Tag: Blue heat takis

According to most ingredient lists, Blue Heat Takis do not contain Red 40. Instead of the red dye, the signature vibrant blue color is primarily achieved with another artificial food coloring called Blue 1 Lake. The exclusion of Red 40 is a key ingredient difference between Blue Heat and other Takis flavors like Fuego.

According to manufacturers and ingredient lists, while many Takis flavors contain no animal products, others are explicitly not vegan due to the inclusion of dairy ingredients like whey and milk powder. The answer to, "Are Takis actually vegan?" depends entirely on the specific flavor and individual interpretation of veganism.