For a get-together where everyone will be eating together, choose a pack size to suit the number of guests. If everyone needs a sealed portion to take away, an individual pack of tortilla chips is more suitable, but it is not a substitute for a multipack. Check the product name: the multipacks of small portions mentioned at Auchan are potato crisps, not tortilla chips.
If everyone needs a sealed pack to take away, distinguish between an individual portion and a multipack. Carrefour lists a 44 g pack of Doritos Sweet Chili; the multipacks of small portions mentioned by Auchan are potato crisps.
When everyone is helping themselves at the same time, a sharing pack makes it easier to plan how much to put on the table. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and ALDI list tortilla chips in packs of 250 to 300 g.
Before serving the same pack to several people, read the ingredients and allergen information. The presence of maize alone is not enough to determine whether a product is suitable for someone who needs to avoid a particular ingredient.
First decide whether the tortilla chips will be shared in one place or taken away separately. Then check the quantity and the label on the product you choose.
| Factor | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions to take away | Number of sealed packs, the weight of each and the product name. | For a trip out, I want to give everyone a portion without opening a shared pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise separate portions that are easy to carry. |
| Quantity for the family | Total weight and the number of packs needed for the occasions you have in mind. | When several people will eat tortilla chips at different times, I need to plan enough without mistaking a small pack for provisions for everyone. This is the priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional details on the pack you buy. | If someone at home needs to avoid an ingredient, I check every variety before sharing it. Checking the ingredients is the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Sharing at a get-together | How much to serve at once and which variety will go with the accompaniments you have planned. | For a get-together where everyone helps themselves at the table, I’m mainly looking for a pack we can open and share, rather than portions wrapped individually. Around 14% of consumers prefer to share from one pack. |
The 44 g pack of Doritos Sweet Chili listed by Carrefour is a single portion. The multipacks of six small bags listed by Auchan among the products mentioned are potato crisps.
If you want to hand out tortilla chips to several people, check the product name, the number of packs and the weight of each portion.
A sharing pack is suitable when everyone is eating in the same place, but its contents are not individually wrapped in sealed portions for each person.
For a trip out, choose sealed portions or bring suitable containers if you plan to divide the contents yourself before you leave.
Ingredients and ‘may contain’ statements vary between products. A maize-based recipe alone does not mean that the product is free from soya or wheat.
Read the label on the pack you buy, particularly if someone needs to avoid an allergen.
The products listed by Carrefour include a 44 g pack of Sweet Chili and a 250 g pack of Nature Maxi, designed for different occasions.
Carrefour lists a 150 g pack of Carrefour Sensation Nature tortilla chips, made with ingredients including maize flour, sunflower oil and salt.
E.Leclerc lists a 300 g pack of Eco+ Nature tortilla chips, made with maize flour, sunflower oil and salt.
ALDI lists a 300 g pack of SUN SNACKS tortilla chips.
E.Leclerc lists a 150 g pack of Bio Village organic Nature tortilla chips, made with organically grown maize and sunflower oil.
These packs of tortilla chips are best suited to sharing at a get-together or on a trip out where everyone will eat from the same pack. If you need to hand out portions that are still sealed, check the packaging for each product before choosing.
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This 160 g pack can be served at a get-together or shared on a picnic, with or without dip. It is not, on its own, a multipack of individually wrapped portions. The description mentions milk and possible traces of soya and wheat containing gluten. Check the label before serving the product to anyone affected.
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This 160 g variety is suitable for sharing at a get-together or on a trip out where everyone will eat from the same pack. If everyone needs a sealed portion to take away, check how many packs are included. The description notes possible traces of soya and wheat containing gluten.
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This 160 g pack can be opened for a family get-together or shared on a trip out. Without portioning it out beforehand, it won’t provide sealed packs for everyone. The description mentions possible traces of soya and wheat containing gluten; check the pack you buy.
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This 185 g pack is designed for sharing; the listed ingredients include maize, sunflower oil and salt. If you need individual portions for trips out, check the packaging before assuming it contains sealed packs. The description notes possible traces of wheat containing gluten, milk, soya, mustard, sesame and celery.
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This 160 g pack is better suited to sharing at a get-together than to providing individually wrapped portions for several separate trips. The title says ‘Original’, while the description also mentions cheese flavour; check the variety on the packaging. The description also notes possible traces of soya and wheat containing gluten.
No. The 44 g pack of Doritos Sweet Chili listed by Carrefour is a single portion. The multipacks of six small bags mentioned at Auchan contain potato crisps. Check the product name and number of packs if you’re specifically looking for tortilla chips to hand out.
Start with the number of people and the occasions when they’ll be eating the tortilla chips. A 250 g or 300 g pack can be opened for a shared get-together; for separate trips out, check how many sealed portions the pack actually contains.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you buy. The ministry responsible for consumer affairs reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be listed and highlighted on food labels. Also check for any ‘may contain’ statements specific to the product.
Keep the packs until you can put them in the appropriate recycling facility. ADEME says plastic packaging goes in the recycling bin; follow the collection instructions where you are.