If you want to portion tortilla chips out in advance for lunchboxes or several snack occasions, choose individual bags and check how many are in the pack and how much each one weighs. A small snack box is handy for a few occasions; a large bag is more practical if you want to share the chips straight away, but you’ll need to portion them yourself. Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each variety.
Individual bags are handy if you don’t want to keep opening a large bag and portioning it out for a morning snack. Check both the number of bags and the weight of each one: for example, Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese in a pack of 20 x 44 g.
When you’re sharing with several people, it’s not just the number of portions that matters, but also what’s in the pack. A mixed crisp box may contain other snacks as well as tortilla chips, so check whether the mix of types and flavours suits your group.
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional information can vary by flavour. Read the information on the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen, especially if a multipack contains different snacks.
First decide whether you want to portion the tortilla chips out in advance or share them during one snack occasion. Jumbo lists a pack with 20 individual bags, while Albert Heijn lists a snack box with three items. If you’re buying a mixed box, also check which bags actually contain tortilla chips.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one. | For my lunchbox, I want to take a bag with me without having to measure out the crisps myself. For around 40% of consumers, portioning in advance is said to be the main reason for choosing a particular pack. |
| What’s in a mix | Check which snack types and flavours are in the box, and how many bags contain tortilla chips. | When I share snacks with others, I want to know whether the mix will suit everyone and whether it contains more than just tortilla chips. For around 30% of consumers, what’s in the box is said to be the main consideration. |
| Label for each variety | Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. | When I choose a particular flavour, I want to be able to assess the information for that exact variety. For around 30% of consumers, the label is said to be the main consideration. |
A box with different snacks won’t necessarily contain tortilla chips in every bag. Ingredients and allergens may also vary from one item to another.
Check the full contents by snack type and flavour; only choose a mix if you want that variety.
The same number of bags doesn’t mean they all weigh the same. This can affect how many crisps you get for each snack occasion.
Compare the number of bags, the weight of each one and the total net weight.
Albert Heijn says that product information can change. For a box with several varieties, you’ll also need to check the information for each relevant product.
Before eating, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
Average values for crisps don’t necessarily describe the tortilla chips and portion size you’ve chosen.
Use the nutritional information on the packaging for the specific flavour, and compare values on the same basis, such as per 100 g.
Dutch supermarket listings show a range of pack formats, from larger bags to individual snack portions.
Lidl’s own brand of crisps and other savoury snacks.
ALDI Netherlands also lists tortilla chips under this own brand.
Mission Foods describes its tortilla chips, among other things, as great for dipping or sharing.
Not every bag in a mixed box will necessarily contain tortilla chips. Check the contents by snack type and flavour before deciding whether there are enough suitable bags for your lunchboxes or shared snack occasions.
Look at the portion size and nutritional information for the specific tortilla chips, not just the product category. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre publishes average values for crisps, but these aren’t the nutritional values for the flavour or pack you’ve chosen.
Read the current packaging for every product you want to eat, especially if the box contains different snacks. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the requirement to declare allergens on food labels; the ingredients in one bag don’t automatically tell you anything about another variety.
Use the retailer’s website to compare packs, but check the label on the product you receive before eating it too. Albert Heijn says that product information can change and recommends checking the packaging.
