For a break on a walk, individual sealed portions are handy if you don’t want to share from a large bag. A multipack works well for several walkers or snack breaks; a 40 g tube gives you one set portion, but you’ll need to protect it from being crushed. Whatever you choose, check the ingredients, allergens and portion size on the packaging.
A sealed bag or 40 g tube gives you a set portion to take along without having to share. If you choose a tube, it’s important to protect it from being crushed; Jumbo describes the Pringles pack it reviewed as fragile.
Individual bags make it easy to hand out portions without opening a large bag. The Lay’s Party Mix described by Jumbo contains fifteen 27.5 g bags, split across three varieties.
If you’re checking ingredients, allergens or nutritional information, compare the specific flavour and pack you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides values for plain crisps per 40 g; the values for a particular product may differ.
When: If you want to give several walkers a sealed portion and a choice of flavours.
Consider: Check the ingredients for each variety. The Lay’s Party Mix described by Jumbo also contains Bugles Nacho Cheese, which contains milk.
When: If everyone wants the same flavour and you’re taking portions for several breaks. Jumbo lists Lay’s Ready Salted and Paprika as 20 × 40 g.
Consider: You won’t have the variety of flavours you’d get in an assorted box.
When: If you want to take one tube per person, with one stated portion in each, as with Pringles Original 12 × 40 g.
Consider: Jumbo describes the pack it reviewed as fragile; the Original variety contains wheat.
When: If you want to divide the crisps into portions yourself before setting off.
Consider: A large bag doesn’t automatically give you separate, sealed portions for the journey.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and portability | Check the number of packs, the weight per portion and whether a tube needs protecting. | If I’m planning one snack break, I want to be able to grab a sealed portion without sharing it there and then. For around 40% of consumers, having a set portion is the main priority. |
| Sharing and choice of flavours | Check which varieties are in the box and how many individual bags it contains. | On a group walk, I want to be able to give everyone their own bag without making them all have the same flavour. This is the main need for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Compare the allergen information and nutritional details for the exact varieties you’ve chosen. | If ingredients or nutritional values determine my choice, I want to be able to check the labels for every flavour. Around 20% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Stocking up and preparation | Compare the total weight with the number of individual portions and decide whether you want to portion them yourself. | For several walks, I want to take one supply with me and don’t mind portioning it in advance. For around 10% of consumers, this matters more than having ready-made portions. |
According to Jumbo, the Lay’s Party Mix contains different products, including Bugles Nacho Cheese, which contains milk. Possible traces of cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat are also listed.
For an assorted box, check the ingredients and allergens for each variety on the current packaging.
Jumbo describes the Pringles Original pack it reviewed as fragile.
Pack the tube so that heavier items won’t press down on it.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s values are for plain crisps; values can vary by brand and flavour.
Compare the nutritional information for the variety you’re actually taking with you.
The larger Jumbo own-brand bags shown by Jumbo aren’t the same pack size as individual sharing bags.
Before setting off, decide whether you want to portion the crisps yourself and how you’ll protect an opened bag.
Worth considering if you’re comparing assorted sharing bags with bags of one type of crisps.
Worth considering if you’re looking for an individual portion of crisps in a tube.
Lidl’s own snack brand, with a range of crisps.
An own-brand option to compare larger bags of crisps with ready-made portions.
This selection of Joybuy products includes crisp assortments, a sharing mix and Pringles tubes. For an assortment, check the varieties and allergens. Make sure the pack suits the individual portions you want to take with you.
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An assorted box for taking portions along for several walkers or breaks. This version contains 2 × 15 pieces. Milk is listed as an allergen, with possible traces of cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Check the current allergen information for each variety.
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An assorted box for group walks or anyone looking for portions for several breaks. This version contains 15 pieces. For the different varieties, check the current allergen information, including the listing for milk and possible traces of cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
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A mix of crisps to take along if you want to share different flavours. The pack lists a total weight of 180 g; if you want a set amount for each break, check the weight per individual portion. Soya is listed as an allergen.
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A 40 g tube is just right for one set snack break. The multipack contains 12 tubes. Jumbo lists one 40 g portion per pack and describes the pack it reviewed as fragile. The Original variety contains wheat; check the current allergen information too.
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An assortment for several walkers or snack breaks. The box lists 20 pieces; check the packaging to see whether each piece is individually wrapped if you need sealed portions. Milk and soya are listed as allergens; check the information for each variety.
Whether one snack is enough depends on the length of your walk, the conditions and what else you’re taking to eat and drink. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 216 kcal and 0.45 g of salt per 40 g of plain crisps. For your own choice, compare the nutritional information on the pack.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information for every variety in the mix. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be declared on labels. The cheese variety in the Lay’s Party Mix described by Jumbo contains milk; possible traces of cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat are also listed.
Keep the packaging sealed and protect the crisps from being crushed or getting damp. Jumbo describes the Pringles Original pack it reviewed as fragile, so don’t pack a tube underneath heavy items.
