The colleague bringing crisps in for the team
Wants to know whether one bag will be enough for the colleagues sharing the same break, and whether it’s easier to serve crisps from a bowl or hand out individual packs.
Who is this choice relevant to?
The colleague checking labels for the group
Checks the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before sharing, particularly if they don’t know which flavours or ingredients are suitable for everyone.
What should you consider when choosing?
For a shared night-shift break, first decide whether colleagues will share one pack or prefer to take an individual portion each. Then check the flavour and the label on the product you’re actually bringing in.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| How much there is to share | Compare the net weight with the number of colleagues sharing. Check the stated servings if you plan to use them to divide the crisps. | If several colleagues are sharing from one bowl, I want to know whether the bag is big enough without relying on the packaging description. For around 37% of consumers, the amount available to share is the top priority. |
| Packaging and flavour | Decide whether you want to open one bag or hand out individual packs, and agree on any strong flavours in advance. | When breaks don’t coincide, I’d rather have my own pack; the flavour also needs to suit the group. For around 27% of consumers, this combination matters most. |
| Label and portion | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, if stated, per portion. | If colleagues need to avoid different ingredients, I want to be able to check each product before putting it out. Around 36% of consumers pay closest attention to label information and portions. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a flavour for everyone without checking first
Ingredients and allergens vary from product to product. For example, Jumbo Supermarkten lists wheat and milk for Pringles Paprika 165 g, with a warning that the product may contain soya. This doesn’t tell you anything about other flavours or pack sizes.
Ask in advance which ingredients your colleagues need to avoid, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy.
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Assuming the whole bag is one portion
The contents of a sharing bag don’t tell you how much each colleague will have. Albert Heijn lists ten 30 g portions for its 300 g Lay’s Naturel value pack; that serving information applies to that specific pack.
Use the portion information for the crisps you’ve chosen if you want to divide them up, or put an agreed amount in a bowl.
Brands to consider
Lay’s
Offers bags and individual-pack ranges that you can compare by size and how you plan to share them. Albert Heijn lists a net weight of 300 g and ten 30 g portions for the Lay’s Naturel value pack.
- Lay’s Nederland describes its Snackbox range as resealable and designed for sharing.
- These packaging features don’t necessarily apply to other Lay’s products, so check the variant you choose.
Pringles
Stacked crisps are an alternative if you want a specific flavour or a different type of packaging. The Paprika tube described by Jumbo Supermarkten contains 165 g.
- A tube offers a different way to serve crisps across several breaks.
- Jumbo Supermarkten lists wheat and milk, and possible traces of soya, for Pringles Paprika 165 g. Check each variant separately.
Jumbo
The own-brand range includes plain and ridged crisps in different bag sizes. Jumbo Supermarkten lists ridged crisps in 250 g and 335 g bags.
- Different pack sizes make it easier to choose a bag that suits the number of colleagues sharing.
- Check the ingredients, flavour and allergen information for each product.
Albert Heijn
Offers its own crisps and product information, so you can compare sizes and flavours with branded products.
- For the Lay’s Naturel value pack, Albert Heijn lists both the net weight and the portion size.
- When you buy, check the physical packaging for the latest ingredients, allergen and nutritional information.
Snack Day (Lidl)
Snack Day is Lidl’s savoury-snack range. It may be a good option if your team wants to agree on a flavour first.
- Lidl Nederland describes Snack Day as a range of different savoury snacks.
- Check the size, ingredients and packaging information for each product you choose.
Smiths
An option if your colleagues would prefer sticks to a large bag of potato crisps. Jumbo Supermarkten lists Smiths Sticks in 100 g packs.
- The sticks offer a distinctly different snack for your break.
- For a larger group, you’ll need to work out separately whether a 100 g pack will be enough. Other Smiths products may come in different sizes.
Crisps and multipacks on Joybuy
This selection includes bags of crisps to open and share, as well as multipacks of individually wrapped snacks. Choose the option that suits the size of your group and how you take your breaks. If you’re buying an assortment, check the label on each individual pack.
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Lay’s Chips Paprika 300 g
A bag to open and share during a break together. The net weight is 300 g. Check that the group likes paprika flavour, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips 12 × 40 g
For colleagues who would rather take an individual pack than share one bag. According to the product name, this multipack contains twelve 40 g packs. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the labels for this Red Pepper variant.
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g’woon Ribbelchips Paprika 250 g
A bag of ridged crisps to open and share if the group fancies paprika flavour. The net weight is 250 g. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before sharing.
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Lay’s Cheetos Doritos Mega Box 20 items
For a team that wants to choose from a selection of snacks in a box rather than share one bag of crisps. The product name lists 20 items; check the selection and the labels on the individual packs before buying.
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Lay’s Family Box 15 items
A box of individually wrapped snacks to share among colleagues. The product name lists 15 items; before handing them out, check which snacks are included, the contents of each pack and the individual labels.
Frequently asked questions
How big should a bag of crisps be for a shared night-shift break?
It depends on how many colleagues are eating together and whether you’re serving the crisps from one bowl. Albert Heijn lists ten 30 g portions for its 300 g Lay’s Naturel value pack. Use the weight and any portion information on the bag you choose to estimate how much your group will need.
When should I choose individual packs instead of one large bag?
Individual packs work well when colleagues take breaks at different times or want to grab their own snack. Check the weight of each pack, and if you’re buying a multipack with different snacks, check each label separately.
Should I check the allergens in crisps I’m bringing in for colleagues?
Yes. Check the allergen information for the product you’re actually sharing, especially if someone needs to avoid certain ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen information on labels. Information for one flavour doesn’t necessarily apply to another variant.