Choose individual bags of tortilla chips if you want to take sealed portions for each person on a day out camping. A sharing bag is more practical for snacking or dipping together, provided you can reseal it properly after opening and keep it dry. Check the flavour and allergens on the label for both types of pack.
Want to take a sealed bag for each person on a walk or car journey? Jumbo lists a Doritos multipack of 20 × 44 g. Check the contents of other multipacks: the pack of 15 bags listed by Lidl contains different types of crisps.
A sharing bag is ideal for a snack at the campsite table, when everyone is eating from the same pack. Albert Heijn describes its 200 g bag of plain tortilla chips as suitable for dipping; make sure you reseal the bag properly after opening.
If you’re buying for people with different preferences or allergies, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack for each flavour. Also check the nutritional information, quantity and storage instructions before packing.
First decide whether you need sealed individual portions of tortilla chips or a bag to share at one sitting. Then check the number of bags, the amount in each one and the label for your chosen flavour.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed portions | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one. A mixed pack of crisps does not necessarily contain tortilla chips only. | If I’m splitting snacks between people and trips, I want to open each bag only when it’s needed. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having individual portions. |
| Sharing | Choose a bag size that suits the occasion and think about how you’ll keep any leftovers dry after opening. | For a shared snack, I want to put out one bag rather than hand out individual portions. Around 27% of consumers prioritise sharing. |
| Label and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergens for each flavour; compare the nutritional value per 100 g and per portion. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy, I need to be able to check the chosen product on the pack. Checking the label is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Flavour and dip | Check whether you’re buying plain or flavoured chips, and whether the quantity is right for your planned dipping occasion. | When serving chips with a dip of my choice, I look for a flavour that will go well with it. The combination of flavour and dip matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
A flavoured variety may contain different ingredients and allergens from a plain one. Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for Doritos Nacho Cheese 20 × 44 g; this doesn’t tell you anything about other packs or flavours.
Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re actually taking, even if you’re already familiar with the brand.
With a sharing bag, leftovers remain in the open pack after the first snack. Albert Heijn advises resealing its plain tortilla chips properly after use.
Take a sealing clip or storage container for any leftovers, and store the chips according to the instructions on the pack.
According to Milieu Centraal, crisp packets with a metal layer can go in the PMD recycling. At the campsite, you’ll also need to follow the waste collection arrangements there.
Empty the packet and follow the campsite’s waste disposal instructions.
A good option if you’re looking for flavoured tortilla chips or a multipack of individual bags.
Albert Heijn’s plain own-brand product comes in a sharing bag for snacking or dipping.
Jumbo lists a plain own-brand option for anyone looking for tortilla chips in a sharing bag.
ALDI lists this brand’s tortilla chips in a 300 g bag.
Snack Day is a Lidl brand offering a range of savoury snacks.
These packs give you the choice of 170 g bags to share or a single 44 g bag to take on the go. The 170 g bags aren’t pre-portioned multipacks.
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A bag to share at one snack occasion; you’ll need to portion out the chips yourself if you want individual servings.
Contents: 170 g. Check the allergens on the pack for this variety.
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A sharing bag for anyone who wants to serve the sweet chilli variety to a group.
Contents: 170 g. Reseal the bag properly after opening and check the label for this flavour.
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A single bag to take as an individual snack, rather than opening a larger sharing bag.
Contents: 44 g. This is one bag, not a multipack; check the label for this variety.
Individual bags are useful when you want to divide sealed portions between people or trips. Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese in 20 bags of 44 g; check the contents of other multipacks, as the pack of 15 bags listed by Lidl contains different types of crisps.
Check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date, nutritional information and storage instructions for the pack you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly stated on the label; read it again if you buy a different flavour.
Don’t assume it’s suitable: Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for Doritos Nacho Cheese 20 × 44 g. If someone has an allergy, always check the current packaging for the exact variety you plan to take.
Follow the campsite’s waste disposal instructions. According to Milieu Centraal, crisp packets with a metal layer can go in the PMD recycling where this is collected separately.
