Ask which ingredients your colleagues need to avoid, then check the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the packaging of the variety you choose.
| What to check | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten | Check for a gluten-free claim and read what the packaging says about cereals containing gluten. | If a colleague avoids gluten, I wouldn’t rely on the fact that the chips are made from maize alone. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Milk or lactose | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour; milk and lactose are not interchangeable labelling terms. | If someone avoids milk or lactose, I want to know what the chosen flavour contains. Around 30% of consumers put this first. |
| Soya | Check both the ingredients and any warning that the product may contain traces of soya. | If a colleague needs to avoid soya, I also want to take any ‘may contain’ warning into account. Around 20% of consumers prioritise avoiding soya. |
| Other allergens | Compare the listed ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings with the specific substances that need to be avoided. | If it’s another allergen, such as nuts or sesame, I wouldn’t assume that one free-from claim covers everything. Around 10% of consumers prioritise this broader check. |
Albert Heijn states that Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat (gluten). So the main ingredient alone doesn’t tell you the whole story.
Check the gluten-free claim, as well as the allergen and ‘may contain’ information on the bag you choose.
Jumbo lists milk and lactose in Willy Nacho Tortilla Chips Nacho Cheese. This flavour may therefore not be suitable for a colleague who needs to avoid either.
Check the ingredients for the exact variety and keep the packaging available when you serve the chips.
This type of warning refers to the possible accidental presence of a substance, even if it hasn’t been added as an ingredient.
Ask the colleague concerned which warnings are relevant and choose according to their requirements, rather than relying on a general free-from claim.
The information on an earlier pack may not apply to the variety you buy this time.
Before serving, check the packaging of the flavour and pack size you’ve received.
Albert Heijn describes La Morena Totopos tortilla chips 150 g as gluten-free and lactose-free.
Jumbo describes Santa Maria Tortilla Chips Salted 185 g as gluten-free.
Doritos Naturel is a tortilla chip you should assess for your team using the information on the specific pack you choose.
AH Tortilla chips naturel is an own-brand variety listed by Albert Heijn in a 200 g pack.
No. Gluten-free doesn’t tell you anything about other allergens. Jumbo describes Santa Maria Tortilla Chips Salted 185 g as gluten-free, but also warns that it may contain traces of soya. So compare the label with the substance your colleague needs to avoid.
When one of the 14 specified allergens is used as an ingredient, the European Commission requires it to be clearly identified on food sold in the EU. These allergens include cereals containing gluten, soya, milk, nuts and sesame. Also check the packaging for any ‘may contain’ warnings.
Take the warning into account if a colleague needs to avoid the substance mentioned. A ‘may contain’ warning refers to the possible accidental presence of that substance. Before choosing a snack to share, ask what requirements apply to your colleague.
Use online product information to compare varieties in advance, but also read the packaging of the chips you’ve bought before serving them. That way, you can check the information for the flavour and pack size that will actually be on the table.
