For a lighter snack, compare the fat and energy per 100 g for the exact product variant, and decide how much you want to eat. ‘Reduced fat’ does not mean the same as ‘low fat’: for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. Less fat also doesn’t automatically mean proportionally less energy.
If you’re choosing based on fat content, compare the nutrition table for the exact product variant and check what any claim refers to. Voedingscentrum explains that ‘light’ can mean at least 30% less energy, fat or sugar than the comparable standard product.
When buying crisps and dips for a group, match the pack size to the portions you plan to serve. If you’re selling food from a stall, you’ll also need to comply with the applicable NVWA food safety requirements.
Check the information on the exact packaging. Doritos Dippas Naturel 455 g states that the product may contain soya and wheat (gluten); AH Tortilla chips naturel states that it may contain soya.
Choose this when: the fat content of the crisps themselves is your main buying priority and you can check the claim and comparison for the exact product variant.
Bear in mind: reduced fat doesn’t automatically mean low fat or less energy. Voedingscentrum describes ‘light’ as at least 30% less energy, fat or sugar than the comparable standard product.
Choose this when: you mainly want to control how much you eat. AH Tortilla chips naturel lists a 25 g serving.
Bear in mind: measuring out a portion doesn’t change the product’s composition; AH lists 20 g of fat per 100 g for this plain variant.
Choose this when: you want to serve crisps and dips to a group and can match the pack size to the portions planned.
Bear in mind: a larger pack doesn’t in itself mean less fat. Selling or serving food from a stall may also involve hygiene, allergen information and storage requirements for perishable dips.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Reduced fat that suits your needs | Compare the claim and nutrition values for the same product variant per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. | If I mainly want less fat, I check the claim on the exact product rather than relying on the front of the pack alone. Around 36% of consumers put reducing fat first. |
| Portion and energy | Check the serving size in grams and compare energy on the same basis; decide for yourself how much you want to have. | If you mainly want a measured amount, check both the serving size and the energy per 100 g. Around 29% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Sharing and dipping | Match the net contents to the portions planned and assess the crisps and dips separately. | For a group sharing crisps and dips, having the right amount matters more than the product name alone. Around 21% of consumers put sharing first when choosing what to buy. |
| Allergens and serving | Read the allergen information and warnings on the exact pack; if serving unpackaged portions, also make sure customers have the relevant information and that food is protected while being served. | If an allergy determines the choice, I also check for warnings about possible traces and how the food is served. This is the main priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A lower fat content doesn’t tell you how much energy a product contains. Voedingscentrum points out that some of the fat in light products may be replaced with carbohydrates or protein, which also provide energy.
Check both the fat and energy values on the label, and keep the amount you eat in mind separately.
A flavour name or type of corn doesn’t tell you whether a product meets the threshold for the ‘low fat’ claim. For example, AH Tortilla chips naturel lists 20 g of fat per 100 g.
Check the nutrition table for the exact variant; don’t infer a claim from the colour or name.
Pack size and serving size are different things. AH lists eight servings in a 200 g bag.
Decide how much you want to serve your group and follow the storage instructions for any leftovers.
A larger quantity may be more than the group wants to use.
Dips and unpackaged portions may have their own requirements for temperature, protection from contamination and allergen information. The NVWA checklist specifies a maximum storage temperature of 7 °C for perishable foods.
Assess the crisps and dips separately, and follow the NVWA guidance for the relevant sales or serving situation.
If the sales situation requires it, perishable dips need temperature monitoring and suitable hygienic serving facilities.
The product and range information below can help you identify variants and pack sizes. A brand mention is not a nutritional recommendation or an indication of stock at a particular Christmas market.
Doritos Dippas Naturel is a plain variant sold as a dip crisp.
AH Tortilla chips naturel is a plain variant in a 200 g pack.
The Jumbo range lists plain tortilla chips in 200 g and 300 g packs.
Lidl Nederland lists Snack Day Tortillachips zeezout in a 300 g pack and states that the product is only available in store.
ALDI Nederland lists SUN SNACKS Tortillachips blauwe maïs.
Mission Foods Europe describes tortilla chips in round and triangular shapes, with different pack formats for retail and food service.
These Joybuy products are suited to sharing, dipping or snacking on the go. The product listings give a fat content of 20–22 g per 100 g, which is above the European Commission’s 3 g per 100 g threshold for the ‘low fat’ claim.
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The product description suggests sharing and serving with salsa or dips.
The product listing gives 20 g of fat and 472 kcal per 100 g. With 20 g of fat per 100 g, this variant does not meet the European threshold for the ‘low fat’ claim.
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The product description mentions dips and get-togethers; the pack lists five to six servings of around 30 g each.
The product listing gives 22 g of fat and 480 kcal per 100 g. With 22 g of fat per 100 g, this variant does not meet the European threshold for the ‘low fat’ claim.
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The product description suggests snacking on the go; the 44 g pack is a handy amount to take with you.
The product listing gives 22 g of fat and 477 kcal per 100 g. With 22 g of fat per 100 g, this variant does not meet the European threshold for the ‘low fat’ claim.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. Voedingscentrum describes ‘light’ as at least 30% less energy, fat or sugar than the comparable standard product, so check what the claim refers to.
Nutrition claims in food advertising and presentation are covered by European rules. The NVWA stresses that you must comply with these rules when making a claim. So check the evidence and the applicable requirements for the exact product before displaying the claim.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. Albert Heijn advises resealing the AH Tortilla chips naturel packaging properly after use. The product information for Doritos Dippers Naturel advises storing the product in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, heat sources and direct sunlight.
Not necessarily: follow the storage instructions for each product separately. The NVWA checklist specifies a maximum of 7 °C for perishable foods; this requirement does not automatically apply to dry crisps. Perishable dips need suitable refrigeration and temperature monitoring.
According to the NVWA, anyone who prepares and sells food several times a year must have a food safety plan based on HACCP. Customers must be informed about allergens in unpackaged food. These requirements apply to the relevant sales situation.
