Who are small packets handy for?

People working from home who always want paprika

An individual packet means you don’t have to open a large bag for lunch. Jumbo lists a Lay's Paprika multipack containing 20 packets of 40 g, all in the same flavour.

Snackers who prefer a smaller packet

Jumbo lists a sharing bag containing 15 packets of 25 g: 7 paprika and 8 plain. That means a smaller portion per packet, but not paprika crisps every time.

Shoppers who compare labels

If you take fat, salt or allergens into account, the nutritional information for the variety you choose is more useful than the flavour name alone. The Lay's Oven Baked Paprika listed by Jumbo comes in a 150 g bag, isn’t individually portioned and lists milk as an allergen.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether every packet needs to contain paprika and how much you want to open at each lunchtime. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack you’re actually choosing.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Set portion size Check the number of packets and the weight of each one. You’ll need to portion a large bag yourself. If I want to have one packet with my lunch, I want to know in advance how much it contains. For around 42% of consumers, a set portion size is the most important consideration.
Flavour and size Check whether every packet is paprika or how many paprika packets are in the mix. Also compare 25 g and 40 g packets. I like the idea of a smaller packet, but I want to know whether that means getting other flavours too. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this choice between flavour and size.
Nutritional information and allergens Check fat and salt per 100 g and per portion eaten, as well as the ingredients in the exact variety. When ingredients or nutritional values influence my choice, I want to compare the label on the pack I’m buying. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

What could you get wrong?

  • A sharing bag isn’t always full of paprika crisps

    The 15-packet sharing bag listed by Jumbo contains 7 paprika packets and 8 plain ones. So if you expect paprika at every lunchtime, there are fewer suitable packets than the total on the pack might suggest.

    Check the flavour breakdown before choosing a mix. If every packet needs to be paprika, look for a multipack that lists that flavour for all the packets.

  • The total weight doesn’t tell you how big your lunch-time packet is

    The packs discussed range from individual 25 g or 40 g packets to a 150 g bag that you portion yourself. The pack weight alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll open at a time.

    First choose the portion size you want, then check the weight of each inner packet or decide how you’ll portion a larger bag.

  • Oven-baked doesn’t mean you’re buying an individual portion

    Jumbo lists Lay's Oven Baked Paprika in a 150 g bag, with a 30 g reference portion containing 3.9 g of fat. That portion doesn’t come in its own packet.

    Compare nutritional values on the same weight basis and check how much you actually eat. Also check the milk information for this variety.

  • The same flavour name doesn’t mean the ingredients are the same

    Both the Jumbo Paprika & Naturel sharing bag and Lay's Oven Baked Paprika list milk, but their ingredients differ. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared should be clearly listed in the ingredients of packaged foods.

    If you have a food allergy, always read the current label on the exact variety rather than relying on a similar flavour or pack.

Relevant brands and retailers

Lay's

Jumbo lists both a Lay's Paprika multipack of 20 × 40 g and an individual 40 g packet of Lay's MAX Ribbel Chips Paprika. Lay's Oven Baked Paprika comes in a different format: a 150 g bag.

  • The 20 × 40 g multipack contains individual packets of the classic paprika variety only.
  • According to Jumbo’s product pages, the MAX packet contains 0.49 g of salt per 40 g, compared with 0.26 g per 40 g for the classic variety. Oven Baked doesn’t come in individual packets and lists milk.

Jumbo

According to its product page, the Jumbo Paprika & Naturel sharing bag contains 15 packets of 25 g.

  • The individual packets are smaller than the 40 g packets discussed here.
  • The mix contains 7 paprika and 8 plain packets; the product page lists milk as an allergen.

Albert Heijn

In its paprika crisps category, Albert Heijn lists a 40 g packet of Lay's Paprika, marked as available in store only.

  • The category page gives you a starting point for looking for an individual 40 g packet in store.
  • An individual packet isn’t the same as a multipack. Check the packaging and availability at the shop where you’re buying.

Paprika flavours and crisp mixes at Joybuy

These products suit two different ways of choosing a snack for your work-from-home lunch: individual packets of the Red Pepper variety or a Sharing Mix. For both, check the flavour and portion details on the pack if you’re specifically looking for paprika crisps in a set amount.

Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g

Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g

If you’re looking for a set amount for each snack break, the product name lists 12 packs of 40 g. Check whether the Red Pepper flavour matches the paprika flavour you’re after. Compare nutritional values only once you’ve confirmed whether they’re given per 100 g or per portion.

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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g

Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g

If you’re considering a mix, check the pack to see which flavours it contains and whether there’ll be a paprika packet for each lunch. The product name gives the weight of the whole pack as 180 g; check the weight of each inner packet and read the current label if you have allergies.

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Frequently asked questions

Does every packet in a sharing bag contain paprika crisps?

Not always: according to Jumbo, the Jumbo Paprika & Naturel sharing bag contains 7 paprika packets and 8 plain ones. Check the flavour breakdown on the outer pack if you want paprika with every work-from-home lunch.

Is a 40 g packet of paprika crisps a complete lunch?

A packet of crisps is a snack and isn’t a balanced lunch on its own. As a guide, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 215 kcal, 13.1 g of fat and 0.53 g of salt for an average 40 g portion of crisps. For a specific product, check the values on its own label.

Where can I find allergen information for these crisps?

Read the ingredients list on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared should be clearly listed there. For example, Jumbo’s product pages list milk for the Paprika & Naturel sharing bag and Lay's Oven Baked Paprika.

What should I check if I want to portion a large bag myself?

Check the total weight, nutritional information per 100 g and any portion guidance before dividing up the bag. According to Jumbo, Lay's Oven Baked Paprika is sold in a 150 g bag with a 30 g reference portion, not as individual packets.