Choose the pack size to suit how much you use at each snack occasion: a smaller bag works well if you eat them occasionally, a larger bag if you’re sharing, and individual packs if you want snacks for several occasions. A multipack doesn’t automatically extend shelf life, so check the flavour, ingredients and allergens for the exact variety too.
You want to know in advance how many chips a pack will give you, so you check the net weight and the number of individual packs. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Foods & Goods shows how pack formats vary between products.
You don’t want to open more than you’ll use soon. Individual packs and resealable packaging may therefore be worth considering; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping opened crisps tightly sealed.
You’re choosing chips for drinks, dips or nachos and want to check the ingredients for your chosen flavour. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe ways to serve their plain varieties, but product information can differ between varieties.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| How much you’re stocking up on | Compare the net weight and number of packs, and check whether the total amount suits the snack occasions you have planned. | If you’re planning ahead for several occasions, you’ll want to know how much you’re bringing home. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the amount they’re stocking up on. |
| How much you open at once | Check the amount in each pack and whether it’s resealable; follow the storage instructions on the label. | If you usually eat small portions, you won’t want to open more chips than you need. Around 29% of consumers prioritise opening smaller amounts. |
| Flavour and occasion | Check the exact flavour and the stated serving size; the serving size on the label won’t tell you how much your group will need. | For drinks, dips or nachos, you’ll want to choose a flavour and quantity to suit the occasion. Around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour and sharing snacks. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the exact variety. | If ingredients or allergens affect your choice, check the pack for the specific flavour. Around 14% of consumers prioritise suitability for their dietary needs. |
A large bag can be left open for a long time if you only snack occasionally. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre generally advises keeping opened crisps tightly sealed in a cool, dry, dark place for 2–5 days.
Choose a pack size that suits how often you snack, and seal the pack carefully after use.
Ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings vary by product. The Doritos Nacho Cheese pack reviewed contains milk and may contain soya and cereals containing gluten, including wheat; Albert Heijn’s plain variety carries a warning that it may contain soya.
Before buying or eating, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact variety.
Albert Heijn Naturel lists servings of 25 g; Jumbo Naturel 300 g lists servings of 30 g. This means the number of servings isn’t directly comparable.
Check the net weight and the weight in grams per serving, then work out how much you’ll need for your group.
A nacho cheese variety in a bundle of individual Snackbox packs.
The 200 g plain variety is an option if you want to open a smaller amount at a time, or serve the chips with dips or nachos.
The examples with verified information are Naturel 300 g and Sweet Chili 200 g.
The Dutch product listing is for 300 g Snack Day Tortillachips nacho cheese.
The Dutch product listing is for SUN SNACKS Tortillachips blauwe maïs.
Mission Foods Europe describes tortilla chips in round and triangular shapes, with a range of flavours and pack formats.
These options include smaller plain and flavoured varieties, as well as larger bags for sharing.
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A 185 g bag to enjoy with dips or nachos.
The product information lists possible traces of cereals containing gluten and soya.
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A bag with a nacho cheese flavour for a snack on your own or with others.
The product information lists milk and lactose.
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The larger bag is a good option for sharing or serving with salsa and dips.
The product information lists soya.
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A 185 g bag for dips, salsa or oven-baked nachos.
The product information lists soya.
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A bag with a nacho cheese flavour for a snack or to serve with dips.
The product information lists milk and possible traces of cereals containing gluten and soya.
For opened crisps, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre generally recommends keeping them for 2–5 days. Store them in a cool, dry, dark place and seal them tightly; also follow the instructions on the pack.
No, it depends on the product and variety. Albert Heijn lists its 200 g plain variety as gluten-free, while the Doritos Nacho Cheese bundle reviewed may contain cereals containing gluten, including wheat. Always check the pack for the exact variety.
Not necessarily: for crisps past their best-before date, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking, smelling and tasting them if the pack is intact. A best-before date isn’t the same as a use-by date; for products with a use-by date, follow the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice to use or freeze them on or before that date.
Check the actual pack before eating the product, and base your decision on the information shown there. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
Commercial food businesses have different obligations from households keeping food for personal use. Ondernemersplein states that premises where food is commercially made, processed, transported or stored must be registered with the NVWA. This requirement doesn’t apply to crisps a household keeps for its own use.
