Chamoy
Mexican chamoy sauce for fruit, snacks and rimming glasses: pourable, paste and sugar-free, from brands like Mega Chamoy, Moralitos, Tajín and Chilito Sirilo.
What is chamoy?
Chamoy is a Mexican sauce that packs sweet, sour, salty and a little chile heat into one taste. It's built on fruit, chile, lime and salt, and every brand has its own take: some sweeter, some hotter, some thicker. Some people use it by the spoonful and others add just a thin drizzle: every family has its own measure.
How do you use chamoy?
Drizzle it over mango, watermelon, cucumber or jícama with a little chile powder; use it to rim a michelada or mangonada glass; pour it over chips, peanuts and gummies; or swirl it into shaved ice and frozen pops. Pourable chamoy is the most versatile, while the thicker kinds cling better to fruit and candy.
Sugar-free chamoy and other options
Watching your sugar? There are chamoys sweetened with stevia or monk fruit, plus hibiscus (jamaica) versions. You'll also find chamoy coatings for candy apples and rim dips for your glass. It's all original Mexican chamoy, shipped anywhere in the U.S. in 3 to 7 days (Canada too).
Frequently asked questions
Is chamoy spicy?
Only a little. Classic chamoy is more sweet and tangy than hot; you taste the chile, but it doesn't burn. Some brands make hotter versions.
Does chamoy need to be refrigerated?
Check your brand's label. Unopened, it lives in the pantry, and once opened many people keep it in the fridge so it holds its flavor longer.
What fruit goes best with chamoy?
Mango, watermelon, cucumber, jícama and pineapple are the classics. The go-to formula: fruit, chamoy, chile powder and lime.
Is there sugar-free chamoy?
Yes. This category includes sugar-free chamoy sweetened with stevia or monk fruit.