Which packaging works best for you?

Organisers handing out lunchboxes

You’ll want an individual portion for each lunchbox. Don’t just check the total number of bags; check how many contain paprika flavour too.

Organisers serving crisps in bowls

If guests are helping themselves, individual snack bags are less important. Compare the net weight of the packs with the amount you want to serve.

Buyers who read labels carefully

If you’re catering for guests with different needs or tastes, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. Don’t rely on information for another product from the same brand.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether each lunchbox needs its own portion of paprika crisps or whether guests will be helping themselves from bowls. Then check the flavour mix and the information on the packaging.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portions and flavours Count the individual portions and the portions with paprika flavour. If I want to include paprika crisps in every lunchbox, there need to be enough paprika portions. Around 46% of consumers put this need first.
Quantity for serving in bowls Compare the net weight and decide whether you want to portion the crisps yourself. When guests are helping themselves from bowls, I mainly need enough crisps to share. This is the main consideration for around 36% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the exact pack, including for a variety pack. If I’m serving crisps to different guests, I want to know what’s in the varieties I’ve chosen. This check matters most to around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a variety pack is a multipack of paprika crisps

    According to Jumbo, the Lay’s Fun Mix contains fifteen bags, four of which are Lay’s Max Paprika. So you can’t assume that one pack will provide paprika crisps for fifteen lunchboxes.

    Before choosing a variety pack, compare the number of paprika bags with the number of lunchboxes.

  • Assuming the label for one variety applies to the whole brand

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between products. Jumbo lists milk in Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g and in the Lay’s Fun Mix.

    Check the allergen information on the exact bag or box you’re going to hand out, including any warnings about possible traces.

  • Assuming a visible product page means the product is available to order

    Jumbo still shows product information for the Lay’s Fun Mix and Duo Mix, but says on those pages that the products are no longer part of its online range.

    Just before the Christmas party, check that your chosen pack is actually available to order and have a suitable alternative ready.

Brands to consider

Lay’s

Lay’s offers different paprika varieties and pack formats that you can compare for individual portions.

  • Jumbo lists Lay’s Paprika Chips in a pack of 20 × 40 g.
  • The Lay’s Fun Mix includes other flavours too, so check how many paprika bags are in each multipack.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s own-brand paprika crisps are an option if you want to fill bowls from larger bags.

  • The range lists paprika crisps in 250 g and 335 g bags.
  • These aren’t individual lunchbox portions. According to Jumbo, the 250 g variety contains milk.

Sun Snacks

Sun Snacks is worth considering if you want to compare paprika crisps in a larger bag with individually wrapped packs.

  • ALDI Nederland lists 250 g bags of Sun Snacks paprika crisps.
  • For snack packs, check which flavours they contain before counting them as paprika portions.

Boerderij Chips

Boerderij Paprika Chips are an option for a bowl of paprika crisps, rather than pre-packed lunchbox portions.

  • Joybuy describes a 150 g bag of paprika crisps.
  • You’ll need to divide a single bag between guests or lunchboxes yourself.

Products for individual portions

These Joybuy products could work for sharing crisps between lunchboxes or guests: one is a variety pack and the other contains individual portions. For the variety pack, check how many portions are paprika flavour. For the other pack, make sure the portion format works for your lunchboxes.

Croky Sharing Mix 180 g

Croky Sharing Mix 180 g

An option if you want to share crisps and are happy to offer several flavours. If every lunchbox needs paprika flavour, check how many portions contain it.

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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g

Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g

The individual portions could work if you’re sharing crisps between lunchboxes. If you’re specifically looking for small bags of paprika crisps, check the pack format and flavour description.

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Frequently asked questions

Do all the bags in a multipack of paprika crisps have paprika flavour?

No, a multipack can contain different flavours. According to Jumbo, the Lay’s Fun Mix contains fifteen bags, four of which are Lay’s Max Paprika. So count the paprika portions if every lunchbox needs to have the same flavour.

Should I check the allergens on each pack for lunchboxes?

Yes, check the information for the product you’re actually handing out. According to Jumbo, Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g contains milk. Ingredients can also vary between flavours in a variety pack, so check any warnings on the pack you’ve chosen too.

Can I open a large bag in advance for the Christmas party?

You can portion the crisps in advance, but seal the opened pack tightly afterwards and store the crisps in a cool, dry place. Individually packed portions don’t need to be divided up from a large bag beforehand.

Does a product page mean a multipack is still available to order?

No, check availability when you’re ready to buy the pack. Jumbo still shows information for the Lay’s Fun Mix and Duo Mix, but says that these products are no longer part of its online range.