If you want to make the most of a bag
You like having a savoury snack with your desk lunch and want a bag size that suits how much you’ll actually eat. A larger bag is most practical if you’re sharing or planning to enjoy the rest later.
Who are these options for?
If you’re looking for a manageable portion
You want to take crisps with you or eat them at your desk without being left with a large, open bag. Check the net weight and the portions listed on the pack; a stated portion size isn’t a personal recommendation.
If you read labels carefully
You want to know which ingredients and allergens are in your chosen flavour before buying, and how its nutritional values are presented. If you buy it again, check the packaging once more, as product information can change.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to enjoy the pack on one occasion or several. Then check the portion size and, if ingredients or nutritional values matter to your choice, read the label for the exact product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount you’ll use | Check the net weight and consider whether you’ll use the rest of an opened bag later. | If I’m sharing crisps with colleagues or saving the bag for another occasion, I don’t want to open more than I can use. Making the most of the contents is the priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Portion size and desk convenience | Compare the stated number of portions and check whether the pack can be closed securely after opening. | For one meal at my desk, I want a manageable amount without lots left over. This is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label and ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or want to compare nutritional values, the label matters more than the pack size. Around 25% of consumers put this information first. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large bag for one small snack
If you don’t finish the bag, you’ll be left with an opened pack after lunch. So the size should suit not only your meal, but also what you plan to do with the rest.
Decide in advance whether you want to share your crisps, take a portion with you or use the pack over several days. Once opened, follow the storage advice on the bag.
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Assuming all crisps have the same ingredients
Ingredients and allergens vary by product and flavour. Albert Heijn describes AH Chips paprika as gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free; according to Pringles product information, Original contains wheat flour and may contain milk and soya. This information doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying, even if you’ve bought the product before.
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Expecting every shop to stock the same range
Lidl lists the Snack Day crisps shown as in-store products. At SPAR, the Smiths range shown depends on the shop you select.
Check what your local shop stocks before making a special trip for a particular flavour.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn (AH-huismerk)
An own-brand option to consider if you’re looking for a standard bag of crisps and want to compare pack and nutritional information.
- Albert Heijn lists AH Chips paprika as containing 250 g, with information about its ingredients and nutritional values.
- The gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free claims on that product page apply to that specific product; check the pack you choose.
Jumbo (huismerk)
Jumbo offers a range of crisps, including paprika and ridged varieties. Choose the type and pack that suit your meal.
- The range shown includes Jumbo Paprika Chips, 250 g.
- Other flavours and snack shapes don’t necessarily have the same ingredients or pack size.
Lidl Snack Day
Lidl’s own snack brand is an option if you want to choose from classic crisp flavours in store.
- Lidl lists Snack Day crisps in flavours including ready salted, paprika, Bolognese and cheese and onion.
- The crisps shown are listed as in-store products; check which flavours your local shop stocks.
Lay's
A brand to consider if you specifically want Lay's and the pack suits how you plan to enjoy it.
- Albert Heijn lists Lay's Naturel value pack as containing 300 g, with ten 30 g portions.
- These portion details apply to this pack and don’t automatically apply to other flavours or sizes.
Pringles
Pringles Original comes in a resealable tube, which can be useful if you don’t plan to eat it all at once.
- Pringles lists Original in 40 g, 70 g and 165 g sizes.
- According to the product information, Original contains wheat flour and may contain milk and soya; check the label on the tube you choose.
Smiths
A brand to look out for locally if you’re specifically after Smiths crisps.
- SPAR lists Smiths Chips Paprika and Smiths Chips BBQ, among other products, in 100 g packs.
- Check which varieties are available at your chosen shop.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a bag of crisps for one desk lunch?
Choose a size that gives you an idea of how much you’ll eat at lunch and what you’ll do with the rest. Compare the net weight and portions listed on the pack; if you want to save some for later, check the storage advice too.
What should I compare when choosing between own-brand and branded crisps?
Compare the same type of crisps, looking at pack size and the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product. For a desk lunch, it’s also worth considering whether you’ll use an opened bag later or would rather take a smaller pack with you.
Where can I find allergen information for crisps?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label for the flavour and pack you’ve chosen. Don’t rely on details for another variety or a previous purchase: the information on the pack is what matters for the product you’re choosing now.
How should I store crisps after opening?
Follow the storage advice for the specific product and close the pack securely. Albert Heijn recommends sealing the bag of AH Chips paprika after use and storing it in a cool, dry place away from light; Pringles Original is sold in a resealable tube.