"Yet, somehow, its taco seasoning mix lacks any actual flavor. Our taste tester found that there was no evidence of any exciting taco flavor thanks to an incredibly lackluster ingredients list. The first ingredient is wheat flour and the second is salt. Unsurprisingly, we found that it tastes like salty whole wheat flour. It couldn't even season a grilled chicken breast let alone a whole pound of meat."
"Customers on Walmart's website have also complained that the seasoning has no flavor, with one claiming they had to re-season with a homemade mixture because the Taco Bell seasoning added nothing. Users on Reddit suggest using two packets or adding several packets of Taco Bell's mild sauce to boost the flavor. One person who seemed to like it also acknowledged that it's just there to change the color of the"
Tasting Table compared 16 taco seasoning mixes and found Taco Bell's Original Taco Seasoning lacked authentic flavor. The ingredients list leads with wheat flour and salt, producing a taste described as salty whole wheat flour that fails to season meats effectively. Other listed spices such as garlic, chili peppers, onions, and paprika appear used sparingly, resulting in a milder profile than expected from Taco Bell. Consumers on retail sites reported no flavor and recommended re-seasoning, using multiple packets, or adding Taco Bell mild sauce to boost taste. Many view the mix as a color modifier rather than meaningful seasoning.
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