When you buy that little envelope of taco seasoning, it feels bone-dry. But moisture is always hiding. Most commercial mixes contain about 5% to 8% water by weight.
That’s right: a standard 1-ounce packet has roughly half a teaspoon of water baked in. It’s not sloshing around—it’s absorbed into the spices and anti-caking agents. Without it, your chili powder would clump into a brick.
So, even your “dry” mix is a little bit wet. It’s a quiet, humble hero keeping everything blendable.
