If you want to send each child with one sealed portion, individual bags are a better fit than a snack box or a large bag. For sharing at home, you can choose between a resealable snack box and a large bag that you portion out yourself. Whichever you choose, check the allergens on the exact packaging and ask about the school or after-school club’s rules before sending them in.
An individually sealed bag can go in a school bag or be taken to an after-school club, so you don’t have to portion out a large bag at home. Check that the size and contents meet the rules at the school or club.
For a shared after-school snack, you can serve crisps from a resealable snack box or a large bag in bowls. Individually wrapped bags aren’t essential for this.
The exact flavour and packaging determine the allergen information. Read any warnings about possible cross-contamination too, and make sure what you send in complies with the school or after-school club’s rules.
First, decide whether the crisps need to be sent in sealed or will be shared at home. Then compare the portions, the contents of any multipacks and the label on the exact product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed portion | Check the number of bags and the amount in each one. According to Albert Heijn, the Doritos Nacho Cheese 20-pack contains twenty 44 g bags. | I want to be able to send in a bag without measuring out crisps at home. For around 25% of consumers, a sealed portion is the top priority. |
| Amount for sharing at home | Check the total weight and how you want to portion out the crisps. Jumbo lists ten portions for its 300 g Original bag. | When we have a snack together after school, I want to decide how much to put on the table. Around 20% of consumers prioritise being able to portion crisps out at home. |
| Allergens and rules | Read the allergen information and any warnings on the exact packaging; also check the school or after-school club’s rules. | When packing, I need to take an allergy and the rules at the school or club into account. For around 25% of consumers, this check matters most. |
| Flavour and contents | Check whether a box contains only tortilla chips and which flavours are included. The Lay's Mega Box at Albert Heijn also contains other snacks alongside Doritos. | I’m looking for a flavour that suits everyone at home, or some variety, but I don’t want to mistake other types of snack for tortilla chips. Around 15% of consumers prioritise what’s in the box. |
| Portions per snack occasion | Check the portion information and decide how much you want to serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a small portion as a snack for children. | I want to serve crisps occasionally and be able to prepare the right amount each time. This is the main consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
For the Doritos Original it checked, Albert Heijn states that it may contain wheat (gluten) and soya. Milk is listed for the Nacho Cheese varieties it checked. Allergen information therefore varies by product.
Whenever you buy, check the ingredients, allergens and any cross-contamination warnings on the exact packaging.
The Lay's Mega Box described by Albert Heijn contains Doritos alongside other snacks. So not every bag in the box contains tortilla chips.
Check the full contents list and the number of bags of tortilla chips before choosing a multipack.
You’ll need to portion out a large bag yourself, whereas an individual bag is already separately wrapped. This matters most when the crisps are going out with you rather than being served at home.
Decide in advance how much you want to serve at each snack occasion; if needed, pour crisps from a large bag into a bowl first.
These brands offer different types of packaging. A crisp multipack doesn’t necessarily contain tortilla chips exclusively.
Albert Heijn lists a Nacho Cheese 20-pack with individual bags, as well as a resealable 140 g Nacho Cheese Snack Box.
Jumbo lists its own-brand tortilla chips in large bags, including a 300 g Original bag.
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand tortilla chips in a large 200 g bag and also sells the Doritos products featured here.
ALDI lists Sun Snacks tortilla chips in a 300 g pack.
Snack Day is Lidl’s crisp and snack brand. Lidl also lists a mixed crisp multipack containing fifteen bags.
No. Corn as an ingredient doesn’t automatically mean the exact product is gluten-free. Albert Heijn states that Doritos Original may contain wheat (gluten) and soya, so check the allergen information for the flavour you’re buying.
Milk is listed on the Doritos Nacho Cheese 20-pack and Jumbo Nacho Cheese tortilla chips featured here. That doesn’t necessarily apply to other brands or flavours, so always check the label.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and close opened packs securely. The Doritos Snack Box featured here is resealable; with a regular large bag, you’ll need to make sure it’s closed again after use.
First decide how much you want to serve, rather than treating the pack size as a portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a small portion as a snack for children; you can portion out a large pack or snack box yourself.
