Get-together and film-night shoppers
You’re looking for a bag that several people can share at the same time. The net weight and a flavour that suits your guests matter more than resealable packaging.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Stock-up shoppers
You’re setting aside crisps for more than one snack occasion. Check the amount in each pack and consider whether you’ll open a large bag all at once or prefer to use smaller packs over time.
Shoppers with label or allergy requirements
You want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact flavour you’ve chosen before buying. The current label matters more than the brand name or pack size alone.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the crisps are mainly for one shared occasion or for several rounds of snacking. Then compare the net weight and, if it matters to your choice, the nutritional information for each individual variety.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Amount for a group | Check the net weight and whether you’ll want to keep the pack after opening. | If several people are having crisps at one get-together or film night, I want a bag that suits the occasion. Around 40% of consumers prioritise having enough for the group. |
| Spreading it over several snack occasions | Compare the amount in each pack and decide whether you’d prefer a large bag or a resealable tube. | If I’m buying crisps to enjoy over several occasions, I also consider how I can close the pack after opening. Around 30% of consumers prioritise spreading their crisps over more than one occasion. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the allergen information and compare salt and saturated fat per 100 g. | If I need to check ingredients or allergens, I want to assess the flavour I’ve chosen using the current label. Around 30% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large bag for several smaller snack occasions
A large sharing bag is most useful when several people are eating at the same time. If you’ll be spreading the contents over different occasions, consider how you’ll close the pack after opening, too.
Check the net weight before you buy and choose a pack that suits when you plan to open the crisps.
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Assuming one flavour has the same allergens as another
Ingredients can vary from one product and flavour to another. A familiar brand name or a ‘ready salted’ label doesn’t replace checking the allergen information.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current pack for the exact variety you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on labels.
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Judging the product by the front of the pack alone
The information on the front doesn’t show how the full nutritional values compare with those of another bag. Portion sizes can also vary.
For similar crisps, compare the nutritional information per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises, and look at salt and saturated fat separately.
Brands to consider
Lay's
Jumbo lists Lay's Ready Salted and Paprika in 300 g bags, as well as Lay's MAX Ridged Ready Salted in a 275 g bag.
- These varieties give you a choice between classic crisps and ridged crisps.
- Check the variety and net weight: a 275 g MAX bag isn’t the same pack as a 300 g classic bag.
Pringles
Albert Heijn lists Pringles Original in a resealable 165 g tube, with 5–6 portions.
- The tube is an option if you want to close the pack between snack occasions.
- At 165 g, this tube contains less than the 275–335 g sharing bags listed here. Check the current label for the variety you choose, too.
Smiths
Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks in barbecue and paprika flavours, in 100 g packs.
- These snack sticks offer an alternative shape to classic potato crisps.
- The 100 g packs listed aren’t large sharing bags.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own 335 g pack of Ridged Ready Salted Crisps.
- The pack listed contains plenty for one shared snack occasion.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional values on the current label; you can’t tell these from the pack size.
Lidl Snack Day
Lidl offers Snack Day as its own snack brand, with flavours including ready salted, paprika, bolognese and cheese and onion.
- There are several listed flavours to consider for your snack stash.
- Check the contents of the specific pack; the brand name alone doesn’t tell you how large the bag is.
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Frequently asked questions
What size bag is right for sharing?
It depends on how many people are eating at the same time and whether you’ll finish the bag in one sitting. Jumbo lists bags in sizes including 275, 300 and 335 g. For a smaller group, or for several snack occasions, a resealable tube such as the 165 g Pringles Original listed by Albert Heijn may be a better fit.
How do I compare crisps in different pack sizes?
First compare the net weight if you want to know how many crisps you’re buying, then compare the nutritional values of similar products per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends the latter comparison because portion sizes on packs can vary.
Should I check allergens again if it’s a flavour I know?
Yes. Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. Don’t rely on the information for another flavour or a pack you bought previously. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen information that must appear on labels.
What if not everyone finishes the open bag of crisps straight away?
Choose a pack that suits use over several occasions, then close it as well as you can after opening. A resealable tube can be handy for this; also follow the storage advice on the pack.