People revising together
If the bag will be passed around, check its net weight and think about how you’ll store any leftovers. A larger bag makes sharing easier, but you have to open the whole thing at once.
Who are these pack sizes for?
People taking a lunch box with them
If you want to take a separate portion with you, check how many bags the pack contains. If you’re starting with a single bag, portion out what you need into an airtight container before you leave.
People comparing labels
Flavour alone won’t help you choose between two products. Check the ingredients, nutrition information and allergen details for each pack.
What should you look for?
First, decide whether you’ll be sharing the chips, taking them with you or saving them for another session. Pack weight and the number of individual bags serve different needs.
| What matters | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing | Net weight and storage instructions after opening; an XL pack may still be a single bag. | When several people are snacking during the same session, having enough to share comes first. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Taking them with you | The number of separate bags stated on the pack, or whether you can prepare an airtight container. | For a lunch box, I want to take a portion without carrying the whole pack. This would be the priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Ingredients, allergen information and salt per 100 g for the specific product. | If ingredients matter more than pack size, I need to be able to read the label on the pack I’m buying. Around 25% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Amount to store | How much you’ll use and the storage instructions after opening. | If my sessions are spaced out, I’d rather not leave too many chips in an opened bag. This would be the main concern for around 17% of consumers. |
Common mix-ups to avoid
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Confusing an XL pack with a multipack
A large bag may be suitable for sharing, but it won’t necessarily give you separate packs for several lunch boxes.
Look for an explicit statement of how many bags are included. If there isn’t one, divide the portions into airtight containers before taking them with you.
Once opened, the bag also needs to be sealed properly to keep the chips crisp. This is the advice Auchan gives for its 150 g plain tortillas, for example.
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Assuming ‘plain’ tells you what’s in the product
A plain recipe can still contain salt and carry a warning about traces of allergens. For its 150 g plain tortillas, Auchan states 0.7 g of salt per 100 g and warns that they may contain traces of soya.
Read the ingredients, nutrition information and all allergen details on the pack instead of relying on the flavour alone.
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Assuming ‘gluten-free’ means ‘allergen-free’
Auchan’s product listing for Old El Paso Nachips Original 185 g describes them as gluten-free, while also warning that they may contain milk, soya, mustard, sesame and celery.
If allergen information is important to you, check all the details on the packaging of the specific product you buy.
Brands to compare
Doritos
The range includes tortilla chips in different flavours and sizes. Auchan’s selection includes an XL 272 g pack.
- The Nature 160 g product described by Joybuy contains maize, rapeseed oil and salt.
- The listing for this product warns that it may contain soya and wheat/gluten. The XL size mentioned is one large bag, not a multipack of individual portions.
Old El Paso
The Nachips Original 185 g featured by Auchan carry a gluten-free claim.
- This claim tells you about a declared characteristic of this specific product.
- Its listing also warns of other potential allergens. Don’t assume the gluten-free claim applies to another Old El Paso product without checking its label.
Auchan
Auchan’s 150 g plain tortillas are an example of a bag with declared portion sizes that may help you divide up the contents.
- Auchan’s listing states that there are five 30 g portions and recommends sealing the bag properly after opening.
- These five portions don’t mean there are five separate bags; the listing also warns that the product may contain traces of soya.
Carrefour / SIMPL
The 300 g SIMPL plain tortilla chips featured by Carrefour come in a single bag that you could consider for sharing.
- The listing gives the net weight and ingredients, including 79.3% maize flour.
- The product isn’t presented as a multipack, and its listing warns that it may contain traces of soya.
Tortilla chips and snacks to consider on Joybuy
These products come in bags of chips to consider for a revision session, whether you want to share them or take them with you, depending on the quantity you need. If you need several individual packs, check exactly what’s included before choosing.
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Old El Paso Original Crispy tortilla chips, 185 g
A 185 g bag to consider for a session where you’ll be sharing. The information provided for this product lists maize, sunflower oil and salt; it also warns that it may contain gluten, milk, soya, mustard, sesame and celery. Check the label, particularly if you’re looking for a specific dietary characteristic.
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Doritos Sour Cream Flavour tortilla chips, 160 g
The 160 g pack can be opened and shared during a session. The information for this product mentions milk and possible traces of soya and wheat/gluten. The flavour descriptions don’t fully match, so check the one shown on the packaging before buying.
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Doritos Paprika Flavour tortilla chips, 160 g
This 160 g bag suits a session where everyone can help themselves from the same pack. The product information warns of possible traces of soya and wheat/gluten. If you’re preparing separate lunch boxes, check how many packs are stated on the packaging.
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Doritos Original tortilla chips, 160 g
A 160 g pack to consider for a snack to share. The product information lists maize, oil and salt, as well as possible traces of soya and wheat/gluten. As the flavour descriptions differ, check the packaging of the product you receive to confirm it.
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Frito Lay Doritos Mexican Taco Flavor chips, 60 g
The 60 g bag gives you a clearly defined quantity for a session or for taking with you. The product information mentions wheat, milk, beef and soya. Check the ingredients if any of these matter to your choice. If you’re looking for a multipack, check how many bags are included.
Frequently asked questions
Does a large bag of tortilla chips count as a multipack?
No: a large bag is still a single pack. To prepare several lunch boxes, look for an explicit statement that it contains separate bags, or divide the contents yourself into airtight containers.
What should I check on the label before buying?
Check the ingredients, allergens, net quantity, nutrition information and storage instructions. EU labelling rules set out the information required on prepacked foods. To compare two packs, check the salt content on the same basis, such as per 100 g.
Does ‘gluten-free’ mean a product is free from other allergens?
No. Auchan’s listing for Old El Paso Nachips Original 185 g carries this claim, but also warns that the product may contain milk, soya, mustard, sesame and celery. Check all the allergen information for the specific product you’re buying.
How can I keep an opened bag for another session?
Follow the product instructions and seal the bag properly. This is the advice Auchan gives for its 150 g plain tortillas to help keep them crisp. For taking a portion with you, put it in a clean, airtight container.
Is the Nutri-Score enough to choose between two snacks?
No. Manger Bouger suggests using it to compare processed foods for the same purpose, but choosing a product also means checking its ingredients, allergens and salt content, as well as how much you plan to serve.