Families and groups who want to share
They want to work out in advance how many tortilla chips they’ll need for the passengers and planned snack breaks. A larger bag is best when everyone wants the same flavour.
Who is this choice for?
Travellers who want to portion snacks in advance
They want to be able to hand out a snack for each passenger or occasion. Individual bags or a multipack can be more convenient than one opened bag.
Shoppers who read labels carefully
They check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions for their chosen flavour. This is especially important if one of the passengers has an allergy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you want to share one flavour or hand out individual portions. Then check the contents and labels of the packs you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough to share | Net weight in grams and how many people will be sharing the bag. | If everyone wants the same flavour, I want to bring enough without being left with a large opened bag. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having enough to share. |
| Individual portions | Number of bags in a multipack and the weight of each bag. | I want to be able to hand out snacks on the journey without passing one bag around. For around 25% of consumers, portioning is their main priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients list, allergen information and warnings on the exact pack. | If someone in the car has an allergy, I need to check the chosen flavour before handing it out. Around 25% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
| Nutritional information | Portion size and nutritional values, including energy and salt per 100 g and, where stated, per portion. | I want to know what’s in my portion, even when the bag is shared. Around 17% of consumers give this information top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming plain flavours don’t carry allergen warnings
Even a plain variety may carry a warning. Albert Heijn states that Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat containing gluten.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for every flavour you’re actually taking with you, especially if a passenger has an allergy.
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Assuming a multipack contains individual bags in the right size
A multipack makes it easier to hand out snacks, but the number of bags and the contents of each one determine whether it suits your snack breaks. Jumbo has a separate category for multipacks of crisps; check that the product you choose is actually tortilla chips.
Check the number of bags, the weight of each one and the flavours before packing for your journey.
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Treating a sharing bag as a single portion
The amount someone eats may not match the portion size on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also points out that the nutritional value of crisps varies by brand.
Check the nutritional information for your tortilla chips and portion them out in advance if you want to keep servings separate.
Brands to consider
Doritos
A brand with a range of tortilla chip flavours. Albert Heijn lists Doritos Naturel, among others, in a 170 g bag.
- Albert Heijn describes Doritos Naturel as corn chips suitable for dipping and nachos, among other things, and lists a 30 g portion.
- For this plain variety, Albert Heijn warns that it may contain soya and wheat containing gluten. Check the pack of the variety you choose.
Jumbo
A supermarket own-label brand with different bag sizes to consider. Jumbo lists 170 g and 300 g tortilla chip varieties, as well as a separate category for multipacks of crisps.
- These pack sizes give you a starting point for choosing how much you’ll need for a group.
- A category for multipacks of crisps doesn’t mean every multipack contains tortilla chips; check the product name and contents.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI’s own-label brand, with a 300 g bag of tortilla chips listed.
- The stated pack size can help you plan how much to bring in a sharing bag.
- Check the label on the bag you choose for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Lidl
An in-store option, with a 60 g bag of sweet paprika tortilla chips listed.
- The 60 g size is worth considering if you’re looking for a small bag rather than a large sharing pack.
- Lidl lists this variety as available in store only. Check the product label in store.
Mission
A manufacturer with several tortilla chip ranges, including regular, organic, grain-free and protein chips.
- The product ranges show that names and ingredients can vary between varieties.
- Before buying, check the pack for the specific variety to confirm its contents, ingredients and nutritional information for the Netherlands.
Bags of tortilla chips at Joybuy
These four products are individual bags for anyone choosing a flavour and quantity for the journey. Compare their contents with the number of people sharing; these aren’t individual snack bags or multipacks.
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Doritos Dippers Naturel, 185 g
A plain variety to consider if the passengers want to choose their own dip to go with the chips.
Contents: 185 g. If you have allergies, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you receive.
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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper Tortilla Chips, 170 g
An individual bag for travellers who want to share the Sweet Chilli Pepper flavour.
Contents: 170 g. Before handing them out, check the ingredients and allergen information for this flavour on the pack.
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g'woon Tortilla Chips Natural, 165 g
A plain variety for a journey where you want to choose your own dip to go with the tortilla chips.
Contents: 165 g. Check the pack for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps, 170 g
An individual bag for travellers who want to share the Nacho Cheese flavour.
Contents: 170 g. Before handing them out, check the ingredients and allergen information for this variety on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
When are small bags more convenient than one large bag of tortilla chips?
Small bags are more convenient if you want to hand out a portion to each passenger in advance or would rather not keep passing one bag around. For a multipack, check how many bags it contains, how many grams are in each one and whether they’re actually tortilla chips.
Should I check allergens in plain tortilla chips too?
Yes, check the allergen information on the exact pack, even for plain varieties. For example, Albert Heijn states that Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat containing gluten. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also requires allergens to be listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.
What label information is useful when choosing snacks for the road?
At the very least, check the net weight, ingredients, allergens, best-before date, nutritional information and any storage instructions. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the label on pre-packed foods as a source of information about their contents, use and shelf life.
How should I store a bag of tortilla chips during the journey?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’re taking with you, and seal an opened bag securely. Albert Heijn says Doritos Naturel should be stored in a cool, dry place; check the advice again if you choose a different variety.