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

Barcel Takis Fuego Rolls

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

What You Should Know

Store placement: You’d find Barcel Takis Fuego Rolls in the snack aisle on a middle or eye-level shelf, grouped with tortilla chips, flavored corn snacks and other bold-flavor brands; often stacked near party-size chips, single-serve salty snacks and other youth-targeted items. Occasions: This product is designed for on-the-go crunch moments — game-day spreads, movie-night snacking, road trips and quick back-to-school treats. Brand positioning: Takis is positioned as an intense, flavor-forward brand that markets to teens and young adults who want thrilling, spicy snacking experiences; its advertising leans into rebellious, adventurous youth culture and social sharing. Label characteristics: Packaging is bright and attention-grabbing and uses flavor cues rather than health claims — you may spot “natural and artificial flavors” on the ingredient list, but no organic or wellness certifications; the bag’s design and flavor names create a kid/teen-friendly indulgence halo despite little nutritional benefit. Processing context: This is a highly processed snack product made from refined corn flour and multiple industrial additives and flavor enhancers, typical of ultraprocessed foods. Sensory details: The chips are small, tightly rolled corn tortillas with an aggressive crunch and concentrated spicy-tang seasoning that leaves a powdery residue on fingers. The 3.25 oz foilized bag preserves crunch and flavor, encouraging communal dip-in moments or handheld munching while driving, gaming, or socializing. Ritual context: People reach in for handfuls during high-energy activities, share the bag in groups, or pair the heat with sweet beverages to balance the spice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 3
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
  • 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 refined ingredients plus multiple industrial additives (maltodextrin, MSG, hydrolyzed proteins, artificial colors, TBHQ, nucleotides and "natural and artificial flavors"), indicating formulation and processing typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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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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