Takis are a popular snack choice for those looking for a spicy and intense flavor. Produced by Barcel, a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo, Takis come in multiple flavors, including Fuego, Nitro, Blue Heat, and Crunchy Fajitas.
While most flavors are vegan-friendly, five contain milk or carmine, making them unsuitable for vegans. In this blog post, we will explore the ingredients of Takis and answer which flavors are vegan-friendly and which contain carmine.
About Takis: Flavos & Non-vegan Ingredients
Takis are a type of snack made from rolled corn tortillas flavored with various spices and seasonings, which make them a popular snack choice for those looking for a spicy and intense flavor.
They are produced by Barcel, a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo, and come in multiple flavors, including Fuego, Nitro, Blue Heat, and Crunchy Fajitas.
Potential non-vegan Ingredients in Takis
- Carmine: Cochineal or carmine acid, is a red pigment derived from crushed female cochineal insects. Therefore, it is avoided by all vegans since it doesn’t align with their ethical beliefs.
- Milk and/or derivatives: Vegans avoid these ingredients as they are animal products. Milk is derived from cows or other animals, and its derivatives.
Which Takis Are Vegan?
The answer is that most flavors are indeed vegan, except for five flavors: Takis Waves, Crisps, Crunchy Fajitas, Guacamole, and Kettlez Jalapeno Typhoon, which contain milk or/and carmine, making them unsuitable for vegans.
The vegan flavors are as follows:
| Vegan Flavors |
|---|
| Takis Fuego |
| Takis Blue Heat |
| Takis Nitro |
| Takis Stix (Flare and Fuego) |
| Takis POP! Fuego |
| Takis Kettlez Fuego |
| Takis Kettlez Habanero Fury |
| Takis Zombie |
Final Thought
In summary, All Takis flavors are vegan, except for five flavors: Takis Waves, Crisps, Crunchy Fajitas, Guacamole, and Kettlez Jalapeno Typhoon, which contain milk or/and carmine, making them unsuitable for vegans. The other Takis flavors are a great option for those looking for a vegan-friendly snack.
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