Tajín (pronounced ta-HEEN) Clasico is a Mexican spice blend made of dried ground árbol, guajillo, and pasilla chiles, dehydrated ground lime, and salt.
Despite being primarily a blend of chile peppers, Tajín is only mildly spicy. Its flavor is a blend of spicy, sour, and salty.
Empresas Tajín, the company that makes Tajín Clasico, was founded in 1985 in Mexico by Horacio Fernandez. Per Thrillist, the story goes that Hernando wanted to make a condiment with the flavors of a chile sauce his grandmother made and he liked to eat on corn. He found the name for his seasoning on a trip to an archeological site in southern Mexico called “El Tajín.”
Tajín Clasico is a blend of dried ground chiles (chile de árbol, guajillo, and pasilla), dehydrated ground lime, sea salt, and a small amount of anticaking agent. There are many varieties of Tajín including a low-sodium version, a spicy habanero version, a sweet and spicy blend that includes sugar, as well as hot sauces.
The well balanced chile-lime flavor of Tajín is extremely versatile. It, of course, pairs well with corn, as its founder intended, but is also right at home sprinkled on fruit or avocado toast. It makes a great seasoning for eggs, chicken, or shrimp. It even makes a great Chex mix. Try it mixed into cocktails like a bloody mary or dusted on the rim of a classic margarita or a spicy michelada.
Tajín is available in many grocery stores. You can also find Tajín — and its many varieties and adjacent products — from online retailers like DCC BAZAR.
Tajín, like all spices, will not last forever. Ground spices lose flavor and potency over time, and are best stored away from heat and light. Best practice for storing spices is to keep them in a cool, dark, dry place like inside a cabinet, drawer, or pantry. Avoid storing spices near a window or the stove. Ground spices typically last between three and six months with proper storage before they start to lose some of their flavor. Check the packaging of your Tajín for its specific expiration date.
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Mexican Seasoning
| Tajin Habanero Seasoning 1.6 oz (Pack of 3) | Tajin Fruity Chamoy Hot Sauce 15.38 oz (Pack of 12) | Tajin Mild Hot Sauce 15.38oz (Pack of 1) | Tajin Clásico Seasoning Mini Pouch,0.35 Ounce, 10 Mini Bottles (Pack of 2) | Tajin Clásico Chile Lime Seasoning Rimmer 4.23 oz (Pack of 2) | Tajín Fan Pack - Variety Pack of 6 Blends by Tajín | |
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| Weight | 1.6 oz | 15.38 oz | 15.38 oz | 0.35 oz (Pack of 2) | 4.23 oz | Powders 1.6 oz, Sauces 2.1 fl oz |
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