For lunchboxes and handing out
If you want to take or hand out bags as they are, check how many individual packs there are and the weight of each one. The Doritos Nacho Cheese box at Jumbo contains 20 bags of 44 g each.
Which pack works best for you?
For groups with different preferences
If not everyone needs tortilla chips, a mixed box could be a good fit. The Lay’s Mega box at Albert Heijn contains 20 bags, including five 27.5 g bags of Doritos Nacho Cheese; the other bags contain different snacks.
For dipping and portioning yourself
A large bag is a good choice if you’re serving chips in a bowl and don’t need pre-portioned packs. AH Original Tortilla Chips are sold in a 200 g bag. Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 g, but the portions aren’t packed in individual bags.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual bags of tortilla chips only
When to choose it: Pick this format if every bag you hand out needs to contain tortilla chips. Jumbo lists a box of 20 × 44 g bags of Doritos Nacho Cheese.
Consider: Every bag has the same flavour, and this variety contains milk.
Mixed snack box
When to choose it: A mixed box is a good option if you want to hand out a variety of snacks and only some of them need to be tortilla chips.
Consider: Five of the twenty bags in Albert Heijn’s Lay’s Mega box are Doritos Nacho Cheese.
Large bag for serving in a bowl
When to choose it: A larger bag is a good choice if you’re serving tortilla chips with a dip at home and want to decide how much to serve.
Consider: For lunchboxes or handing out, you’ll need to portion and pack the chips yourself.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
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| Taking portions with you | Count the individually sealed bags and check the weight of each one. A stated serving size in a large bag doesn’t mean it comes in a separate pack. | If I’m filling several lunchboxes, I don’t want to keep weighing out and repacking chips. Around 36% of consumers say portioning convenience is their top priority. |
| Tortilla chips only | Check which snacks are in the box and how many bags actually contain tortilla chips. | For dips or nachos, I want to be sure I’m getting tortilla chips, not a box where they make up only a small part of the contents. Around 27% of consumers give this type of chip top priority. |
| Variety | Check how the different snack types are divided up, not just the total number of bags. | When I’m catering for a group with different preferences, I want to offer more than one type of snack. Variety matters most to around 19% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Check the current label for each variety for allergens, ingredients, nutritional information and serving size. | When I’m handing out snacks to people with different dietary requirements, I want to be able to check what’s in each type of bag. This is the top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a mixed box is a multipack of tortilla chips
The Lay’s Mega box at Albert Heijn contains twenty bags, but only five of them are Doritos Nacho Cheese. So if you need tortilla chips for every occasion, don’t rely on the total number of bags.
Before buying, check the contents by snack type and count the bags of tortilla chips separately.
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Relying on the flavour name when checking allergens
Doritos Nacho Cheese contains milk. Ingredients can also vary between snacks in a mixed box, so the name or picture won’t tell you everything about each variety.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packs every time you buy, especially if you’re handing the bags out to other people.
Brands to consider
Doritos
The Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips box listed by Jumbo contains 20 individual bags of 44 g each.
- Every bag in this box contains the same variety of tortilla chips.
- There’s no flavour variety in the box, and this Nacho Cheese variety contains milk.
Lay’s
The Lay’s Mega box at Albert Heijn is a mixed snack box containing twenty bags, including five bags of Doritos Nacho Cheese.
- The box combines different types of snacks for groups with varied preferences.
- Not every bag contains tortilla chips. Check the allergens for each individual snack.
AH
AH Original Tortilla Chips come in a 200 g bag, for anyone who’d rather serve the chips in a bowl or portion them out themselves.
- Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 g and describes this particular variety as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
- This isn’t a multipack. You’ll need to portion and pack the chips yourself for lunchboxes.
g'woon
The g'woon Original Tortilla Chips reviewed here come in a 165 g bag, not a box of individual snack packs.
- The original variety comes in a large bag that you can portion out for a snack.
- The product information says it may contain traces of gluten, soya or milk. Check the current label if allergens are a concern.
Products for sharing or portioning yourself
These Joybuy products include mixed boxes of individual bags and large bags of tortilla chips. Choose a mixed box for variety, or a large bag if you want to portion the chips yourself or serve them in a bowl.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, pack of 20
A mixed snack box for anyone who wants to hand out a variety of snacks, not for those expecting tortilla chips in every bag.
The product name lists a pack of 20. Check how the snacks are divided up and the allergens for each variety before choosing bags for a group.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box, 12 bags
This mixed box is a good choice for handing out when a variety of snacks is welcome and not every bag needs to contain tortilla chips.
Joybuy lists twelve bags, including Lay's Max Paprika, Lay's Max Original, Doritos Nacho Cheese and Sensations Real Sweet Chilli. If you’re counting on a certain number of portions of Doritos, check how many bags of each variety are included.
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Doritos Dippers Original, 185 g
A large bag of tortilla chips for serving at home or portioning out yourself.
The bag contains 185 g and isn’t a multipack. You’ll need to portion the chips yourself for lunchboxes or handing out. Check the current label for allergen information.
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g'woon Original Tortilla Chips, 165 g
A large bag of original tortilla chips for portioning yourself or serving with a dip.
The pack contains 165 g and doesn’t include individual snack bags. The product information says it may contain traces of gluten, soya or milk, so check the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Do snack multipacks always contain tortilla chips only?
No. Alongside five bags of Doritos Nacho Cheese, the Lay’s Mega box at Albert Heijn contains other snacks too. Check the contents by snack type if you need tortilla chips for every lunchbox or occasion.
What’s more convenient for lunchboxes: individual bags or a large bag?
Individual bags save you the effort of portioning and packing the chips yourself. Jumbo lists a Doritos box with 20 bags of 44 g each. With a large bag, such as AH Original Tortilla Chips at 200 g, you’ll need to decide on the portions and pack them yourself.
Should I check the allergens in a familiar variety of crisps?
Yes. Check the current packaging, especially if you’re giving the bags to other people. Doritos Nacho Cheese contains milk, and different snacks in a mixed box may have different ingredients.
How should I store tortilla chips after opening a large bag?
Seal the bag tightly after use and store it in a cool, dry place. You’ll need to reseal a large bag after each use; with a multipack, the unopened bags can stay individually sealed.