Anyone sharing a bag of chips
You can match the size of the bag to the number of people watching. If a dip or topping is the star of the show, a plain variety could suit your plans.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Dip fans and nacho makers
You’re looking for tortilla chips that let salsa, guacamole or a topping take centre stage. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe their plain varieties as suitable for serving with a dip.
Anyone checking ingredients
You want to know what’s in the flavour variety you’ve chosen. For example, Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in the Doritos Nacho Cheese 272 g reviewed here; check the packaging before you buy.
What should you look for?
Decide how many chips you want to share and whether you’ll be serving a dip. Then choose a flavour and check the label if needed.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Bag size | Check the net weight and think about how many people you’ll be sharing the chips with. | If we’re watching with a group, I want a bag that’s the right size for us. For around 50% of consumers, having enough in the bag comes first. |
| Flavour and how you’ll serve them | Decide whether you want plain chips for dips or toppings, or would rather enjoy a flavoured variety without a dip. | With salsa or nachos, I want to choose the flavour myself; without a dip, I’d rather pick a flavour I like. Flavour and how the chips will be served are the top priorities for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I don’t want to rely on the flavour name or information about another variety. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every flavour contains the same allergens
Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties. Jumbo lists milk in the Doritos Nacho Cheese 272 g reviewed here, while Albert Heijn says its plain variety may contain soya.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the flavour and pack you’re actually buying.
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Relying only on the product page
Albert Heijn says that product specifications can change. So information you’ve read before may not match the packaging in your hands.
Check the label again before serving the chips, especially if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
The AH range reviewed here includes plain, sweet chilli and nacho cheese varieties.
- AH Tortilla chips naturel contains 200 g and is described by Albert Heijn as suitable for dips or melted cheese.
- The plain variety may contain soya. Check the packaging, as product specifications can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo sells plain tortilla chips as well as flavoured varieties, including nacho cheese, sweet chilli and paprika.
- Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel contains 300 g; Jumbo says this variety is suitable for dipping.
- Don’t assume the ingredients in the plain variety are the same as those in other flavours.
SUN SNACKS / ALDI
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli varieties, in a 300 g pack.
- The flavours give you a choice of plain or seasoned chips.
- Check the label on your chosen flavour for ingredients and allergens.
Doritos
The Doritos Nacho Cheese reviewed here is a cheese-flavoured tortilla chip in a 272 g pack.
- This variety is a good choice if you specifically want nacho cheese flavour rather than plain chips for a dip.
- Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in this variety.
Snack Day / Lidl
The Snack Day tortilla chips from Lidl reviewed here are sweet chilli flavour and come in a 300 g pack.
- This is a flavoured variety for anyone who isn’t looking for plain chips.
- Lidl lists this variety as available in store only. Check the packaging there for ingredients and allergens too.
Tortilla chips on Joybuy
Below, you’ll find chips for serving with a dip, alongside plain and flavoured varieties. When choosing, consider the size of the bag and the flavour you’d like for your night in front of the TV.
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Santa Maria Nacho Chips Original 475 g
An option for a night in front of the TV, served with a dip. If you have allergies, check the label for this variety.
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Doritos Dippers Naturel 185 g
A plain variety for letting a dip or toppings provide the flavour. If you have allergies, check the warnings on the packaging.
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g'woon Tortilla Chips Natural 165 g
A plain variety for a night in front of the TV with salsa, guacamole or another dip. Check the label if allergens are important to your choice.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese 272 g
For anyone who wants nacho cheese flavour rather than plain chips. Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in this variety; check the packaging before serving.
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g'woon Sweet Chili Tortilla Chips 165 g
A sweet chilli variety for anyone who wants to enjoy the chips without a dip too. If you have allergies, check the label for this flavour.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose plain or flavoured chips for a night in front of the TV?
Choose plain if you want a dip or topping to provide the flavour, and a flavoured variety if you want to enjoy the chips without a dip too. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe their plain varieties as suitable for serving with a dip.
Do tortilla chips need to be kept in the freezer?
Not if the packaging says to store them in a cool, dry place: Jumbo gives this instruction for the plain tortilla chips reviewed here. For another variety, follow the storage instructions on its packaging.
How do I check for allergens in tortilla chips?
Read the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the packaging of the exact flavour you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on labels; don’t rely on information about another flavour from the same brand.
Can I use average nutritional values for crisps to work out the values for my tortilla chips?
For a specific tortilla chip, use the nutritional information on its own packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values of 215 kcal and 0,53 g of salt per 40 g for crisps, but that average doesn’t represent the nutritional values of every tortilla chip variety.