A sharing bag of around 250–300 g works well if you’re sharing the crisps with a small group in one place. If you’re packing snacks into individual sports bags, small bags are more practical; a resealable tube is a good choice if you want to close the same pack again later. Whatever you choose, compare the net weight and portion size. If you have dietary requirements or allergies, check the label on the specific product.
If you’re pouring the crisps into a bowl straight after your sports session, a bag of around 250–300 g is one option. For example, Jumbo lists a 250 g bag of ready salted crisps and Lay's has a 300 g bag. Check how many people will be eating before choosing the pack size.
Small bags are more convenient than an opened sharing bag when you’re packing individual sports bags. Lay's describes the bags in its multipacks as handy for sharing; check how many bags you’re getting and how many grams are in each one.
If you need to check ingredients or allergens, you’ll need the information for the specific flavour and pack you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information on the label of pre-packed foods. Check the physical packaging too, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Choose this if: you’re sharing the crisps with a group in one place straight away.
Bear in mind: an opened large bag is less convenient if everyone wants to take their own portion in their bag.
Choose this if: you’re splitting individual bags between several people before you leave.
Bear in mind: the total amount and the quantity in each bag vary by pack, so check that both suit the occasion.
Choose this if: you want to close the pack again after opening it. Albert Heijn describes the Pringles Original tube as resealable.
Bear in mind: a tube isn’t the same as a large sharing bag, so check the contents and ingredients of the specific product.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Packing individually | Check how many individual bags are included, or whether you can reseal the pack. | I want to put something in everyone’s sports bag without having to split up an opened sharing bag. For around 31% of consumers, being able to pack snacks individually is the top priority. |
| Amount for the group | Compare the net weight and the stated number of portions. According to Jumbo, Jumbo Chips Naturel 250 g contains ten 25 g portions. | We’re eating the crisps together in one place, so I want an amount that suits our group. Around 25% of consumers give this amount for sharing top priority. |
| Nutrition information and allergens | Check the nutrition information per 100 g and per portion, as well as the ingredients and allergens for your chosen flavour. | Before I pack a snack, I want to know what’s in it and how much salt and fat my portion contains. For around 25% of consumers, this information comes first. |
| What to do after opening | Consider whether you’ll share everything straight away or need to close the pack again later. | If there are crisps left over, I don’t want to put a half-open bag back in my bag. This is the main consideration for around 19% of consumers. |
A 250–300 g bag may be suitable for sharing straight away, but it’s less practical if you only want to take a small amount and have to leave the rest in the opened bag.
Before you buy, decide whether you’ll be pouring the crisps into a bowl on the spot or packing some for each person. If it’s the latter, look for individual bags or a pack that can be resealed.
The word ‘ready salted’ doesn’t tell you everything about a product’s nutritional value. A comparison of fat content also says nothing by itself about salt levels or how much you eat.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and per portion you’ll actually eat on the current packaging, rather than treating a single claim as decisive.
Ingredients can vary from product to product. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in Pringles Original and warns that milk and soya may be present. You can’t assume the same information applies to other crisp varieties.
Check the allergen information for the exact flavour and pack size you’re buying, even if you already know another product from the same brand.
Lay's range includes regular crisps, MAX and Oven Baked; pack sizes depend on the product you choose.
The resealable Pringles Original tube is an alternative if being able to close the pack again matters more than having one large sharing bag.
AH Ribbelchips naturel is a good example of a large bag for which Albert Heijn lists the pack size and portion information.
Jumbo Chips Naturel is an example of a 250 g sharing bag for enjoying a snack together.
Lidl lists several Snack Day crisp flavours, including ready salted and paprika.
These products include options for packing snacks individually as well as a sharing bag for enjoying together. Pay particular attention to the pack size and format: a mix or tube isn’t automatically interchangeable with a large bag of crisps.
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An option if you want to pack individual portions rather than opening one large bag.
The pack lists 12 × 40 g. Check the ingredients and allergens of the product supplied.
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A snack mix to consider if you want something to share without taking a 250–300 g sharing bag.
The stated total weight is 180 g. Check the packaging to see which snacks and individual quantities are included in the mix.
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A mix to consider if you want to hand out individual snacks.
The product name lists 15 bags. If the quantity or ingredients matter to someone, check the contents and ingredients of each type.
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A sharing bag for a group enjoying crisps together in one place.
The product name states that the bag contains 250 g. If you want to portion the crisps out in advance or take leftovers with you, check how to reseal the opened bag.
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A tube to consider if you want to be able to reseal the pack after opening.
The stated weight is 165 g, less than the 250–300 g sharing bags discussed above. Check the ingredients and allergens for this product too.
A large bag is most convenient if you’re sharing the crisps with a group as soon as you arrive. For individual bags, choose small packs or portion some out before you leave, so you don’t have to take the opened sharing bag with you.
Compare the nutrition information for the products you’re considering per 100 g, then look at the amount you’ll actually take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 13,1 g of fat and 0,53 g of salt for an average 40 g portion of crisps; the figures for a specific product may differ.
Yes. Check the label again whenever you choose a different flavour or pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information required for pre-packed foods; ingredients and warnings can vary between products.
Close the bag securely after use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. If you already know the group won’t finish everything, decide before sharing how you’ll pack and take away the leftovers.
