Who are these pack formats suitable for?

Lunchbox users who want a set portion

You want to put a sealed bag straight into your bag. A multipack of individual bags saves you from having to transfer chips from one large bag.

Shoppers who portion snacks themselves

You have a reusable container at home and want to choose how many chips to take with you. You can portion out what you need from a larger bag.

Shoppers looking for a snack box to share

You want a resealable pack that you can open on the go and close again afterwards. A snack box does not contain individually packed lunchbox portions.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need individual sealed bags or can portion the chips yourself at home. Then check the amount per portion and the ingredients in your chosen flavour.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Individual portions for on the go Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one; the Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack contains 20 x 44 g bags. If I want to grab a sealed bag quickly in the morning, I don’t want to transfer chips into another container first. For around 50% of consumers with this need, ready-to-go portions are the deciding factor.
Breakfast and allergens Read the nutritional information per portion and check the current ingredients and allergen list on the pack. I want to know what I’m taking alongside my breakfast and whether the flavour I’ve chosen is suitable for me. Around 30% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens.
Portioning them yourself Check whether the pack contains one large bag and whether you’ll need a separate container. Using a container means I can choose how many chips to take, even if it takes a little time to get them ready. Portioning snacks yourself is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a handy bag for a complete breakfast

    Individual bags make tortilla chips easy to take with you, but they don’t change what’s inside. The Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends choosing breakfast foods from the Wheel of Five.

    Plan your breakfast separately and think of the chips as an optional snack to go with it.

  • Assuming the flavour name tells you about allergens

    A cheese flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed for a specific variety. Doritos Nacho Cheese contains milk; Santa Maria Tortilla Chips Cheese contains milk and may contain soya.

    If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack before eating the product.

Relevant brands to compare

Doritos

Doritos Nacho Cheese is available as a multipack of 20 individual 44 g bags and as a resealable 140 g snack box.

  • The individual bags can go straight into a lunchbox; the snack box is designed to be resealed.
  • The snack box does not contain individual bags. The Nacho Cheese variety contains milk.

Jumbo

Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel is one 300 g bag, with the pack listing ten portions.

  • You can portion out as much as you like from the bag.
  • You’ll need a separate container for a sealed lunchbox portion; the listed portions are not individual bags.

Santa Maria

Santa Maria Tortilla Chips Cheese comes in a 185 g bag to share or portion out yourself.

  • The smaller bag may suit you if you’re not looking for a multipack of individual bags.
  • This Cheese variety contains milk and may contain soya; check the current packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Are tortilla chips suitable as a breakfast on their own?

Don’t treat tortilla chips as a substitute for a complete breakfast. The Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends choosing breakfast foods from the Wheel of Five; you can think of the chips as a separate snack.

How can I tell if a multipack really contains individual bags?

Check that the pack lists both the number of bags and the weight of each one. Doritos Nacho Cheese 20 x 44 g contains individual bags; the ten listed portions in a 300 g bag of Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel are not ten separate packs.

What should I check for allergens in a cheese flavour?

Read the current ingredients and allergen list for the specific variety. Doritos Nacho Cheese contains milk, while Santa Maria Tortilla Chips Cheese contains milk and may contain soya. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be listed in the ingredients list on food labels.

How can I take chips from a large bag with me?

Before you leave, put the amount you want into a container that seals tightly. This lets you make your own lunchbox portion, but it’s not as convenient as an individually sealed bag.