Hosts who want to share a bowl of crisps
You want to put out a bowl of tortilla chips with salsa, guacamole or another dip. Check the pack size and think about how many other snacks will be on the table.
Who are the different pack types suitable for?
Guests handing out or taking away individual portions
You want to give each guest their own bag, or take some crisps with you on the way to the get-together. If so, check how many bags are in the pack and how many grams each one contains.
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
You’re buying for guests with different dietary requirements or allergies. Check the ingredients and allergen warnings for the flavour you’ve chosen, and keep the packaging handy when serving the crisps.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to share the crisps or hand out individual portions. Then choose a flavour and check that the exact pack is suitable for the guests who’ll be eating.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Sharing pack size | Compare the pack weight in grams and the stated number of portions. Jumbo lists ten 30 g portions in its 300 g plain tortilla chip bag. | For a bowl with dips, I want to put out enough crisps without dividing them up for each guest beforehand. Sharing is the main consideration for around 45% of consumers. |
| Individual portions | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one; Jumbo lists, among other options, a Doritos multipack of 20 × 44 g. | I want to be able to give guests their own bag or take crisps with me without opening a shared pack. Individual portions are the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour, including any warnings that the product may contain allergens. | If guests have different dietary requirements or allergies, I want to know which bag I can safely offer them. Suitability for those guests comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
Don’t rely on the flavour name alone. For example, Albert Heijn states that Doritos Original may contain soya and wheat (gluten). For AH Biologisch Tortilla chips naturel, Albert Heijn lists the product as vegan and gluten-free, but also says it may contain soya. Always check the current packaging for the variety you’re buying.
Common mistakes when buying tortilla chips
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Choosing a multipack when you want to fill one bowl
Individual bags are handy for handing out, but take more effort if you want all the crisps on the table together. A large bag is a better choice for serving in a bowl.
Before you buy, decide whether guests will get their crisps individually or help themselves from the table. If you choose a multipack, check the total weight as well as the number of bags.
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Assuming plain tortilla chips are suitable for every guest
‘Plain’ describes the flavour, not the absence of allergens. Albert Heijn states that Doritos Original may contain soya and wheat (gluten).
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. If someone has a severe allergy, check with them which crisps are suitable.
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Serving only a strongly flavoured variety
A cheese, chilli or salsa variety tastes different from plain crisps and may have different ingredients or allergen warnings. Not every guest will want the same flavour.
For a mixed group, consider offering a plain variety too. Keep the packaging by the bowls so guests can check the information for themselves.
Comparing brands and own-label options
Compare the varieties listed by pack type, flavour and label information. Details for one variety don’t automatically apply to every crisp from the same brand.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 300 g bag of plain tortilla chips with ten 30 g portions and describes this variety as suitable for dipping.
- The stated pack size and number of portions help you plan how much to put out for sharing.
- It’s one sharing bag, not a pack of individual bags.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours, in a 300 g pack.
- The listed flavours offer a choice of plain or seasoned crisps.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack for your chosen variety.
Doritos
Doritos is available in sharing bags in different flavours, as well as in a Jumbo-listed multipack of 20 × 44 g.
- A multipack is handy for handing out individual portions, while a sharing bag is better for serving in a bowl.
- Albert Heijn states that Doritos Original may contain soya and wheat (gluten). Check the warnings for each variety.
AH Biologisch
Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Tortilla chips naturel, 150 g, as organic, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
- The stated characteristics make it possible to assess this particular variety against certain dietary requirements.
- Albert Heijn also states that this variety may contain soya. Its 150 g pack is smaller than the 300 g sharing bags listed above.
Santa Maria
Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa is a Jumbo-listed 160 g variety, with salsa flavour and large crisps.
- The salsa flavour is a clear choice if you want to serve seasoned crisps.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for this variety; you could also offer a milder flavour.
Tortilla chips for your get-together at Joybuy
These Doritos bags are suitable for sharing at a get-together: there’s a plain variety to serve with dip, as well as bags with bolder flavours. They’re sharing bags, not multipacks of individual portions.
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Doritos Dippers Original, 185 g
A plain variety to serve in a bowl with dip.
Pack size: 185 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before serving.
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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper, 170 g
For a sharing bowl when you want to offer a sweet and spicy flavour alongside plain crisps.
Pack size: 170 g. Check the ingredients and allergens for this flavour on the packaging.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps, 170 g
A bag of nacho cheese-flavoured crisps to share or serve with dips.
Pack size: 170 g. If any guests have a milk allergy, check the allergen information on the current packaging.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese, 272 g
For a larger sharing bowl when your group fancies nacho cheese flavour.
Pack size: 272 g. If anyone has allergies, check the information on this exact pack.
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Doritos Pure Paprika, 170 g
A paprika-flavoured variety to serve alongside plain crisps as a second option.
Pack size: 170 g. If guests have allergies, read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
When are individual bags useful for a neighbourhood get-together?
Individual bags are handy if you want to give each guest their own portion or send them off with crisps for the journey. If you mainly want to fill a bowl, compare the total weight of a multipack with that of a sharing bag too.
What size bag is best for tortilla chips with dip?
A sharing bag is a good choice when guests will help themselves to chips and dip from one bowl. Jumbo lists ten 30 g portions in its 300 g plain variety. The number of bags you’ll need also depends on how many guests you’re expecting and what other snacks you’re serving.
Are tortilla chips always gluten-free and free from soya?
No, you can’t assume that all tortilla chips are. Albert Heijn states that Doritos Original may contain soya and wheat (gluten). According to Albert Heijn, the AH Biologisch plain variety is labelled gluten-free, but may contain soya. Check the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen.
Where can I find allergen information before buying crisps?
Check the product information before buying and the label on the pack you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that consumers must be able to access allergen information before making a purchase. Keep the packaging with you when serving too, so guests can check the information for themselves.