A sharing bag is a good choice for a birthday get-together if you’re serving crisps in bowls; with several bags, you can put together your own mix of flavours. Individual snack packs are better if you want to set out separate portions, but check exactly which snacks are included in any multipack. If any guests have allergies or dietary requirements, read the label of each variety you choose.
If you want to fill several bowls, check the weight per bag and decide how many different flavours you’d like to serve separately. Jumbo’s range includes large bags from brands such as Lay's in sizes including 250 g and 335 g.
You can combine several large bags or choose a multipack. If you go for a multipack, check what’s inside: the Lay's Family Mix described by Jumbo contains three different snack varieties.
If any guests have an allergy or dietary requirement, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for every flavour you choose. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change.
Suitable if: you’re serving crisps in bowls and want to choose which flavours to combine.
Things to consider: one bag contains one flavour and doesn’t have pre-portioned servings.
Suitable if: you want to give guests individual bags without setting out bowls.
Things to consider: a multipack may contain other savoury snacks as well as potato crisps.
Suitable if: you want to add another flavour to the table in a compact pack.
Things to consider: the resealable 165 g Pringles tube described by Lidl contains less than the large 200–335 g bags in Jumbo’s range.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for serving in bowls | Check the net weight per bag and work out how many bowls you want to fill. | I want to put enough crisps on the table without having to open another bag straight away. Having enough in the pack may be the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Variety of flavours | Check which flavours and types of snacks are actually included in the bags or multipack you’ve chosen. | If my guests have different preferences, I want to offer more than one variety. Choice of flavour may be the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Individual portions | For a multipack, check how many bags it contains and the contents of each bag. | At a standing drinks party, I want to be able to put out bags for guests to pick up. Convenient individual portions may be the main priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | For each variety, check the ingredients, allergen warnings and, if needed, the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion. | If a guest has an allergy or dietary requirement, I want to be able to assess each pack I choose individually. Checking the label may be the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
According to Jumbo’s product information, the Lay's Family Mix includes Chipito, Wokkels and Nibb-it Sticks, among other snacks. It’s not the same as a mix containing only classic potato crisps.
Before buying, check which types of snacks are included in the mix you’ve chosen.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between varieties. Warnings about possible cross-contamination may also be important.
Check the current label on every bag or tube you’re serving, especially if a guest has an allergy or dietary requirement.
It can be harder to tell how many crisps you’ve set out when they’re in a shared bowl. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives nutritional values for an average 40 g bowl of crisps; these average figures don’t describe every individual product.
Use the bag’s net weight to work out how much to put in the bowls, and check the packaging for product-specific nutritional information.
Jumbo lists both large bags of Lay's crisps and multipacks with individual snack packs. The right option depends on whether you want to serve crisps in bowls or hand out separate packs.
Lidl describes a 165 g Pringles Hot & Spicy tube as resealable. This particular version could add another flavour to the table.
Jumbo’s own-brand range includes plain and paprika crisps in 250 g bags, as well as ridged crisps in 335 g bags.
Lidl lists plain, paprika, bolognese and cheese & onion among the flavours in Snack Day’s crisps and snacks range.
This selection includes a large bag for serving in bowls, a smaller pack of crisps and multipacks for anyone looking for variety or individual portions. Compare the contents and ingredients of the variety you choose with the way you plan to serve snacks at your get-together.
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For serving crisps in bowls when one paprika flavour is enough. This bag contains 300 g and doesn’t have pre-portioned servings.
If you have allergies or dietary requirements, read the label on the pack.
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For anyone who wants to offer a mix of crisps alongside other party snacks. The pack states 180 g; check the label to see which varieties and portions it contains.
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For adding another flavour alongside other crisps on the table. This pack contains 165 g, less than the large 200–335 g bags shown by Jumbo; choose the number of packs to suit your group.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on this particular tube.
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For a get-together where you want to set out individual packs. The product name states 2 × 15 packs; check the packaging for the types of snacks and the contents of each pack.
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For anyone who wants to offer a selection of savoury snacks in individual packs. The product name lists 20 items and the names Lay's, Cheetos and Doritos; check the packaging to see how many of each type are included and the contents of each pack.
Choose a sharing bag if you want to serve crisps in bowls; choose individual snack packs if you want to set out portions separately in advance. If you’d like to offer different flavours, you can combine several large bags or check what’s included in a multipack.
Compare the net weight and, for a multipack, check how many bags it contains and the contents of each one. A large total weight doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get one bag to fill a bowl.
Read the current label for every flavour you plan to serve, including the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. Don’t rely on the flavour name or the label for a different variety.
Use it to browse products in advance, but check the packaging of the product you actually buy. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
Compare the nutritional information on the labels per 100 g, or per portion if the portions are the same size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives figures including 215 kcal, 13.1 g of fat and 0.53 g of salt for an average 40 g bowl of crisps; these figures don’t apply to every individual product.
