Takis meat sticks

Takis meat sticks

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Target diet: Vegan

Takis meat sticks · Vegan

No, skip it.

collagen, and 2 more.

  • collagen
  • beef
  • pork

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

collagen

On the label

porkwatersaltspicesencapsulated citric acidsoy gritsdefattedsugar

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientscollagen, beef, pork
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
464.3 kcal
Fat
39.3 g
Saturated fat
14.3 g
high
Carbohydrates
7.1 g
Sugars
3.6 g
low
Fibre
3.6 g
Protein
25 g
Salt
4.3 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

pork, water, salt, spices, encapsulated citric acid, soy grits (defatted), sugar, onion powder, yeast extract, extractives of paprika, bha, bht, sodium nitrite, natural flavoring, maltodextrin, ascorbic acid, citric acid, lime oil, lime juice, contains soy, made in colored beef collagen casing (fd,c red#3), 2 sticks (28g) container about 12 calories from fat 100 % daily value* 17% at 4g 20% 8% 20%

Detailed analysis: why is Takis meat sticks not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Takis meat sticks is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • collagen
  • beef
  • pork

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: pork, water, salt, spices, encapsulated citric acid, soy grits (defatted), sugar, onion powder, yeast extract, extractives of paprika, bha, bht, sodium nitrite, natural flavoring, maltodextrin, ascorbic acid, citric acid, lime oil, lime juice, contains soy, made in colored beef collagen casing (fd,c red#3), 2 sticks (28g) container about 12 calories from fat 100 % daily value* 17% at 4g 20% 8% 20%. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Takis meat sticks contains 464.3 calories per 100g, with 25g of protein, 39.3g of fat, and 7.1g of carbohydrates (3.6g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Takis meat sticks Vegan?

No, Takis meat sticks is generally not Vegan because it contains collagen, beef, pork.

Does Takis meat sticks contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: pork, water, salt, spices, encapsulated citric acid, soy grits (defatted), sugar, onion powder, yeast extract, extractives of paprika, bha, bht, sodiu...

What are the nutritional facts of Takis meat sticks?

Takis meat sticks contains 464.3 calories per 100g, with 25g of protein, 7.1g of carbohydrates, and 39.3g of fat.

How much sugar is in Takis meat sticks?

Takis meat sticks lists 3.6 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Takis meat sticks ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Takis meat sticks is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Takis meat sticks on a Vegan diet?

No, Takis meat sticks is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.