If you’re putting out sharing bowls
You want to fill one or more bowls and are comparing net weights and flavours. Jumbo’s range includes crisp bags weighing 250 g, 300 g and 335 g.
Which pack is right for you?
If you want to portion them out in advance
You want to give each guest their own bag or offer several flavours without pouring everything into bowls at once. For a multipack, check both the number of bags and the amount in each one.
If you’re catering for guests with dietary requirements
You need to be able to check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose. Albert Heijn lists its AH Natural Crisps as vegan and gluten-free; the Pringles Original 12-pack sold by Albert Heijn contains wheat and gluten and may contain milk and soya. This information does not automatically apply to other flavours.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether guests will help themselves from bowls or get their own bag. Then choose the flavours and check the label on every pack you’ve selected.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for sharing bowls | Check the net weight of each bag and choose the total amount based on the number of guests and the other snacks you’re serving. | If I’m putting bowls on the table, I want to have enough crisps ready without deciding in advance how many portions each guest gets. Around 40% of consumers put this need first. |
| Portioning them out | Check the number of bags and, if you want to compare quantities, the weight of each bag. | I want to be able to give guests their own bag rather than pass one bowl around. For around 30% of consumers, portioning is the priority. |
| Flavours and ingredients | Check which flavours are included and read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety on the current label. | When guests have different preferences or dietary requirements, I want to know what I can serve for each flavour. Around 30% of consumers put this consideration first. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a multipack for one large bag
A box of individual portions works differently from a bag you can empty into a bowl. The Lay’s multipack shown by Jumbo, at 20 × 40 g, and the Pringles Original 12-pack shown by Albert Heijn, at 12 × 40 g, both contain individually packaged portions.
Decide how you want to serve the crisps first. If you choose a multipack, check the number of bags and the total net weight.
Individual portions also mean more separate packages.
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Assuming a dietary claim applies to an entire brand
Ingredients vary from product to product. Albert Heijn lists AH Natural Crisps as vegan and gluten-free, while the Pringles Original 12-pack sold there contains wheat and gluten and may contain milk and soya.
For every flavour you buy, check the ingredients and allergen information on that exact pack.
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Relying on the online product description alone
If someone has a dietary requirement or allergy, the information needs to match the crisps you actually serve. Having bought the same brand before is no substitute for checking.
Before serving, read the label on the pack you’ve bought too.
Brands to consider
Lay's
Jumbo lists Lay’s both as large bags of crisps and in multipacks of individual bags.
- The range shown gives you a choice between a sharing bag, such as Lay’s Ready Salted 300 g, and individual portions.
- Check the product title: a multipack isn’t one large bag for a bowl.
Pringles
Albert Heijn lists, among other products, a Pringles Original 12-pack of 12 × 40 g.
- This format makes it easy to hand out individual packs.
- This Original variety contains wheat and gluten and may contain milk and soya. Check the label on other varieties.
Smiths
Jumbo’s range includes Smiths Sticks in paprika and barbecue flavours, both in 100 g packs.
- Their stick shape gives you a different snack to serve alongside regular potato crisps.
- When working out the total quantity, allow for the 100 g contents of each pack.
Albert Heijn
The range includes AH Natural Crisps in a 250 g pack.
- Albert Heijn lists this specific natural variety as vegan and gluten-free.
- Don’t assume these claims apply to other AH flavours without checking the label.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists own-brand crisps in 250 g packs and ridged crisps in 335 g packs, as well as other types of crisps.
- The weights listed can help you choose how much to buy for sharing bowls.
- When serving a selection of bags, check the type of crisp and the flavour.
Lidl Snack Day
Lidl presents Snack Day as its own snack brand, with crisps in a variety of flavours.
- The choice of flavours is useful if you want to offer more than one kind of crisp.
- Check the size and label for each product you choose; the brand name won’t tell you those details.
Crisps and multipacks at Joybuy
Below you’ll find both a bag for a sharing bowl and mixes and multipacks for handing out individual portions. If you choose a mixed box, check which snacks it contains: not every pack is made up entirely of potato crisps.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps 300 g
For serving paprika crisps in a sharing bowl. The bag contains 300 g.
If you have dietary requirements or allergies, check the label on the bag you buy.
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Croky Sharing Mix 180 g
A mix for handing out individual portions, rather than emptying one large bag into a bowl. The pack lists a total weight of 180 g.
Check the number of bags and the ingredients for each flavour on the pack.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Crisps 12 × 40 g
For handing out individual portions in one flavour. According to the product name, the multipack contains 12 packs of 40 g.
This isn’t one large bag. If any guests have allergies, check the label on this Red Pepper variety.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box multipack, 20 pieces
For handing out a selection of small snacks. The product name lists a multipack of 20 pieces.
The box combines potato crisps and corn snacks, so it isn’t a substitute for a large bag containing only crisps. If these details matter to your choice, check the mix of snack types, the total net weight and the labels.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box multipack, 12 pieces
For putting out individual packs of different snacks. The product name lists 12 pieces; it isn’t one large bag for a bowl.
Check the weight of each bag and the ingredients for the individual flavours before choosing the mix for your guests.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose one large bag instead of individual bags?
Choose a large bag if guests will help themselves from sharing bowls; go for individual bags if you want to get the portions ready in advance. Then work out how many packs you need based on the number of guests and the other snacks you’re serving.
How do I compare the quantity in large bags and multipacks?
Compare the total net weight and, for a multipack, check the number of bags and the amount in each one too. For example, Jumbo lists sharing bags weighing between 250 g and 335 g, while the Pringles Original 12-pack shown by Albert Heijn contains 12 packs of 40 g.
Can I assume that plain crisps are gluten-free or vegan?
No, check the exact variety. Albert Heijn lists AH Natural Crisps as gluten-free and vegan, but you can’t assume the same applies to other brands, flavours or packs. If anyone has an allergy, also read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve bought.
How should I store crisps once the bag is open?
Follow the storage advice on the pack and reseal an opened bag as instructed. For AH Natural Crisps, Albert Heijn advises sealing the pack carefully after use and storing the product in a cool, dry place away from light. Check the advice again for a different variety.