Families taking lunchboxes
Small bags are handy when you want to portion out crisps in advance for children or day trips. Jumbo, for example, lists a sharing bag containing 15 bags of 25 g each.
Who are crisps multipacks useful for?
Groups with different tastes
Individual bags let everyone choose from the box. Albert Heijn lists mixed Lay's boxes with 20 or 30 bags, which also include other types of snacks.
Shoppers comparing labels
With a mixed box, it’s important to check the ingredients and allergens for each variety. For comparing nutritional values, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends looking at the figures per 100 g.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you mainly need individual portions, a choice for a group, enough to last your stay, or clear product information. Then check what’s inside the pack: the same number of bags doesn’t necessarily mean the same amount of crisps.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Count the bags and check the weight of each one. | If I’m packing lunchboxes and day trips in advance, I don’t want to keep opening a large bag. For around 33% of consumers, the convenience of individual portions is the top priority. |
| Variety for a group | Check which types of snacks are included and how many bags of each variety you get. | For a group with different tastes, I want to offer a choice without opening several large packs. Around 27% of consumers put variety first. |
| Enough for your stay | Compare the total weight, number of bags and storage space available. | For a longer stay, I want to bring enough individual portions without taking up unnecessary space. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Labels for each variety | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for each type of snack; compare nutritional values per 100 g. | If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients or I want to compare nutritional values, the information for each variety needs to be clear. Checking the label is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Comparing only the number of bags
Twelve packs of 40 g and fifteen bags of 25 g differ in both portion size and total contents. Albert Heijn lists the first size for Pringles Original, while Jumbo lists the second for its sharing bag.
Check the number of bags, the weight of each one and the total weight before deciding how much to take.
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Assuming every bag in a mixed box contains the same thing
Mixed boxes may combine potato crisps with other snacks. Ingredients and allergens can therefore vary between varieties.
If you have an allergy, check the current label for every type of snack someone wants to eat. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed in the ingredients.
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Comparing nutritional values per portion directly
Portions can vary in weight from one product to another, so figures per portion don’t tell you the same thing about two multipacks.
For example, compare sugar, fat or salt per 100 g if those nutritional values matter to your choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this basis for comparison because manufacturers set their own portion sizes.
Brands to consider
Lay's
For anyone looking for a box with plenty of individual bags and a variety of snacks.
- Albert Heijn lists a Mega Box with 20 bags and a Celebration Box with 30 bags.
- Ingredients and allergens may vary between snack varieties in a mixed box.
Pringles
For anyone who wants to take individual packs of one consistent flavour.
- Albert Heijn lists the Original 12-pack as twelve 40 g mini cans; according to the product description, the cans are resealable.
- This Original variety isn’t a flavour mix. Check the current label if ingredients or allergens are important.
Jumbo
A supermarket own-brand option with individual portions in plain and paprika flavours.
- Jumbo says its Chips Uitdeelzak contains 15 bags of 25 g each.
- Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for this sharing bag; check the current packaging.
Lidl Snack Day
A supermarket alternative for anyone looking for a mix of individual bags.
- Lidl Netherlands lists a multipack with 15 bags of different types of crisps.
- Check the flavour mix, weights and ingredients on the packaging before choosing.
Crisps multipacks on Joybuy
These multipacks are designed for taking individual portions with you or sharing a supply. With a mixed box, pay particular attention to what’s included for each type of snack; the number of bags alone won’t tell you which flavours everyone will get.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box crisps, 2 x 15 bags
A box of individual bags to share between campers or save for different snack times. If you have an allergy, check the label for each snack variety.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box crisps, 15-pack
For anyone who wants to take individual bags and offer a choice from one box. The pack contains 15 bags; check the ingredients and allergens for each variety.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20-pack
For a group that wants to share individual bags from different snack brands. The box contains 20 bags; if you have an allergy, check the labels for each type.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
A mix to share while camping. The pack contains 180 g; if you want to portion it out in advance, check the weight of each individual bag, and read the label if you have an allergy.
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Lay's Family Box, 15 pieces
For sharing individual snacks on a picnic or day trip. The box contains 15 pieces; check the weights, flavour mix and allergens for each type on the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Should I check every type of bag in a mixed crisps box for allergens?
Yes. If you have an allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information for every type someone wants to eat. A mix may contain different snacks; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed in the ingredients.
How do I compare multipacks if the bags aren’t all the same size?
Compare the number of bags, as well as the weight of each bag and the total pack. If nutritional values matter, compare them per 100 g: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this basis because manufacturers set their own portion sizes.
What size is handy for lunchboxes when camping?
Small individual bags are handy when you want to pack portions in advance. Jumbo lists a sharing bag with 15 bags of 25 g each; Albert Heijn lists a Pringles Original 12-pack with 40 g packs. Choose a size that suits the amount you want for each snack time, and check the allergen information if needed.
How should I store crisps while camping?
Follow the storage instructions and best-before information on the packaging. Keep the bags protected from moisture, and check how to close the pack once it’s opened.