Parents handing out snacks at a children’s party
If you want to give each child a sealed portion, count the individual bags. If you’re buying a mixed box of crisps, also check how many of the bags contain tortilla chips.
Which pack is best for you?
Hosts serving crisps with dip
If you’re putting bowls on the table, the total weight and flavour matter more than the number of individual bags. You can portion out the crisps yourself from a large bag.
Shoppers considering school rules or allergens
If you want to keep sealed bags for a lunchbox or hand them out at school or childcare, check the rules there first. If anyone has an allergy, read the information on the pack of the exact flavour you’re buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual portion bags
Choose these: if every guest needs their own sealed bag, or you want to keep some bags for later.
Bear in mind: a mixed box may also contain other crisps and snacks.
Large bag
Choose this: if guests can help themselves to tortilla chips from a bowl with dip.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion out the crisps yourself and store any leftovers as directed on the pack.
Resealable snack box
Choose this: if you want to share from one pack and reseal it afterwards.
Bear in mind: a resealable box still doesn’t contain individually wrapped portions to hand out.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions to hand out | Count the individual bags of tortilla chips and check the weight per bag, especially if you’re buying a mixed box. | If I want to give each child an individual portion without serving it out, I need enough bags of tortilla chips. Around 36% of consumers prioritise handing out individual portions. |
| Bags to keep for later | Check that the portions are individually sealed and read the storage instructions for an opened pack. | If there are crisps left over for a lunchbox, I’d rather have a sealed bag than crisps from an opened bowl. For around 29% of consumers, these portions are their top priority. |
| Flavours and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack of each flavour you choose. | If guests have different preferences or an allergy, I want to be able to check the ingredients of each flavour. Around 21% of consumers put this at the top of their list. |
| School rules and nutritional information | If the bags are going to school or childcare, check their policy and compare the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion on the label. | If I want to send leftovers to school, the pack needs to comply with the rules there. Around 14% of consumers give this and the nutritional information their highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every bag in a mixed box contains tortilla chips
The Mega Box described by Jumbo combines Lay's, Cheetos and Doritos. So the total number of bags isn’t necessarily the number of portions of tortilla chips.
Read the product description and count the bags of the type you want before working out how many you need for your guests.
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Assuming a cheese flavour doesn’t contain any relevant allergens
The Doritos Nacho Cheese flavour examined lists milk; AH Nacho chips cheese lists milk and lactose and may contain soya. This doesn’t tell you what other flavours contain.
If someone has a known allergy, check the label on the pack you’re buying and provide a suitable alternative separately.
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Assuming a small bag is a suitable everyday lunchbox snack
A sealed bag makes the portion clear, but it doesn’t change the nutritional value of the crisps. Schools and childcare settings may also have their own rules about food and treats.
Read the nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen and check the rules before saving bags for school.
Brands to consider
Doritos
If you’re looking for individual portions of tortilla chips, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack with 20 bags of 44 g.
- The individual bags make it easy to see in advance how many portions you’ll have to hand out.
- The Nacho Cheese flavour examined contains milk; check the allergens for each flavour and pack.
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range includes AH Nacho chips cheese in a 200 g bag, ideal for portioning out into bowls yourself.
- Albert Heijn lists eight 25 g portions per bag.
- These aren’t individual bags. The flavour described contains milk and lactose and may contain soya.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists own-brand tortilla chips in various flavours and bag sizes, including a 300 g plain flavour.
- A large bag is a good fit if you’re serving the crisps together in bowls.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen flavour on the pack.
Snack Day
Lidl Netherlands lists Snack Day Tortillachips nacho cheese in a 300 g bag.
- This size is worth considering if you want to serve crisps from one bag in a bowl.
- A large sharing bag doesn’t provide individually sealed portions.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI Netherlands lists 300 g bags of SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
- You can choose between the flavours listed to suit your guests’ preferences.
- Read the ingredients and allergen label for each flavour separately.
Mission
Mission Foods describes different shapes of tortilla chips, including strips, triangles and rounds.
- The shape may be worth considering if you’re serving the crisps with dip or in a bowl.
- For a specific pack, check the contents, ingredients and information on the Dutch label yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
Are small bags of tortilla chips suitable for taking to school every day?
A small bag isn’t automatically a suitable everyday lunchbox choice. Check the nutritional information for the crisps you’ve chosen and ask what rules the school or childcare setting has about food and treats.
How do I check for allergens when handing out tortilla chips?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack of each flavour. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed in the ingredients list on pre-packed foods; for example, the Doritos Nacho Cheese 20-pack examined lists milk. If someone has an allergy, don’t rely on the flavour name alone.
How should I store tortilla chips left over after the party?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. For AH Nacho chips cheese, Albert Heijn recommends storing the crisps in a dry place and keeping them in a sealed container after opening. Before using unopened portion bags later, check the date and storage instructions on the pack.