Doña Cholita Totopos Blue Corn Chips 170g
The most traditional of the range. Made from blue maize - an ancient variety - using the centuries-old nixtamalization method. Made fresh in the Northern Rivers.
Doña Cholita Blue Corn Totopos are made from certified organic blue maize, a heritage corn variety with a deep, slightly earthier flavour and a naturally striking dark colour. Where white corn chips are mild and clean in flavour, blue corn has more character - nuttier, denser, with a slight mineral note that makes them taste distinctly more like actual corn.
Blue maize is one of the original maize varieties cultivated in Mesoamerica for thousands of years. Using it for totopos is as traditional as it gets. Doña Cholita nixtamalizes the blue maize (soaking and cooking in an alkaline solution before milling), which is the same process Mexican households and tortillerias have used for centuries to unlock the corn's full flavour and improve its nutrition.
Three ingredients. Made fresh by a Mexican-Australian family in the Northern Rivers.
Why people love them
- Made from certified organic blue maize, a heritage ancient variety
- Deeper, nuttier flavour than standard yellow or white corn chips
- The most distinctive and traditional variety in the Doña Cholita range
- Certified organic nixtamalized maize flour, traditional preparation
- Fried in non-GMO rice bran oil
- No preservatives, no artificial flavours, no additives
- Vegan, gluten free
- Made fresh in the Northern Rivers by a Mexican-Australian family business
- 170g bag
How to use them
- Guacamole: the blue corn flavour is a natural match for the richness of avocado
- Fresh salsas: the earthier corn flavour stands up to acidic, bright salsas
- Cheese boards: the colour and flavour make them a talking point on any board
- Ceviche: a traditional pairing in Mexican coastal cuisine
- Straight from the bag: for people who find regular corn chips underwhelming
Choosing your Doña Cholita flavour
- White corn: classic, mild, the clean everyday chip
- Blue corn: earthier, nuttier, more corn character, the heritage variety
- Chipotle: smoky warmth added to the white corn base
Ingredients
Certified organic nixtamalized blue & white maize flour, rice bran oil, Himalayan pink salt.
Gluten free. Vegan. No preservatives. No artificial flavours.
Country of origin: Made in Australia (Northern Rivers, NSW).
About Doña Cholita
Doña Cholita was founded by Jefte and Joey Juarez, a Mexican-Australian couple based in the Northern Rivers, to bring authentic Mexican totopos and tortillas to Australian kitchens. Every product is made fresh using traditional Mexican recipes and certified organic ingredients.
Why Santos Organics
Santos has been the Northern Rivers' organic food shop since 1978. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, supporting local makers like Doña Cholita, and the Grow the Growers project. We stock Doña Cholita because they're made around the corner, made properly, and made by people we know.
Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.
Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.
Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
