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Buying snacks seems simple until you find yourself with a full basket of products whose portions, ingredients and intended uses do not quite match. A large bag of crisps, for example, is less convenient when you are out and about, while individually wrapped cereal bars can mean unnecessary packaging when you are having an evening at home.
Marketing claims can also be confusing. Words such as “light”, “artisan”, “baked” or “made with natural ingredients” do not always tell you exactly what you are getting. So start by checking the serving size, ingredients list, allergens and nutritional values. This allows you to compare products using verifiable information rather than relying on the front of the packaging.
A 250-gram bag may seem appealing for a party, but it is less practical if you only want one serving. Conversely, lots of small packs can increase the price per 100 grams. So compare the net quantity and price per 100 grams, and think beforehand about what you need the snack for.
Some crisps and vegetable snacks prominently display the preparation method on the packaging. This is useful information, but also check the table per 100 grams. According to the product information, BE&CHEERY Sweet Potato Crisps contain 53.5 grams of fat per 100 grams, for example. The preparation method alone therefore does not give you the complete picture.
Protein bars and nut bars can differ significantly in composition. XXL Nutrition High Protein Bar Chocolate, for example, lists 50 grams of protein per 100 grams and 1.4 grams of sugar per 100 grams. This makes the bar suitable for a specific occasion, but not automatically right for everyone. Also check the sweeteners, allergens and serving size.
For snacks on the go, small, sealed packs are practical. A Hero Coconut Muesli Bar comes as 6 individual bars weighing 25 grams each. This makes them easy to share between work, school or a bag for when you are out and about. For a film night or birthday, a larger pack, such as g’woon Ribbed Chips Natural weighing 250 grams, is more suitable for sharing.
For party snacks, individually portioned packs are useful when guests want to help themselves. Look-O-Look Top Mix contains 10 small portion packs, including sweet laces and sour strips. This means that everyone does not have to share the same open bag and gives you a more varied selection.
Always read the full ingredients list, especially for peanut snacks, cheese snacks, nut bars, sweets and Asian snacks. Look out for clearly stated allergens such as peanuts, nuts, milk, soya, egg, gluten, fish, crustaceans and molluscs. “May contain traces of” is not a detail to overlook.
According to the product information, g’woon Peanut Flips contains 50% peanuts and milk chocolate. The product contains milk, peanuts and soya, and may contain traces of nuts and wheat. BENTO Mixed Seafood Snack Namprik Thai Original lists fish, prawns, squid, molluscs and crustaceans. This kind of information is important when buying snacks for several people.
Values per 100 grams are useful for comparing products fairly. The serving size shows how much you actually eat. Cheetos Natural Nibb-It Sticks contains one 22-gram serving per pack, which is clearer than a large bag where the serving size is less obvious.
When choosing crisps and savoury snacks, pay particular attention to fat and salt. For sweet snacks, carbohydrates and sugars are useful points of comparison. With cereal bars and nut bars, fibre, protein and added syrups may also be relevant. Use this information to help you choose, not as a medical assessment.
Why it suits this profile: A familiar peanut snack in a 200-gram pack for enjoying at home, during a film night or for sharing.
The quantity is clearly stated. Do check the allergens, however: the product contains milk, peanuts and soya.
200 grams per pack; 50% peanuts according to the ingredients list.
Why it suits this profile: Ideal for anyone looking for a distinctive savoury flavour to serve to guests, enjoy with drinks or keep in the cupboard.
The flavour is specifically described as Italian Style Pesto, so you are not buying plain crisps expecting a herby taste.
165 grams; pesto seasoning including garlic and basil, among other ingredients, according to the product description.
Why it suits this profile: A compact bar for your gym bag, working day or a planned snack while you are out and about.
The product information states both the 50-gram serving size and the composition. Check for milk, soya and peanut allergens before buying.
25 grams of protein per bar according to the product description; chocolate flavour and 179 kcal per bar according to the same information.
Why it suits this profile: Intended as an occasional dog treat or reward between regular meals for adult dogs.
The packaging states that this is not a complete meal replacement. Take your dog’s total daily food intake into account and supervise them while giving the treat.
Bacon flavour; analytical constituents list 15.7% protein and 5.7% fat.
We have put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
If you want to buy Asian snacks, it is worth reading the flavour description and allergen information particularly carefully. BENTO Mixed Seafood Snack has a spicy, sour and savoury Namprik seasoning, and contains several types of seafood. Bigga Corn Snack Chocolate from Thailand is a 45-gram sweet snack containing milk and soya, among other ingredients.
For a birthday or drinks gathering, you can combine sweet and savoury snacks:
Store opened snacks according to the packaging instructions. Dry products generally retain their texture better when kept sealed in a cool, dry place. For cured meats such as Stegeman Fuet, also check the additional instructions: according to the product information, this product must be refrigerated after opening.
Small, individually wrapped products are practical. Think of 25-gram cereal bars, individually portioned nut bars or a bag of crisps weighing around 20 to 70 grams. Look for sturdy packaging and check whether the product needs to be refrigerated.
Compare the price per 100 grams, and also look at the number of servings. A multipack can be useful for work or school, while a large bag is often more suitable for sharing. When products are on offer, also keep the best-before date and the quantity you need in mind.
This varies from product to product. Reseal dry snacks immediately and store them in a cool, dry place. Products containing meat, such as fuet, must be refrigerated after opening according to the label. The official storage and shelf-life information on the packaging always takes precedence over general storage advice.
