Who are individual bags useful for?

People who want to choose a portion in advance

Want to grab one bag late in the evening and leave the rest sealed? The Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack at Jumbo contains 20 bags of 44 g each. Jumbo lists 211 kcal and 0.39 g of salt per bag for this variety.

People who want to share snacks

Small bags are easy to hand out when you’re snacking with others. Do check what’s inside, though: the Lay's Doritos Chill Box listed by Jumbo is a mixed crisps box, not a box containing only tortilla chips.

People who compare labels

Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the flavour you’re buying. The Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack at Jumbo contains milk; Albert Heijn states that AH Tortilla chips naturel may contain soya. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains where to find allergen information on the label.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need individual bags. Then compare the pack contents and the label for your chosen flavour.

What to considerWhat to check before buyingWho it matters to
Portion for each snack break Number of bags, grams per bag and nutritional values per bag. If I want a late-night snack, I’d rather choose one clearly defined bag in advance than serve myself a portion from a large bag. For around 33% of consumers, portion size is the top priority.
Type of crisps and flavours Which bags contain tortilla chips and which contain other snacks, as well as the flavours in each bag. When sharing, I want to know whether everyone will get tortilla chips or be able to choose from different snacks. Contents and variety are the main consideration for around 27% of consumers.
Total quantity Total weight and number of bags compared with what you plan to use for your snack breaks. If I only snack late occasionally, I don’t want to bring home more bags than I expect to use. For around 20% of consumers, the quantity in the pack is the biggest consideration.
Label for each variety Ingredients, allergens and salt per portion and per 100 g. If I’m keeping an eye on ingredients or salt, I want to be able to read the information for the exact flavour I’ve chosen. For around 20% of consumers, this is their top priority when buying.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a mixed crisps box for a tortilla chips multipack

    A box of small bags may contain other types of crisps too. That means it won’t meet your needs if you only want tortilla chips.

    Check which snacks are in the box and how many bags actually contain tortilla chips.

  • Assuming every flavour has the same allergens

    Ingredients vary between varieties. The Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack at Jumbo contains milk; for AH Tortilla chips naturel, Albert Heijn states that the product may contain soya.

    If you’re choosing based on allergens or dietary requirements, check the latest label for the exact flavour and pack.

  • Only checking the nutritional values per 100 g

    The amount in the bag determines what you get from eating a whole bag. For a 44 g bag from the Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack, Jumbo lists 211 kcal and 0.39 g of salt.

    As well as the values per 100 g, check those per bag or per portion you plan to have.

Brands compared

Doritos

Jumbo lists individual bags of Doritos and a Nacho Cheese multipack of 20 × 44 g. Check the pack for each flavour, as not every Doritos variety comes in the same size.

  • The multipack mentioned comes with the tortilla chips in individual bags.
  • The Nacho Cheese variety mentioned contains milk.

AH

According to Albert Heijn, AH Tortilla chips naturel comes in a standard 200 g bag, not a multipack.

  • For this variety, Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 g and describes it as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
  • The product information also states that the crisps may contain soya; check the current packaging.

Snack Day

Lidl presents Snack Day as a brand of savoury snacks. Check the contents and label of a specific pack before choosing it for tortilla chips or individual portions.

  • A brand to consider when comparing different savoury snacks.
  • Check each pack to see whether it contains tortilla chips and whether it includes individual bags.

SUN SNACKS

ALDI lists SUN SNACKS Tortillachips as a standard larger 300 g bag.

  • The pack listed is an option if you want to share tortilla chips from one bag.
  • Individual sharing bags in the ALDI range aren’t necessarily bags of tortilla chips.

Joybuy products for this snack break

This mixed crisps box is a good fit if you want to hand out small bags of different snacks. If you’re looking for tortilla chips only, check which bags are included before buying.

Lay's Doritos Chill Box multipack crisps, 12 pieces

Lay's Doritos Chill Box multipack crisps, 12 pieces

An option if you want to hand out a selection of small bags, but not if every bag needs to contain tortilla chips.

The product name states that it contains 12 pieces. Check the contents of each bag and the labels for the individual flavours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a multipack more convenient than a standard bag for a late-night snack?

A multipack is handy if you want to keep individual bags for several snack breaks or hand them out. If you’re eating together straight away and don’t need individual portions, a standard bag may suit you better. For a mixed box, also check whether it contains the tortilla chips you’re looking for.

How much is in each bag in the Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack?

The Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack listed by Jumbo contains 20 bags of 44 g each. Jumbo lists 211 kcal and 0.39 g of salt per bag; these values apply to this variety.

Should I check the allergens again for each flavour?

Yes, check the latest label for the flavour you’re buying. The Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack at Jumbo contains milk, while Albert Heijn states that AH Tortilla chips naturel may contain soya. Information for one variety doesn’t automatically apply to another.

How should I store an opened bag of tortilla chips?

Seal the opened pack properly; Albert Heijn gives this advice for AH Tortilla chips naturel. Jumbo says to store the Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack in a cool, dry place. Follow the instructions on the packaging you buy.