Mama Lupe's Low Carb Tortillas

Sorithickulous · 09-16-2008, 09:38 AM

Thoughts on these? I have been thinking about looking for some because I heard they are really good with only 3g of digestible carbs (4g of fiber) per tortilla. I heard la tortilla brand is kinda

to most people so I don't even want to go there. I am not familiar with the carb count in the mission brand but so far I have heard that mama lupe's are the best. I REALLY want to make some quesadillas like ASAP! Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

jgw · 09-16-2008, 09:45 AM

I haven't tried Mama lupes but La tortilla taste fine to me, i'll try to find mama lupes when I go back to wally world.

Sorithickulous · 09-16-2008, 09:49 AM

Yeah I am going to check at walmart today too. I read an old thread here (like 2004 I think) and some people where talking about them having them at walmart. I think it may depend on location and that was so long ago who knows!

Leo41 · 09-16-2008, 12:32 PM

I've had BOTH Mama Lupe's and La Tortilla brand--and love them both. Now I had some low carb tortillas from the supermarket (don't recall the brand), and they tasted like cardboard, but I have no problem with these. I buy from Netrition.

SnowWhite · 09-16-2008, 12:33 PM

Mission makes them too. Whole wheat low carb

Sorithickulous · 09-16-2008, 02:12 PM

Hmmm I couldnt find any of the ones mentioned at any stores UGH! Looks like I am going to have to buy from netrition I guess...

JunkInMyTrunk · 09-16-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorithickulous

Hmmm I couldnt find any of the ones mentioned at any stores UGH! Looks like I am going to have to buy from netrition I guess...

I have eaten the La Tortilla ones and they are very good. When you look for them in the grocery store, they will not be with the other tortillas in the refrigerated case. My grocery store places them with the other Mexican ethnic food canned goods. I guess they don't need to be refrigerated.

I only found them by accident when I was looking for taco shells for my husband. Search the isles of your grocery store and maybe you will find them.

MrsJackSprat · 09-16-2008, 04:47 PM

I buy Mission Carb Balance taco size shells. They are really good; soft and moist, good flavor, etc.

ljguitar · 09-16-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsJackSprat

I buy Mission Carb Balance taco size shells. They are really good; soft and moist, good flavor, etc.

Hi MrsJ...
We use a non-low-carb brand from Sam's Club which are 8 inch Santa Fe Tortilla company (6 net carbs). Nice and moist, wonderful texture and mild tortilla-y flavor.

We've switched brands over the years several times and found good low-enough-carb torts for wraps almost everywhere.

FloridaShell · 09-16-2008, 05:43 PM

I've tried a couple different brands. I can't eat them, kills my stomach!

Sorithickulous · 09-17-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JunkInMyTrunk

I have eaten the La Tortilla ones and they are very good. When you look for them in the grocery store, they will not be with the other tortillas in the refrigerated case. My grocery store places them with the other Mexican ethnic food canned goods. I guess they don't need to be refrigerated.

I only found them by accident when I was looking for taco shells for my husband. Search the isles of your grocery store and maybe you will find them.

Surprisingly I didnt find these in the grocery store either and I looked everywhere

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Originally Posted by MrsJackSprat

I buy Mission Carb Balance taco size shells. They are really good; soft and moist, good flavor, etc.

I think I am going to have to try these since they seem quasi normal

. Maybe I'll pick some up next time I hit the store. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi MrsJ...
We use a non-low-carb brand from Sam's Club which are 8 inch Santa Fe Tortilla company (6 net carbs). Nice and moist, wonderful texture and mild tortilla-y flavor.

We've switched brands over the years several times and found good low-enough-carb torts for wraps almost everywhere.

Thanks I think I am going to have to start looking at the counts on all the tortillas I may end up pleasantly surprised! Who knew it would be this difficult to make a quesadilla lol...

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Originally Posted by FloridaShell

I've tried a couple different brands. I can't eat them, kills my stomach!

Uh oh...my stomach is kinda sensitive sometimes I hope I am able to tolerate these things...

biglosser · 09-17-2008, 04:17 AM

I found some low carb tortilla wraps over in the mexican food part of the grocery store at Walmart. They have 5 carbs.
I fry up two eggs and wrap them in a tortilla wrap and man are they delicious.

Vikki

HezzieLee · 09-17-2008, 04:46 AM

I use the tam-x-ico brand... dont know how I would get along without them. 5g carb.

cabogirl · 09-17-2008, 08:41 AM

I buy La Tortilla (small size) at my Trader Joe's. My Costco carries the large La Tortilla but I know not all Costco's carry them since I've looked at other locations. I like (too much) the Mission white and whole wheat. I try not to eat more then a couple a week but they are great for wraps and a quick snack.

Sorithickulous · 09-17-2008, 09:11 AM

Hmmm now I am starting to question the la totilla's brand....I heard so many negative things about the taste and now everyone seems to enjoy them. A matter of taste I guess...I think I'll go to trader joes today and see what type they have...

MrsJackSprat · 09-17-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi MrsJ...
We use a non-low-carb brand from Sam's Club which are 8 inch Santa Fe Tortilla company (6 net carbs). Nice and moist, wonderful texture and mild tortilla-y flavor.

We've switched brands over the years several times and found good low-enough-carb torts for wraps almost everywhere.

I use the low-carb version because it is made with inulin. I can't handle the flour (reactive hypoglycemia) in regular tortillas, even if the net carb count is low.

ljguitar · 09-17-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsJackSprat

I use the low-carb version because it is made with inulin. I can't handle the flour (reactive hypoglycemia) in regular tortillas, even if the net carb count is low.

Hi MJS...
That makes sense.

somethingblue2u · 09-18-2008, 05:49 AM

I buy Buena Vida lc tortillas from Wal-Mart. I think they are fantastic. I don't remember how many carbs in them and I'm at work so I can't check. But are the best I've found.

berries&cream · 09-18-2008, 06:20 AM

I like using the low-carb tortillas for Hebrew International Kosher hotdogs. The 1/4 lb dinner franks only have 1 carb each. Also with sugar-free relish and ketchup, and mayo. Going to wait til after induction for those though.

yvonne326 · 09-18-2008, 08:20 AM

I love my LC wraps/tortillas. I just wrap anything (lol ...well almost).... Love it with grilled veggies and cheese...wrapped...oh my. Today I have leftover bacon chicken (boneless chicken breast that I baked wrapped in bacon last night) and roasted peppers for lunch.

Sorithickulous · 09-18-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by somethingblue2u

I buy Buena Vida lc tortillas from Wal-Mart. I think they are fantastic. I don't remember how many carbs in them and I'm at work so I can't check. But are the best I've found.

Those are the kind I found at walmart so I bought them...I am going to try one tonight for dinner maybe...

chantyl03 · 09-18-2008, 10:08 AM

i like the mama lupes..bought them off netrition too... but i havent tried any others yet...

i made a spinach and chicken quesadilla last night with it, and yummy!

09-16-2008, 09:38 AM	#1
Sorithickulous Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Over the rainbow Posts: 94 Gallery: Sorithickulous Stats: Over 350/Still way too much/Just right! WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 12, 2008	Mama Lupe's Low Carb Tortillas Thoughts on these? I have been thinking about looking for some because I heard they are really good with only 3g of digestible carbs (4g of fiber) per tortilla. I heard la tortilla brand is kinda to most people so I don't even want to go there. I am not familiar with the carb count in the mission brand but so far I have heard that mama lupe's are the best. I REALLY want to make some quesadillas like ASAP! Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

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09-16-2008, 09:45 AM	#2
jgw MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Magnolia State Posts: 1,744 Blog Entries: 48 Gallery: jgw Stats: SW229 CW196 GW150 WOE: Back lowcarbing!!!!!! Start Date: 01/09/2006	I haven't tried Mama lupes but La tortilla taste fine to me, i'll try to find mama lupes when I go back to wally world.

09-16-2008, 09:49 AM	#3
Sorithickulous Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Over the rainbow Posts: 94 Gallery: Sorithickulous Stats: Over 350/Still way too much/Just right! WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 12, 2008	Yeah I am going to check at walmart today too. I read an old thread here (like 2004 I think) and some people where talking about them having them at walmart. I think it may depend on location and that was so long ago who knows!

09-16-2008, 12:32 PM	#4
Leo41 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 365 Gallery: Leo41	I've had BOTH Mama Lupe's and La Tortilla brand--and love them both. Now I had some low carb tortillas from the supermarket (don't recall the brand), and they tasted like cardboard, but I have no problem with these. I buy from Netrition.

09-16-2008, 12:33 PM	#5
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 14,792 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.6/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	Mission makes them too. Whole wheat low carb

09-16-2008, 02:12 PM	#6
Sorithickulous Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Over the rainbow Posts: 94 Gallery: Sorithickulous Stats: Over 350/Still way too much/Just right! WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 12, 2008	Hmmm I couldnt find any of the ones mentioned at any stores UGH! Looks like I am going to have to buy from netrition I guess...

09-16-2008, 04:47 PM	#8
MrsJackSprat MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: superior California Posts: 2,475 Gallery: MrsJackSprat Stats: Next mini goal-325! WOE: Atkins '72. Start Date: Atkins, 2001/Atkins '72, 2-2-05	I buy Mission Carb Balance taco size shells. They are really good; soft and moist, good flavor, etc.

09-16-2008, 05:43 PM	#10
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,703 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	I've tried a couple different brands. I can't eat them, kills my stomach!

09-17-2008, 04:17 AM	#12
biglosser MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dixon, IL Posts: 1,688 Gallery: biglosser Stats: 154/138/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 24th, 2007	I found some low carb tortilla wraps over in the mexican food part of the grocery store at Walmart. They have 5 carbs. I fry up two eggs and wrap them in a tortilla wrap and man are they delicious. Vikki

09-17-2008, 04:46 AM	#13
HezzieLee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 723 Gallery: HezzieLee Stats: 35yrs old 5'4" 180/173/155 WOE: Low carb/Low sugar- Prediabetic Start Date: March 2008	I use the tam-x-ico brand... dont know how I would get along without them. 5g carb.

09-17-2008, 08:41 AM	#14
cabogirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 65 Gallery: cabogirl Stats: 199/163/? WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/2002	I buy La Tortilla (small size) at my Trader Joe's. My Costco carries the large La Tortilla but I know not all Costco's carry them since I've looked at other locations. I like (too much) the Mission white and whole wheat. I try not to eat more then a couple a week but they are great for wraps and a quick snack.

09-17-2008, 09:11 AM	#15
Sorithickulous Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Over the rainbow Posts: 94 Gallery: Sorithickulous Stats: Over 350/Still way too much/Just right! WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 12, 2008	Hmmm now I am starting to question the la totilla's brand....I heard so many negative things about the taste and now everyone seems to enjoy them. A matter of taste I guess...I think I'll go to trader joes today and see what type they have...

09-18-2008, 05:49 AM	#18
somethingblue2u MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,531 Gallery: somethingblue2u Stats: 190/175/150 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: 2nd time October 2007	I buy Buena Vida lc tortillas from Wal-Mart. I think they are fantastic. I don't remember how many carbs in them and I'm at work so I can't check. But are the best I've found.

09-18-2008, 06:20 AM	#19
berries&cream Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 863 Gallery: berries&cream WOE: Atkins	I like using the low-carb tortillas for Hebrew International Kosher hotdogs. The 1/4 lb dinner franks only have 1 carb each. Also with sugar-free relish and ketchup, and mayo. Going to wait til after induction for those though.

09-18-2008, 08:20 AM	#20
yvonne326 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 17,183 Gallery: yvonne326 Stats: 192 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9/8/08	I love my LC wraps/tortillas. I just wrap anything (lol ...well almost).... Love it with grilled veggies and cheese...wrapped...oh my. Today I have leftover bacon chicken (boneless chicken breast that I baked wrapped in bacon last night) and roasted peppers for lunch.

09-18-2008, 10:08 AM	#22
chantyl03 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 1,197 Blog Entries: 27 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/197.8/160 5'8 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2008	i like the mama lupes..bought them off netrition too... but i havent tried any others yet... i made a spinach and chicken quesadilla last night with it, and yummy!