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Do all flamin' hot snacks bring the fire? From Takis to Cheetos, we taste 11 brands to find out

While Cheetos staked their claim on the Flamin' Hot flavoring way back in 1992, the mouthwatering moniker has spread to a number of snack foods, and other brands have rushed to capitalize on the mass of spicy snack devotees.

Signaling adoration for all things spicy has never been easier, with apparel, makeup, bags and home goods all devoted to honoring spicy snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Takis. But do all spicy snacks measure up?

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