Taco Zindagi was created for cooks who love the bold, savory comfort of classic taco seasoning but want something deeper, warmer, and more layered than the usual chili-cumin blend. It brings Latin-style taco flavors together with subtle Afghan influences like turmeric, sumac, and cinnamon, adding quiet complexity without losing familiarity.
This small-batch blend is built around cumin, chili, garlic, and smoked paprika for a savory foundation. Turmeric adds warmth and color, cacao and cinnamon introduce gentle depth, and sumac brings a soft, tangy lift that keeps the flavor balanced rather than heavy.
Every ingredient has a purpose: spice for body, warmth for richness, acidity for brightness, and a touch of cocoa for roundness. The result isn’t sweet or overpowering; it’s thoughtfully complex, with flavor that unfolds as you eat.
Unlike one-note taco blends that rely only on salt and heat, Taco Zindagi delivers depth, warmth, and character, creating a taco seasoning that feels both familiar and entirely its own.
It’s the blend you reach for when you want tacos, and everything around taco night, to taste richer, bolder, and more interesting.
Flavor profile
Taco Zindagi delivers rich, chili-savory warmth with layered depth and gentle complexity. Cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, and chili create a classic taco foundation, while turmeric and cinnamon add quiet warmth and roundness. Cacao brings subtle earthiness and body, and sumac adds a soft, tangy lift that keeps the blend balanced instead of heavy.
The result is deep, warm, and flavor-forward, familiar enough for traditional tacos, yet distinctive enough to make them taste more interesting and complete.
How to use it
Taco Zindagi shines anywhere you want bold taco-night flavor with extra depth and character.
Use it for:
- Ground beef, chicken, pork, or turkey taco filling
- Fish, shrimp, or cauliflower tacos
- Chili, stews, and braised dishes
- Roasted vegetables, potatoes, and sheet-pan dinners
- Rice bowls, burritos, quesadillas, and fajitas
Taco Zindagi is made for cooks who love classic taco flavor, but want it richer, warmer, and more layered.
Looking for ideas? See recipes made with Taco Zindagi →
Ingredients
Pink Himalayan salt, organic ground cumin, organic smoked paprika powder, organic garlic powder, organic chipotle powder, organic ground cinnamon, organic ground turmeric, organic dried oregano, ground sumac, organic cacao powder, Aleppo chili powder, organic ground black Malabar pepper, organic onion powder, organic cayenne powder, organic guajillo chili
Dietary information
- No fillers, preservatives, or MSG
- Non-GMO
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Jar size
2.3 oz (65 g)
Taco Zindagi Recipes
Noshejan!
This warm expression graces my family’s dining table with every meal, infusing the air with an aura of culinary anticipation. In Farsi, Noshejan is the equivalent to "Bon Appétit," a phrase that transcends mere words, resonating with warmth and joy. Noshejan is not just a phrase; it's an invitation to embark on a journey of delicious food and hospitality, where every dining experience is transformed into a symphony of taste and an ode to the art of savoring life's culinary wonders.
Thank you for joining me on this flavorful adventure!
Bethany Taufiq - Owner
Woman-Owned Small Business
Noshejan embodies the spirit of innovation and tradition as a woman-owned small business. Our unique spice blends are a testament to our commitment to quality and authenticity, offering you a culinary passport to the world's most exquisite flavors.