Office teams sharing crisps
If you’re opening a bag for several colleagues, check the pack size and the number of servings stated. With a large bag, you’ll also need clean containers to portion the crisps in advance.
Who are these options for?
Colleagues bringing their lunches separately
If crisps are a small part of your lunch, the stated serving size can help you portion them out. An individual bag or a pre-filled, sealable container is easier to take with you than an opened large bag.
Shoppers who need to check labels
If you have an allergy or a specific dietary preference, the information for the exact flavour and pack matters. Check the ingredients and allergens again whenever you choose a different variety.
What should you consider when choosing?
First, decide whether the crisps will be shared at the office or taken along as individual lunch portions. Then check the pack size, serving information and label for the variety you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for the group | Check the net weight and the stated number of servings. | If I’m sharing crisps with colleagues, I want to know how many portions I can get from one pack. Around 42% of consumers prioritise the quantity for the group. |
| Portions and portability | Check the serving size and choose between individual bags and portioning them yourself. | For my own lunch, I want to take a measured amount without putting an opened bag in my bag. This portion format matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. | When I share crisps with others, I need to be able to check which ingredients are relevant to them. Around 25% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a large bag as one portion
A bag intended for several lunch breaks isn’t the same as a single measured portion. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both list ten 25 g servings for their 250 g plain crisps.
Portion the crisps into clean, sealable containers in advance, and seal the remaining bag securely.
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Assuming all crisps contain the same allergens
Ingredients vary by product and flavour. For Pringles Original 165 g, Jumbo lists wheat and possible traces of milk and soya.
Check the pack for each variety before sharing crisps with colleagues.
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Relying on online product information alone
Information for one brand or flavour may not apply to a different pack.
Use product pages to compare options, then check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the packaging itself before eating.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s range includes AH Chips naturel 250 g, as well as a separate category for crisps with less fat or salt.
- For AH Chips naturel 250 g, Albert Heijn lists ten 25 g servings, and the product page describes this variety as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
- These claims don’t automatically apply to other flavours or packs, so check the label for the variety you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own-brand range includes plain crisps in a 250 g bag.
- For Jumbo Chips Naturel 250 g, Jumbo lists ten 25 g servings.
- The ingredients and nutritional information for this plain variety don’t automatically apply to other Jumbo flavours.
Lay's
Lay's range includes Naturel value pack 300 g, a good choice if you want a larger bag to portion out.
- Albert Heijn lists ten 30 g servings for this specific pack.
- A large bag doesn’t contain individually packed lunch portions, so you’ll need to portion the crisps yourself.
Pringles
Pringles Original 165 g are stacked crisps in a tube, made using ingredients including dehydrated potatoes and flour.
- The tube sets this variety apart from crisps in a standard bag.
- Jumbo lists wheat and possible traces of milk and soya for Pringles Original; check other flavours separately.
Snack Day
Snack Day is Lidl’s crisps and snacks brand, with plain crisps among its range in a 250 g pack.
- Lidl lists this plain variety in a 250 g pack.
- Lidl states that this product is only available in store; check the pack there for ingredients and nutritional information.
Crisps for your office lunch at Joybuy
This selection includes individually packed portions, multipacks and larger bags to portion out yourself. Choose a pack that suits how the lunch will be carried or shared. For mixed packs, check the labels on the individual snacks.
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Pringles Red Pepper, 12 × 40 g
For individual lunch breaks: this pack contains twelve 40 g tubes. If you have allergies, check the label for this Red Pepper variety.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box, 15 bags
The individual bags make it easy to portion out across several lunches. This is a snack mix, so if you have allergies, check the label on each bag.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20 pieces
A shared supply of individually packed snacks in a range of varieties. Not everything in this mix is a potato crisp, so check the ingredients and allergens for each snack.
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Lay's Oven Baked Natural, 150 g
A bag to portion out yourself, rather than a pack of individual bags. If fat content is a factor in your choice, compare the nutritional information on the label with that of the standard variety.
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Croky Natural potato crisps, 200 g
A larger bag of plain potato crisps to share with colleagues. For individual lunches, portion the crisps yourself into clean, sealable containers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare packs for a group lunch?
Compare the net weight, the stated number of servings and whether the portions are individually packed. You’ll need to portion out a large bag yourself; for a mixed box, also check which types of snacks it contains.
Can I use a large bag of crisps for individual lunches?
Yes, as long as you portion the crisps into clean, sealable containers in advance and store the rest according to the instructions on the pack. The stated serving size can help you measure out a portion, but it isn’t a recommended amount you have to eat.
What should I check if a colleague has a food allergy?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even if it’s a different flavour from the same brand. For example, Jumbo lists wheat and possible traces of milk and soya for Pringles Original; this doesn’t tell you what’s in every other variety.
How should I assess crisps labelled as lower in fat or salt?
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving with that of the standard variety you’re considering. This shows you the differences listed for those specific packs, without relying on the claim alone to judge the whole lunch.