YAX SNACKS

YAX Snacks is an innovative food company specializing in superfood tortilla chips made with Chaya, an ancient leafy green superfood native to the Yucatán region. The company was founded by four flavor-chasing entrepreneurs with a passion for food, culture, and community, drawn to the vibrant traditions of the Yucatán. Their flagship product features nixtamalized corn combined with Chaya, a nutrient-dense leafy green cultivated and revered by the Maya for generations. The chips are cooked in 100% avocado oil and seasoned with chef-blended spices that honor Yucatecan food culture. YAX Snacks sources their Chaya directly from smallholder farmers near Tekax, Mexico, who have cultivated this powerful plant for generations, creating meaningful partnerships that benefit local communities. The company offers multiple flavors including Tangy Cheese and Chaya, Yucatán Sea Salt and Garlic, and Green Onion and Crema. Their products are naturally gluten-free, contain no artificial colors or flavors, and are made with nixtamalized corn for enhanced flavor and nutrition. YAX Snacks operates as a project of YAX Culinary, a food innovation studio based in Mérida, Mexico. The brand focuses on reimagining ancestral ingredients for modern consumers while celebrating heritage and shining a light on flavors that nourish communities. Their mission is to create mighty tasty foods that benefit communities, celebrate heritage, and showcase the nutritious potential of traditional ingredients. The company distributes through specialty food retailers and platforms like Faire, targeting health-conscious consumers interested in authentic, culturally-inspired snack foods with superior nutritional profiles.