If you’re taking one portion for your break
Want to put a sealed bag in your bag or desk drawer without taking an opened sharing bag with you? Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese tortilla chips in a multipack of 20 bags, each weighing 44 g.
Which pack works best for you?
If you’re sharing during your break
If you’re sharing crisps from a bowl with colleagues or serving them with dip, you can portion out a larger bag yourself. Albert Heijn lists its own-brand tortilla chips in 150 g and 200 g bags, while ALDI lists Sun Snacks tortilla chips in a 300 g bag.
If you want to choose how much you have each break
Compare the weight of an individual bag with the portion you’d take from a sharing bag. For your chosen flavour, check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion on the packaging.
What should you consider?
Multipack of individual bags
Choose this if: you want to take one sealed bag with you or hand out individual portions.
The trade-off: check how many grams are in each bag and make sure they’re tortilla chips, not another type of crisps.
Larger sharing bag
Choose this if: you’re snacking together, serving dip or can set aside a portion for one break yourself.
The trade-off: the bag doesn’t contain individually wrapped portions for your break, so you’ll need to seal it securely after opening.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| A portion to take with you | Number of bags and weight per bag; a multipack isn’t necessarily a multipack of tortilla chips. | I want to take one sealed portion with me without carrying an opened bag. For around 50% of consumers, having a clearly portioned option to take with them comes first. |
| Flavour and sharing | Flavour and bag size, depending on whether you’ll share the crisps or serve them with dip. | When we take a break together, I want to choose a flavour and quantity we can share. For around 30% of consumers, sharing a snack is the main consideration. |
| A supply for several breaks | Bag size, and whether you can portion it out yourself and seal the rest after opening. | I’d rather use one larger bag for several breaks and portion out the crisps myself. For around 20% of consumers, this way of portioning matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a multipack of crisps for tortilla chips
ALDI lists Sun Snacks multipacks of plain and paprika crisps, while its separately listed Sun Snacks tortilla chips come in a 300 g bag. So the multipacks aren’t confirmed to contain tortilla chips.
Check both the product type and the number of individual bags on the packaging.
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Assuming the ingredients are the same for every flavour
Ingredients and nutritional information can vary between flavours or change over time. That’s why Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging of the product you choose.
Before buying and eating them, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for that exact flavour.
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Opening a sharing bag without a plan for storing it
A large bag doesn’t give you a separately sealed portion for your next break. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened crisps in a cool, dry, dark place and sealing them securely.
For one break, put a portion in a resealable container and seal the rest of the bag securely.
Brands to consider
Doritos
Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese tortilla chips in a 20 × 44 g pack; Albert Heijn lists a Doritos Nacho Cheese 20-pack.
- The individual bags give you a set, sealed portion to take with you or hand out.
- Jumbo marked the listed 20 × 44 g pack as online only; check the retailer and current availability.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand tortilla chips in several sizes, including 150 g and 200 g, as well as Doritos varieties.
- You can browse a range of flavours and bag sizes.
- Check the packaging if you’re specifically looking for individual bags of tortilla chips; a standard bag doesn’t give you pre-portioned servings for your break.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists Sun Snacks tortilla chips in a 300 g bag, in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
- The larger bag can be shared or divided into smaller portions at home.
- The Sun Snacks multipacks listed by ALDI contain standard crisps in plain and paprika flavours, not confirmed tortilla chips.
Snack Day
Lidl lists Snack Day tortilla chips in sweet chilli and cool cream flavours.
- The listed varieties offer different flavour options for tortilla chips.
- Check the size on your chosen pack before deciding whether it’s suitable for one portion or for sharing.
Sharing bags at Joybuy
These two 170 g bags of tortilla chips are for anyone who wants to share during their lunch break or set aside a portion themselves. They aren’t multipacks of individual snack bags.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese tortilla chips 170 g
A sharing bag for a break with others or to portion out for yourself.
Pack size: 170 g. For a sealed portion to take with you, you’ll need an individual bag; you’ll have to portion this one yourself.
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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper tortilla chips 170 g
A sharing bag for anyone who fancies sweet chilli pepper during their break and wants to share or portion out the crisps themselves.
Pack size: 170 g. This isn’t a multipack of individual portions for your break; set some aside yourself if you want to take the crisps with you.
Frequently asked questions
Are tortilla chips available in individual bags for one break?
Yes. Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese tortilla chips in a 20 × 44 g pack, and Albert Heijn lists a Doritos Nacho Cheese 20-pack. Check where your chosen multipack is available: Jumbo marked its listing as online only.
What should I look for in the nutritional information for a snack bag?
Compare the nutritional information for your chosen variety per 100 g and per portion, and check how many grams are in each bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 216 kcal and 0.45 g of salt for 40 g of plain crisps; these figures shouldn’t automatically be applied to tortilla chips or other flavours.
What should I check on the packaging if I have an allergy?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you want to eat. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information can change when products are updated, so don’t rely on the information from a previous purchase alone.
How should I store an opened sharing bag?
Seal the bag securely and store the crisps in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says opened crisps can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days; also check the information on your chosen pack.