How much protein does a school-age child need per day?

The general guideline is approximately 0.85–1.0g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. For a 30kg child, that is roughly 26–30g daily. Most Singapore children consume well under this target.

Are Toro Chips suitable for children with fish allergies?

No. Toro Chips are made from real tuna and are not suitable for anyone with a fish or seafood allergy. Always check with your child's doctor before introducing new seafood-based foods.

What is a good low-sugar snack that tastes good enough for kids to eat willingly?

Toro Chips, cheese sticks, and edamame are all options that most children enjoy without encouragement. The key is consistency — children who encounter a snack three or four times tend to accept it much more readily than on the first try.

Can these snacks be packed in a school bag for recess?

Yes. Toro Chips are individually packaged and do not require refrigeration, making them practical for school bags and lunchboxes. Cheese sticks and hard-boiled eggs should be kept in a cool bag with an ice pack.

Toro Chips on a boat — wild-caught tuna chips, sea-to-shelf, Singapore

Wild-Caught Tuna Snacks in Singapore: Why DHA Matters for Your Kids

June 24, 20263 min read

Most parents in Singapore already know that tuna is good for kids. It's high in protein, naturally low in carbohydrates, and one of the best dietary sources of DHA — the Omega-3 fatty acid that plays a direct role in brain development and cognitive function.

The harder part has always been getting kids to actually eat it. Tuna from a can works, but it's not exactly a crowd-pleaser at snack time. That's starting to change.

Why DHA Matters for Growing Children

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is one of the most important nutrients for children's brain development. It makes up a significant portion of the brain's grey matter and plays a key role in the formation of neural connections. Studies consistently link adequate DHA intake in children with better attention, memory, and learning outcomes.

Despite this, most children in Singapore don't get enough. The main dietary source is fatty fish — and while many families eat fish regularly, it's rarely in a form that kids choose for themselves at snack time.

Wild-Caught Tuna in Chip Form

Toro Chips by Chippity Co are made from wild-caught tuna with 70% real tuna content per pack. They deliver the nutritional profile of tuna — protein, DHA, Omega-3 — in the form kids already love: a crunchy, savoury chip.

No artificial preservatives, no pork, no lard. The ingredient list is short and clean. And critically, they taste like something a kid would actually reach for — not a health supplement dressed up as a snack.

This matters more than it might seem. The best nutrition is the nutrition kids will eat consistently. A chip that a child asks for by name, made primarily from wild-caught tuna, is a better outcome than a "healthier" snack that sits untouched in the lunchbox.

How to Use Toro Chips as Part of a Balanced Diet

They work well as a school lunchbox snack (the Regular pack is portion-sized, no refrigeration needed), an after-school snack (protein and DHA make them more sustaining than empty-calorie alternatives), a travel snack (shelf-stable, no mess, no prep), or a family snack (the Large pack works well for shared snacking at home — adults find them just as satisfying).

Wild-Caught vs Farmed: Does It Matter?

Yes, and the difference is nutritional, not just ethical. Wild-caught tuna typically has a better Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio than farmed fish, because wild fish eat natural prey rather than grain-based feed. This makes wild-caught tuna a superior source of DHA specifically.

Toro Chips use wild-caught tuna, which is why they're worth calling out separately from generic "fish snack" products.

Where to Get Them

Available directly from chippity.co. Regular packs start at S$3.90, Large packs at S$12.90. The 20-pack monthly option at S$50 works out to S$2.50 per regular pack — a meaningful saving for families who snack on them consistently.

For kids who are resistant to eating fish in more traditional forms, Toro Chips are one of the most practical ways to get DHA into their diet without the dinner-table battle.

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