
"Americans consume 4.5 billion tacos annually, and not just on Tuesdays. Take a quick stroll down the Mexican food aisle of your favorite supermarket or big box store and one thing is clear - food manufacturers want a piece of the taco market. There's certainly no shortage of pre-mixed blends of taco seasoning. Since Americans gobble up an average of 2 to 3 tacos per sitting, the seasoning matters."
"I anticipated the flavor to be reminiscent of hearty, dried red chilies. The first ingredient in this seasoning is ancho chili pepper, so I expected it to boast earthy, spicy-sweet nuances. That wasn't my experience. My first thought when I tasted this seasoning was, "barbecued potato chips". I didn't get the taco vibe at all. I did enjoy the smoky ancho chilies, onion, garlic, and hint of lime, and found this to be a nicely balanced spice blend."
Americans consume 4.5 billion tacos annually. Supermarket Mexican food aisles contain numerous pre-mixed taco seasoning blends sold in packets and jars. Consumers often eat two to three tacos per sitting, making seasoning choice impactful. Sixteen nationally available taco seasonings were sampled and ranked based on flavor and functionality for use with beef, chicken, seafood, and pork. The highest-ranked blends combined robust, balanced spices and adaptable profiles suitable beyond tacos, such as roasted potatoes and eggs. Kinder's Mexican Seasoning — The Taco Blend lists ancho chili pepper first and offers smoky ancho, onion, garlic, and lime, with an unexpected barbecued potato chip note.
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