Hosting a group with different tastes
If your guests like different flavours, individual bags are easier to share than one large opened bag. Just check which crisps and other snacks are actually included in the box.
Which crisp multipack is right for you?
Household with one firm favourite
If you know which flavour everyone wants, it’s worth comparing a large bag with a twin pack. Check the total net weight, and consider whether you’re likely to finish both bags.
Checking labels for guests
Buying for someone with a food allergy, or want to compare the nutritional values per serving? Read the label on the exact pack. Ingredients can vary between bags in a sharing box.
What should you look for in a crisp multipack?
First decide whether you need a choice of flavours, individual portions or one flavour to share. Then compare the contents and labels of the packs that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Usable quantity | Compare the total net weight and think about how much of the chosen flavour will actually be eaten. | If my group mainly eats one flavour, I don’t want to choose a pack that leaves lots over. Around 37% of consumers would put usable quantity first. |
| Portions and variety | Check how many bags or tubes there are and which flavours or types of snack are included. | I want guests to have a choice without constantly passing around a large bag. Around 27% of consumers would put easy sharing and flavour choice first. |
| Nutritional value | Compare the nutritional information for the specific products per 100 g, and check the stated serving size too. | If I want to know what’s in a serving, I look beyond the cooking method on the front of the pack. Around 27% of consumers would consider nutritional value first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | For a sharing box, check the information for every item on the exact pack. | If a guest has a food allergy, I need to know which bag contains which ingredients. Around 9% of consumers would put this check first. |
Common mistakes when buying crisps for New Year’s Eve
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Assuming all multipacks contain the same amount of crisps
For example, Albert Heijn lists a Pringles Original multipack with 12 tubes of 40 g and a Lay's Max twin pack with two bags of 275 g. The number of individual packs doesn’t tell you how many crisps you’re getting.
Compare the total net weight and decide how many individual portions or opened bags you want for your group.
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Assuming every bag in a sharing box has the same ingredients
A box may contain potato crisps as well as other types of snack. So checking the label on just one bag isn’t enough to assess the whole selection for a guest.
Check the ingredients and allergens for every item, and keep the bags identifiable when you serve them.
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Judging the whole product by the words ‘oven-baked’
Voedingscentrum lists different average nutritional values for oven-baked crisps and regular crisps, but those averages don’t describe every flavour or pack.
Compare the nutritional information on the packs you’re considering, per 100 g, and pay attention to the serving size.
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Relying only on online product information
Product ingredients and nutritional information can change. For guests with food allergies, the information on the pack you’re serving is particularly important.
Check the physical label again before putting the crisps on the table.
Crisp brands to consider
Lay's
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a range of Lay's packs, from sharing boxes and individual bags to a twin pack in one flavour.
- The different pack formats let you choose between individual portions, a mix or larger bags.
- Contents and ingredients vary between packs and between items in a mix.
Pringles
The Pringles Original 12-pack at Albert Heijn contains 12 individual tubes of 40 g in the same flavour.
- Individual tubes are handy if you want to give each guest their own portion.
- This Original variety contains wheat and gluten and may contain milk and soya; check other flavours separately.
AH
Albert Heijn’s own brand includes AH Ribbelchips sour cream & onion in a 250 g bag.
- A larger bag in one flavour is an alternative to a box of individual portions.
- This specific sour cream & onion variety contains milk and lactose; don’t assume the same applies to other AH flavours.
Snack Day
Lidl lists a range of flavours under its Snack Day own brand, including ready salted, paprika, bolognese and cheese onion.
- These flavours are worth considering if you’re looking for one flavour to serve to a larger group.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and pack size for the variety you choose.
Crisp packs for sharing on Joybuy
These packs are suited to sharing crisps and snacks on New Year’s Eve. The selection includes sharing boxes and a multipack of tubes in one flavour. Compare the contents and check the ingredients of your chosen variety before serving it to guests.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20 pieces
A selection box for offering guests a choice of snacks.
The pack contains 20 items. Check the ingredients and allergens for each item in the box you choose.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
A smaller selection to serve alongside other snacks.
The pack contains 180 g. Check the label for the ingredients and allergens in the mix you choose.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box, 15 pieces
A sharing box for groups who want to choose from individual snacks.
The box contains 15 items. Check the ingredients of each item before serving the selection to guests with food allergies.
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Pringles Original, 12 × 40 g
For anyone who wants to hand out individual tubes in one flavour rather than a box with a selection of flavours.
The multipack contains 12 tubes of 40 g. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, this Original variety contains wheat and gluten and may contain milk and soya; check the label on the pack you receive.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box, 12 pieces
A sharing box for guests who want to choose from a range of snacks.
The box contains 12 items. Check the exact pack for the weight of each bag and the ingredients in every item.
Frequently asked questions about crisp multipacks
How do I compare a sharing box with a large bag?
Compare the total net weight, then decide whether you need individual portions and a choice of flavours. A large bag is more suitable if your group mainly wants one flavour; with a sharing box, you should also consider which items people are likely to eat.
Should I check every bag in a mixed crisp box?
Yes, if ingredients or allergens matter to your guests. Different items may have different ingredients, so check the information for the whole box and keep the individual packs identifiable when serving.
Is the Pringles Original 12-pack suitable for someone avoiding wheat or gluten?
No. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, this Original variety in a 12 × 40 g pack contains wheat and gluten. It may also contain milk and soya. Always check the label on the exact pack you buy.
Does ‘oven-baked’ tell me enough about the nutritional value of crisps?
No, compare the nutritional information for the specific products. Voedingscentrum lists different values for average oven-baked crisps and regular crisps, but averages don’t replace the label for a specific flavour and serving size.