Picnic organisers who want to hand out portions
If everyone needs their own bag, you won’t have to portion out the chips on the spot. The Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack listed by Jumbo contains 20 bags of 44 g each.
Which packaging works best for you?
Snackers who want to reseal the packaging
If you want to take the chips in a bag and enjoy the rest later, resealable packaging can come in handy. Jumbo’s product description calls the 140 g Doritos Nacho Cheese snack box resealable and sturdy.
Groups who want to portion out the chips themselves
If everyone is sharing from one bag, you can bring a larger pack and serve the chips into bowls yourself. Jumbo lists plain varieties in 170 g and 300 g bags; neither is a multipack of individual bags.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide whether you need pre-portioned servings, packaging you can reseal or one bag for the whole group.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check how many individual bags there are and how much each one contains; a small bag isn’t automatically part of a multipack. | I want to give everyone their own bag without measuring out portions on the grass. For around 50% of consumers, easy sharing is the top priority. |
| Resealable packaging | Check that the packaging can actually be resealed and will fit in your bag. | If I don’t eat everything while I’m out, I want to be able to close the packaging again. This is the most important factor for around 30% of consumers. |
| Sharing with a group | Check the total contents and think about how you’ll serve the chips on the day. | For a group, I’d rather bring one larger bag and sort out bowls or napkins myself. Around 20% of consumers prefer this way of sharing. |
Common buying mistakes
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Calling every small bag a multipack
A pack for one snack occasion isn’t the same as a multipack you can hand out to a group. For example, Lidl lists a 60 g Sweet Paprika variety, but this doesn’t mean it comes as a multipack of individual bags.
Before buying, check how many individual bags are in the retail pack and how many grams each bag contains.
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Taking a cheese flavour for everyone
The Doritos Nacho Cheese bags and snack box reviewed list milk as an allergen. A different flavour name alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
Ask the group about any allergies and check the current label for every variety you choose.
Brands to consider
Doritos
Jumbo stocks Doritos Nacho Cheese in a multipack of 20 bags of 44 g each, as well as a 140 g snack box: two different ways to take chips with you.
- The individual bags are pre-portioned; the snack box is described as resealable in the product details.
- The Nacho Cheese packs reviewed list milk as an allergen. The snack box doesn’t contain individual portion bags.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists plain tortilla chips in bags of 170 g and 300 g, among other sizes, making them a good fit for a group that wants to portion out the chips themselves.
- For its 170 g plain variety, Jumbo lists maize, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients, and around seven 25 g servings.
- A share bag doesn’t contain pre-portioned individual bags, so bring something to serve the chips in.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists 300 g Sun Snacks Tortilla Chips in its crisps range, an option for anyone looking for a larger bag to share.
- The listed 300 g pack size makes it easy to compare with other share bags.
- Check the packaging if the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information matter to your choice.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 60 g Sweet Paprika variety for an individual snack occasion and identifies it as a product for in-store purchase.
- The 60 g pack is a different size option from a large share bag.
- Don’t assume it’s a multipack of individual bags; check the retail pack and label in store.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has category and product pages for tortilla chips, including Doritos varieties.
- Product pages give you a starting point for exploring different packs and varieties.
- Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change, so check the packaging too.
Tortilla chips on Joybuy for an individual snack
This 44 g Doritos variety is a good fit for an individual snack while you’re out and about. If you want to hand out several individual bags, check the retail pack.
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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper tortilla chips, 44 g
A 44 g bag for an individual snack while you’re out and about. If you’re buying for a group, check how many bags are in the retail pack, and read the current label for ingredients and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Is a multipack always a good choice for a picnic in the park?
No. A multipack is particularly useful if you want to give everyone their own bag. For a group happy to share out the chips, one larger share bag may work just as well; bring bowls or napkins.
Can I bring Doritos Nacho Cheese for someone with a milk allergy?
Don’t choose the Nacho Cheese bags or snack box reviewed without checking the current label: both list milk as an allergen. If someone has an allergy, ask which products are suitable and check the packaging of the variety you choose.
How do I compare the nutritional information for individual bags and a share bag?
Compare the same nutritional values per 100 g, then consider how much you actually want to serve. A serving shown in the nutritional information may not be the same size as a whole bag or the portion you scoop out of a share bag.
What should I do with an opened bag after the picnic?
Close an opened bag as securely as you can and follow the storage advice on the packaging. If you plan to dip into the chips more than once during the picnic, resealable packaging is more convenient than an ordinary opened bag.