Tajin Fruit Seasoning Classic

Tajin Fruit Seasoning Classic is the bright, salty‑spicy shaker you’ll find in the spice aisle and the ethnic/Latin foods section of American grocery stores, often shelved near chili powders, table salts, and lime‑based condiments. Packaged in a 14 oz plastic shaker, its fine reddish powder blends chili flakes and sea salt with citric acid and a whisper of dehydrated lime, plus an anti‑caking agent to keep the pour smooth. Shoppers reach for it on summer produce runs, road trips with packed fruit, or when stocking up for backyard barbecues. It’s the go‑to for mangos, pineapple, watermelon, street‑corn (elote), chip bowls, and rimming spicy cocktails and micheladas. Brand positioning leans into Mexican‑inspired flavor and casual authenticity — marketed to adventurous home cooks, people seeking bold snacks, and families who want an easy way to add tang and heat. Labels commonly flaunt simple ingredient lists and sensory cues like “classic” or “original,” with prominent nutrition callouts (very low calories per serving) rather than health claims; it’s not sold as organic or a health‑food specialty. In processing terms this is a blended seasoning: raw peppers and salts are dried, ground, mixed with citric acid and a tiny amount of dehydrated lime and silicon dioxide to stabilize flow. Sensory details: a slightly gritty, dry powder with crunchy salt crystals and a tart, citrusy top note; the ritual is tactile and social—shake directly on fresh fruit at the table, pass the bottle at parties, or rim a glass for a zesty finish. It lives at the intersection of convenience, tradition, and snack‑time fun in American grocery culture.