Hosts looking for a verifiable reduction
You want to tell the difference between tortillas with a genuine reduced-fat claim and a packet that simply looks lighter. Check the claim and the nutritional information per 100 g.
Who is this choice for?
Anyone planning a sharing platter
You’re planning to serve tortillas and dips to several guests. The weight of each packet and the other food on the buffet will help you work out how much to buy.
People watching their salt intake or checking ingredients
You need to be able to check the salt content, allergens and, if necessary, the ‘gluten-free’ labelling on the exact product and flavour you choose. The presence of corn alone doesn’t confirm these characteristics.
What should you check?
First decide whether you need tortillas for dipping or an explicit reduced-fat claim. Reduced-fat potato crisps won’t serve the same purpose on your buffet.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Reduced fat | An explicit claim on the specific tortillas and the fat content per 100 g; also check the comparison stated. | If the advertised reduction matters more than keeping the tortilla format, you’ll need to identify the exact product the claim applies to. Around 45% of consumers put a verifiable reduction first. |
| Amount to share | The weight of each packet and how much you’ll need, taking the other buffet dishes into account. | If you’re serving several dips and want to avoid buying more packets than necessary, the amount you’ll serve becomes the priority. It comes ahead of the other criteria for around 33% of consumers. |
| Salt and dietary requirements | The salt content per 100 g, the allergen list and, if required, ‘gluten-free’ labelling on the exact product. | If a guest needs to watch their salt intake or avoid an ingredient, the flavour you choose and its label matter more than the format. This is the main priority for around 22% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Confusing potato crisps with tortilla chips
The reduced-fat claim advertised for Auchan potato crisps doesn’t apply to tortillas served with dips.
If you want to stick with tortillas, check the claim on the packet of that specific product before describing it as reduced-fat.
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Checking the fat but overlooking the salt
A lower fat content doesn’t tell you how much salt a product contains. Manger Bouger recommends limiting salty foods.
Compare both lines in the nutritional information per 100 g and, if it suits your buffet, serve some crudités alongside the chips.
Tortilla brands to consider
Doritos
Carrefour and Auchan catalogues feature Doritos tortillas in a range of flavours and pack sizes.
- The range includes options such as Original, Nacho Cheese and Sweet Chilli.
- If you’re looking for a reduced-fat version, check the claim on the exact flavour and packet.
Carrefour Sensation
The range includes Original, Chilli and Cheese tortillas, with pack sizes varying by product.
- The Carrefour product listing for the Original version shows its ingredients list.
- Information for one flavour doesn’t automatically apply to the others. Check each label before comparing nutritional information.
Auchan
Auchan offers Original, Chilli and Cheese tortillas, as well as potato crisps carrying a reduced-fat claim.
- You can tell these two categories apart from the product name on the listing or packet.
- The claim on the potato crisps doesn’t apply to Auchan tortillas.
Old El Paso
Carrefour and Auchan catalogues feature Old El Paso tortilla chips in a range of flavours and pack sizes.
- Depending on the product you choose, they may be a good option for serving with dips.
- Check the fat, salt and any claims on your chosen packet separately.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI offers SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in Original and Chilli flavours.
- The 300 g pack size listed for this range may be worth considering for a sharing platter.
- Check the packet of your chosen version for its nutritional information and ingredients.
Tortilla chips available on Joybuy
These Doritos products are 160 g packets of tortilla chips to consider for a buffet with dips. Check the label before choosing: their inclusion here doesn’t mean they’re reduced-fat versions.
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Doritos Tortilla Chips Sour Cream Flavour, 160 g
Consider these if you’re planning to serve tortillas with a dip. The nutritional information for this product is given per 30 g serving, so convert it to the same basis before comparing it with values per 100 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packet you choose.
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Doritos Tortilla Chips Mild Chili Pepper Flavour, 160 g
This flavour can be served with dips at a gathering. Its nutritional information is given per 100 g, making it easy to compare the ‘fat’ and ‘salt’ figures with those on other packets. Check the allergens for the exact product.
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Doritos Tortilla Chips Paprika Flavour, 160 g
This paprika-flavoured option is suggested for serving with dips such as salsa. Its nutritional information is given per 100 g; check the ingredients list and allergens before serving it too.
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Doritos Original Tortilla Chips, 160 g
Consider these for a gathering with dips, after confirming the flavour on the packet being offered. The nutritional information is given per 100 g. This product contains milk and may contain soya and wheat (gluten). Check the label if any of your guests need to avoid these.
Frequently asked questions
Is a tortilla with less fat than another automatically ‘reduced-fat’?
No. A difference between two labels isn’t enough to describe a tortilla as ‘reduced-fat’. Nutrition claims are regulated by European Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Look for an explicit claim on the product in question and check the comparison it makes.
How should you take salt into account when planning a birthday buffet?
Compare the ‘salt’ figure per 100 g on the tortillas you’re considering, then take the other food you’re serving into account. Manger Bouger gives a guideline of 5 g of salt per day for an adult; this isn’t the amount in a serving of tortilla chips.
Are corn tortilla chips automatically gluten-free?
No. The presence of corn alone doesn’t confirm that a product is gluten-free. If a guest needs a gluten-free option, check the labelling on the exact packet, along with its ingredients and allergens.