For a holiday group that wants to share, a mixed box of individual bags is a good choice if the flavour selection suits everyone. If everyone prefers the same flavour, a single-flavour multipack may be a better fit; smaller individual portions are also handy for packing in advance for the journey. Whichever you choose, check the contents of each pack, and if anyone has an allergy, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
For days at the beach, car journeys or a stay in a holiday cottage, look for individual bags and a mix of flavours that suits your group. Albert Heijn and Lidl offer mixed packs containing different numbers of bags.
For lunchboxes and days out, it helps to have portions you can take with you without opening a large bag each time. Jumbo offers a Party Mix with individual bags, while Albert Heijn has a Pringles Original multipack with individual tubes.
If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, the brand name or the name of the mix isn’t enough to help you choose. Check the information for each flavour on the current packaging.
First, decide whether flavour choice for the group or individual portions for the journey matters more. Then consider how much you want to take and check the ingredients and allergen information where necessary.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and flavour selection | Count the individual bags and check how many of each flavour are in the box. | If I’m sharing with a group, I want enough bags and flavours everyone will enjoy. Around 31% of consumers would put this combination first. |
| Portions to take with you | Check the number of portions, the weight per portion and whether they come in bags or tubes. | For a car journey or lunchbox, I want to pack portions in advance rather than divide up a large bag. For around 31% of consumers, this convenience would be their main priority. |
| How much to take for your holiday | Compare the total weight and number of portions with the number of days and snack breaks you want to cover. | If I’m stocking up for several outings, I want to know whether the total amount will be enough. For around 23% of consumers, quantity would be the main consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for each flavour, including any warnings about possible traces. | If someone in my group needs to avoid an ingredient, the contents of each flavour matter more than the mix as a whole. Around 15% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
A large number of bags doesn’t mean the flavours are evenly represented. For example, the Party Mix described by Jumbo contains five bags of each of three flavours.
Check how many bags there are of each flavour, and consider whether your group will enjoy even the least popular option.
Different flavours in a mix may contain different ingredients and allergens. So, information about one bag won’t necessarily tell you what’s in the rest of the box.
If someone has a relevant allergy, check the information for every flavour on the current packaging before serving the crisps.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer Lay's mixed boxes with individual portions, including packs of 15, 20 and 30.
Albert Heijn offers Pringles Original as a multipack of 12 individual 40 g tubes.
Jumbo offers Smiths Sticks in Barbecue and Paprika flavours in 100 g bags.
Lidl’s own-brand range is worth considering if you’re looking for a mix of small bags of crisps; Lidl describes a multipack containing 15 bags.
These products offer two ways to pack for your holiday: mixed boxes to share, or a single-flavour multipack in smaller portions. Choose the format that suits you and check the contents of the pack you select.
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A mixed box for sharing portions on a day out during your holiday. The product name lists two packs of 15; check the packaging for the breakdown by snack type.
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For anyone looking to take a mixed box along to share. The product name lists two sets of 12; check the exact varieties and, if anyone has an allergy, the labels.
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An option for a group that wants to share a variety of snacks. The product name lists a pack of 20; check the contents and allergen information for each variety on the current packaging.
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For anyone who wants to take one flavour in individual portions. The product name lists 12 portions of 40 g; check the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
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A handy size for packing portions for a smaller group or a few outings. The product name lists 15 pieces; check the varieties and their ingredients on the current box.
A mixed box is a good choice if you want plenty of individual portions and several flavours, as long as the selection suits your group. Albert Heijn offers boxes of 20 and 30 pieces, while Jumbo offers a mix of 15 bags. Count the portions and check how many of each flavour are included before choosing.
Individual bags or small tubes are handy if you want to pack portions in advance. Jumbo describes the Lay's Party Mix as individual bags, while Albert Heijn offers Pringles Original in individual 40 g tubes. Also choose a flavour or mix that the travellers will enjoy.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must be included on the label of pre-packed crisps sold in the Netherlands. Your Europe explains that EU rules also require an ingredients list, with allergens clearly highlighted. For a mix, check every variety on the current packaging.
Use an online list to help you prepare, but check the current packaging before eating the crisps. Ingredients and allergen information can change, which is particularly important if someone needs to avoid a specific variety.
