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FAQs

Did Frito Lay buy Takis? ›

No, Frito Lay does not make Takis. Instead, the company behind these fiery spirals of flavor is Barcel USA.

1 serving of potato chips variety pack snack bags (Great Value) contains 150 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 41% carbs, 57% fat, and 3% protein.

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, the best selling of which is the chili-lime "Fuego" flavor, sold in distinctive purple bags.

Short Answer: Takis Aren't Banned

There's no official ban on Takis in any country. You can breathe a sigh of relief knowing these spicy snacks are still on the menu. While rumors might fly and legends grow, the reality is that Takis are still rolling off the shelves in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Potato chips from brands known for excessive salt, saturated fats, and artificial additives tend to be less healthy. Examples include Lay's, Pringles, and Ruffles.

It's a matter of balancing out your calories with the calories you can burn off. A serving of potato chips (15 chips) is about 160 calories and 10 grams of fat. Experiment with baked chips or baking your own sweet potato chips as a lower fat and lower calorie alternative.

You'll want to stay away from foods that are highly processed or have lots of added salt or sugar. That includes junk foods like potato chips, cheese puffs, candy, and cookies. You don't have to banish these foods from your diet. But when you do eat them, keep the portions very small.

Despite being just one seventh of the parent company, Frito-Lay brings in a quarter of all PepsiCo revenue. Frito-Lay is home to 29 iconic snack brands. Lays, Doritos, Tostitos, Miss Vickie's, Rold Gold, Smartfood, Stacy's are just some of its iconic munchies.

The truth is, they were never actually discontinued. Takis are a lot like another culinary icon dear to my heart, Taco Bell. They love to experiment with new products and flavors. Takis constantly throws new flavor profiles out there to see what sticks.

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What chip brands are not owned by Frito-Lay? ›

In the United States, potato chips are made by national chains like Frito-Lay, Pringles and Kettle Brand; major regional brands like Jay's of Chicago, Better Made of Detroit, Old Dutch of Minneapolis, and Utz of Hanover, Pennsylvania; and specialty brands with local or uneven distribution.