For a dinner to share, choose the bag size to suit the number of people: a 300 to 400 g pack could work for everyone to share, while 150 to 200 g means you won’t need to open a large pack for a small group. For lunchboxes, check that the packaging says the product comes in individual bags; one large bag won’t serve the same purpose. The exact recipe matters too, especially if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
If everyone will be helping themselves at the same meal, start by estimating how much to put on the table. E.Leclerc’s 300 g bags and Carrefour’s 400 g bags are larger pack sizes to consider, depending on the number of people.
If you want to divide the tortilla chips between several meals, check the packaging for the number and weight of the individual bags. A high total weight doesn’t tell you how the contents are packed.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary from one recipe to another. Read the details for the product you’ve chosen, then compare its nutritional information per 100 g if that’s relevant to your decision.
First decide whether you’ll serve the tortilla chips for everyone to share or divide them between several meals. Then choose the quantity and recipe.
| What matters | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity to share | Net weight of the bag and number of people. | When several people are sharing dinner, I want to make sure there are enough tortilla chips without opening more bags than necessary. Around 42% of consumers prioritise the amount available to share. |
| Portions to take away | Whether it says ‘individual bags’, and the number and weight of each bag. | To divide tortilla chips between my lunchboxes, I need portions that are already separated rather than one large bag. Around 25% of consumers put this convenience first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the flavour name alone isn’t enough to decide what I can buy. Around 17% of consumers consider ingredients their main priority. |
| Nutritional information | Nutritional information per 100 g and the amount planned per portion. | Before serving a portion, I want to compare things such as salt and fat across the products I’m considering. Around 16% of consumers put this comparison first. |
A 300 or 400 g bag can be put out for everyone to share, but its weight doesn’t mean it contains individually wrapped portions for lunchboxes.
If you need portions to take away, check that the packaging states the number of individual bags and the weight of each one.
Auchan’s product information for its 150 g plain tortillas mentions possible traces of soya, while its cheese-flavour recipe lists milk and lactose, among other ingredients. This information applies to those specific products.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the ingredients and allergen information for the product and flavour you’re planning to buy.
Values given per 100 g provide a common basis for comparison, but they don’t necessarily reflect how much each person will eat. The figures for one recipe don’t automatically apply to other flavours.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then consider how much you actually plan to serve each person.
E.Leclerc offers ECO+ plain tortilla chips in a 300 g bag, a size to consider for a shared meal.
Carrefour offers CARREFOUR SENSATION plain tortilla chips in 150 g and 400 g bags.
Auchan offers plain tortillas and a cheese-flavour recipe; check the ingredients for each separately.
The range includes several recipes and pack sizes. Auchan offers a 170 g plain variety, while Carrefour offers a 250 g plain pack.
Old El Paso offers a range of tortilla chip recipes, including the 185 g Tortilla Crunchy Nachips product featured by Auchan.
These 160 to 185 g packs are suited to a small group or an occasional snack. For a shared dinner, compare the weight with the number of people; for lunchboxes, check the packaging details for each product separately.
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This 160 g pack could suit a small group looking for a sour cream flavour. If you need to check specific ingredients or prepare separate portions, read the ingredients and packaging details for this product.
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This product contains 160 g of tortilla chips and could suit a small group that prefers paprika. Check the label for the ingredients and any allergen information for this flavour.
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This 185 g fajita-flavour recipe could be a good choice for a small group. If you’re planning lunchboxes, check the packaging to see whether the contents are divided into individual bags.
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This 185 g product is for a small group looking for a chilli recipe. If ingredients are important to your choice, compare its ingredients list with those of the other flavours.
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For a small group that prefers the original recipe, this pack contains 185 g of tortilla chips. Check the ingredients, allergens and packaging for this product to make sure it suits your needs.
Start with the number of people and how the tortilla chips fit into the meal. E.Leclerc offers a 300 g ECO+ bag and Carrefour a 400 g CARREFOUR SENSATION bag. These sizes can be shared, while a 150 to 200 g bag means opening a smaller quantity.
Not if you need portions that are already individually wrapped: the total weight of a large bag doesn’t tell you how it’s packed. Look for the words ‘individual bags’, along with their number and weight, on the packaging of the tortilla chips you’re considering.
Check each recipe separately. Auchan’s 150 g plain tortillas mention possible traces of soya, while its cheese-flavour recipe lists milk and lactose, among other ingredients. Read the label for the exact product before choosing.
Check the net weight, ingredients list, allergens and nutritional information per 100 g. The DGCCRF states that in France, prepacked food labelling includes details such as the product name, ingredients list, net quantity and nutrition declaration.
You could use them in a sharing nacho dish. A recipe published by Lidl France combines them with onion, tomato, pepper and Emmental before baking. Adapt the ingredients to suit your guests and follow the instructions for your chosen recipe.