Doña Cholita Totopos Chipotle Chips 170g
The white corn chip, spiked with smoky chipotle. Made fresh in the Northern Rivers from organic nixtamalized maize.
Doña Cholita Chipotle Totopos start the same way as the white corn chips: certified organic nixtamalized maize flour, fried in non-GMO rice bran oil, salted with Himalayan pink salt. Then chipotle in adobo, chipotle powder, and paprika go in, giving the chip a warm, smoky heat that builds gradually rather than hitting you all at once.
Chipotle is smoked, dried jalapeño - vine-ripened, red jalapeños that are wood-smoked before drying. The result is a chilli flavour with far more depth than fresh heat alone. Smoky, slightly earthy, with a mild fruitiness underneath. These are a step up from the white corn in flavour without tipping into overwhelming heat.
Made by a Mexican-Australian family in the Northern Rivers using the traditional Mexican nixtamalization method.
Why people love them
- Certified organic nixtamalized maize base, the traditional Mexican preparation
- Seasoned with chipotle in adobo, chipotle powder, and paprika
- Smoky, warm heat with depth - not just heat for the sake of it
- 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 smoky chipotle and rich avocado are a natural pairing
- Sour cream or crema: the heat and cream balance each other perfectly
- Loaded nachos: the chipotle seasoning means they're already half-seasoned before you add toppings
- Cheese boards: pair with a sharp or smoked cheese, pickles, and chutney
- Straight from the bag: arguably better than the plain version
Heat level
Warm and smoky, not mouth-burning. Suitable for most people including those who find chilli too intense in other chip ranges.
Ingredients
Certified organic nixtamalized blue & white maize flour, chipotle in adobo, rice bran oil, Himalayan pink salt, chipotle powder, paprika.
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.
