Parents serving one bowl with dip
Look for an amount you can divide into small portions yourself, and a flavour that goes well with your chosen dips.
Which option works best for you?
Party hosts catering for allergies
Ask beforehand which allergens you need to consider and check the packaging for every flavour, even if it’s labelled plain.
Parents who want to portion snacks in advance
Give each child their own bag, so you have less to portion out during the party.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the children will share a bowl or each have their own bag. Then choose a flavour with a label that suits the group.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing and dipping | Compare the net weight and serving size on the label. Think about whether plain chips will go with your chosen dips. | If I’m serving one bowl, I want enough chips to divide up without putting out the whole bag at once; around 42% of consumers prioritise sharing. |
| Allergens and flavour | Check the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the bag you buy. If comparing different flavours, you may also want to check the salt content per 100 g. | If a child needs to avoid an allergen, I put a suitable label ahead of my flavour preference. Around 33% of consumers prioritise checking this. |
| Portions per child | For multipacks, check the number of bags and the amount in each one. With a large bag, you can portion out smaller servings yourself. | If I want to give each child their own portion in advance, handing out individual bags matters more than sharing from one bowl; around 25% of consumers prioritise this. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming plain means allergen-free
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Tortilla chips naturel may contain soya; Albert Heijn also lists possible soya and wheat in Doritos Naturel.
Ask about allergies beforehand and check the packaging of the bag you’ll actually be serving.
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Choosing a cheese flavour without checking the label
Jumbo lists milk in its Nacho Cheese flavour. Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose in AH Tortilla chips nacho cheese flavour.
Check that your chosen option is suitable for everyone attending, and set aside an alternative with a checked label if needed.
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Buying more bags than you need
The words ‘sharing bag’ don’t tell you how much the children will eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions at children’s parties and advises against buying more than you need.
Use the serving size on the packaging as a guide, and take into account the number of children and the rest of the party food.
Brands to consider
Doritos
Doritos offers tortilla chips in a range of flavours, including plain and cheese options.
- An option if you want to serve a bold flavour.
- Albert Heijn lists possible soya and wheat in Doritos Naturel; check the label for your chosen flavour.
AH
Albert Heijn lists own-brand tortilla chips in plain and nacho cheese flavours, both in 200 g bags.
- The plain variety lists a serving size of 25 g.
- According to Albert Heijn, the plain variety may contain soya; the nacho cheese variety contains milk and lactose.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists 300 g bags of plain and nacho cheese tortilla chips. Its range also includes a multipack with 15 bags of 25 g each.
- The plain bag lists ten 30 g servings as a guide for portioning.
- According to Jumbo, the nacho cheese variety contains milk and 1,72 g of salt per 100 g, compared with 0,90 g per 100 g for Jumbo Naturel.
Snack Day
Lidl Netherlands lists Snack Day Tortillachips Cool Cream in a 300 g bag.
- A size to consider if you want to serve chips from a bowl.
- Check the packaging of the specific bag for ingredients and allergens.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI lists 300 g bags of SUN SNACKS Tortillachips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
- The flavours listed give you a choice between plain and seasoned options.
- Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging for each flavour.
Mission
Mission Foods lists several lines of tortilla chips, including strips and triangles.
- The manufacturer describes its tortilla chips as ideal for serving with dips.
- Before choosing a particular bag for the party, check its contents, ingredients and allergen information.
Tortilla chips for sharing and dipping at Joybuy
These 165 to 170 g bags are options for serving with dips or sharing from a bowl. Choose the number of bags to suit your group and the rest of the food; these aren’t large sharing bags or individual multipack bags.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps, 170 g
A cheese flavour for anyone who wants to share boldly flavoured chips. Check that a 170 g bag is right for the number of children; the product information lists milk and possible cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Check the packaging if anyone has allergies.
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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper Tortilla Chips, 170 g
A sweet and spicy option to share or serve with a dip. Decide how many 170 g bags you’ll need; the product information lists gluten or wheat and soya. Check the packaging if anyone has allergies.
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g'woon Tortilla Chips Natural, 165 g
A plain option for serving in a bowl with salsa or guacamole, for example. Work out how many 165 g bags you’ll need for your group; the product information lists possible traces of gluten, soya and milk. Check the packaging if anyone has allergies.
Frequently asked questions
Which tortilla chips go well with different dips?
Plain chips are a practical choice if you want the dips to provide the flavour. The name doesn’t tell you anything about allergens: according to Albert Heijn, AH Tortilla chips naturel may contain soya, while Doritos Naturel lists possible soya and wheat.
How many tortilla chips should I allow per child?
Use the serving size on the packaging as a planning guide, not a fixed amount. Albert Heijn lists 25 g per serving for AH Naturel and Jumbo lists 30 g for Jumbo Naturel; remember to allow for other party food too.
Can I serve nacho cheese tortilla chips to all the children?
First check that the ingredients and allergen information are suitable for everyone attending. Jumbo lists milk in its Nacho Cheese Smaak; Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose in its nacho cheese variety. Always read the label on the bag you buy.
Is online allergen information enough?
If anyone has allergies, check the packaging of the product you’re serving. Ingredients and allergen information can change, so ask beforehand which allergens you need to consider for the children.
When are individual bags more convenient than one large bag?
Individual bags are handy if you want to give each child their own portion in advance. If you’re serving chips from a shared bowl, you can portion them out from a larger bag yourself. Either way, check the amount in each bag and the label for your chosen variety.