recyclable?
No. We are not able to recycle this material in Australia.
How do I open the brown bag Mission tortilla chips?
Cut along the dotted line with scissors. Open top carefully. When done, fold the bag a few times and use a chip clip to keep bag sealed tightly.
What is the difference between a wrap and a flour tortilla?
Wraps are a sandwich with a twist; they are larger than a regular tortilla and come in a variety of flavours. Great for appetizers and party snacks.
What is the difference between a burrito, soft taco, and fajita size tortilla?
The difference is only in the diameter. A burrito is approximately 8” to 10” and a soft taco is apprximately 6”.
What are the sizes available in corn tortillas?
We can make corn tortillas from 4.75” to 7”. The typical corn tortilla size available in all markets is 6” diameter.
What is the shelf life of Mission Products?
The shelf life of Flour Tortillas and Thin Crust Pizza Bases is 12 months. The shelf life of Corn Tortillas, Precut Unfried Corn Chips and fried corn chips is 9 months.
How long can tortillas be kept at ambient temperature after I buy them?
Our tortillas can be kept for 15 days in chiller (1°C--5°C) after thawing and 2 days at room temperature after thawing. However, we don’t recommend to keep the corn tortillas in chiller or room temperature which will make the tortillas dry and easy to crack.
How long can we keep the tortillas after opening the package?
It depends on the handling conditions the product was exposed to. If you are not going to consume the whole package after opening it, wash your hands, remove the amount of tortillas required and place the remainder in an air tight container. The product should be consumed within 7 days under refrigerated conditions.
What happens to tortillas after their shelf life has expired?
They may grow mould and become dry.
Is it okay to freeze corn tortillas?
No. We cannot be liable for the quality, safety and characteristics of the product under these conditions, especially if the customer freezes the product at the end of its ambient shelf life.
Is it okay to freeze flour tortillas?
No. We cannot be liable for the quality, safety and characteristics of the product under these conditions, especially if the customer freezes the product at the end of its ambient shelf life.
