Choose a sharing bag of small individual packets if you mainly want crisps to divide between several lunchboxes. A mixed box is a better fit if you want to share different flavours with your housemates; check which types of snacks it contains, too. For either option, check the number of packets, the weight per packet and the labels for each variety.
You want to keep crisps in individual packets for several days. Compare the number of packets, the total weight and the weight per packet to see how many portions you can split up. For example, Jumbo lists a sharing bag with 15 packets of 25 g.
You’re looking for individual packets for a shared kitchen or a moving-in evening, without having to open large bags. The mixed boxes Albert Heijn lists for Lay’s contain several varieties; check what’s inside if not everyone wants the same snacks.
You want to know which ingredients and allergens are in the packets, and how the nutritional values of similar products compare. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises comparing nutritional values per 100 g, as manufacturers may use different portion sizes.
First decide whether you mainly want individual packets for lunchboxes or a variety of snacks for a shared cupboard. Then check what’s in the box and read the labels on the individual products.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to stock up on | Check the total weight and number of packets; boxes with the same number of packets may have different weights per packet. | When stocking my first cupboard, I want to know how long the individual packets will last. For around 29% of consumers, the amount in the pack is the main priority. |
| Size of each packet | Check the weight of each packet and whether the pack contains individual packets. | If I want to put packets in a lunchbox, the portion size needs to suit that purpose. Around 29% of consumers give packet size the highest priority. |
| Flavour selection | Check which flavours and types of snacks are included, and how many packets there are of each variety. | I’m sharing the box with housemates and don’t want everyone to be stuck with the same flavour. This variety matters most to around 24% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety; compare the nutritional values of similar products per 100 g. | If one of the included snacks doesn’t fit my ingredient preferences, having lots of packets won’t help. That’s why the label is the deciding factor for around 18% of consumers. |
A mixed box can contain different products. The Lay’s mixed boxes described by Albert Heijn include varieties containing ingredients such as milk or soya.
Before sharing the snacks, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current box and on the individual packets.
Product ranges and information can change. A Pringles pack of 12 × 40 g previously listed by Jumbo was no longer available in its online range.
Check the current shop page, and refer to the packaging of the product you buy for ingredient and allergen information.
The packs described include packets of 25 g and 40 g. So the number of packets alone doesn’t tell you how much each one contains.
Check the weight per packet before dividing a box between lunchboxes or housemates.
Worth considering if you’re looking for individual packets and a choice of flavours.
An option to explore if you’re specifically looking for crisps in tubes.
A brand to explore if you’re considering sticks as well as crisps for your shared cupboard.
A shop and own-brand option for a sharing bag with two flavours.
A shop where you can check what’s in Lay’s mixed boxes.
A shop and brand to explore if you want to see which crisps flavours are available.
These mixed boxes contain crisps or similar snacks and are suited to anyone looking for individual portions and a choice of flavours to share. Compare what’s in each box, and check the packet size if you want the portions to fit in a lunchbox.
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A mixed box to share with housemates or take individual portions with you. It contains 15 pieces; check the selection of varieties and the label if these matter to you.
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A mix for a shared cupboard if you’re after different types of snacks. It contains 20 pieces; check what’s included and the labels on each variety before sharing the box.
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A mix to consider for a smaller shared cupboard. The pack contains 180 g in total; check the weight of the individual packets if you want to take them with you.
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A box to explore if you want to share crisps and similar snacks. It contains 12 pieces; check the selection, packet size and current labels.
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A box for anyone who wants to add individual snacks to a shared cupboard. It contains 15 pieces; check which snacks are included, along with the packet sizes and labels.
Check the total weight, as well as the number and weight of the individual packets. This helps you work out how many portions are in the box and whether the size suits your lunchbox or shared cupboard.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the box and the individual products. The European Union requires pre-packed foods to display ingredient and allergen information, so don’t assume a mixed box has one ingredients list that applies to every variety.
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the packaging you buy. Jumbo advises storing its sharing bag in a cool, dry place; keep the product information with the packets if you’re dividing them up over several days.
A mixed box is useful if your housemates want to share the flavours and types of snacks included. If everyone likes the same flavour, a multipack with just one variety may be a better fit. Check the flavour selection and ingredients in a mixed box before choosing, too.
