Tajín (seasoning)
Tajín is a Mexican company founded in 1985 by Horacio Fernandez[1] that produces several varieties of condiment, consisting predominantly of chile peppers, lime, and salt. The company, officially called Empresas Tajín, is located in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.[2]
History[]
The product now called Tajín was created by Fernandez's grandmother, "Mama Necha", as a sauce. Fernandez wanted to recreate the sauce in powder form so he could market it, and was intent on developing a process to dehydrate the chilis and limes. After visiting the pre-Columbian archaeological site El Tajín in the state of Veracruz, Fernandez decided to name his product after it. Tajín entered the U.S. market in 1993.[3]
Tajín Clásico seasoning[]
The company's most popular product is a seasoning powder, often referred to as simply Tajín, consisting of ground chilli peppers, sea salt, and dehydrated lime juice. The powder is tangy and spicy, and has a color ranging from amber to carmine. It is often added to food, especially fruit, as a condiment.[4] Tajín is also used occasionally as an ingredient in micheladas, a beer cocktail. The seasoning is widely available in Mexico.[citation needed]
Tajín Spicy Clásico Snack Sauce[]
Empresas Tajín also produces a couple varieties of salsa, such as the Tajín Snack Sauce. The ingredients are nearly identical to their powdered seasoning counterpart, only in a liquid blend.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ "Tajin Marks 30 Years of Spicing Up Produce". The Packer. October 16, 2015.
- ^ "Tajín - FAQs". www.tajin.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
- ^ "Tajín - History". www.tajin.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
- ^ littlestmartha (2011-03-14). "Tajin Makes Everything Taste Better". Littlest Martha. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
External links[]
- Mexican cuisine
- Herb and spice mixtures
- Brand name condiments
- Mexican brands