Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers with freezer space

If you often prepare chips at home, you could consider a larger bag, provided it fits in your freezer. Jumbo and ALDI list 2.5 kg bags of frozen chips.

Small households and air fryer users

A 1 kg bag may be a better fit for a smaller freezer compartment. For its 1 kg Patat Frites, Jumbo also gives air fryer instructions for 500 g. Check the instructions for the product you choose.

Shoppers choosing between two product categories

If you’re searching for aniseed sprinkles but want to buy chips, first decide what you’re looking to purchase. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list aniseed sprinkles under sweet toppings, not frozen chips.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for aniseed sprinkles as a sweet topping or want to prepare chips at home. If you’re buying frozen chips, check the bag size and the cooking instructions for the exact product.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important for?
Product category Check whether the product is a sweet topping or frozen chips. I want to buy chips, not accidentally come home with a sweet topping. Around 34% of shoppers prioritise choosing the right product category.
Bag size Compare the net weight with the space in your freezer and the amount you use. A large bag won’t always fit in my freezer compartment, even if I make chips often. Around 33% of shoppers prioritise a pack size that suits their needs.
Cooking method Read the instructions for the exact product and your deep-fat fryer or air fryer. If I use an air fryer, I want to know what quantity and cooking method the product instructions recommend. For around 33% of shoppers, the cooking method is the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing aniseed sprinkles with chips

    Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping and don’t meet the same need as chips. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list these products in different categories.

    Decide what you want to buy before comparing products.

  • Choosing a large bag without checking your freezer

    A 2.5 kg bag needs more storage space than a 1 kg bag, and may not suit the amount you usually prepare.

    Check the space in your freezer and choose a pack size that suits how you use it.

  • Refreezing thawed chips

    The product instructions for Jumbo Patat Frites 2.5 kg say not to refreeze the product after thawing.

    Follow the storage and cooking instructions on the packaging of the exact product.

  • Relying only on an older product listing

    Ingredient information can change. If you have an allergy, the information on the pack you receive is important when deciding whether to use the product.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before use.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Worth considering if you’re looking for aniseed sprinkles as a sweet topping.

  • Albert Heijn and Jumbo list aniseed sprinkles under sweet toppings.
  • This product category is not an alternative to frozen chips.

AH

Albert Heijn lists AH Frituur friet, 1 kg, under frozen potato products.

  • The pack size gives you a specific option to help you work out how much freezer space you’ll need.
  • Check the cooking instructions on the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Patat Frites in 1 kg and 2.5 kg packs.

  • For the 1 kg pack, Jumbo provides air fryer instructions for 500 g.
  • Don’t use those instructions for a different pack or variety without checking first.

Potato King

ALDI lists Potato King Patat Frites in a 2.5 kg pack.

  • ALDI describes this specific product as suitable for deep-fat frying.
  • Check availability at the shop where you plan to buy it.

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Frequently asked questions

Are aniseed sprinkles an alternative to frozen chips?

No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list aniseed sprinkles under sweet toppings, while chips are listed with frozen potato products. Choose the category that matches what you want to eat.

Can you cook Jumbo Patat Frites 1 kg in an air fryer?

Yes. For this exact product, Jumbo recommends cooking 500 g for around 12–18 minutes at 200 °C, shaking halfway through. Also check your air fryer’s instructions and the product packaging.

Where can I check the ingredients and allergens?

Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you receive, especially if you have an allergy. For the Netherlands, Ondernemersplein states that mandatory label information must also be available online; still check the label on the product you receive before use.