Choose a big bag if several people will be eating crisps at the same time and you expect to use them all. Individual bags or tubes are better if you want to spread snacks across different occasions. If you choose a mix, check which snacks it contains, and always refer to the current label for nutritional information and allergens.
You buy crisps for several snack occasions and want to know whether the total amount is right for what your household is likely to use. A bigger bag is not much of a practical benefit if a lot is left over.
You want individual packs you can take with you or spread across the week. In that case, the number of bags or tubes and the amount in each matter more than the size of the outer pack alone.
You want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each variety. If a selection contains different snacks, you’ll need to check each one individually.
First decide whether the crisps are for sharing at one occasion or for separate occasions. Then check the quantity and, where relevant, the label for each variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Total quantity | Check the net weight and think about how many crisps you’ll actually get through during the week. | If several people in my household will be sharing one bag, I want to buy enough without having lots left over. For around 40% of consumers, getting the quantity right is the top priority. |
| Portions and variety | Check the number of packs, the amount in each and which snacks or flavours are included in the mix. | I want snacks I can take with me or spread across different occasions, but I don’t want to be stuck with flavours nobody likes. Around 30% of consumers give portioning and variety top priority. |
| Label information | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, if relevant allergies are a concern, check the ingredients and allergens for each variety on the current packaging. | If someone at home needs to watch out for certain ingredients or allergens, I want to know what’s in each bag. Checking the label is the biggest consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
A snack mix may include other products too. For example, Jumbo describes Lay's Family Mix as a selection of individual bags containing different potato and corn snacks.
Check what each variety contains before choosing a mix for your household.
Ingredients and nutritional information may vary between different flavours or types of snack. Albert Heijn also points out that product information can change.
Check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and nutritional information on the current packaging, especially if someone has a relevant allergy.
A single value won’t tell you how the nutritional information for two types of crisps differs overall. The Voedingscentrum recommends using the label to compare things such as salt and saturated fat.
Compare values per 100 g alongside the amount you plan to eat at a time, rather than judging the whole product on the basis of one figure.
Jumbo lists both big bags of Lay's and packs containing individual snacks.
Albert Heijn lists a Pringles value pack and an Original 12-pack.
Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks in Barbecue and Paprika flavours.
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand crisps alongside branded products and value packs.
Lidl presents Snack Day as its own brand of crisps and other savoury snacks.
These products focus on individual portions and snack mixes for different occasions throughout the week. Compare the contents of a mix with your own preferences; a multipack is different from one big sharing bag.
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An option if you want to spread individual snacks across several occasions. The product name lists a mix of Lay's, Cheetos and Doritos with 20 pieces; check the box contents if you’re looking for specific types of snack.
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Ideal if you want to spread the same flavour across separate snack occasions. According to the product name, the pack contains 12 portions of 40 g; check the current packaging if you have allergies.
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A mix to consider if you want to spread snacks across different occasions. The product name lists 180 g; check the packaging for the quantities of each variety and its nutritional information.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a selection for separate snack occasions. The product name lists 15 pieces; check which snacks the mix contains and, if you have allergies, read the label for each variety.
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An option if you want to enjoy Texas BBQ Sauce over several separate occasions. The product name lists 12 portions of 40 g; check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.
A big bag is a good fit for sharing at one occasion if you expect to use it all. If you want to take crisps with you during the week or hand them out individually, look for bags or tubes and check the amount in each.
Not always. The Lay's Family Mix described by Jumbo contains different snacks, including corn snacks. If you only want potato crisps, check the contents of the specific pack.
Check the label on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods. If you have a mix, check each variety individually.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g, including energy, saturated fat and salt, and factor in the amount you plan to eat at a time. The Voedingscentrum recommends using labels to compare these values between products.
Check the current packaging too. Albert Heijn notes in its Pringles product information that ingredients, nutritional information and allergy information can change.
