Who are single bags useful for?

Taking one portion with you

You want to be able to take a sealed bag with you or eat it straight away, without having a large, opened bag left over. Check the amount in each bag; a multipack is most useful if you’re planning several snack breaks.

Sharing snacks with a small group

You want to give everyone their own bag. A multipack makes this easy; if people have different flavour preferences, you could consider a variety pack. Check what’s included, and if anyone has allergies, read the information for each variety.

Comparing labels

You want to know what’s in the crisps you’ve chosen. Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact flavour, and check whether the nutrition details are given per 100 g or per portion.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to take one bag with you or share snacks between several people. Then compare the weight per portion and, for a variety pack, the contents of each variety.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Individual portions Check whether the bags are individually wrapped and how many grams each one contains. If I’m taking snacks with me, I want one sealed bag without an opened share bag left over. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having their own portion.
Flavour choice Check which flavours and types of snacks are in the mix and how they’re divided across the pack. When I’m sorting out snacks for a small group, I want to offer a choice without opening a large bag of every flavour. Around 33% of consumers prioritise variety.
Ingredients and nutritional information For a variety pack, read the allergen information for each variety and compare the nutritional details for the exact products. When I’m choosing crisps for others, I want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens in each variety. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of bags

    The number of bags doesn’t tell you how many crisps you’ll be handing out to each person. For example, Jumbo lists a multipack of 15 × 25 g and a pack of Lay's Ready Salted at 20 × 40 g.

    Compare the total weight as well as the amount in each individual bag before deciding how many portions you need.

  • Assuming all the snacks in a mix contain the same allergens

    A mix can contain different potato and corn snacks. For Lay's Party Mix, Albert Heijn lists milk, cereals containing gluten and wheat as allergens, and soya as a possible allergen.

    If an allergy is relevant, read the current packaging and check the information for each variety before sharing the mix.

  • Using average nutritional values for a particular flavour

    The average values from Voedingscentrum don’t describe a specific brand or flavour; nutritional values can vary from product to product.

    Use the nutrition table on the exact pack to make your comparison, and check whether the values are given per 100 g or per portion.

  • Choosing a sharing bag when everyone needs their own portion

    A large bag is designed for sharing and doesn’t provide individually wrapped portions to take with you.

    First decide whether you want to share from one bag or give each person a sealed bag; then choose the flavours that suit.

    You may need a bowl for sharing crisps from a large bag. If you want to keep any crisps that are left over, a sealing clip can come in handy.

Brands compared

Lay's

Lay's offers bags and multipacks that work well for individual portions or a mix of snacks.

  • Jumbo lists Lay's Ready Salted in a pack of 20 × 40 g; Albert Heijn lists 15 sharing bags of Lay's Party Mix.
  • According to Albert Heijn, Party Mix contains milk, cereals containing gluten and wheat; soya may also be present. Check the current packaging for each variety.

Pringles

Pringles offers tubes as an alternative to a single bag; its official product page lists a 40 g size, among others.

  • A 40 g tube is an individually packaged option. Pringles describes its tube as resealable.
  • A tube is a different type of packaging from a bag. If you have allergies, check the ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s own-brand crisps are an option if you want to share bags in two flavours.

  • Jumbo lists a paprika and ready salted multipack of 15 × 25 g.
  • Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for this product; read the current packaging if this matters to anyone in your group.

Albert Heijn

At Albert Heijn, you can browse larger bags of AH own-brand crisps alongside smaller bags from other brands.

  • Albert Heijn’s product listings include AH Ready Salted Crisps at 250 g and Lay's Ready Salted at 40 g.
  • A 250 g bag doesn’t provide individually wrapped portions. Check which variety you’re buying.

Lidl Snack Day

Snack Day is Lidl’s own brand, with crisps and savoury snacks among its range.

  • Lidl lists ready salted, paprika, bolognese and cheese onion flavours in its Snack Day range.
  • If you want to hand out sealed portions, check whether the snacks in your chosen pack are individually wrapped.

Crisps and snack mixes on Joybuy

These products include individual portions, multipacks, snack mixes and small tubes. Choose based on the number of people, the pack format and the flavours you want to offer.

Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, multipack with 20 items

Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box Multipack, 20 items

For a group that wants to offer a variety of snacks. Check which varieties are in the pack and read their allergen information before sharing them.

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Lay's Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli, 10 bags of 40 g

Lay's Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli, 10 × 40 g

For anyone who wants to take or share individual portions of the same flavour. This multipack contains ten 40 g bags and isn’t a variety pack.

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Pringles Original, 12 tubes of 40 g

Pringles Original, 12 × 40 g

For anyone who wants to hand out individual tubes instead of bags. The pack contains twelve 40 g tubes; check that this format suits your plans for taking or sharing them.

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Lay's Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli, 40 g

Lay's Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli, 40 g

For one snack break when you don’t need a multipack. Check the packaging when you buy if you want to know how many individual bags are included.

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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g pack

Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g

For anyone who’d rather share a mix than choose just one flavour. Check the pack to see which varieties are included and whether they’re individually wrapped before planning portions for the group.

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Frequently asked questions

What size bag is right for one snack break?

It depends on how many crisps you want to offer. Jumbo lists 25 g bags in a multipack, while Pringles offers a 40 g size; when buying a box, always compare the weight of each individual portion.

Should I check the allergens in every part of a crisp mix?

Yes. If an allergy is relevant, check the current packaging and the information for each variety. For Lay's Party Mix, Albert Heijn lists milk, cereals containing gluten and wheat as allergens, and soya as a possible allergen.

Can I use average nutritional values for the bag I’ve chosen?

Use averages only as a general comparison, not as the nutritional information for a particular flavour. Voedingscentrum says values can vary by brand, so read the nutrition information on the exact pack and check whether it’s given per 100 g or per portion.

Is a Pringles tube resealable?

Pringles describes its tube as resealable. This can be handy if you don’t eat it all at once, but if you’re buying a multipack, still check the size of each individual tube.