Choose a mixed multipack of individual bags if viewers want a choice of flavours. If you want to portion the bags out in advance for lunchboxes or snack times, pay particular attention to the number of bags and the amount in each one. If you’re choosing a mix, check the ingredients and allergens for each product too.
If your guests have different tastes, individual bags let everyone choose what they like. For example, Albert Heijn lists a Lay's, Cheetos and Doritos Celebration Box containing 30 bags. Check that the contents suit your group.
It’s easy to pop one bag into each lunchbox, but the amount in each bag varies. Jumbo lists, among other options, Lay's packs of 20 × 40 g and a supermarket own-brand pack of 15 × 25 g.
When a box contains different snacks, their ingredients may vary too. If you have allergies, read the labels of the exact products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared need to be listed in the ingredients.
First decide whether a variety of flavours for match night or portions divided up in advance matters more. Then compare the pack contents with the number of people you want to prepare bags for.
| What to consider | Check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Variety of flavours | The number of bags and the mix of flavours; a large box doesn’t necessarily contain equal numbers of each flavour. | If I’m putting crisps out for viewers with different preferences, I want them to be able to choose from individual bags. An estimated 50% of consumers in this situation prioritise variety for the group. |
| Portions to divide up in advance | The number of bags and the weight of each one. Jumbo lists both Lay's packs of 20 × 40 g and an own-brand pack of 15 × 25 g. | For lunchboxes, I want to know in advance how many individual bags I can prepare. For around 30% of consumers, this predictable portioning comes first. |
| A limited choice of flavours | Which flavours are actually in the box and the ingredients of the exact pack. | If salted crisps and paprika are enough for my group, I don’t need to choose an extensive mix. For an estimated 20% of consumers, this simple choice is the top priority. |
More bags doesn’t mean the same amount of crisps per person. The packs listed by Jumbo—15 × 25 g and 20 × 40 g—differ both in the number of bags and the weight of each one.
Compare the number of bags, the weight per bag and the mix of flavours before choosing for a group of viewers or for lunchboxes.
A mixed box may contain different snacks. So, if someone has an allergy, one general assumption about the ingredients or allergens won’t be enough.
Check the ingredients and allergens for each product in the exact mix.
A mix of flavours gives guests a choice, while a pack of identical bags is easier to divide up in advance. Which matters more depends on how you plan to use the bags.
First decide how many individual portions you need and what amount per bag is right for you. Then choose the mix of flavours.
A multipack being listed doesn’t mean it’ll be in store when you visit. Lidl describes its 15-bag multipack as an in-store product.
Check the retailer’s latest information before making a special trip for that pack.
Lay's Netherlands lists multipacks with small bags to share. The contents vary by pack.
Worth considering if you’re looking at tubes or a pack containing several individual units.
A crisps option to put on the table alongside bags you want to hand out individually.
A retailer where you can compare mixed boxes with other crisps packs.
A retailer where you can compare packs with different numbers of bags and amounts per bag.
An option for finding a mixed multipack of individual bags in store.
These packs offer individual portions for match night or to divide up in advance. Pay particular attention to the number of bags, the flavour listed and the information on the exact pack.
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An option if you want to hand out individual snacks on match night. The product name lists 20 items; check the pack for the exact mix and the ingredients.
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For anyone wanting to get a mix of individual bags ready for guests or snack times. The product name lists 15 items; check the flavours and allergens on the exact pack.
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For a group when you want to prepare plenty of individual bags. The product name lists two lots of twelve; check the weight per bag and the ingredients of the mix before buying.
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Consider this pack if you’re putting crisps out for a smaller group. The product name lists 180 g in total; check the contents if the number of bags or the amount per bag is important.
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For anyone wanting to prepare individual portions of the same listed flavour in advance. The product name lists twelve 40 g packs; only choose this flavour if it suits your group, and check the allergens on the pack.
Count how many people will get their own bag and whether you’ll be putting out other snacks too. Then compare the number of bags and the weight per bag: Jumbo, for example, lists packs of 15 × 25 g and 20 × 40 g, which provide different amounts per person.
Yes. If someone has an allergy or avoids certain ingredients, check each product in the exact mix. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared need to be listed in the ingredients.
No. A smaller bag tells you about the portion size, but not whether the contents suit your needs. For your chosen flavour, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion on the label.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack. Jumbo says to store its Chips Sharing Bag in a cool, dry place; for another multipack, check the instructions on that product.
No. A football theme alone tells you nothing about the number of bags, flavours or ingredients. Check the contents and labels of the specific pack rather than judging by the design alone.
