when were takis made

Takis were invented in the year 1999 in Mexico. They were first released into the Mexican snack market and later introduced in the United States in the early 2000s, around 2001 to 2006 depending on sources. The snack was created by Barcel, a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo, which is one of the largest food manufacturing companies in the world. Takis are rolled corn tortilla chips known for their intense spicy flavors, with the mainstay flavor being Fuego (Fire).