For lunchboxes, individually packed portions are handy if you want to add a pack each time without repacking them. Choose a variety box when a range of flavours matters, or tubes in one flavour if that format works better for you. Always compare the number of packs, the amount in each one and the ingredients of the specific box.
Want to grab one sealed pack for each lunchbox without dividing crisps from a large bag? Check both the number of bags and the amount in each one: these vary between the multipacks listed by Jumbo and Albert Heijn.
A variety box gives everyone a choice of different snacks. Check the ingredients for each variety too: according to Jumbo’s product information, Lay's Party Mix contains several types, including a cheese variety with milk.
Choose a number of packs that matches the lunchboxes and snack occasions you have planned. A box with more bags doesn’t automatically mean there’s more crisps in each one.
First decide whether you want individual bags, a mix of flavours or tubes. Then compare the amount in each pack and, for a variety box, check the information for all the relevant varieties.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Count the bags or tubes and check the amount in each one. For example, Jumbo lists 15 × 25 g for its ready-salted and paprika box; Albert Heijn lists 12 × 40 g for Pringles Original. | If I’m filling several lunchboxes, I want to grab a sealed pack each time without weighing anything out. For around 42% of consumers, a portion that’s ready to hand out is the top priority. |
| Flavours and ingredients | Check which snacks are in the box and read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific varieties. | When people have different flavour preferences, I want to offer a choice, but only of bags that suit everyone. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this choice of flavours and ingredients. |
| Stock that suits your needs | Compare the number of packs with the snack occasions you’ve planned, and check the best-before date and storage advice on the box. | When topping up quickly, I want to take enough packs without storing more than we’ll use. Having the right amount in stock is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
According to Jumbo, Lay's Party Mix contains several types of snack. The cheese variety contains milk, and the box warns that it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack, even if you already know one of the flavours.
A smaller bag doesn’t change the composition of the crisps. The Voedingscentrum classifies both standard and light crisps as foods that sit outside the Schijf van Vijf.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the amount in each pack if those details matter to your choice; don’t go by the word ‘light’ alone.
If you plan to hand out the individual packs over a longer period, the box’s best-before date and storage advice are relevant.
Count the snack occasions you expect and check the information on the pack before buying.
Jumbo lists Lay's boxes with individual snacks, including Party Mix, with 15 bags of 27,5 g in three varieties.
For its Original 12-pack, Albert Heijn lists twelve individual tubes of 40 g in the same flavour.
Jumbo lists a sharing box with 15 bags of 25 g: eight ready-salted and seven paprika.
Lidl describes Snack Day as its own brand and lists a multipack of 15 bags for in-store purchase.
If you’re specifically looking for Smiths Sticks, Jumbo lists Sticks Barbecue and Sticks Paprika in 100 g bags.
These products offer individual packs for lunchboxes: mixed snack boxes, a multipack of tubes and a multipack in one flavour. Choose the format and quantity that suit the occasions you have planned; for a variety box, check the current packaging for each variety.
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A mixed box for anyone looking to offer a choice of snacks at several occasions. The product name lists 20 packs; check the contents and ingredients of the individual varieties on the box.
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For anyone who wants to add individual packs from a variety box to lunchboxes. The product name lists 15 pieces; read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific varieties before handing them out.
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A single flavour in individual tubes for anyone who’d rather not hand out a variety of snacks. Each tube contains 40 g; for this Original 12-pack, Albert Heijn lists wheat and gluten, and possible traces of milk and soya.
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For anyone who wants to hand out bags in one flavour. This multipack contains ten bags of 40 g; compare the amount in each bag with smaller packs if you’re looking for a different portion size.
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A box for anyone who wants to hand out several individual snacks. The product name lists 15 pieces; check the amount in each bag and the ingredients of every variety on the specific box before choosing it for lunchboxes.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific box and for the individual varieties it contains. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods, so check the current packaging rather than relying on a product image alone.
No. A smaller bag doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g of the crisps; it changes the amount in that pack. So compare both the nutritional information and the amount in each bag when choosing between multipacks.
The word ‘light’ alone isn’t a reason to choose a multipack. According to the Voedingscentrum, both standard and light crisps sit outside the Schijf van Vijf; compare the nutritional tables for the specific products if their composition matters to your choice.
Count the snack occasions you expect and compare them with the number of individual bags or tubes in the box. When buying, also check the best-before date and storage advice on the packaging.
