For lunchboxes, car journeys and days out, a multipack of individually wrapped portions is handy if you don’t want to portion out crisps yourself. If you’ll mostly be sharing them in one place, a large bag or twin pack may be a better fit. Whichever you choose, check the number of packs, the total weight and the current label.
If you’re taking crisps along for different occasions, individually wrapped portions are an alternative to dividing up a large bag at home. For example, Jumbo lists a pack of Lay's Paprika crisps containing 20 × 40 g portions.
For sharing at the campsite, in a holiday cottage or on a picnic, you could also consider a large bag or twin pack. Think about whether you’ll share it all at once or need it to last for several occasions.
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional values can all influence your choice between varieties. Check this information on the packaging of the product you’re actually taking with you.
First decide whether you need sealed portions for separate occasions or crisps to share in one place. Then look at the pack format, total weight and label for the variety you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the number of individual packs and the weight of each portion; the total weight alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s a multipack. | For lunchboxes and separate days out, I want to be able to take sealed portions with me without dividing them up beforehand. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having individual portions. |
| Quantity and sharing occasions | Compare the total weight with the number of planned snacking occasions, and check whether you’ll need to portion them out yourself. | If we’re sharing snacks at the campsite, I want enough to go round without choosing a separate little bag for every occasion. For around 29% of consumers, having enough to share is the top priority. |
| Ingredients and nutritional values | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety on the current packaging. | When the ingredients or nutritional values affect my choice, I don’t want to rely on information for a different type of crisp. Around 21% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
| Flavour and shape | Check whether the pack contains classic paprika crisps, ridged crisps, sticks or a flavour mix. | If I’m looking for a particular shape or just paprika flavour, I want to know what’s in each pack. Around 14% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
A 200 g or 300 g bag doesn’t automatically contain individually wrapped lunchbox portions. If you’re taking crisps on several days out, you’ll need to portion them yourself.
Check the number of packs and the weight of each one. For example, Jumbo lists Lay's Paprika as 20 × 40 g; that’s different from one large bag.
Portioning them yourself takes time, and you’ll need something to carry them in.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between products. If allergens matter to your choice, the flavour name alone isn’t enough.
Read the label on the current packaging before eating. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on food labels.
The average values for crisps given by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre don’t necessarily describe the paprika variety or portion you’re buying.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact products, paying attention to the figures per 100 g and, where available, per portion.
Jumbo lists Lay's Paprika in individual portions of 20 × 40 g and as a 300 g bag. Other options include MAX Ridged Paprika and Oven Baked varieties.
Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks Paprika Chips in a 100 g bag.
ALDI lists Sun Snacks paprika or ready salted crisps in 50 g bags, as well as paprika crisps in a 250 g bag.
Lidl lists paprika crisps under the Snack Day brand.
These products offer three different options: individual portions with paprika flavour, a mix with several flavours and a single bag of paprika crisps to share. Check the pack format if you’re specifically looking for bags to put in lunchboxes.
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An option for individual portions with paprika flavour on separate days out.
Check that the pack format suits your lunchbox: the product description mentions tubes rather than bags. Check the current packaging for allergen information.
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A mix of flavours to consider if you don’t need every portion to be paprika-flavoured.
The total weight is 180 g. Check how many bags contain paprika crisps and what portion size you need; for allergen information, also read the current label.
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This bag is a good fit for sharing a snack if you don’t need individually wrapped portions.
It’s one 200 g bag. If you need separate lunchbox portions, you’ll have to divide the crisps up yourself.
Small, sealed bags are more convenient if you don’t want to portion out crisps yourself for several separate occasions. If you’ll be sharing them in one place, a large bag may work well; just check whether you’ll need individual portions later.
Before eating, check the label on the current packaging, even if you’ve already read the product information online. Albert Heijn recommends reading the packaging, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the allergen information shown on food labels.
No. Oven Baked refers to a product variety and doesn’t, by itself, tell you how many individual packs there are. If you need bags for lunchboxes, check the weight and pack format. When comparing products, use the nutritional information for that exact variety.
