Launching my first snack product under El Tortas Foods at 16 years old is something I’m really proud of. It represents more than just seasoning. It represents learning how business works early and having the confidence to build something of my own.
I’ve always loved bold flavor. Chili lime seasoning. Spicy red dust. That flavor that sticks to your fingers after school, after football practice, and hanging out with friends. But instead of only being a consumer, I wanted to understand how products are made, how brands are built, and how ideas turn into real businesses.
That curiosity led to my first snack product
El Tortas Fuego Hot Dust Chili Lime Seasoning
👉 https://eltortas.com/products/fuego-hot
Turning a Love for Flavor Into a Business Move
A lot of people my age just enjoy snacks. I wanted to learn how they’re created.
Growing up around spicy snack culture made me realize something simple. The dust is the best part. The chili lime powder. The spicy red seasoning that makes everything taste better. That flavor didn’t need to live on just one snack.
So instead of waiting, I started learning.
At 16, I’m learning about
product development
branding
packaging
pricing
marketing
Launching Fuego Hot Dust Chili Lime Seasoning
👉 https://eltortas.com/products/fuego-hot
Playing Varsity as a Freshman and Carrying That Mindset
At the same time I’m launching a business, I’m also a freshman playing varsity football. That experience has shaped how I move in everything else I do.
Being a freshman on varsity teaches you discipline, confidence, and accountability fast. You’re competing with older players. Bigger players. More experienced players. You can’t cut corners. You have to earn everything.
That same mindset carries into business.
Just like football, entrepreneurship takes consistency, preparation, learning from mistakes, and showing up every day.
What Is Fuego Hot Dust Chili Lime Seasoning
Fuego Hot Dust is a chili lime seasoning powder made for people who love bold flavor and spicy red dust.
It’s made to be sprinkled and enjoyed on
popcorn
fruit
jerky
corn
chips
everyday snacks
You can check out the seasoning here
👉 https://eltortas.com/products/fuego-hot
This is my first snack product, and it represents turning something I grew up loving into something real.
Why Starting Early Matters to Me
Being 16 and launching a product while playing varsity football teaches you things you can’t always learn in a classroom right away. You learn time management. Responsibility. How decisions affect outcomes.
I’m not waiting until I’m older to learn business. I’m learning now.
Every step of building El Tortas Fuego Hot Dust Chili Lime Seasoning
👉 https://eltortas.com/products/fuego-hot
helps me understand how brands grow and how discipline off the field matters just as much as discipline on it.
More Than a Seasoning
This product isn’t just a chili lime powder. It’s proof that you can start young. That you can balance school, sports, and business if you stay focused.
Football trains my body and mindset. Business trains my thinking and creativity. Both require effort. Both require patience.
Fuego Hot Dust is just the beginning.
Final Thoughts
Launching my first snack product at 16 while playing varsity football as a freshman is a moment I won’t forget. El Tortas Fuego Hot Dust Chili Lime Seasoning represents growth, learning, and believing in yourself early.
If you want to check it out or support the journey, you can find it here
👉 https://eltortas.com/products/fuego-hot
I’m excited to keep learning, keep building, and keep leveling up both on the field and in business.
This is only the start.
Disclaimer
This blog reflects personal experiences and entrepreneurial education. Any brand names mentioned elsewhere on this site are the property of their respective owners and are used for informational purposes only.