I use taco seasoning a lot. The flavors work well with a lot of different recipes and can enhance a lot of different dishes, especially ground meat. Awhile back, I reached into the pantry and found that I (shockingly!) didn't have any left! I decided to use some other spices that I had in the pantry and use frequently to try to mimic the flavor. I was surprised to find out that the flavor turned out even better than the packaged seasoning I used to use! Also, after looking at the ingredients in those packets, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised. The chemicals and crazy amount of sodium in those little packets are horrifying! In fact, I have suffered from very severe migraines since I was a child. There are certain foods that trigger my migraines, including MSG. I had no idea many of these packets had MSG in them! There is no need for all that extra junk to go into your homemade goodness, ESPECIALLY when this taco seasoning is so easy AND CHEAP to make!