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Mexican candy mixes sweet, sour, salty and chili heat: tamarind, chili-lime powder and chamoy. Here's what each style is and how to put together the viral chamoy pickle kit.

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Mexican candy mixes sweet, sour, salty and chili heat: tamarind, chili-lime powder and chamoy. Here's what each style is and how to put together the viral chamoy pickle kit.

What is chamoy?

Chamoy is a tangy, sweet-salty sauce or paste made from fruit such as apricot, plum or mango, with chili and lime. It's drizzled over fruit, used to rim drinks and, in the recent 'chamoy pickle' trend, used to coat a whole dill pickle along with chili candy.

Alongside chamoy, tamarind candies, chili-dusted lollipops and chili-lime seasoning (Tajín is the best-known) are staples of Mexican candy shops. Rolled tortilla chips like Takis bring the same chili-lime flavor to savory snacks.

How to choose

  • Heat: most Mexican candy is more tangy than hot. Chili-coated fruit lollipops are a gentle start; powders and 'fuego' flavors are hotter.
  • Texture: tamarind pulp candies are soft and sticky, lollipops and hard candies last longer, and powders and liquid chili sauces are for sprinkling or dipping.
  • Chamoy form: sauces pour over fruit; thick pastes and rim dips stay put on cups and pickles.
  • Variety packs are the easiest way to try many classics at once.

Brands and prices

Brands in this collection include VOLO VERO, Takis, Vero, Snak Club, de la Rosa and Ma Lit Candy. Most products are priced between $18 and $41. You'll also find items labeled gluten-free, vegan and keto-friendly by their makers.

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How to build a chamoy pickle kit

You need a large dill pickle, chamoy paste or sauce, chili-lime powder, and chili candy such as chili-coated gummies or tamarind strips to stuff inside or wrap around. Hollow the pickle, fill it, coat the outside with chamoy and powder, and serve cold.

More ideas: rim a glass with chamoy and chili-lime seasoning for a mangonada or michelada, or sprinkle chili-lime on mango, cucumber or watermelon.

Frequently asked questions

What does chamoy taste like?

Sweet, sour, salty and mildly spicy at once, like a fruity, tangy hot sauce.

Is Mexican candy very spicy?

Most is more tangy than hot. Chili adds warmth and flavor, although some powders and 'fuego' products are genuinely hot.

What is Tajín?

A Mexican seasoning made from chili peppers, lime and salt, used on fruit, vegetables, snacks and drink rims.

Is Mexican candy gluten-free?

Many chili and tamarind candies are, but some snacks contain or are processed with wheat. Always check the label.

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