For a birthday party, start by comparing the fat content per 100 g, then choose the flavours and pack sizes that suit your guests. Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat and 0.85 g of salt per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Natural, compared with 20 g of fat and 0.9 g of salt for AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet. A claim such as ‘lower fat’ doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular flavour contains or how many crisps you’ll end up serving.
You want to serve crisps with less fat, but don’t want to rely solely on a claim on the front of the pack. Nutritional information per 100 g makes it easier to compare different varieties; also consider how much you’ll put out in bowls.
If you’re putting out several bowls, pack size matters too. Work out how much you need, then compare the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering.
You want to offer more than one flavour and be able to check the right pack for guests with allergies. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
Start with the nutritional information per 100 g. Then check the ingredients and allergens listed on each flavour’s pack, and work out how many packs you’ll need for the party.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare fat and saturated fat per 100 g; if the pack makes a claim, check what the product is being compared with. | If I want to serve crisps with less fat, I want to compare their fat content on a like-for-like basis. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Quantity | Check the pack size and decide how many packs you want to put out for your guests. | If I’m serving several bowls, I want to buy enough crisps without losing sight of how much I need. This is the first consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Flavour and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging for each flavour. | If guests want different flavours or have an allergy, I need to know which pack I can serve. Around 25% of consumers put this choice first. |
That claim alone doesn’t tell you anything about salt, energy or how much you’re serving. Albert Heijn lists 0.85 g of salt per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Natural and 0.9 g per 100 g for AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then consider how many crisps you’ll put out.
Different varieties in the same range can contain different ingredients. Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for AH Ribbelchips sour cream & onion minder vet.
If any guests have allergies, check the allergen information on each individual pack.
A list of flavours doesn’t automatically provide the nutritional values and allergen information for every variety.
Check the full product details or the packaging for the flavour you actually choose.
The Oven Baked range includes plain and seasoned flavours.
AH Ribbelchips minder vet is available in flavours including naturel and sour cream & onion.
Jumbo includes Oven Chips flavours such as paprika, onion & sour cream and sea salt in its range of lower-fat crisps.
Pringles Netherlands lists Original, Paprika and Sour Cream & Onion among its flavours.
This selection includes plain and seasoned oven-baked crisps for a birthday party. Compare pack sizes and check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging for each flavour you choose.
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A plain option for anyone who wants to serve unseasoned crisps alongside seasoned flavours.
Pack size: 150 g. Check the fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g on the packaging.
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A barbecue flavour to serve alongside plain crisps if you’d like to offer a seasoned option.
Pack size: 150 g. If any guests need to avoid soya, check the current allergen information and compare the nutritional values per 100 g.
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A paprika flavour for guests who prefer seasoned crisps to plain ones.
Pack size: 150 g. If anyone has a milk allergy, bear in mind the listed milk and check the current packaging; compare nutritional values per 100 g.
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A cheese and onion flavour if you want to serve a variety of flavours at your party.
Pack size: 150 g. The product information lists milk; if anyone has an allergy, check the current packaging and compare nutritional values per 100 g.
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A sea salt option to consider if you’d like to serve Chio Oven Chips alongside the other flavours.
Pack size: 125 g. Check the allergens directly on the current packaging and compare fat and salt per 100 g before serving this variety alongside the others.
The claim ‘lower fat’ doesn’t tell you that: compare the salt separately per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 0.85 g of salt per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Natural and 0.9 g for AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet.
No, check the allergens on the specific pack. Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for AH Ribbelchips sour cream & onion minder vet; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
When you buy the product, check the nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging you’re actually taking home. That way, you’re comparing the flavour and pack you’ve chosen rather than relying on information for a different variety.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. The Lay's Oven Baked Natural and AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet products described by Albert Heijn should be stored in a cool, dry place; reseal an opened pack securely.
