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    Home » Is It Vegan?

    Are Takis Vegan? See The Flavors That Might Be

    Published: Feb 20, 2022 | Modified: Feb 20, 2022 by Bree Sheree

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    Wondering if you can eat Takis when you're vegan?

    I looked over the ingredients for all of the flavors of each type of Takis currently sold in the US to determine if any of them are vegan. Some Takis have ingredients that are definitely not vegan, while some Takis seem vegan but have some potentially non-vegan ingredients.

    This post is specifically about Takis in the US, which are made by Barcel USA. These are the Takis variations listed on the US website:

    • Takis
    • Takis Stix
    • Takis Waves
    • Takis Crisps
    • Takis Hot Nuts
    • Takis POP!
    • Takis Kettlez
    A package of Takis Fuego.
    Jump to:
    • Non-vegan ingredients in Takis
    • List of Takis that are definitely not vegan
    • Potentially concerning ingredients for vegans
    • What about animal testing?
    • Potentially plant-based Takis
    • Are Takis gluten-free?

    Non-vegan ingredients in Takis

    The following are non-vegan ingredients that are found in some Takis:

    • Carmine – made from cochineal insects.
    • Milk – from cows.
    • Gelatin – made from skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones of animals.

    Continue reading to see which Takis contain these ingredients.

    List of Takis that are definitely not vegan

    Takis that contain carmine

    • Takis Waves
    • Takis Crisps

    Takis that contain milk

    • Takis Crunchy Fajitas
    • Takis Guacamole
    • Takis Kettlez Jalapeno Typhoon

    Takis that contain gelatin

    • Takis Hot Nuts Fuego
    • Takis Hot Nuts Flare

    Potentially concerning ingredients for vegans

    Milk and eggs

    Milk and eggs are definitely not vegan, but I have listed them as potentially concerning for anyone who is worried about cross-contamination. All Takis are made in a facility that processes milk and eggs, so even though many Takis do not purposefully contain these ingredients, there may be traces due to shared equipment.

    This is not an issue for all vegans, but it may be for some.

    Artificial colors

    Most artificial colors do not contain any animal ingredients, but they may be periodically tested on animals. Because this may not happen often and isn’t always conducted by food companies that use the colors, some vegans are okay with this.

    The following artificial colors are used in various Takis products:

    Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake

    Natural flavors

    Natural flavors can be from animals or plants, and usually the source of natural flavors is not listed on food packaging. The only way to figure out if natural flavors are vegan is by asking the company directly.

    Unfortunately, many companies will not reveal the sources of their natural flavors. In this case, it’s up to you to decide if you are comfortable consuming a product that may have natural flavors sourced from non-vegan ingredients.

    Disodium inosinate

    Often plant-based, but sometimes from animal sources.

    Tricalcium phosphate

    Sometimes derived from animals, including from bones or oyster shells.

    Sugar

    Cane sugar is a complicated ingredient for many vegans. It is sometimes filtered with bone char to give it that bright white color. Some companies do not use sugar that is filtered with bone char, but many companies have various sugar suppliers, so knowing when the sugar in a product is vegan may be impossible sometimes.

    What about animal testing?

    Artificial colors are sometimes tested on animals, as mentioned above.

    Other ingredients may also be tested on animals, even if they are not derived from animals. Some examples may include TBHQ, MSG, disodium inosinate, and more.

    It isn’t always clear which ingredients are tested on animals or how often they are tested on animals, so if this is something that concerns you, it’s best to stick with snack products that are certified vegan.

    Potentially plant-based Takis

    The following Takis may or may not be plant-based. Have these Takis if animal testing isn’t a concern for you and if you are comfortable consuming the potentially non-vegan ingredients listed above.

    • Takis Fuego
    • Takis Blue Heat
    • Takis Nitro
    • Takis Stix (Flare and Fuego)
    • Takis POP! Fuego
    • Takis Kettlez Fuego
    • Takis Kettlez Habanero Fury

    Are Takis gluten-free?

    No. While some Takis may not intentionally contain gluten, there is a risk of cross-contamination in the processing facility.

    Anyone with a gluten allergy or sensitivity should avoid all Takis.

    Takis often comes out with new flavors, so you may not see every flavor on this post. This post refers to Takis that are sold in the US at the time of publishing this article.

    Because of product changes and potential ingredient changes, make sure you check the ingredients on any Takis you are interested in. You can check for the potentially non-vegan ingredients listed above and decide for yourself if you’re okay with eating them.

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