Choose specialist tortilla chips if protein per serving is your main consideration, but check the nutritional information and the claim on the packaging. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the claim ‘high protein’ may only be used if at least 20% of the food’s energy value comes from protein. If you’re mainly looking for chips to share and dip, consider flavour and bag size separately from protein content, and check the ingredients and allergens for each flavour.
You want to be able to choose a snack at the buffet that clearly states its protein content on the packaging. Compare the amount you’ll actually eat per serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they get enough protein from their usual diet.
You’re looking for tortilla chips to serve with dips and toppings, and to suit your guests’ tastes. Jumbo describes its 300 g plain variety as corn chips for dipping. Consider the protein content separately if that matters to you too.
You want to know what’s in the flavour you’ve chosen before serving it. Check the ingredients and allergens on every bag; a label such as vegan or gluten-free doesn’t tell you by itself which other allergens may be present.
Decide whether the protein content of the chips themselves matters, or whether you mainly want something to serve with dips. Then compare the serving size and bag size, and check the ingredients and allergens for the guests who’ll be eating with you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Check the protein claim and compare the protein per 100 g with the amount per bag or serving. | If I have a buffet snack after exercising, I want to know how much protein my serving contains. Around 36% of consumers put protein content first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour; check any warnings too. | When guests have dietary requirements or allergies, I need to be able to check which chips I can offer them. For around 29% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
| Serving with dips | Choose a flavour that goes well with your dips and compare the bag weight with the amount you want to serve. | I want to put out a bowl that guests can help themselves to and that goes well with the dips. Flavour and buffet suitability come first for around 21% of consumers. |
| Bag size and planning | Check the weight of each bag and make sure you can buy your chosen variety in time. | If I need to fill several bowls, I want to know how many bags I’ll need. Around 14% of consumers give practical planning the highest priority. |
A name or appearance doesn’t tell you whether tortilla chips meet the requirements for the ‘high protein’ claim. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, at least 20% of the food’s energy value must come from protein for the claim to be used.
Check the claim on the packaging, then look at how much protein the serving you plan to offer contains.
Values per 100 g are useful for comparing products, but guests may eat a different amount. More Nutrition states that its Protein Tortilla Chips contain more than 14 g of protein per 50 g bag.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g as well as per bag or intended buffet serving, using the current packaging.
These labels don’t replace checking the other ingredients and allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be included on the label of prepacked foods.
Ask guests which allergies you need to take into account, and check the full label for every flavour you choose.
A protein-focused snack portion and a bowl of chips for a range of dips don’t necessarily serve the same purpose. Jumbo, for example, describes its Tortilla Chips Naturel as corn chips for dipping.
If you want to offer both options, put out separate bowls and make it clear to guests which chips go with which dips.
Specialist Protein Tortilla Chips for anyone comparing protein per snack serving.
Specialist Protein Tortilla Chips that the manufacturer describes as made with corn and pea protein.
Tortilla chips for anyone who mainly wants a choice of flavours at the buffet.
Own-brand option for a bowl of plain tortilla chips to serve with dips.
ALDI own-brand regular tortilla chips in a larger bag.
Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, this claim may only be used if at least 20% of the product’s energy value comes from protein. Check the claim on the packaging and compare the amount of protein per serving too.
You don’t necessarily need special protein chips. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars because a varied diet usually provides enough protein. So consider a serving of chips as part of everything else you eat.
No. Those labels don’t provide a complete list of allergens. Check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the exact bag, and ask guests which allergies you need to take into account.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging you’ve chosen. Jumbo recommends storing its Tortilla Chips Naturel in a cool, dry place; reseal an opened bag tightly.
