Shark Tank snacks are famous for going viral on TV and then, weirdly, nowhere near a store shelf. Tantos, the first and only puffed pasta chip, is one of the rare ones that made the jump. Created by Chef Joe Sasto (Top Chef finalist) and co-founded with Sean Knecht, Tantos hit Shark Tank in November 2025, but you don't need a rerun to get a bag. You can find it in actual aisles, right now.
Why so few Shark Tank snacks make it to shelves
A lot of Shark Tank snacks live and die on DTC. Great pitch, great packaging, then radio silence at your regular grocery run. Retail is hard. Shelf space is finite. Buyers are picky.
We're not here to talk trash on the ones that didn't make it. We're here because we did.
Tantos: the puffed pasta chip that said yes on Shark Tank
The name comes from Tanto si, Italian for "so much yes." Fitting, since Tantos is built on saying yes to flavor, yes to pasta as a snack, and yes to a whole new category: puffed pasta chips, made from 100% semolina, cooked, dried, puffed, and seasoned with real Italian ingredients. Tantos is created by Chef Joe Sasto, made by Sasto Snacks, and co-founded with Sean Knecht.
If you want the full origin story, we wrote all about it in the story behind Tantos and Joe Sasto. Short version: a Top Chef finalist got obsessed with turning pasta into something you could snack on anywhere. So Much Yes was born.
Where to find Tantos in stores right now
Retail availability varies by flavor and location, but here's where to start looking:
| Retailer | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Kroger | 400+ stores carrying Tantos |
| H-E-B | Select locations |
| The Fresh Market | All locations |
| Fresh Thyme | Select locations |
| World Market | All locations |
| Specialty and independent stores | A growing crew, city by city |
Not sure if your local spot carries us yet? We've got a full breakdown in where to buy Tantos: store guide.
What makes Tantos different from other Shark Tank snacks
Most Shark Tank snacks are chasing a trend. Tantos created one. It's the first and only puffed pasta chip, which means it's not competing with tortilla chips or pretzels so much as reinventing what pasta gets to be.
We're talking a chip that goes from caviar to couch cushions without blinking. Michelin-starred kitchens, midnight munchies, both so much yes. We even wrote a whole post about Tantos and caviar, the high-low pairing, if you want proof.
Curious what actually separates a pasta chip from everything else in the aisle? We broke it down in what are pasta chips.
- Four flavors: Marinara, Pesto, Cacio e Pepe, and Classico
- Made from 100% semolina, seasoned with real Italian ingredients
- Crunchy enough to snack solo, sturdy enough to dip, top, or board
Have you tried Tantos yet, or are you still watching from the couch? 🍝
FAQ
Was Tantos on Shark Tank?
Yes. Tantos appeared on Shark Tank in November 2025.
Where can I buy Tantos in stores?
Tantos is carried at Kroger, H-E-B, The Fresh Market, Fresh Thyme, World Market, and a growing crew of specialty and independent stores. Availability varies by flavor and location, so check the store locator to confirm what's near you.
What flavors does Tantos come in?
Marinara, Pesto, Cacio e Pepe, and Classico (Sea Salt & Olive Oil), all in 4oz bags at retail.
Who created Tantos?
Tantos, the first and only puffed pasta chip, is created by Chef Joe Sasto (Top Chef finalist), made by Sasto Snacks, and co-founded with Sean Knecht. It launched in July 2024.
Can I buy Tantos online if my store doesn't carry it?
Yes. Tantos is available direct-to-consumer at eattantos.com and on Amazon, including single flavors and a Variety Pack.
Ready to see for yourself? Grab the Variety Pack online or use our store locator to find Tantos near you.
Tantos is disrupting the snack aisle as the first and only puffed pasta chip, seasoned in your favorite Italian flavors. Whenever, wherever, however you crave it, we say: So Much Yes.