Who are these choices for?

Anyone checking allergens and school rules

If gluten, soya or wheat is a concern, read the information on the exact flavour and pack you’ve chosen. Check the school’s rules too before packing the chips.

Anyone packing a portion to take out and about

If you don’t want to send in a whole opened bag, you can portion some out at home. The serving information on a bag may help, but it varies by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check that your chosen variety meets any allergen requirements and the school’s rules. Then decide what pack size you want and how many chips to portion out for lunch.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Pack size and storage Check the net weight and storage instructions for after opening. If I want to use the bag for several lunches, I need to know how to store what’s left. Around 34% of consumers prioritise this way of using the packaging.
Allergens and school rules Read the ingredients, allergen information and any may-contain warning on the pack you’ve chosen; check the school’s rules too. If gluten, soya or wheat is restricted, this specific flavour needs to be suitable to take in. Around 33% of consumers put this check first.
Amount for lunch Check whether the pack gives a portion size in grams, and compare the nutrition information per 100 g if that’s important to you. I want to portion some out at home rather than pack the whole bag. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming corn means the product is labelled gluten-free

    Ingredients and allergen information vary by variety. Albert Heijn labels the AH Tortilla chips naturel reviewed as gluten-free, while the Joybuy listing for Doritos Dippers Naturel warns that it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.

    If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, always check the current packaging for the flavour you’re buying.

  • Thinking of the whole bag as one lunch portion

    A bag’s weight isn’t a recommended portion size. Jumbo lists around seven 25 g portions for its 170 g Tortilla Naturel; this applies to that product and isn’t a general guideline for pupils.

    At home, put the agreed amount in a separate container and seal the rest of the bag tightly.

  • Treating tortilla chips as a frozen product

    The tortilla chips reviewed here are ambient snacks with instructions to store them in a cool, dry place. So, looking in the freezer won’t help you choose a suitable bag for lunch.

    Use the label, pack size and amount you want as your guide.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

The AH Tortilla chips naturel reviewed is a 200 g own-brand variety.

  • Albert Heijn labels this specific variety gluten-free and lists 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product information also mentions that it may contain soya. If you have an allergy, check the current pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo Tortilla Naturel is a 170 g own-brand variety with portion information.

  • For this variety, Jumbo lists around seven 25 g portions and 0.90 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Don’t assume that corn as an ingredient means the product is labelled gluten-free; check the current packaging.

SUN SNACKS

ALDI lists SUN SNACKS Tortilla Chips in 300 g bags, with a choice of flavours.

  • The stated bag weight is useful if you want to portion some out at home.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutrition information on the pack of your chosen flavour.

Doritos

Doritos offers a range of flavours; allergen information needs to be checked for each variety.

  • The variety name distinguishes between plain and seasoned flavours.
  • The Joybuy listing for Doritos Dippers Naturel warns that it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Check the current packaging.

Tortilla chips at Joybuy

These plain and seasoned tortilla chips are options to consider by flavour and pack size. For a school lunch, choose based on the current allergen information and, if needed, portion some out at home.

185 g bag of Doritos Dippers Naturel

Doritos Dippers Naturel 185 g

A plain variety to portion out at home for lunch. The Joybuy listing warns that it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat; check the current packaging.

View at Joybuy
170 g bag of Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper Tortilla Chips

Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper Tortilla Chips 170 g

An option if you fancy a sweet chilli flavour and want to measure out a portion for lunch at home. Check the current packaging for allergen information about wheat and soya.

View at Joybuy
165 g bag of g'woon Tortilla Chips Natural

g'woon Tortilla Chips Natural 165 g

A plain variety if you want to portion some out for lunch. Check the chosen pack for information about possible traces of gluten, soya or milk.

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170 g bag of Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps

Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps 170 g

A nacho cheese-flavoured variety to portion out at home for lunch. Check the current packaging for information about milk and possible traces of cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are corn tortilla chips automatically gluten-free?

No. Corn as an ingredient doesn’t mean every variety is labelled gluten-free. Albert Heijn labels the AH Tortilla chips naturel reviewed as gluten-free, while the Joybuy listing for Doritos Dippers Naturel mentions possible traces of cereals containing gluten. Read the current packaging for the exact flavour you want to pack.

How should I store an opened bag for another lunch?

Seal the bag tightly after use and store the chips in a cool, dry place, as stated for the Jumbo Tortilla Naturel and Doritos Dippers Naturel reviewed. Pack the lunch portion separately so the rest of the bag can stay sealed.