Choose a multipack of individual bags if you want to set out a portion for everyone; choose a mix if offering different flavours matters more. With a mixed pack, check the contents and allergens of each variety. For any pack, compare the weight per bag and nutritional values on the same basis.
Want to put out a bag for everyone and keep any unopened portions for later? Compare not just the number of bags, but also their contents: according to product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn, the multipacks described here contain bags ranging from 25 g to 40 g.
If not everyone wants the same flavour, a mix gives you a choice without opening several large bags. Check which types of snacks are included, though: Jumbo's Lay's Party Mix combines potato crisps with Bugles.
Want to check salt, energy or allergens in advance? Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per bag, and read the ingredients for each variety in a mixed pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average crisps as containing 215 kcal and 0.53 g of salt per 40 g; the packaging provides the values for the product you choose.
First decide whether individual portions or a choice of flavours matters more for your night in. Then check the bag size and, especially with a mixed box, the labels for all the varieties.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it's relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Compare the number of bags and the weight per bag with the number of viewers. | If I want to set out a portion for everyone, the bag size and any unopened leftovers matter. For around 42% of consumers, portioning comes first. |
| Variety of flavours | Check which flavours and types of snacks are in the box, and how the bags are divided up. | If people have different preferences, I want to offer a choice rather than give everyone the same flavour. Around 33% of consumers prioritise choice. |
| Nutritional values and allergens | Compare the values per 100 g and per bag; check the ingredients and allergens for each variety. | If I'm keeping an eye on ingredients or nutritional values, I need to know what's in the bag being served. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label matters most. |
More bags don't automatically mean smaller portions. The packs described by Jumbo and Albert Heijn range from 25 g to 40 g per bag.
Compare the total weight and the weight per bag before choosing a pack for your group.
A mixed pack can contain both potato crisps and other snacks. This means the ingredients and allergens may vary between varieties.
If you have an allergy, read the ingredients list for every variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the difference in calories between light crisps and regular crisps is small.
Compare the nutritional values on the label and use the contents per bag to decide how much you want to serve.
Albert Heijn marks the listed AH Ribbelchips naturel 20-pack as discontinued; Lidl describes its multipack as available in store only.
Check shortly before buying which pack is available and whether the flavour and size are right for what you want to serve.
If a product is only available in store, you'll need to make a trip to the shop.
Lay's offers multipacks of individual bags. The Party Mix at Jumbo is one option for a group looking for a variety of snacks.
Individual tubes are an option if you want to serve one flavour per person and reseal an opened tube.
This own-label option is a point of reference for a multipack of individual bags in one set flavour.
Jumbo's own-label range includes a sharing pack for anyone looking to combine paprika and plain flavours.
Lidl describes a multipack of assorted bags as an option to look for in store.
These packs offer individual portions, a single flavour or a mix for your night in. Choose between them based on the number of viewers, the flavours you want and the information on the packaging.
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For a night in when you want to hand out one flavour in individual tubes. The pack contains twelve 40 g tubes; if you have allergies, check the ingredients and compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per tube.
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For a group looking to serve the same flavour in individual bags. The pack contains ten 40 g bags; check the label if you have allergies, and compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per bag.
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For a group who want a choice of different snacks for their night in. This box contains twenty items; check the packaging for the quantities of each variety and the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for every snack.
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For anyone considering a smaller mix for a night in. The pack is labelled 180 g; check how much of each variety it contains and, if you have allergies, read the label for each individual snack.
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For a group looking to choose individual snacks from a mixed box. The pack contains twelve items; before buying, check the flavour mix, the weight per bag and the ingredients and allergens for each variety.
No, a smaller bag mainly makes it clearer how much you're getting in each pack. Compare the nutritional values on the label per 100 g and per bag; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, 40 g of average crisps contains 215 kcal and 0.53 g of salt, but values vary by product.
Yes. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergens for every variety, as the contents can differ within the same mix. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed in the ingredients list on the label of prepacked foods.
Store opened crisps in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container or bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened crisps in a kitchen cupboard for 2 to 5 days.
