For filling several lunchboxes
If you’re filling several lunchboxes, the number of individual bags and the amount in each matter more than the total contents of the box.
Which packaging works best for you?
For commuters having one snack break
A compact pack is handy to carry in your bag. If you choose a snack box instead of individual bags, you’ll need to decide how much to take or eat.
For shoppers who check labels
If you pay attention to ingredients, allergens or nutritional information, you’ll need the details for the flavour and pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, while Lidl advises checking the packaging for this information.
What should you look for when buying?
For lunch on the go, first check how many useful portions of tortilla chips are in the pack. Then look at the label and the mix of flavours.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portioning | Count the individual bags and check which contain tortilla chips and how many grams are in each. | If I’m filling different lunchboxes, I want to give everyone a sealed portion. For around 42% of consumers, portioning is the top priority. |
| Label and nutritional information | For the flavour you’ve chosen, read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information per 100 g or per portion. | If ingredients or allergens matter to me, I want to be able to read the label for that exact pack. For around 33% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Flavour and portability | Check the mix of crisp types and flavours, and choose a pack that fits in your bag. | If different people are choosing from the same box, I want to know which flavours I can pack for them. Around 25% of consumers prioritise variety and ease of carrying. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a mixed box of crisps is a tortilla chip multipack
Albert Heijn lists a Lay's Mega box that includes Doritos as well as other crisps. So the number of bags in the box isn’t the same as the number of portions of tortilla chips.
Read the contents list and count the bags of the crisp type and flavour you want.
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Confusing a snack box with individual lunch portions
The 140 g Doritos snack box shown by Albert Heijn is resealable, but it doesn’t contain individual bags for several lunchboxes.
Choose individual bags if everyone needs a sealed portion; choose a snack box if you want to portion out what you need and reseal the rest.
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Treating online label information as definitive
Albert Heijn warns that product information can change. Lidl advises checking the packaging for food ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
If you have an allergy or are choosing based on a particular ingredient, check the current label on the specific flavour and pack.
Comparing brands and supermarket ranges
Doritos
A brand to consider if you’re looking for a particular tortilla chip flavour or a pack to take on the go.
- Jumbo lists several Doritos flavours and describes Doritos Bits as a handy pack to take with you. Albert Heijn also lists a Doritos Nacho Cheese 20-pack.
- A box containing Doritos may also include other types of crisps. Check what’s in each bag.
Albert Heijn
A supermarket range where you can browse tortilla chips and individual snack bags separately.
- Albert Heijn lists a Lay's Mega box with 20 bags, including 5 bags of Doritos.
- This mixed box isn’t a multipack containing only tortilla chips. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging because product information can change.
Jumbo
A supermarket range where you can browse tortilla chips alongside mixed multipacks of crisps.
- Jumbo has a tortilla chip category and lists a 20-pack combining Lay's, Cheetos and Doritos.
- With a mixed box like this, you’ll need to check separately how many bags contain tortilla chips.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI’s own brand for anyone who wants to portion out a larger bag of tortilla chips themselves.
- ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in Original, Cheese and Sweet Chilli flavours, in a 300 g pack.
- A larger bag won’t give you individually packed lunch portions; you’ll need to bring a suitable container to store them in.
Snack Day
A Lidl own brand where you can browse tortilla chips and multipacks of crisps as separate product types.
- Lidl lists a Snack Day multipack of crisps and a separate page for tortilla chips.
- Don’t assume the multipack contains tortilla chips without checking what’s inside. Lidl advises checking the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Mission
A tortilla chip brand to compare by specific product.
- Mission Foods has an international range of tortilla chips.
- Before buying, check the information on the product packaging to confirm what’s in that variant, its ingredients and its packaging format.
Mixed multipack of crisps on Joybuy
This box of individual bags is handy for dividing crisps between lunchboxes and also includes a Doritos flavour. Check the contents if you want to pack tortilla chips only.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box multipack of crisps, 12 bags
The individual bags are handy for dividing crisps between several lunchboxes.
The box contains 12 bags in a range of flavours, including Doritos Nacho Cheese. Check how many bags contain tortilla chips, how much each bag weighs and what ingredients and allergens are listed on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
How can I take tortilla chips with me without them breaking?
You can’t prevent them from breaking completely, but you can stop other things pressing down on the pack. If you’re taking chips from a large bag, you could put them in a sturdy, securely sealed food container. Don’t put it underneath heavy items in your bag.
Should I check the allergens on the packaging of tortilla chips?
Yes. If allergens are relevant to your choice, check the label for the specific flavour and pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly listed on the label, so don’t rely on information for a different flavour variant.
What does the nutritional information for crisps tell me about my lunch?
The nutritional information for crisps doesn’t describe your whole lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average figures of 215 kcal, 13.1 g of fat and 0.53 g of salt for 40 g of crisps; these figures don’t apply to every tortilla chip variant. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion for the product you’ve chosen.