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Crunchy Nopales Cactus, Smoky Chipotle
Nemi Snacks

Origin / Influence: MEXICO 🇲🇽

$4

Nopales cactus chips in smoky chipotle: a Mexican pantry ingredient meets Mexico's most iconic dried chili.

  • Chipotles Explained: These jalapeños are wood-smoked and dried, amplifying the pepper's heat with a deep campfire warmth that raw chili can't replicate.
  • Nopales as the base: Prickly pear cactus meat, dried and crisped — earthy, lightly vegetal, and different from any other chip base.
  • Plant-based and naturally gluten-free: A clean ingredient list that lets the nopales and chipotle do all the flavor work.

For the bold snacker who wants smoke and crunch in something novel, and for chipotle fans who've never thought about pairing their favorite flavor with cactus.

Origins

Chipotle peppers have been smoked in Mexico since pre-Columbian times, a preservation technique developed to extend jalapeño harvests in Oaxacan and Veracruz regions. Nopales, prickly pear cactus paddles, have been equally central to Mexican cooking for millennia. Nemi Snacks brings both together in a chip format that honors their shared cultural roots.

Taste: Smoky, Earthy, Spicy.
Texture: Thin, crisp.

How to enjoy

  • Straight from the bag with a cold beer or an agua fresca
  • Scoop it in a black bean dip, queso, or chipotle salsa
  • Crumble over tacos, bowls, or soups for a smoky, crunchy topping
  • Borderless Bite: Dip it in Hot Chilli Sambal; the smoky chipotle and the Malaysian belacan umami create a cross-cultural heat pairing with even more flavor depth

Details

  • Size:
  • Key ingredients: Nopales cactus, chipotle seasoning, salt
  • Dietary notes: Vegan, gluten-free, plant-based
  • Allergens:
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; reseal after opening

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