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Hello!!! Lalitchandra, did you even read the recipe??? It plainly says <\/p>
\"18 packages (1 ounce each) nacho-flavored tortilla chips\" and in the directions \"Just before serving, cut open tortilla chip bags.\" I have had these and they are delicious! And I agree, it would be easier to eat if the bags are slit on the long side and opened up!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JulieGr"},"reviewBody":"If you cut the bag along the long edge (top to bottom), it is easier the fill and eat. ;-)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lalitchandra"},"reviewBody":"WHAT BAGS? 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