Barcel Takis Fuego 70g ( Single Unit) (2024)

FAQs

What is the hottest Takis chip? ›

Fuego, a hot chili pepper and lime flavor. It is the spiciest of all varieties, as well as the most popular flavor (purple packaging). Fuego azul, a spicy snack topped with a blue mystery spice powder, with a similar taste to Fuego. This flavor was released in the U.S. in 2019 as Blue Heat (blue packaging).

While the exact number can vary, a standard big bag of Takis, which is 9.9 oz (280g), typically contains around 80 to 90 pieces of those rolled spicy treats. However, this count can change based on the size and roll of each individual Taki.

Takis® are made from real corn and potatoes. None of its ingredients includes pork, lard, pepsin, pork gelatin, alcohol or alcohol-derived ingredients, cochineal, or carmine, but have not been certified by a qualified authority to determine Halal compliance with Islamic dietary guidelines.

While the exact Scoville rating for Takis Fuego is a bit of a mystery, we can compare its heat level to that of a jalapeno pepper, which ranges from 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

Takis is owned by Barcel USA, which is a subsidiary of a larger company called Grupo Bimbo. Known for their bold flavors and spicy kick, Takis have taken the snack world by storm. Grupo Bimbo, a giant in the food industry, hails from Mexico.

The Short and Spicy Answer

Takis are known for their bold flavors and intense spiciness. Eating too many in one sitting can be a bit overwhelming for your taste buds and your tummy. A good starting point? Try sticking to a serving size, which is about 12 pieces.

Keep in mind that 1 ounce (28 grams) is considered a single serving of Takis. This equals approximately 12 pieces.

Takis Fuego BIG BAG - 280g.

Takis can be considered halal for consumption based on their ingredients and manufacturing practices is different.

Not all Takis flavors are vegan, as they contain animal ingredients, like milk or whey, in the recipe. But there are plenty of options that are totally animal-free. The original Fuego flavor, for example, which tastes like hot chili pepper and lime, is vegan.

Are zombie Takis vegan? ›

Like every other vegan snack, they contain no animal-derived substances. Zombie Takis – Zombie Takis is another interesting flavor that vegans can enjoy.

Medium (2,500 to 30,000) Hot (30,000 to 100,000) Extra Hot (100,000 to 300,000) Extremely Hot (above 300,000)

On the Scoville pepper scale, jalapenos range from 2,500 to 8,000 SHU. They're considered spicy but not too hot for most people. Since many are familiar with the heat level of jalapenos, it makes them useful when comparing the spiciness of other peppers and chiles.

So spicy food is good, but that doesn't make spicy junk food any less, well, junky. The reason kids love their Takis, a spicy Mexican rolled corn tortilla chip, isn't for the heat (or at least not just the heat), but mostly for the extreme salt and sweet that's used to counteract it.

On the other hand, the blue Takis, known as “Blue Heat,” offer a unique spicy and tangy experience. While these snacks come with their own blaze, they tend to be slightly milder compared to their red counterparts. So, if you're after the most intense heat, red Takis have the upper hand.

Short Answer: Fuego Takes the Heat Crown

Takis Blue Heat, on the other hand, offers a unique spicy experience with a hint of coolness. While it delivers on the intensity, it doesn't quite reach the same level of spiciness as Fuego.

The Verdict: Fuego Takis Bring the Heat

While Nitro Takis, with their habanero and lime taste, also offer quite the kick, they tend to be slightly milder compared to the blazing intensity of Fuego. So, if you're after the ultimate spicy challenge, Fuego Takis are the way to go.

While both Blue Heat and Fuego Takis pack a punch, Fuego takes the lead in the heat department. Blue Heat offers a unique twist with a slightly milder kick.