Barcel • 56 g
Takis Fuego
Product Insights
Takis Fuego are corn‑based snack sticks flavored with chili and lime, belonging to the Cereals and potatoes group and widely available in Mexican retail chains such as Walmart. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting very high levels of fat (27.6 g), salt (3.82 g) and calories (483 kcal per 100 g) while offering modest fiber (4.7 g), protein (5.9 g) and low sugar (3.1 g). It also contains soy protein, which is an allergen, and several additives including artificial colors (E110, E129), preservatives (E319, E500/E500ii) and flavor enhancers (E631, GMS), confirming its ultra‑processed nature.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average snack in its category, Takis Fuego has roughly four times the fat, nearly double the salt, and more than double the calories per 100 g.
Ingredients
harina de maíz, aceite vegetal, sal yodada, ácido cítrico, azúcar, gms, proteína de soya, laca (rojo 40, amarillo 6) cebolla, extracto de levadura, saborizantes naturales e idénticos al natural, bicarbonato de sodio, extracto de chile, inosinato de sodio, guanilato de socio, tbhq
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