Nursery staff working to a set lunch policy
They want to know whether a snack fits their nursery’s guidelines. For a regular lunch, that’s a different consideration from choosing convenient packaging.
Who is this choice for?
Organisers of an occasional treat
They’re looking for individual bags to hand out, provided the occasion is allowed and the portion size and ingredients of the chosen flavours are suitable for the group.
Groups with allergy guidelines
They need information about the exact flavour and packaging. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows that the listed allergens vary between Doritos varieties.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether this is for a regular lunch or an approved occasional treat. Only then look at the flavours and the size of the individual bags.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Place in the lunch | Ask whether crisps fit the food policy and whether this is for an occasional treat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that toddlers have snacks from the Wheel of Five. | Anyone putting together a regular lunch will want to know first whether crisps are suitable; the type of packaging comes afterwards. This is the main consideration for around 42% of consumers. |
| Allergens and permission | Check each flavour against the nursery’s guidelines and read the current label, even when buying again. | If the group has allergy guidelines, I wouldn’t want to choose based only on the brand name or main ingredient. Allergens and permission are the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Portions and serving | Compare the number of bags, the weight per bag and the nutrition information per portion. For a mixed box, check each variety. | If an occasional treat is allowed, I’d want to know what’s in each bag and how many bags there are. Portion size matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing convenience for handing out with suitability for lunch
Individual bags make handing out crisps easier, but they don’t change what the nursery wants to serve for a regular lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that toddlers have snacks from the Wheel of Five.
Only use a multipack of crisps for an occasional treat that fits the nursery’s food policy.
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Assuming corn crisps are always gluten-free
Albert Heijn says Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat (gluten). Jumbo lists milk in its Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack. The exact variety therefore matters.
Read the current label for each flavour and make sure your choice follows the group’s allergy guidelines.
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Assuming an individual bag is automatically a suitable portion
The Doritos Nacho Cheese 20-pack contains 44 g bags. According to Jumbo’s product information, one bag contains 211 kcal and 0,39 g of salt; individual packaging alone doesn’t tell you whether that amount is suitable for the group.
Check the weight and nutrition information per bag, not just the figures per 100 g.
Brands and shops to consider
Doritos
Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists the Nacho Cheese multipack as 20 × 44 g.
- The pack contains twenty individual bags.
- Jumbo lists milk in this Nacho Cheese variety; Albert Heijn says Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat (gluten). Check the label for each flavour.
Albert Heijn
A retailer with product information for the Doritos Nacho Cheese 20-pack and Doritos Naturel.
- The listed 20-pack clearly shows the number of bags and the weight of 44 g per bag.
- Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change, so read the packaging of the product you buy.
Jumbo
A retailer with product information for Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 20 × 44 g and a range of individually wrapped snacks.
- The product information lists the contents, nutritional values per bag and milk as an allergen for the Nacho Cheese multipack.
- Other individually wrapped snacks may include different flavours or types of crisps. If you’re buying a mixed pack, check each variety separately.
Products for an approved treat occasion
This mixed box of individual bags is only relevant if the nursery allows an occasional treat. It includes Doritos Nacho Cheese, among other snacks, but it isn’t a multipack containing tortilla chips only.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box multipack, 12 bags
For an occasional treat that’s been approved in advance, the individual bags make it easy to hand out one bag at a time.
The box contains 12 bags of different crisps, including Doritos Nacho Cheese. For each flavour, check the weight per bag, nutrition information and current allergen labelling, and make sure every variety meets the nursery’s guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
Are tortilla chips suitable for a regular nursery lunch?
A multipack of tortilla chips isn’t an obvious choice for a regular lunch for toddlers. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that this age group have snacks from the Wheel of Five; discuss any occasional treat involving crisps in line with the nursery’s food policy.
What role does the nursery’s food policy play?
The policy at your nursery determines whether an occasional treat fits its guidelines on food and safety. The Dutch government describes food as a matter for nursery policy, so ask what the setting allows before buying.
Are corn tortilla chips automatically gluten-free?
No, you can’t assume they are gluten-free just because they contain corn. Albert Heijn says Doritos Naturel may contain wheat (gluten), so check the current packaging for the exact variety you’ve chosen.
Which allergen is listed for the Doritos Nacho Cheese 20-pack?
Jumbo lists milk in Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 20 × 44 g. If the group’s guidelines require you to avoid milk, don’t choose this variety for the treat occasion, and check the label again when you next buy it.