Looking for healthy alternatives to potato chips? Tantos swap the potato for 100% semolina pasta, cooked, dried, puffed, and seasoned with real Italian ingredients, so you get a crunchy snack without the usual potato chip detour. We're not here to trash the potato, we just think pasta deserves its turn at the party. Check the label on the bag for the full nutrition specifics, then let your taste buds do the deciding.
Why we ditched the potato in the first place
Here's the thing about the snack aisle: it's been the potato's world forever. Chip, fry, tot, you name it. We love a potato. But we're pasta people, through and through, and we asked a gutsy little question: what if the crunchy thing in your hand was actually pasta?
That question turned into Tantos, created by Chef Joe Sasto, Top Chef finalist, who figured pasta shouldn't be stuck on a plate at dinner. The name comes from tanto si, Italian for so much yes. We're believers in saying yes to the delicious things, even if that means benching the potato for a minute.
What's actually in the bag
No mystery science here. Tantos are made from 100% semolina. It's extruded, dried, puffed, and seasoned with real Italian ingredients. That's it. That's the chip.
- Marinara: tomato, onion, Italian-inspired herbs
- Pesto: garlic, basil, Parmesan
- Cacio e Pepe: Romano cheese, Parmesan, black pepper
- Classico: olive oil, sea salt, a hint of spice
For exact nutrition facts, flip the bag and read the label. We'll never make claims the label can't back up, that's not how we roll. 🍝
Meet the lineup
| Flavor | Vibe |
|---|---|
| Marinara | Red sauce, no ladle required |
| Pesto | Basil and Parm, crispy and puffed |
| Cacio e Pepe | Cheese and pepper, together forever |
| Classico | Sea salt and olive oil, unmessed with |
Curious what pasta chips even are in the first place? We wrote the whole origin story right here.
Snack smarter, not harder
Swapping the potato doesn't mean swapping the fun. Dip it, top it, board it. Delicious self expression is kind of our whole thing.
- Dip Marinara in a little extra sauce, no judgment
- Build Cacio e Pepe into a proper charcuterie moment
- Pack Classico for the plane, the desk drawer, the glovebox
- Crush Pesto solo, it doesn't need backup
Want more pantry swaps beyond just us? We've got a whole guide on better-for-you chip swaps that doesn't skimp on flavor.
FAQ
Are Tantos healthier than potato chips?
Tantos are made from 100% semolina, cooked, dried, puffed, and seasoned with real Italian ingredients. For specifics on how that compares nutritionally, check the label on your bag.
What are Tantos made of?
100% semolina, the same stuff your favorite pasta is made from. It's cooked, dried, puffed, then seasoned with real Italian ingredients.
What flavors do Tantos come in?
Four so far: Marinara, Pesto, Cacio e Pepe, and Classico. All in 4oz bags, ready to snack.
Where can I buy Tantos?
Find us at Kroger (400+ stores), H-E-B, The Fresh Market, Fresh Thyme, World Market, and specialty and independent stores nationwide, plus online at eattantos.com and Amazon.
Do Tantos actually taste like pasta?
So much yes. Cacio e Pepe tastes like the Roman classic, Pesto tastes like basil and Parm should, and Marinara tastes like red sauce without the ladle.
Ready to make the switch? Shop the Variety Pack to try all four, or find us near you with the zip-based store locator at eattantos.com/pages/find-us.
We're Tantos, the first and only puffed pasta chip, seasoned in Italian flavors and built for wherever you crave a little so much yes.