International Standard for Taco Marking
Setting the global benchmark for taco excellence since Mexican Monday
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Tacos Certified
This number is updated every Mexican Monday. (It is not.)47
Standards Published
Each one peer-reviewed by at least two people at the dinner table.193
Countries Reached*
*Recognition is self-declared and vigorously imaginary.1
Founding Family
The Love family. The only family that matters. (In this context.)Article II
The FAM Protocol
Three pillars. Thirty points. One universal truth.
Flavour
10 Points Maximum
The depth and complexity of the profile. Judging whether the seasoning, heat, and acidity hit the receptors with the necessary impact. Not just "is it good?" but "is it memorable?"
Architexture
10 Points Maximum
A critical fusion of engineering and mouthfeel. Measures structural integrity of the vessel and the essential interplay of crunch versus yield. Did the tortilla survive to the last bite?
Marriage
10 Points Maximum
Evaluates the synergy of the components. Asks not just if the ingredients are good individually, but if they have united to create a sum greater than their parts.
Combined Assessment Yields
30 Points Total
Featured Standards
A selection from our most referenced publications.
ISTM-001: Shell Integrity
The proper crunch-to-flex ratio. A shell must maintain structural coherence through the final bite.
ISTM-007: Protein Distribution
Even meat coverage across a minimum 80% of the shell surface area. No bare zones permitted.
ISTM-013: Salsa Viscosity Index
The drip-to-flavour ratio. Salsa must enhance without compromising holdability.
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