Who are these pack sizes suited to?

Families shopping for several snack occasions

If different family members are eating from the same stash, a larger bag can be practical. You can decide how much to serve each time, then seal the bag carefully after opening.

Parents who want to portion snacks in advance

Individual packs make it easier to hand out snacks on different days without opening a large bag each time. Check the weight per pack and the flavours, though: the Lay's multipack listed by ALDI contains 15 packs of 25 g in several flavours.

Households that need to check labels

Ingredients and allergens can vary between products. Jumbo lists milk in its 250 g Paprika Chips. If you’re buying for someone with an allergy, check the packaging of the exact product you’ll be serving.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, consider whether the crisps will be shared at the same time or handed out on separate occasions. Then check the pack size and, if needed, the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Pack size for sharing Check the net weight and think about how many shared snack occasions you’re planning. If several family members will be eating crisps at the same time, I want enough in one bag without having to hand out individual portions. Around 42% of consumers prioritise pack size for shared snacking.
Portions and flavours Check the number of packs, the weight per pack and which flavours are included. For snack occasions on different days of the holidays, I want to be able to portion them out in advance. For around 33% of consumers, portion sizes are the main consideration.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the current label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g or per portion. If I’m buying for someone with an allergy or comparing products by their ingredients, the information needs to apply to the product I’ve chosen. Around 25% of consumers make checking the label their priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a sharing pack contains only paprika crisps

    A multipack may contain different flavours. The Lay's sharing pack at ALDI combines paprika with ready salted crisps and Bugles Nacho Cheese.

    Check the contents of the multipack if you want to hand out paprika crisps only.

  • Assuming which allergens are present from the flavour name

    The name ‘paprika crisps’ doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular product contains. For example, Jumbo lists milk in Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g.

    If anyone has an allergy, check the label on the pack you’re actually buying every time.

Brands worth comparing

Lay's

Lay's is available in a 300 g bag at Albert Heijn and as a sharing pack at ALDI.

  • The ALDI pack contains 15 individual packs of 25 g.
  • The sharing pack is a mix of paprika, ready salted and Bugles Nacho Cheese; not every pack contains paprika crisps.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists products including Paprika Chips in a 250 g pack and Ribbelchips Paprika in a 335 g pack.

  • The two products come in different pack sizes, so you can compare them with your planned use.
  • Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g lists milk; if anyone has an allergy, always check the product you’ve chosen.

Snack Day

Lidl lists Snack Day Paprika crisps in a 250 g bag.

  • A standard bag for anyone who wants to portion the crisps out themselves.
  • Lidl indicates that this product is available in store only.

Sun Snacks

ALDI lists Sun Snacks paprika crisps in a 250 g bag.

  • A standard bag of paprika crisps as an alternative to individual snack packs.
  • Check the packaging if ingredients, allergens or nutritional values are important to your choice.

Products for separate snacking occasions

These Joybuy products are suitable for splitting snacks across several occasions. Check the flavour: with Red Pepper, make sure it’s the paprika flavour you’re looking for; a Sharing Mix doesn’t contain paprika crisps exclusively.

Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 x 40 g

Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 x 40 g

The individual packs are handy for handing out snacks on different days. The product name states that there are 12 packs of 40 g; check the current packaging to make sure Red Pepper is the paprika flavour you’re looking for, and read the label if anyone has an allergy.

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Croky Sharing Mix 180 g

Croky Sharing Mix 180 g

This mix is suitable only if you’re happy with flavours other than paprika too. The product name states a total weight of 180 g; check the packaging to see how many paprika crisps the mix contains, and read the current label if anyone has an allergy.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I portion paprika crisps for snack occasions during the school holidays?

Choose individual packs if you want to set aside separate portions in advance, or portion out a larger bag yourself before serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that children aged 4 to 12 should have no more than four eating or drinking occasions between meals.

Should I check the allergen label on paprika crisps?

Yes, if you’re buying for someone with an allergy: check the product you’ve chosen, not just the brand or flavour name. For example, Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g lists milk. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that the 14 allergens which must be declared by law have to be listed on the label of prepacked foods.

How should I store paprika crisps after opening a large bag?

Seal the opened bag securely and store it in a cool, dry place. Joybuy recommends storing Lay's Paprika Chips 20 x 40 g in a cool, dry place; also follow the instructions on the packaging of the bag you buy.