Dempster's Original Large Tortillas

Variants
100% Whole Wheat Large
Ancient Grains Large
Jalapeno Cheese
Original Medium
Spinach Large
Sundried Tomato Large
Tortizza Italian Herbs
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Dempster's Original Large Tortillas come in a pack of 10 totalling 610 g. Made with Canadian wheat flour and no artificial flavours or colours, these soft tortillas work for wraps, burritos, quesadillas, and quick family meals.

One tortilla (61 g) has 180 calories and 330 mg of sodium. The large format gives you room for hearty fillings, and the neutral flavour pairs with vegetables, meats, cheese, or beans.

How Canadian is this product? Dempster's states these tortillas are made from Canadian wheat flour. The brand is owned by Bimbo Canada, which bakes at facilities across the country and employs more than 4,000 Canadians. Parent company Grupo Bimbo is headquartered in Mexico.

Product Highlights

  • •Pack of 10 large tortillas, 610 g total
  • •Made with Canadian wheat flour
  • •No artificial flavours or colours
  • •180 calories per tortilla (61 g serving)
  • •Soft texture for wraps, burritos, and quesadillas
83

Our Canadian score

Strong Canadian ties

Canadian-made, domestic & imported inputs (Multiple locations, Various)

Company’s own label claim: “Made from Canadian wheat flour”

Dempster's Original Large Tortillas are made with Canadian wheat flour for the Canadian market by Bimbo Canada. The brand has deep roots in Canada, though ultimate ownership sits with Mexico-based Grupo Bimbo.

Score breakdown (100% evidenced, high confidence)

Manufacturing30% of score100/100

“We operate 15 bakeries, and 183 sales centres across the country.”

Ingredients / Materials25% of score80/100

“Made from Canadian wheat flour”

Brand Ownership20% of score40/100

“In May 2014, the company was purchased by Grupo Bimbo”

Headquarters10% of score100/100

“We are headquartered in Etobicoke, Ontario”

Canadian Workforce6% of score100/100

“We employ more than 4,000 associates from coast to coast.”

Packaging5% of score100/100

“made by Canadians, for Canadians at 17 bakeries”

Design & R&D4% of score100/100

“For over a century, we've been nourishing the well-being of Canadians”

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Made In
Canada (Bimbo Canada bakeries)
Owned By
Bimbo Canada / Grupo Bimbo (Mexico)
Weight
610 g (pack of 10)
Key Ingredients
Enriched wheat flour, Canadian wheat flour, canola or soybean oil
Serving
1 tortilla (61 g), 180 calories

Product Information

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 tortilla (61 g)% DV
Calories / Calories180
Saturated / saturés1g
+ Trans / trans0g
Cholesterol / Cholestérol0mg
Sodium330mg
Sugars / Sucres1g
Protein / Protéines5g
Calcium50mg
Iron / Fer1.75mg
Potassium125mg

Ingredients

Enriched wheat flour, Water, Vegetable oil (canola or soybean), Sugar, Salt, Hydrogenated cottonseed oil, Corn starch, Potassium sorbate, Baking powder, Sodium propionate, Cellulose gum, Maltodextrin, Carrageenan, Fumaric acid.

Contains:

Wheat
Soy
Sesame
Sulphites
Store at room temperature. Reseal the package after opening and use by the best-before date.

Additional Details

  • Pack Count:10
  • Tortilla Size:large
  • Suggested Uses:wraps, burritos, quesadillas

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempster's Original Large Tortillas made in Canada?

Dempster's states these tortillas are made with Canadian wheat flour. The brand is owned by Bimbo Canada, which operates bakeries across Canada. Ultimate parent Grupo Bimbo is based in Mexico.

How many tortillas are in a pack?

Each package contains 10 large tortillas with a total weight of 610 g according to the Dempster's product page.

What are the main ingredients?

Enriched wheat flour, water, vegetable oil (canola or soybean), sugar, salt, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, corn starch, potassium sorbate, baking powder, sodium propionate, cellulose gum, maltodextrin, carrageenan, and fumaric acid.

Does this product contain allergens?

It contains wheat. Dempster's notes it may contain soybean, sesame seeds, and sulphites.

How many calories are in one tortilla?

One tortilla (61 g) has 180 calories, 4.5 g fat, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fibre, 5 g protein, and 330 mg sodium per the nutrition facts.

What can I make with these tortillas?

Dempster's suggests veggie wraps, hearty burritos, and other quick snacks and meals. They can be wrapped, rolled, or baked.