If you want to take one portion with you
An individual bag is ideal for a short break when you don’t want to open a larger bag or carry leftovers with you. Albert Heijn and Jumbo, for example, stock multipacks with 25 g and 40 g bags.
Who are small bags handy for?
If you’re putting snacks out for colleagues
Individual bags let everyone help themselves. A mixed box offers a choice, but may include other snacks as well as potato crisps, so check the contents and ingredients of each bag.
If you want to compare labels
Compare the fat, salt and ingredients of the exact variety, both per 100 g and per portion. Check the allergens too: for example, the product information for Pringles Original lists wheat and gluten.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to take one bag with you or need snacks for a group. Then compare the pack contents and the labels of the flavours you actually want to eat.
| What to consider | Check | Who it matters to |
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| Portion and pack size | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one; Albert Heijn and Jumbo, for example, stock packs of 20 × 40 g and 15 × 25 g. | I want to open one bag during my short break and not have to take leftovers with me. For around 45% of consumers, a handy portion comes first. |
| Nutritional information and ingredients | Compare fat and salt per 100 g and per portion. Also read the ingredients and allergen information for the product you choose. | When choosing between varieties, I want to know what’s in my own bag and which ingredients it contains; around 33% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Variety for a group | Check which flavours and types of snack are in the box and how many bags you can share out. | For a break with colleagues, I want to offer a choice rather than give everyone the same flavour. For around 22% of consumers, variety of flavour is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a snack mix is a box of crisps only
A mixed box may contain other snacks as well as potato crisps. As a result, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information can vary from bag to bag.
Check the full contents of the box and read the labels on the bags that are relevant to you or your colleagues.
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Comparing fat content per 100 g only
How much you eat also depends on the portion you take from the pack. Albert Heijn lists Lay’s Oven Baked Naturel in a 150 g bag with five portions, so it isn’t a pack of individual grab bags.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per actual portion. Choose individual bags if you’d rather not measure out a portion yourself.
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Treating ‘Naturel’ and ‘Original’ as if they have the same ingredients
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Lay’s Naturel and Pringles Original have different ingredients; Pringles Original contains wheat flour, among other ingredients.
Read the ingredients list for the exact product, especially if wheat or other allergens are important to your choice.
Brands compared
Lay’s
Worth considering if you’re choosing between individual plain crisps bags and a larger bag of oven-baked crisps.
- Albert Heijn lists a multipack of 20 Lay’s Naturel bags, each 40 g, with 30 g of fat per 100 g.
- According to Albert Heijn, Lay’s Oven Baked Naturel has 13 g of fat per 100 g, but the 150 g bag doesn’t contain individually packed portions.
Pringles
Worth considering if you’re looking for individual portions of shaped crisps in a multipack.
- The product information for Pringles Original describes a multipack of 12 × 40 g.
- According to the product information, Pringles Original contains wheat and gluten and may contain milk and soya. If you have allergies, check the label of the variety you choose.
Smiths
An alternative if shaped snacks also suit what you want to offer during the break.
- Albert Heijn lists Smiths Nibb-it cocktail sticks in a 95 g pack.
- This isn’t a multipack of individual portions. Check the pack label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Jumbo
A supermarket own-brand option for small sharing bags with more than one flavour.
- Jumbo lists a Paprika & Naturel sharing bag with 15 individual 25 g bags.
- Check the ingredients for each flavour before offering the bags to others.
Lidl Snack Day
A supermarket own brand to consider if you want to choose between different crisp flavours.
- Lidl lists a range of Snack Day crisps, including plain, paprika and Bolognese flavours.
- Check the pack to see whether your chosen flavour is sold in individual portions, and to confirm the ingredients and nutritional information.
Crisps and snack mixes at Joybuy
Below you’ll find individually packed crisps for one break, mixes to share and a larger bag that you can portion yourself. Choose the pack format that suits your break.
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Lay’s Sensations Thai Sweet Chili, 10 × 40 g
For anyone who wants to take the same flavour in individual bags to several breaks.
The product name indicates that the pack contains 10 bags of 40 g. The product information lists wheat, gluten and soya as allergens; check the current label if these are relevant to you.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
For anyone looking for several individual portions of the same flavour.
The product name indicates 12 packs of 40 g. According to the product information, this Red Pepper variety contains wheat, gluten and milk and may contain soya; check the current label.
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Lay’s Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20 pieces
For a shared break where different snacks are welcome, not just potato crisps.
The product name indicates 20 pieces. The mix also includes corn snacks, so check the ingredients and nutritional information for each bag. The product information lists milk and soya as relevant allergens.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
For anyone who wants to offer a variety of flavours at a shared coffee break.
The product name indicates a total weight of 180 g. If portion size matters to you, check the pack to see how many grams are in each individual bag. According to the product information, the mix contains soya.
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Lay’s Oven Baked Mediterranean Herbs, 150 g
For anyone who wants to share a larger bag or measure out a portion in advance; these aren’t individual grab bags.
The product name indicates a 150 g bag. Check the label for the nutritional information and the amount you want to have of this Mediterranean Herbs variety. According to the product information, it contains milk.
Frequently asked questions
Which bag is right for one short coffee break?
An individual 25–40 g bag is a good choice if you want to pick one portion in advance without opening a larger bag. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list multipacks with bags in these sizes; also compare the label for the flavour you choose.
Are crisps with less fat also more convenient to take with me?
Not if they’re only available in a larger sharing bag and you’re looking for a single bag. Albert Heijn lists Lay’s Oven Baked Naturel at 13 g of fat per 100 g, but also in a 150 g bag containing five portions. When choosing, compare both the nutritional information and the amount you’ll actually take with you.
Should I check every bag in a mixed box for allergens?
Yes. Check the relevant flavours individually, as a box may contain snacks with different ingredients. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly identified in the ingredients list on the label.
Are Pringles Original suitable if I need to avoid wheat or gluten?
No. The product information for Pringles Original lists wheat and gluten. Always check the current label for the exact variety; information for Original doesn’t necessarily apply to other Pringles flavours.