Tajín
A Mexican seasoning blend of mild dried chili peppers, lime, and sea salt. Tart, lightly spicy, and salty all at once — designed to be shaken directly onto fruit, vegetables, and drink rims.
Used for
- fruit snacks
- watermelon
- cucumber
- mango
- micheladas
- chamoyada
In the kitchen
- shake
- rim
- sprinkle
Picking it at the store
- Tajín is a brand name, not a generic term — find it in the spice aisle or Latin foods section
- The green-labeled classic bottle is what you want; the red-labeled variety adds hot sauce powder and is spicier
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