For a National Day get-together, include a flavour that isn’t labelled as spicy if your guests have different tastes, and save chilli or spicy cheese flavours for those who like a bit of heat. The flavour name alone won’t tell you how hot they are, so check the ingredients and allergens, salt per 100 g and net weight of each bag too.
If you don’t know how much heat each guest can handle, serving a flavour that isn’t labelled as spicy alongside a more punchy option gives everyone more choice. Auchan’s product listings for Doritos cheese and spicy cheese flavours show why it’s worth distinguishing between the two.
Check the exact product before serving: the cheese recipes featured by Auchan and Carrefour contain dairy ingredients, and Carrefour’s listing mentions that it may contain soya.
Net weight helps you divide the quantity between your chosen flavours. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Aldi list different pack sizes, so check the quantity in each bag rather than judging by its appearance.
For sharing, start by considering your guests’ tastes and dietary requirements. Then compare the nutritional information and the quantity you’ll need for the flavours you’ve chosen.
| What matters | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour and heat | The flavour described on the pack and any warnings that it is spicy. | When not all my guests like chilli, I want to offer them a flavour with a level of heat they’ll enjoy. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise their choice of flavour. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements. | If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, I need to identify the exact flavour before serving it. Around 27% of consumers would prioritise checking that ingredients are suitable. |
| Nutritional information | Salt per 100 g, and the Nutri-Score for comparable products, when shown. | When choosing between two flavours I like, I also want to check their nutritional information. Around 20% of consumers would prioritise this comparison. |
| How much to share | The net weight of each bag and how many flavours to open. | If I’m serving several bowls, I want to plan an appropriate amount for the group without relying on just one flavour. Pack size would be the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
The word ‘chilli’ doesn’t tell you exactly how hot a product is. An Auchan listing for Doritos spicy cheese specifically warns that the recipe is hot.
For a group with different tastes, add an option that isn’t labelled as spicy and let everyone know which bowl is which when you serve them.
The cheese tortilla chips featured by Auchan and Carrefour contain dairy ingredients. Carrefour’s recipe also carries a ‘may contain soya’ statement.
Read the label on every bag you buy and keep the packaging handy for guests who need to check the ingredients.
The products featured by Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Aldi don’t all have the same net weight. A large bag of one flavour won’t necessarily suit everyone in the group.
Decide which flavours to serve, then compare the net weight of the bags before working out how much to buy.
Manger Bouger describes the Nutri-Score as a tool for comparing products in the same aisle. It doesn’t replace checking the nutritional values. E.Leclerc also notes that the score shown for its Tables du Monde chilli flavour is based on the previous calculation method.
When comparing similar flavours, check the salt per 100 g and the ingredients list too.
The products featured by Auchan include nacho cheese and spicy cheese tortilla chips: two distinct options to suit your guests’ tastes.
Carrefour offers 150 g bags of cheese-flavoured tortilla chips, worth considering if you’re serving several flavours.
E.Leclerc’s Marque Repère range includes 200 g bags of Tables du Monde chilli-flavoured tortilla chips.
Aldi offers plain or chilli tortilla chips in a 300 g pack, an option to consider when several people will be sharing the same bag.
These options come in chilli, fajita, sour cream and paprika flavours, giving you plenty of choice for sharing. Their names alone won’t tell you exactly how hot they are.
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A mild chilli recipe for guests who want a punchier flavour but would rather avoid anything described as very spicy. The bag contains 160 g; the product listing states that it may contain soya and wheat. Check the pack for details if you have dietary requirements.
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A fajita flavour to consider if you’d like to offer something different from chilli. The bag contains 185 g. The product listing states that it may contain wheat, soya, milk, mustard or celery. Check the label before serving it to guests with dietary requirements.
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A sour cream flavour to add variety without choosing an option labelled as spicy. The bag contains 160 g. The product listing states that it contains milk and may contain soya and wheat. Check the label if a guest needs to avoid these ingredients.
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A paprika option to add another flavour to your spread. The bag contains 160 g, but the name doesn’t tell you how hot it is. The product listing states that it may contain soya and wheat, so check the pack if needed.
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A chilli recipe for guests looking for a spicy kick. The bag contains 185 g; the heat level isn’t specified. The product listing states that it may contain wheat, soya, milk, mustard or celery. Check the label for guests with dietary requirements.
Check the spice warnings and ingredients list for the product you’ve chosen rather than relying on the word ‘chilli’ alone. Auchan’s listing for Doritos spicy cheese specifically warns that the recipe is hot. For a group with different tastes, serve an option that isn’t labelled as spicy too.
Don’t assume they are: the cheese products featured by Auchan and Carrefour contain dairy ingredients. The Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control states that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted. Check the ingredients list on the pack you’re serving.
Compare similar products, then check their nutritional values too, particularly the salt per 100 g. Manger Bouger describes the Nutri-Score as a guide for comparing products in the same aisle. E.Leclerc notes that the score shown for its Tables du Monde chilli tortilla chips is based on the previous calculation method.
Follow the storage instructions on the bag you bought and reseal it after opening. Advice can vary by product: for example, the Joybuy listing for Doritos Nature recommends storing it in a cool, dry place.