Departure-day shopper with time to compare
You still have time to compare the contents and pack styles of different crisps. Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn supermarket on Plaza, before security.
Which option works best for you?
Traveller short on time at the gate
You’ve already passed through security and want to grab something quickly. Schiphol lists a kiosk at B29 selling snacks for the journey; check what’s available there.
Traveller carrying crisps in hand luggage
You want to take crisps with you without carrying an awkward open pack or a dip that may be assessed separately at security. Schiphol allows food in hand luggage, but treats products such as peanut butter and mayonnaise as liquids or pastes.
What should you consider when choosing?
First, work out whether you can shop before security or whether you’re already at your gate. Then choose an amount and pack style to suit one snack break, sharing or saving some for later.
| What to consider | What to check | Who should consider this? |
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| Choosing the right amount | Compare the net weight and number of individual portions. Think about whether you can take an opened pack with you. | I want something to eat during one flight without ending up with lots of leftovers, or I want enough to share. For around 42% of consumers, getting the right amount is the priority. |
| Grabbing a snack quickly | Check which sales point you can reach from where you are and choose a pack you can take with you straight away. | If I’m already walking towards the gate, I don’t want to have to go back for a snack. Easy access is the deciding factor for an estimated 33% of consumers. |
| Hand luggage and packaging | Check whether the pack fits in your bag, read the allergen information and consider any dip separately. | I want to carry my crisps without damaging them and know what’s in the flavour I’ve chosen. For around 25% of consumers, this matters more than the other considerations. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large pack is always more convenient
A bigger pack isn’t always useful if you only want one snack or don’t want to carry an opened bag with you.
Decide whether you’ll eat the crisps on your own, share them or spread them over several breaks. Then compare the contents and pack style.
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Treating dip the same as plain crisps
Schiphol allows food in hand luggage, but lists spreadable products such as peanut butter and mayonnaise under its liquids rules.
Check Schiphol’s current rules for dips and sauces before going through security. Schiphol states that liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of no more than 100 ml each.
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Assuming ingredients based on the brand
Flavours from the same brand can contain different ingredients and allergens. For example, Albert Heijn lists wheat and milk in Pringles Sour Cream & Onion; the flavour may also contain soya.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact flavour you choose.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
A point of comparison for travellers shopping at Schiphol Plaza before security. Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn supermarket there, and the retailer’s standard online range also includes its own-brand crisps.
- Check the sales point to see which own-brand products and pack sizes are available.
- The standard online range doesn’t tell you which crisps are available at the Schiphol store.
Lay's
A brand to compare pack sizes. Albert Heijn’s standard online range lists Lay's in small bags and larger packs.
- Different sizes let you choose a pack to suit one or more snack breaks.
- Check the size and ingredients of your chosen flavour on the pack; the online range doesn’t confirm what’s on the shelves at Schiphol.
Pringles
A point of comparison if you want to take a tube and close it again after opening. Albert Heijn describes the Pringles Sour Cream & Onion flavour as resealable.
- A resealable tube can be handy if you’re planning several snack breaks.
- A tube takes up space in your bag. Check the ingredients and allergens for each flavour; the Sour Cream & Onion variety described contains wheat and milk and may contain soya.
Crisps and savoury snacks on Joybuy
This selection of Joybuy products includes crisps, a corn snack and multipacks for one or more snack breaks on the go. If you want to buy something at Schiphol, check separately which products are available at the sales point.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
For anyone who wants to take individual portions or share. The pack contains 12 portions of 40 g.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box Multipack, 20 pieces
For anyone who wants to share a box of assorted savoury snacks. The multipack contains 20 pieces; check the ingredients of each snack.
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Pringles Hot Flamin' Cheese, 160 g
For anyone who wants to enjoy one pack over several snack breaks. The tube contains 160 g; check that this size fits in your bag.
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TAKIS Corn Snack Chili & Lime Fuego, 100 g
For anyone who wants to take one bag of chilli and lime-flavoured corn snacks instead of potato crisps. The bag contains 100 g.
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Lay's Family Box, 15 pieces
For anyone who wants to share individual bags or take snacks for several breaks. The box contains 15 pieces, including crisps and other savoury snacks; read the information on each individual pack.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take plain crisps in my hand luggage from Schiphol?
Yes, Schiphol says you can take food in your hand luggage. Pack your crisps so the bag is unlikely to open or get crushed during the journey.
Can I take a dip through security with my crisps?
A dip may be subject to the rules for liquids and pastes, even when plain crisps are allowed. Schiphol lists peanut butter and mayonnaise as examples and says that liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of no more than 100 ml each. Check the other packaging rules before you travel, too.
Where can I look for crisps before security?
Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn supermarket on Plaza, before security. Check in store to see which crisps and pack sizes are available at the time.
Can I buy a snack after security?
Yes, Schiphol lists a kiosk at B29 on the B pier selling snacks. Check on the day whether it has crisps and whether it’s conveniently located for your gate.