Is Takis Flare Chili Pepper & Lime Corn Snack Sticks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (893 mg) and saturated fat (10.7 g). Natural Flavor and Red 40 Lake are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Takis Flare Chili Pepper & Lime Corn Snack Sticks?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN FLOUR (PROCESSED WITH LIME), VEGETABLE OIL (PALM AND/OR SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OILS), SEASONING [SALT, CHILI PEPPER (CHILE), NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, RED 40 LAKE, CHILI PEPPER EXTRACT]..

Does Takis Flare Chili Pepper & Lime Corn Snack Sticks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe, but their exact composition is often undisclosed, leading to potential concerns for sensitive individuals. Red 40 Lake (worth noting): Artificial color linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with limits in most regions.

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Takis Flare Chili Pepper & Lime Corn Snack Sticks

Name: Takis Flare Chili Pepper & Lime Corn Snack Sticks
Brand: Takis
SKU: 757528008727

Takis

Listed as: FLARE CHILI PEPPER & LIME FLAVORED CORN SNACK STICKS, FLARE

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

2 worth noting.

Natural FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe, but their exact composition is often undisclosed, leading to potential concerns for sensitive individuals.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid natural flavors due to lack of transparency in their composition.
Evidence debated
Red 40 LakeWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Artificial color linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with limits in most regions.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid artificial colors due to potential behavioral effects in children.
Depends on amount · For some groups

TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: GS1 Mexico
Serving size: 28 g
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN FLOUR (PROCESSED WITH LIME)
2VEGETABLE OIL (PALM AND/OR SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OILS)
3SEASONING [SALT
4CHILI PEPPER (CHILE)
5NATURAL FLAVOR
6CITRIC ACID
7SOYBEAN OIL
8RED 40 LAKE
9CHILI PEPPER EXTRACT].

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	536 kcal	150.1 kcal
Fat	35.7 g	10 g
of which saturated	10.7 g	3 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	53.6 g	15 g
of which sugars	0 g	0 g
of which added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	3.6 g	1 g
Protein	7.1 g	2 g
Sodium	893 mg	250 mg

Questions about Takis Flare Chili Pepper & Lime Corn Snack Sticks

Is Takis Flare Chili Pepper & Lime Corn Snack Sticks healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (893 mg) and saturated fat (10.7 g). Natural Flavor and Red 40 Lake are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Takis Flare Chili Pepper & Lime Corn Snack Sticks?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN FLOUR (PROCESSED WITH LIME), VEGETABLE OIL (PALM AND/OR SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OILS), SEASONING [SALT, CHILI PEPPER (CHILE), NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, RED 40 LAKE, CHILI PEPPER EXTRACT]..
Does Takis Flare Chili Pepper & Lime Corn Snack Sticks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe, but their exact composition is often undisclosed, leading to potential concerns for sensitive individuals. Red 40 Lake (worth noting): Artificial color linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with limits in most regions.

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