Takis (snack) explained

Takis yo
Type:Tortilla chip
Currentowner:Barcel (subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo)
Origin:Mexico
Introduced:1999
Website:https://takis.us/ (USA)
Tagline:Face The Intensity
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Takis are a Mexican brand of flavored rolled tortilla chips produced by Barcel, a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo since 2019. Fashioned after the taquito, it comes in numerous flavors,[1] the best selling of which is the chili-lime "Fuego" flavor, sold in distinctive purple bags, introduced in 2006.[2] Besides the rolled corn chips, Takis produces other snacks with the same flavor lines, including different potato chip varieties, corn "stix", popcorn, and peanuts.

Takis were invented in Mexico in 1999 and introduced to the United States in November 2001[3] [4] (originally as Taquis, before being renamed to Takis in 2004) and Canada in 2015. Barcel originally intended to aim Takis towards a Hispanic demographic, but its popularity has quickly spread among generations such as [Gen Z]and [Gen Alpha].[5] [6]

Flavors

Takis are prepared in a variety of flavors, including:

Other products

In July 2020, Razor released their scooter designed with the Takis brand.[11] Also in that month, Totino's released Totino's Takis Fuego Mini Snack Bites, consisting of pizza snack rolls covered in Takis Fuego seasoning.[12] In October 2020, Takis introduced Takis Hot Nuts, featuring peanuts in a crunchy shell coated with Takis seasoning. Its flavors include Fuego, Flare and Smokin' Lime.[13] In 2021, Grupo Bimbo expanded the Takis snack portfolio to include:

Health concerns

There have been multiple claims on the Internet that Takis and other spicy snacks cause ulcers and cancer. Though the aforementioned claims have been confirmed as false, scientists and doctors have attributed gastritis and other stomach-related problems to Takis, though this has only been recorded to occur when ingesting too much of the snack.[16] Chronic gastritis can cause ulcers and stomach cancer.[17]

California public school ban

In March 2024, a bill was proposed by Californian politician Jesse Gabriel, aiming to disallow the use of food coloring additives blue 1, blue 2, green 3, yellow 5, yellow 6, and red 40 in public schools[18] to stop food with these additives from interfering with their learning or hurt them.[19] These additives are found in Takis and other food like Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Gabriel made it clear that this bill would not ban Takis and other products that would be affected by the bill outright.[20]

On the topic of the bill, he said that it “would not ban specific foods or products, but rather encourage companies to make minor modifications to products sold in California and could help prompt a nationwide transition to safer alternative ingredients.”[20] The bill, Assembly Bill 2316 (also known as the California School Food Safety Act),[21] was sent to Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond supported the proposal. In a statement, he said:[22] The way the bill changes the law is through an amendment to Section 49431 of the Education Code.[21] Newsom signed the bill on September 28th, 2024 and it will be put into effect on December 31, 2027.[23] [18] Once enacted, it will not prohibit students from bringing their own snacks with to school that contain the aforementioned chemicals.[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Esparza. Bill. 2020-09-17. The Ultimate Guide to Mexican Snacks. 2021-05-31. Eater. en.
  2. Web site: August 9, 2006 . Takis Registration Certificate (Spanish) . October 28, 2024 . tsdr.uspto.gov.
  3. Web site: May 27, 2003 . Taquis Registration Certificate . October 28, 2024 . tsdr.uspto.gov.
  4. Web site: May 27, 2003 . Taquis Bag Specimen . October 28, 2024 . tsdr.uspto.gov.
  5. Web site: Takis. 2021-05-31. Snack History. en-US. 2021-05-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20210531004423/https://www.snackhistory.com/takis. live.
  6. Web site: Kiely. John. 2013-10-08. Rise of the Takis. 2021-05-31. Houston Press. 2021-06-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215206/https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/rise-of-the-takis-6411512. live.
  7. Web site: Tansill-Suddath. Callie. July 26, 2018. The Takis Flavor Challenge Expands With 4 New Limited Edition Flavors, Including A Dill Pickle One. 2021-05-31. Bustle. en. 2021-06-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213535/https://www.bustle.com/p/the-takis-flavor-challenge-expands-with-4-new-limited-edition-flavors-including-a-dill-pickle-one-9903086. live.
  8. Web site: Dubois. Megan . 2021-05-28. The Most Popular Chips You Need to Try. 2021-05-31. Eat This Not That. en. 2021-06-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213615/https://www.eatthis.com/most-popular-chips-to-try/. live.
  9. Web site: Nacho Xplosion . Takis . 23 October 2024.
  10. Web site: Morillo. Alexis. 2020-06-30. Takis Has 2 New Limited Edition Flavors That Change Color With Every Bite. 2021-05-31. Delish. en-US. 2021-06-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215201/https://www.delish.com/food-news/a33014606/takis-color-changing-flavors/. live.
  11. Web site: Nelson. Dustin. July 19, 2020. Razor Now Has Scooters That Look Like Sriracha, AriZona Tea & Takis. 2021-08-07. Thrillist. en. 2021-08-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20210808005057/https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arizona-razor-scooter-takis-sriracha-sharpie-2020. live.
  12. Web site: Chan. Daffany. August 2, 2020. Totino's Released Takis Fuego Mini Snack Bites That Are Like Spicy Pizza Rolls. Elite Daily. en. August 8, 2021. August 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210808005056/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/totinos-takis-fuego-mini-snack-bites-are-a-spicy-upgrade-to-pizza-rolls-30558397. live.
  13. Schouten. Rebecca. October 8, 2020. Takis unveils new spicy snack nuts. Food Business News . en.
  14. Schroeder. Eric. May 21, 2021. Bimbo bringing Takis to five new snack categories. 2021-05-31. Food Business News. en.
  15. Web site: Lawler . Opheli Garcia . There's a New Way to Eat Takis . Thrillist . en . October 13, 2021 . January 31, 2022 . January 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220131053926/https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/new-takis-crisps-are-now-available . live .
  16. News: Cox. Chelsey. May 31, 2020. Fact check: Spicy snacks, such as Takis and hot Cheetos, won't cause ulcers in children. 2021-05-31. USA Today. en-US. 2021-06-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215403/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/05/31/fact-check-spicy-snacks-like-takis-hot-cheetos-wont-cause-ulcers/5276050002/. live.
  17. Web site: March 15, 2022. Gastritis. Mayo Clinic. May 6, 2023. October 29, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029093542/http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastritis/DS00488/DSECTION=causes#:~:text=Left%20untreated%2C%20gastritis%20may%20lead,changes%20in%20the%20lining's%20cells. live.
  18. Web site: Newsom signs bill to expel six food dyes from California public schools . Los Angeles Times . 20 October 2024 . 29 September 2024.
  19. Web site: California lawmaker introduces bill to prohibit 6 artificial food additives in school cafeterias . Fox News . 20 October 2024 . 13 March 2024.
  20. Web site: Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Doritos, and Takis could be banned in California public schools under new bill . ABC7 San Francisco . 19 October 2024 . en . 13 March 2024.
  21. Web site: Bill Text - AB-2316 Pupil nutrition: substances: prohibition. . California Legislative Information . 20 October 2024.
  22. Web site: Regimbal . Alec . California moves to crack down on snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Takis . SFGATE . 19 October 2024.
  23. Web site: Rogers . Kristen . First-in-nation ban on 6 chemicals in school foods signed into law . CNN . 20 October 2024 . en . 30 August 2024.

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