For lunch on the go, individual packets are handy if you want to take one portion with you without having to portion it out at home. A mixed box is a good choice if variety matters more; a big bag means you’ll need to portion it out yourself. Check the number of packets, the weight of each packet, and the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose.
An individually wrapped packet makes the portion clear in advance, so you don’t have to weigh out crisps at home or take an opened big bag with you. Jumbo lists Pringles Original 12 x 40 g as one 40 g portion per pack.
A mixed box can provide a supply for different lunch breaks or taste preferences. The Lay's Mega Box listed by Albert Heijn contains 20 packets of different crisps and snacks, so the contents won’t be the same in every packet.
A larger bag is a good fit if you portion some out into a tub or bag before setting off. A 250 g bag, such as Jumbo Plain Crisps, for example, doesn’t contain individually wrapped lunch portions.
First decide whether you’re looking for a set portion, more variety or the option to portion it out yourself at home.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the weight of each packet and whether the portions are individually wrapped. | If I want to take one packet with my lunch, I don’t want to have to portion it out at home. For around 45% of consumers, having a portion set out in advance is the main priority. |
| Variety | Check which crisps and snacks are in the box and whether the contents vary from packet to packet. | If people have different taste preferences, I want to be able to choose from the same supply, even if every packet doesn’t contain the same thing. That’s the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Portioning at home | Compare the total weight and think about how you’ll store the opened bag and the portions you take with you. | I don’t mind getting a portion ready myself before setting off instead of using individual packets. Around 22% of consumers prefer this option. |
The Lay's Mega Box listed by Albert Heijn contains different crisps and snacks. The packet you choose may therefore have a different flavour or ingredients from the one you had before.
Check the full contents of the specific box if some varieties aren’t suitable for your lunch or household.
A flavour name or brand doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the variety you choose. Jumbo lists wheat as an allergen for Pringles Original 12 x 40 g; with mixed boxes, you’ll also need to allow for differences between products.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.
A big bag won’t portion its contents for you. As a general guide, the Voedingscentrum gives 215 kcal and 0.53 g of salt for an average 40 g portion of crisps; the nutritional values of the product you choose may differ.
Check the product’s weight and nutritional information, then decide how much you want to take with you before setting off.
Worth considering if you’re looking at a mixed box of small packets.
Worth considering if you want an individual pack of the same variety for each lunch.
The own-brand range is worth considering if you want to portion out a larger bag at home.
These packs offer a set portion per pack or a mix for several lunch breaks. With mixed boxes, check what’s in each packet: they may contain a combination of crisps and other snacks.
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For anyone who wants to take one individual pack for each lunch break.
The multipack contains 12 packs of 40 g. Jumbo lists one portion per pack for this variety, and wheat as an allergen; check the allergen information on the pack.
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For several lunch breaks when you’d like a variety of crisps and snacks.
The box contains 20 items in different flavours. Check which varieties are included and read the ingredients and allergen information for the pack you choose.
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For anyone considering a mix and wanting to decide in advance how much to take for lunch.
The stated total weight is 180 g. Check the pack for the number of packets, the weight per packet and allergen information if these details will affect your choice.
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For anyone who wants to spread a box of different snacks across several lunch breaks.
The product name states that it contains 12 items. Check the contents, weight per item and allergens in the box you choose before deciding what to take with you.
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For keeping a supply to choose from for different lunch breaks.
The product name states that it contains 15 items. Check the contents, quantity per item and allergens on the pack you choose.
Choose a packet with a weight that suits how much you want to take with your lunch. Jumbo lists Pringles Original 12 x 40 g as one portion per pack. With a mixed box, packet sizes may vary, so check them individually.
Yes. Read the allergen information for the specific pack and, in a mixed box, for the products inside. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed in the ingredients list of pre-packed food. Don’t rely solely on the flavour or the front of the box.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of the crisps you choose. For Pringles Original 12 x 40 g, Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry place. If you open a big bag, you’ll also need to store any leftovers yourself.
