Our Story
The Mitten Chips
Story
From a bold idea to your favorite tortilla chip, here's how we got our crunch.
A Chip Worth Crunching
It started with a simple question: why can't a tortilla chip be better? We set out to create something uniquely flakey and crisp, a chip that stands on its own.
Getting the Flake Right
Perfecting our signature flake took countless batches. We refined the recipe until every chip delivered that satisfying crunch and natural corn flavor you taste today.
From Kitchen to Shelves
What began as a passion project found its way onto store shelves. Today, you can find Mitten Chips at retailers across the region, and we're just getting started.
Our Values
What We Live By
Passion for Quality
Every chip is crafted with care, using quality ingredients and a process designed to deliver exceptional flavor.
Quality Ingredients
No artificial flavors or preservatives. Just real corn tortillas and bold, honest seasoning.
Uniquely Flakey
Our signature texture sets us apart. Each chip has that satisfying flake and crunch you won't find anywhere else.
How We Make a Batch
From Stone-Ground Corn to the Bag
We make Mitten Chips in small batches, the same careful way every time. Here is what goes into getting that signature flake right.
Start With Real Corn
Every chip begins with stone-ground yellow corn, water, oil, and a trace of lime, the same simple base our Traditional flavor still uses today. No artificial flavors, no preservatives. Both of our flavors are gluten-free and vegan.
Cook in Small Batches
Rather than running one endless line, we cook in small batches. That hands-on scale is how we keep an eye on every step and hold the texture consistent from bag to bag.
Get the Flake Right
Our signature flakey-yet-crisp texture is the part that took the most batches to dial in. It is what lets a chip shatter satisfyingly when you bite it but stay sturdy enough to scoop a heavy dip without breaking.
Season With Intention
Traditional gets a clean finish of salt that lets the corn flavor lead. Sweet & Smokey Pepper layers in oak-smoked sweet red pepper and a touch of natural sweetness, bold flavor, no fire.
Why “Flakey”
The Texture That Sets Us Apart
When people first try Mitten Chips, the word that comes up most is “flakey.” It is not an accident or a marketing line, it is the specific texture we set out to create. Most tortilla chips are either thin and brittle, so they crack the moment they hit a dip, or dense and hard, so they taste flat. Ours land in between: light, layered, and crisp, with a flake that gives way cleanly when you bite and a backbone that holds up to a real scoop.
That balance is exactly why our chips earned their following. A chip that snaps in the dip is no good to anyone. Whether you are loading up nachos, crusting chicken tenders, or just eating them straight from the bag, the flake is the point.
About the Family
A Family Business in Grand Rapids
Mitten Chips is a family-owned business based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It grew out of a homemade Michigan recipe that spent years as the most-requested item at family get-togethers long before it ever became a business.
We still do this hands-on, small batches, real ingredients, and the same standard the recipe was held to from the start. Every bag that leaves the kitchen is one we'd happily set out at our own table.
Ready to Taste the Difference?
Find Mitten Chips at a store near you and experience the uniquely flakey crunch.