If you’re filling lunchboxes or handing out crisps
Individual portions are handy if you want to give each colleague or guest their own pack, without having to portion out crisps during the break.
Which pack size works best for you?
For small groups sharing a snack
A sharing pack works well when everyone is eating together at the table. Individual packs are more practical for filling several lunchboxes.
If you compare food labels
If portion size, nutritional values or allergens matter to the people you’re sharing with, check the latest information on the packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need individual portions or want to share from one pack. Then check whether the flavour mix, quantity and label information suit your group.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Handing out individual portions | Count the individual packs and check the weight per portion. | I want to have an individual portion ready for each lunchbox or colleague, without opening a large bag. Around 46% of consumers say that handing out individual portions is their top priority. |
| Pack contents and flavour mix | Compare the total quantity and check how many portions are actually paprika flavoured. | For a small group, I want enough paprika portions without being left with bags nobody wants. For around 27% of consumers, getting the right quantity and flavour mix matters most. |
| Label and portion size | Read the ingredients, allergens, portion size and nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. | Before sharing crisps, I want to know what’s in the variety I’ve chosen and how big one portion is. Label information is a key consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a mixed-flavour pack contains only paprika crisps
ALDI lists both plain and paprika-flavoured bags in its Sun Snacks sharing pack. The total number of bags doesn’t tell you how many paprika portions you can hand out.
If everyone needs paprika crisps, choose a pack containing only paprika or check the flavour split on the packaging.
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Confusing a sharing pack with a lunchbox multipack
The 125 g Lay's Max Paprika snack box listed by Albert Heijn is one sharing pack, not a set of individual bags.
Choose individual packs if you’re filling several lunchboxes; choose a sharing pack when the group is eating together.
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Guessing allergens from the flavour name
Ingredients vary between products. For example, Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in its Paprika Chips; this doesn’t tell you anything about another variety.
Check the latest ingredients list and allergen information for the pack you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly stated on the label.
Brands compared
Lay's
Albert Heijn lists a Paprika 20-pack with 20 bags of 40 g, as well as a 125 g Max Paprika snack box.
- The 20-pack offers individual bags in paprika flavour.
- The snack box isn’t a set of individual lunchbox bags; check the latest label information for both products.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists a sharing pack of 15 bags of 25 g in plain and paprika flavours.
- The individual bags are handy for handing out if both flavours are welcome.
- Check the flavour split if you need a specific number of paprika bags.
Snack Day
Lidl lists a multipack with 15 bags of assorted crisps.
- A supermarket option to consider if you’re looking for a mixed multipack.
- Check in store which flavours and label details are shown on the packaging.
Products on Joybuy
These products offer two different options for your coffee break: portions of Red Pepper crisps and a mixed crisp pack. If you specifically want to hand out individual bags of paprika crisps, check the pack format and flavour mix.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
For anyone who wants individual portions to hand out or take with them, and is looking for a Red Pepper flavour.
The product name lists 12 packs of 40 g. Check that the pack format suits your lunchboxes, and read the label if allergens are relevant.
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Croky Sharing Mix 180 g
For a group happy to try different flavours; don’t assume every portion is paprika flavoured.
The product name lists 180 g. Check the pack for the number of portions of each flavour and for allergen information before handing them out.
Frequently asked questions
Are individual bags or a snack box more convenient for a coffee break?
Individual bags work well for handing out and for lunchboxes; a snack box suits a group eating together. Albert Heijn lists 20 bags of 40 g in the Lay's Paprika 20-pack, and one 125 g pack in the Lay's Max Paprika snack box.
How can I tell if a mixed-flavour pack contains enough paprika crisps?
Check how many packs of each flavour are included. ALDI lists 15 bags in plain and paprika flavours for Sun Snacks; the total alone doesn’t tell you how many are paprika flavoured.
Should I check for allergens in paprika crisps too?
Yes, check the ingredients list for the product you’re going to hand out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly stated on the label. For example, Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in its Paprika Chips, but you shouldn’t assume this applies to other products.
Is Oven Baked Roasted Paprika automatically a suitable multipack?
No, the product name doesn’t tell you whether it contains individual portions. Check the pack format and flavour, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion if that matters to your choice.