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Barcel Takis Fuego Rolls
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Barcel Takis Fuego Rolls

Takis
17 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
420mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Barcel Takis Fuego Rolls are a bold, youth-oriented snack you’ll find in the chip aisle of most supermarkets, shelved with other flavored tortilla chips and spicy snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Doritos — often near party mixes and salsa in the salty snacks section. The brand leans into intense, fiery flavor and streetwise attitude: marketed to teens and young adults who seek extreme taste experiences and social-share moments. Packaging is a glossy, brightly colored 17 oz bag covered in high-contrast red and purple graphics signaling heat; the bag is designed for grab-and-go convenience and sharing at gatherings. On the label you’ll see attention-grabbing flavor names and a “bold” vibe rather than health claims; ingredients include “natural and artificial flavors,” but there is no organic certification or wholesome/natural branding. The product carries common snack-health halos visually (fun, flavorful) but not medicinal or nutrition-forward claims. In plain terms, these are highly processed rolled corn tortilla chips made from processed corn flour, refined vegetable oils, concentrated seasonings, artificial colors, flavor enhancers (MSG, hydrolyzed protein), and preservatives (TBHQ). Sensory experience: each chip is tightly rolled for a stout, crunchy snap and a dusting of neon-red chili-lime powder that leaves a saline, tangy, and mouth-tingling heat on fingertips and lips. Rituals around Takis Fuego Rolls are social and impulsive — handfuls shared with friends at parties, blared-open bags for road trips, or a spicy pick-me-up during study sessions or late-night movies. The product fits squarely in American convenience-snack culture as a high-flavor, highly processed treat meant for fun occasions rather than nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 17
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Corn, Flour, (Processed, with, Lime),, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, and/or, Soybean, and/or, Canola, Oil),, Seasoning, [Salt,, Maltodextrin,, Citric, Acid,, Sugar,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Onion, Powder,, Yeast, Extract,, Red, 40, Lake,, Yellow, 6, Lake,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Soybean, Oil,, Chili, Pepper, (Chile),, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Guanylate,, TBHQ, (Preservative)]..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains processed corn flour, refined vegetable oils, multiple industrial additives (maltodextrin, MSG, hydrolyzed proteins, artificial colors, TBHQ) and complex seasoning blends, consistent with ultra-processed foods in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Barcel Takis Fuego Rolls

The healthiness of Takis Fuego Rolls really depends on your perspective and dietary goals. They’re not exactly a superfood, but if you're looking for a fun snack to enjoy occasionally, they fit the bill. With 140 calories and 8g of fat per serving, they can be a tasty treat — just don’t expect them to replace your veggies anytime soon!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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