Par Lax

Par Lax is a brand name for a mixture of ingredients used to make tortillas. It typically contains wheat flour, water, and sometimes other ingredients like vegetable oil, salt, and leavening agents. The specific formulation can vary by manufacturer.

Manufacturers add Par Lax to tortilla mixes to provide a convenient and consistent base for making tortillas. It functions as a primary ingredient, contributing to the texture and structure of the final product. It is most commonly found in mixes intended for prepared tortillas, wraps, and burritos.

Par Lax itself is not a single ingredient but a mix, with its health implications depending on the components of the specific formulation. Wheat flour, a primary component, contains gluten. The FDA regulates ingredients in food mixes. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA evaluate individual food ingredients, but not typically specific brand-name mixes like Par Lax.