For parents who fill party bags themselves
You need several portions and don’t mind dividing crisps from a larger bag. For example, Jumbo lists paprika crisps in a 250 g bag; this pack doesn’t give you a sealed portion for each child.
Which pack works best for you?
For parents who want to hand them out straight away
You want to give each child an individual bag without portioning the crisps at home. ALDI lists Sun Snacks in a 50 g bag, while Jumbo also lists a Lay's multipack with 20 bags of 40 g each.
For parents who need to check rules and allergens
You want to find out what’s allowed at school or after-school care, and whether the option you’ve chosen is suitable for any relevant allergies. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights that schools may have rules about treats; according to the NVWA, allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how many children you’re buying for and whether you want to portion the crisps yourself. Then check the size of the pack you’ve chosen and any rules for the occasion.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Contents to portion yourself | Check the weight of the bag and work out how many party bags you want to fill with it. | If I’m filling bags for lots of children, I want to portion the contents myself and set aside time to do it. Around 42% of consumers prioritise portioning the contents themselves. |
| Individual portions | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one; see whether a single bag is the portion size you want. | I want to hand out the treats straight away, without transferring crisps into bags at home. Around 33% of consumers prioritise individual portions. |
| Rules and allergens | Ask about the rules for treats and, if allergies are a concern, read the label on the exact variety you’ve chosen. | If school rules or allergies affect my choice, I need to check them before choosing a pack. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming paprika crisps are always allowed as a school treat
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a school’s party or treat policy may include rules about what children can bring in. This means your chosen product or pack size might not be suitable after all.
Ask the school or after-school care provider about its rules before choosing your treat.
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Relying on a brand name or an old product page when checking for allergies
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between varieties or change over time. The NVWA says allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
Read the label on the pack you’re actually buying, and check any relevant allergies with the other parents in advance.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo lists products including 250 g Paprika Chips and 335 g Ribbelchips Paprika. These packs are worth considering if you want to make the party portions yourself.
- A larger bag lets you divide the contents between several party bags.
- You’ll need to make the portions and pack them individually yourself.
Sun Snacks / ALDI
ALDI lists Sun Snacks paprika or ready salted crisps in a 50 g bag. Check the pack to see which flavour you’re choosing.
- The individual bag is ready to hand out if 50 g is the portion size you want.
- The pack size determines the portion, so check that it’s right for the occasion.
Lay's
Jumbo lists Lay's Paprika Chips as a multipack of 20 bags, each containing 40 g. This pack is worth considering if you need lots of individually wrapped portions.
- Twenty individual bags mean less portioning to do at home.
- Check that the number of bags and the 40 g portion size suit the group and the rules for treats.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists both AH Chips paprika and AH BASIC Chips paprika. Compare the packs if you’re shopping there for your party treats.
- There are two own-brand options to compare by pack size and label.
- Albert Heijn warns that ingredient, nutrition and allergy information can change; check the pack for the variety you’ve chosen.
Paprika crisps and sharing packs at Joybuy
This selection includes a multipack of individual bags and larger bags to portion yourself. Choose based on the number of children, the portion size you want and the rules for the treat.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 x 40 g
For anyone who wants to hand out individual bags, this pack contains 12 bags of 40 g each. The product name specifies Red Pepper, so check that the flavour suits the treat you have in mind and read the label if allergies are a concern.
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Croky paprika crisps, 200 g
A 200 g bag for anyone who wants to portion the treats themselves. Decide how many bags you want to fill in advance and check the label on this variety if allergies are a concern.
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Lay's Wokkels paprika crisps, 100 g
A 100 g bag if you want to make smaller party portions yourself. Check that there’s enough for the number of children you’re buying for and read the label if allergies are a concern.
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Lay's paprika crisps, 300 g
A 300 g bag for anyone who wants to fill several party bags themselves. Decide how much to put in each bag based on the number of children, and check the pack you buy if allergies are a concern.
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g'woon ridged paprika crisps, 250 g
A 250 g bag if you want to divide the ridged crisps between party bags yourself. Decide on the portions in advance and read the label on the exact pack if there are any relevant allergies.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hand out paprika crisps as a treat at school?
That depends on the school’s rules. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that a treat or party policy may say what can and can’t be handed out. Check with the school or after-school care provider before buying.
Do I need to check allergens in prepacked crisps?
Yes, if any of the children you’re buying for have allergies. According to the NVWA, allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label, so check the pack for the exact variety you’re buying.
Are small bags more convenient than one large bag of paprika crisps?
Small bags are more convenient if you want to hand them out without portioning the crisps first. A large bag lets you decide on the portions yourself, but you’ll need to put them into party bags too. If you choose small bags, check that the weight per bag is right for the occasion.