Weekly shoppers looking for crisps to share
If several people in your household enjoy the same flavour, the size of the bag and the number of snack occasions you have planned are important factors in your choice.
Who are these options for?
Flavour fans planning a get-together or film night
You might choose between flavours such as paprika, bolognese, cheese & onion, sour cream & onion or barbecue. If you’re opting for a bold flavour, it’s worth checking that everyone else will enjoy it too.
Shoppers who want to check the label
You want to be able to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for your chosen flavour, and see how much each pack contains per snack occasion.
What should you look for when choosing?
Think about how many people will be eating the crisps, and whether you want to share one flavour or spread different packs across the week.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| How much you need for the week | Check the net weight and think about how many snack occasions you want the pack to cover. | If several people are eating the same crisps, I want to buy enough without choosing an unnecessarily large bag. Around 33% of consumers put the quantity they need first. |
| Flavour and variety | Check which flavours are in a bag or mix, and whether everyone will enjoy them. | For a get-together, I want to choose a flavour that suits the group, while for separate occasions I might want to mix things up. Around 27% of consumers say flavour is their top priority. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack; compare nutritional values per 100 g or per portion you plan to eat. | If the ingredients matter to me, I want to check the exact variety rather than relying on the flavour name. For around 20% of consumers, label information is the first thing they consider. |
| Splitting crisps across snack occasions | For individual packs, check how many there are and how much each one contains. | If we don’t eat crisps at the same time, I want to split the quantity easily across several occasions. Around 20% of consumers say pack convenience matters most to them. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing the biggest bag without thinking about how you’ll use it
A large bag won’t always suit the amount your household plans to eat during your planned snack occasions.
Compare the net weight with your plans for the week, and choose a flavour that the people you’re sharing with will enjoy too.
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Assuming nutritional values based on a category
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average nutritional values for crisps in various flavours; the values for an individual product may differ. A category label such as ‘lower in fat and salt’ is no substitute for checking the label on the bag you’ve chosen.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety per 100 g and, if relevant, per portion you plan to eat.
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Assuming allergens based on the flavour name
A flavour name doesn’t tell you which ingredients or allergens a specific pack contains. For example, Jumbo lists milk in Lay's Party Mix and also mentions the possible presence of ingredients including cereals containing gluten and soya.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack every time you buy it, even if you already know the flavour.
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Counting on a specific flavour being available in store
Lidl Netherlands says that some products in its Snack Day range are only available in store. The selection you find may vary.
Check what’s available for your weekly shop and think about another flavour that would also suit your household.
Brands to consider
Lay's
Worth considering if you want to explore different flavour ranges and pack sizes from one brand.
- Jumbo lists Lay's Sensations flavours as well as other flavoured varieties.
- Check the size and exact flavour of each variety; the different ranges aren’t all the same product.
Pringles
Worth considering if you’re looking for a tube in a familiar flavour.
- Jumbo lists varieties including Paprika and Sour Cream & Onion.
- Check the size of the tube you choose and whether it suits your snack occasions.
Smiths
Worth considering if you’re looking for sticks rather than regular crisps.
- Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks in barbecue and paprika flavours, both in 100 g packs.
- If you want a wider choice of flavours, you could also explore other product ranges.
Albert Heijn
Worth considering if you want to browse own-brand varieties and their product information.
- Albert Heijn lists AH Chips bolognese, among other products, and has a separate category for crisps with less fat or salt.
- Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change, so it’s important to check the current packaging.
Jumbo
Worth considering if you want to compare own-brand crisps in different flavours and pack sizes.
- Jumbo lists ridged crisps in sour cream & onion, for example, as well as other flavoured varieties.
- Check the weight and ingredients of each variety; sharing an own-brand name doesn’t make the flavours interchangeable.
Lidl
Worth considering if you want to browse the own-brand Snack Day range.
- Lidl Netherlands lists paprika, bolognese and cheese & onion among the Snack Day flavours.
- Lidl says these products are only available in store, so check which flavours are available when you visit.
Crisps for different snack occasions
This Joybuy selection includes flavoured crisps in larger bags and packs with individual portions. Choose according to the flavour, quantity and how you want to share the crisps.
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Pringles Sour Cream & Onion 12 × 40 g
The individual tubes are ideal for snack occasions you want to spread throughout the week.
The pack contains 12 tubes of 40 g in sour cream & onion flavour. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
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Croky Sharing Mix 180 g
This mix is a good option if you’d rather choose a selection of flavours for your weekly shop than one large bag of a single flavour.
The stated pack size is 180 g. Check the packaging to see which flavours and ingredients the mix contains.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps 300 g
This bag is a good choice for sharing a single paprika flavour, as long as it suits everyone in the group.
The pack contains 300 g of crisps. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
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Lay's Max Roasted Onion Sour 185 g
This variety is a good choice if you’re specifically looking for Roasted Onion Sour rather than a paprika flavour.
The bag contains 185 g. Check the ingredients and allergen information for this exact variety before choosing.
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g'woon Ridged Paprika Crisps 250 g
This bag is a good choice if you’re looking to share paprika crisps and specifically want a ridged variety.
The stated pack size is 250 g. Check the label for ingredients and allergen information for this variety.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a large bag or individual packs?
A large bag works well when you want to serve one flavour for everyone to share; individual packs are a better fit if you want to spread the crisps across several occasions. If you choose a mix, check which flavours it contains and how much is in each pack.
Do the labels on packaged crisps in the Netherlands have to list allergens?
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that 14 allergens must be declared on the label. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the specific flavour; don’t rely on the product name alone.
How should I store crisps once the pack is open?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and seal an opened bag securely. Jumbo says that unopened Lay's Party Mix should be stored in a cool, dry place; don’t assume this product-specific advice applies to every other pack.