Does anyone know some tortilla fun facts or quotes about tortillas?

Question

Does anyone know some tortilla fun facts or quotes about tortillas?

Answer 1

"A taco isn't a taco without a tortilla"

Answer 2

tortillas are best when you put lots of cheese on them and microwave for 20 seconds on high :)

Answer 3

Flour tortillas are a low-fat food and contain iron along with other B vitamins. They have about 115 calories with 2 to 3 grams of fat per serving.

Corn tortillas are low-fat, low sodium food and contain calcium, potassium and fiber. An average serving contains about 60 calories with 1 gram of fat. Corn tortillas do not contain gluten, making them a great alternative to bread for those who are gluten intolerant.

The tortilla industry is the fastest growing sector in the U.S. baking industry.

In 2004, tortilla sales in the U.S. reached the $6.1 billion mark and are expected to to continue to grow at 10% per year.

• 62% of the food industry; both commercial and non-commercial businesses reported using tortilla products in their operations.

More than 1,000 companies in the U.S. are devoted to making tortillas.

Today’s tortillas are manufactured under the strict quality guidelines to preserve the taste and texture of this historic food.

  Tortillas have found their place in the American mainstream diet, where they now serve as substitutes for traditional breads in such popular fare as hot dogs, lasagna, pitas, sandwiches and pizza. Tortillas can be used to hold a variety of fillings, used as tasty food scoops, toasted and topped with salad, or served hot and plain.  

Answer 4

"Well, you'd better wake up and smell the tortillas, bud. I never knew you knew anything about baseball.” - Jake Henderson

“I first launched a tortilla maker in the mid 1990s. This proved to be a successful item, so we expanded the Southwestern cooking line to include many items geared toward Southwestern style cooking, hence the birth of the fajita grill.” - Samantha Dreimann