Picnic organisers handing out portions
If you want to know in advance how many people can have their own bag, check the number of bags and the amount in each one. That way, you won’t have to divide the crisps from one opened bag in the park.
Which size is right for you?
Lunchbox shoppers who want to avoid leftovers
Individually wrapped portions are handy if you’re filling just a few lunchboxes and want to keep the remaining bags sealed.
Groups sharing crisps and dip
If you’re serving one bowl of tortilla chips with salsa or guacamole, the total weight and flavour matter more than individual portions.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’ll hand out individual portions or serve the chips for everyone to share. Then choose a pack that provides the number of portions you need.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Individual portions | Count the bags and check whether the box contains only tortilla chips or a mix of snacks. | If I want to give everyone at the picnic their own bag, I don’t want to have to portion them out from a large bag on the spot. For around 45% of consumers, handing out portions in advance is the top priority. |
| Sharing from one bowl | Compare the total weight of the sharing bag with how much you need for your group. | If we’re all eating tortilla chips with dip at the same time, I want to fill one bowl rather than open individual bags. Around 33% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Leftover open bags | Compare the weight per bag with the portions you need, and check the storage advice on the pack. | If I’m filling a few lunchboxes, I don’t want to be left with a half-open sharing bag. Avoiding open leftovers is the biggest consideration for around 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a snack multipack for a box of tortilla chips
A mixed box may contain both potato crisps and corn chips. This matters if you’re looking specifically for tortilla chips for the whole group.
Check which types of crisps are in the box and count the bags of tortilla chips separately.
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Comparing only the number of bags
The number of bags alone doesn’t tell you how many crisps you’ll be taking. For example, Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips as a multipack of 20 × 44 g.
Compare the weight per bag and the total weight with those of a sharing bag, too.
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Relying on the flavour name for ingredient and allergen information
A flavour name, or information about another variety, doesn’t tell you which ingredients and allergens are listed for the pack you’ve chosen.
Before buying, check the latest nutritional and allergen information for the specific flavour and pack.
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Opening a large bag for just a few portions
If you’re having a small picnic or filling a few lunchboxes, you may be left with an open sharing bag. Once opened, crisps can also lose their crunch.
Choose individual bags if you want to portion them out in advance. Seal an opened sharing bag securely and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Brands worth comparing
Doritos
A brand worth comparing if you’re considering both individual portions of tortilla chips and a sharing bag.
- Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips as a multipack of 20 × 44 g, and also shows larger bag sizes.
- Check the exact flavour and contents: this particular multipack isn’t the same product as a general mixed box of crisps.
Albert Heijn
A retailer where you can compare own-brand tortilla chips with Doritos in different pack sizes.
- Albert Heijn offers own-brand tortilla chips in different bag sizes and also lists a small 44 g bag of crisps.
- Check each product to make sure it’s tortilla chips and confirm which pack you’re choosing.
Snack Day
An own brand to consider if you’re looking for a larger bag of tortilla chips to serve in one bowl for everyone to share.
- Lidl describes Snack Day Tortillachips sweet chili as a 300 g bag.
- Lidl states that this variety is only available in store; it isn’t a multipack of individual portions.
SUN SNACKS
An ALDI own brand for anyone who wants to compare tortilla chip flavours before putting a bag on the table.
- ALDI describes SUN SNACKS Tortillachips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
- If you need individual portions for lunchboxes, check the weight and pack format of the variety you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a snack multipack always a multipack of tortilla chips?
No. Joybuy describes the Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box as an assortment of potato crisps and corn chips, while Jumbo specifically lists tortilla chips in its Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 20 × 44 g pack. Read the product description before counting bags for your group.
Can I check the allergen information before buying online?
Yes. Under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, mandatory food information for prepacked foods must be available when they’re sold online, before you complete your purchase. Check the allergen information for the exact flavour and pack you’re choosing.
Is a cheese or nacho flavour automatically suitable for someone with a milk allergy?
No, the flavour name doesn’t give you a definitive answer. Check the latest allergen information for the specific variety rather than relying on another flavour or an older pack.
What should I do with an opened bag after the picnic?
Seal the bag securely and follow the storage advice on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened oven-baked crisps in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days; don’t assume this applies to every variety of tortilla chips.