Visitors in a small group of adults
If everyone sits down to eat at the same time, you can tip a sharing bag into a bowl. Jumbo stocks Lay's bags of 300 g, among other options, if you want to check how much you get in one pack.
Which pack works best for you?
Parents who want to prepare portions in advance
If visitors are arriving at different times, you can put out individual bags without having to open a large bag each time. Jumbo describes the bags in a Lay's Family Mix as suitable for sharing.
Households that need to check labels
If a guest has a known allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the labelling requirements for pre-packed products. Baby food calls for different considerations from snacks for adults.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether your guests will arrive all at once or at different times. Then check the pack size and label for the option that suits your visit.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Pack size for sharing | Check the net weight of the bag and how many adults will be eating at the same time. | If everyone is eating from a bowl at once, I want one pack to contain enough crisps. For around 40% of consumers, pack size comes first. |
| Individual portions | Check how many bags there are and the amount in each one. If you’re buying a mix, check which snacks it contains too. | If visitors are arriving at different times, I want to be able to put out individual bags without having to fill a bowl each time. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this portioning convenience. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label for each type of snack. If needed, compare the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion. | If a guest has a known allergy, I want to know exactly what I’m serving and keep crisps separate from baby food. Around 30% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every bag in a multipack has the same ingredients
Different snacks in one pack can contain different ingredients and allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on pre-packed foods.
Before serving, read the current label for each item. If a guest has a known allergy, check with them what information you need.
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Putting crisps with the baby food
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving babies aged 4 months to 1 year foods containing salt, where possible.
Keep crisps with the snacks for adults and put baby food somewhere separate.
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Relying only on online product information
If someone has an allergy or dietary requirement, the information on the pack you actually buy is what matters when making your final choice.
Before putting the crisps out, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging again.
Brands and product ranges compared
Lay's
Jumbo stocks Lay's in a 300 g sharing bag and in a pack of 20 bags of 40 g, among other options.
- You can choose between one pack to share from a bowl and individual bags.
- If you choose a mix, check the ingredients and allergens for each snack.
Pringles
Pringles lists Original tubes in 165 g, 70 g and 40 g sizes; Jumbo also stocks the 165 g Original.
- A 165 g tube is an option if you want less in each opened pack than in a 275–300 g sharing bag.
- Pringles lists wheat and possible traces of milk and soya for Original. Check the variant you buy.
Smiths
The Jumbo range we looked at includes Smiths Sticks in barbecue and paprika flavours.
- An alternative snack shape to consider alongside potato crisps.
- Check the net weight if you’re looking for one pack to share with several visitors.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn stocks AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet in a 150 g pack.
- It gives you a specific pack size to compare with a larger sharing bag.
- The product name doesn’t tell you how much salt it contains. Compare the nutritional information for the specific varieties instead.
Snack Day (Lidl)
Lidl stocks Snack Day crisps in a range of flavours, including ready salted, paprika, Bolognese and cheese and onion.
- There are several flavours to consider when putting together a selection of snacks.
- Lidl lists the varieties shown as in-store only, so check the pack size and label on the bag you choose in store.
Crisps and snack packs at Joybuy
These products show three ways to prepare snacks for adult visitors meeting your new baby: a sharing bag, individual bags and tubes. If you choose a mix, check what each item contains.
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Lay's Paprika crisps, 300 g
A sharing bag for adult visitors who’ll be eating from a bowl at the same time.
Pack size: 300 g. If any guests have allergies, check the current label.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box crisps, 15 bags
Individual bags to put out for visitors arriving at different times.
For this mix, check what it contains, the portion size and the allergens in each snack.
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Lay's Family Box, 15 items
A pack of individual snacks for visitors who aren’t all arriving at the same time.
Check the pack to see which snacks it contains, and check the portion size and allergens for each type.
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Pringles Original, 3 × 165 g
Three separate tubes if you don’t want to open all the crisps for the same snack break.
Each tube contains 165 g. Pringles lists wheat and possible traces of milk and soya for Original; check the label on this pack.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20 items
A multipack for preparing individual snacks for adult visitors.
Check how many bags there are of each type, the total net weight and the allergens listed on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Should I get a sharing bag or individual bags for visitors meeting my new baby?
A sharing bag works well for adults eating from a bowl at the same time. Individual bags are more convenient if visitors are arriving at different times and you want to prepare portions in advance. For individual bags, check how many there are, the amount in each one and whether they contain different ingredients.
Can I serve crisps as a snack for the baby too?
Keep crisps separate from baby food and serve them as a snack for adults. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving babies aged 4 months to 1 year foods containing salt, where possible.
How do I check allergens in a multipack?
Read the current labels for every different snack in the multipack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, pre-packed products must display allergen information. If someone has a known allergy, don’t assume the ingredients in one bag apply to all the others.
Does ‘less fat’ mean crisps contain less salt too?
No, that doesn’t follow from the product description. To compare salt levels, check the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion on the pack for the specific varieties of crisps.