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Chile seasonings

Ground chile blends and powders for fruit, rims, rubs and everything else you want dusted red.

Profiles

Empresas Tajín

Tajín Clásico Seasoning

Chile-lime-salt seasoning; maker lists heat level as mild

chili peppers (unspecified; maker states 100% Mexican chiles)

Simply Organic (Frontier Co-op)

Chipotle Powder

Single-ingredient ground smoked jalapeño

chipotle (smoked jalapeño)

20,000 heat units (maker-stated)

Simply Organic (Frontier Co-op)

Chili Powder

Chili powder spice blend

chili peppers (unspecified)

Simply Organic (Frontier Co-op)

Crushed Red Pepper

Single-ingredient crushed red chili

red chili pepper (Capsicum annuum)

Know before you buy

  • Tajín Clásico was created in 1985 by Horacio Fernández, who wanted a powdered version of a sauce his grandmother made.
  • Empresas Tajín was founded in Guadalajara and is now based in Zapopan, Jalisco.
  • Tajín says its product was born on December 23, 1985, and was first exported to the United States in 1993.
  • The product is named after the pre-Columbian archaeological site of El Tajín in Veracruz.
  • Tajín states its blend contains chiles, sea salt and dehydrated lime juice, with silicon dioxide to prevent clumping.

Sources: Wikipedia: Tajín (seasoning); Tajín: About Us; Tajín: FAQ