Group lunch organisers
If several colleagues are eating at the same time, you’ll want to choose a net quantity that suits the group and know whether you can serve everyone from one bag.
Which packaging works best for you?
Organisers preparing portions in advance
If you’re putting together a set number of packed lunches, individual sealed bags make it easy to give everyone their own portion without serving from an opened bag at lunchtime.
Buyers catering for a group with different dietary needs
For this group, the label on the exact flavour and pack matters: ingredients and allergen information can vary between products.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether the chips will be served at a shared lunch table or included in individual packed lunches. Then choose a quantity and flavour that suit the group.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity for the group | Check the net weight and work out how many colleagues will be sharing the same bag. | When I’m buying for several colleagues, I want enough chips to share without ending up with too many left over. For around 33% of consumers, quantity for the group is the top priority. |
| Portioning for packed lunches | For individual bags, check the number of bags and the quantity in each one. Otherwise, consider whether you can portion the chips yourself. | When packed lunches need to be ready in advance, I want to be able to give every colleague a sealed portion. That’s the main requirement for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | For your chosen product, check both the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements. | If the group includes people with allergies or other dietary needs, I need to check what’s in each pack. Around 20% of consumers put checking the label first. |
| Flavour and nutritional information | Choose a flavour that suits how you’ll serve the chips, and compare the stated salt content per 100 g if needed. | If I’m serving dips too or catering for different tastes, I don’t want to rely on the flavour name alone. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large bag for lunches that are already packed
A large bag works well for sharing at the table, but it won’t give you sealed portions for individual packed lunches.
Before you buy, decide whether you’ll serve the chips to everyone together or portion them into each lunch in advance.
Portioning the chips yourself takes time and requires bowls or small bags.
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Assuming ‘natural’ means allergen-free
Allergen information varies by product. Albert Heijn says that AH Biologisch Tortilla chips naturel may contain soya; according to Albert Heijn, Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat.
Check which allergens are relevant to the group, then read the label on the exact product you’ve chosen.
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Guessing the nutritional value from the flavour name
Flavour names don’t tell you how much salt a product contains. Jumbo lists 1,61 g of salt per 100 g for Tortilla Sweet Chili Smaak, while Albert Heijn lists 0,71 g per 100 g for Doritos Naturel.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the packs you’re actually considering.
Brands to consider
Doritos
For those choosing between a larger bag and portions packed in advance.
- Jumbo lists, among other options, 272 g bags and a Nacho Cheese pack containing 20 bags of 44 g each.
- Check the allergens for each flavour: according to Albert Heijn, Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat; Joybuy’s information for Nacho Cheese 272 g lists milk ingredients.
Albert Heijn
A supermarket own-brand option if you’re looking for a natural flavour for lunch.
- Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Tortilla chips naturel in a 150 g bag.
- The product information says this variety may contain soya. Check the label to see whether it’s suitable for anyone with allergies.
Jumbo
A supermarket own brand with different flavours and pack sizes for a shared lunch.
- Jumbo lists Tortilla Chips Paprika in a 170 g pack and Tortilla Sweet Chili Smaak in a 200 g pack.
- The varieties don’t have the same product information: Jumbo lists milk for Paprika and 1,61 g of salt per 100 g for Sweet Chili.
Snack Day
Lidl’s own brand offers a larger bag for those who want to serve the chips themselves at the table.
- Lidl lists Snack Day Tortillachips zeezout in a 300 g pack.
- Check the packaging of your chosen bag for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
SUN SNACKS
An ALDI own brand to consider if a bag for sharing suits your lunch plans.
- ALDI lists 300 g bags of tortilla chips in natural, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for your chosen flavour. Don’t assume all varieties are the same based on a single label.
Mission
A brand with several ranges of tortilla chips in its product catalogue.
- Mission Foods features regular tortilla chips as well as a separate protein range.
- For a packed lunch in the Netherlands, check the packaging and product information for the variety you can actually buy.
Tortilla chips for a shared lunch
These Joybuy products are bags of tortilla chips or nacho chips for you to portion out at a shared lunch. If you want to include a sealed portion in each packed lunch in advance, check separately whether individual bags would suit your plans better.
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Santa Maria Nacho Chips Original, 475 g
For a shared lunch where you’ll portion out the chips yourself. If colleagues have specific dietary needs, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese, 272 g
A bag of nacho cheese-flavoured chips to share at lunch. Joybuy’s product information lists milk ingredients; if anyone has allergies, check the label on the exact pack.
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Doritos Cool American Tortilla Chips, 272 g
For a shared lunch if you’d like to serve the Cool American flavour. Check the allergen information on this pack before choosing the chips for a group with different dietary needs.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps, 170 g
A smaller bag of nacho cheese-flavoured chips to portion out at lunch. Compare the quantity with the number of people eating and check the allergens on the pack.
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Doritos Dippers Natural, 185 g
A natural-flavoured option for a lunch where you’d like to serve the chips with dips. The word ‘natural’ doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for anyone with allergies, so check the label for this variety.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose a large bag, and when should I choose individual bags?
A large bag works well for a shared lunch where you can portion out the chips yourself; individual bags are better for packed lunches that need to include a sealed portion. Compare the net quantity and work out how many portions you need before buying.
Should I check the allergens in natural-flavoured tortilla chips too?
Yes. ‘Natural’ doesn’t mean that chips are allergen-free. Albert Heijn says Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat, and AH Biologisch Tortilla chips naturel may contain soya. Read the label on the pack you’re buying.
How should I store an opened bag until the next lunch?
Seal the bag tightly after opening and store the chips in a cool, dry place. Also check the best-before date and the instructions on the pack.
Can I tell how much salt is in the chips from the flavour?
No. Compare the nutritional information for the specific variety instead. For example, Jumbo lists 1,61 g of salt per 100 g for Tortilla Sweet Chili Smaak, while Albert Heijn lists 0,71 g per 100 g for Doritos Naturel.