Takis Guacamole
Creamy avocado, lime, and a gentle kick.
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Taste profile
What does it taste like?
Takis Guacamole leans hard into avocado dip territory rather than a typical chilli chip. Creamy avocado, fresh lime, and coriander lead the way, with a mild jalapeño warmth sitting quietly behind them. It's richer than most of the import range, more like a well seasoned dip than a tortilla chip. The heat is real but mild, a step up from Nacho and nowhere near Fuego. You won't find it on a UK supermarket shelf since it's a US import, but it's worth ordering in if you want something different from the rest of the range.
Dietary info
Is Takis Guacamole vegan & gluten free?
This one doesn't clear the vegan bar. Whey powder (milk) is listed as an actual ingredient in the seasoning, not just a warning about shared production lines. Vegetarians don't need to worry, since whey is just a dairy product and doesn't come from slaughtering an animal. Two smaller things worth flagging: the vegetable oil blend uses soybean oil alongside canola and palm, and the flavour enhancers E631 (disodium inosinate) and E627 (disodium guanylate) can come from fish, meat, or fermentation. Barcel hasn't said which one applies here, and our halal guide flags the same uncertainty for these additives elsewhere in the range.
As a US import, the allergen advisories we've checked list milk and soybeans as direct ingredients, with eggs, gluten, and peanuts noted as possible trace contamination from shared production lines. No halal certification here either, same as the rest of the range.
Nutrition per 30g
Nutritional information
| Per 30g serving | Approximate amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 150 kcal |
| Fat | 7.5g |
| of which saturates | 2.7g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.2g |
| of which sugars | 1.1g |
| Fibre | 1.1g |
| Protein | 2.1g |
| Salt | 0.59g |
Per 30g serving (calculated from the per-100g figures on Open Food Facts' Takis Guacamole listing, which doesn't publish a per-serving figure). Always check current product packaging – this is the definitive source for up-to-date nutritional information.
Where to buy
UK availability
Takis Guacamole is a US import flavour not stocked in UK supermarkets. Candymail is generally your best bet for UK delivery. Their listing sometimes goes by the name Huakamole rather than Guacamole, since that's what Barcel calls a near identical flavour in some markets, so it's worth searching both names if one comes up empty.
Amazon UK carries occasional third party listings, though stock and authenticity vary, so check seller ratings before ordering. American Fizz's Takis range rotates and doesn't always include this flavour, so check their site rather than assuming it's in stock. Expect to pay somewhere between £3 and £5 per bag from UK specialists that do carry it.
How it compares
Takis Guacamole vs other flavours
Mild (2/5) – below Dragon Sweet Chilli (Hot), well below Fuego (Extreme). This is one for people who want flavour over a challenge, closer to an actual guacamole dip than a chilli chip. Crunchy Fajitas covers similar ground with a more Tex-Mex, savoury lean, while Xtreme Lime sits a level milder still (No Heat, 1/5), trading the creaminess for sharp citrus instead.
Order online
Buy Takis Guacamole online
Takis Guacamole is a US and Canadian import, not available in UK supermarkets. The specialist sites below may have it in stock; availability varies so it's worth checking a few.
Candymail
UK-based American candy specialist – check for current stock on imported Takis flavours with UK delivery.
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Amazon
Search Amazon UK – third-party sellers sometimes stock imported US Takis flavours, though availability varies.
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US snack specialist that may carry imported Takis flavours for UK delivery – worth checking for current stock.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
- Can you buy Takis Guacamole in the UK?
- Import specialists only, no UK supermarket carries it. Candymail is your most consistent bet (sometimes listed as 'Huakamole'), Amazon UK has occasional third party listings, and American Fizz is worth a look too, though stock varies flavour to flavour. Read our UK buying guide for all available options.
- Does Takis Guacamole contain dairy?
- Yes. Whey powder (milk) is listed directly in the seasoning, so despite the name this flavour isn't vegan. Vegetarians don't need to worry, since whey just comes from standard dairy processing, not from slaughtering an animal. See our UK vegan guide for the full flavour breakdown.
- How does Takis Guacamole compare to Dragon Sweet Chilli in heat?
- A step milder. Guacamole sits at Mild (2/5) against Dragon Sweet Chilli's Hot (3/5). Guacamole leads with creamy avocado and a background jalapeño warmth, while Dragon Sweet Chilli's sweet chilli tang hits first and the heat builds in behind it.
- What does Takis Guacamole taste like?
- Creamy avocado and lime, with a hint of coriander and a mild jalapeño warmth trailing behind everything else. It reads more like a well made dip than a tortilla chip, which makes it one of the more interesting flavours in the range given how restrained the heat is.
- Is Takis Guacamole gluten free?
- No. Allergen listings for this US import name milk and soybeans as direct ingredients, with eggs, gluten, and peanuts flagged as possible trace contamination from shared production lines, enough to keep coeliacs away. No Takis flavour, UK or import, carries a certified gluten-free label. See our Takis gluten-free guide for more.
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