Parents looking for a ready-portioned lunchbox snack
You won’t need to repack individual bags at home. Albert Heijn describes Lay's Paprika 20-pack as containing 20 bags of 40 g each; also check that a bag will fit in the lunchbox.
Which pack is right for you?
Families portioning snacks for several lunches
You can divide a big bag into smaller portions at home. This takes a little preparation, and you’ll need a suitable tub or bag for each lunch.
Shoppers who like to check the label first
Allergens vary from product to product. Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for AH Chips paprika 20-pack, while Jumbo lists milk and sulphites for Smiths Sticks Paprika. So always check the exact variety you’re choosing.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need a portion that’s ready to go, or whether you’re happy to divide a bigger pack at home. Then check the label on the pack you’re actually buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-go portion | Check how many bags there are, the amount in each bag and whether the size will fit in the lunchbox. | If I don’t want to repack anything in the morning, I look for an individual bag with a set amount. Around 45% of consumers prioritise a ready-to-go portion. |
| Portions for several lunch days | Check the size of the big bag and decide how you’ll pack individual portions at home. | For several lunch days, I want to be able to divide one bag at home, even if it takes a little preparation. Around 33% of consumers give this option top priority. |
| Flavour and label | Check the product type, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety. | I only choose a pack if the flavour and listed ingredients are right for us. For around 22% of consumers, checking the label is the most important factor. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a snack box for individual bags
A resealable tub doesn’t automatically contain individual portions. Albert Heijn describes Lay's Max paprika snackbox as one 125 g pack, with an average of 4–5 portions of 30 g.
Check whether you’re buying individual bags or will need to prepare a portion for the lunchbox at home.
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Relying on the label for a different variety
Ingredients and nutritional values aren’t interchangeable between brands and packs. Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for AH Chips paprika 20-pack; Jumbo lists milk and sulphites for Smiths Sticks Paprika.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying, especially if they’re important to your choice.
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Packing crisps as a complete school lunch
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five as the basis for a school lunch. A bag of crisps is not a replacement for the rest of the meal.
Plan the lunch separately, then decide whether you’d like to add a set portion of crisps.
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Assuming an old range page is still up to date
A pack described online isn’t necessarily still available. Albert Heijn listed AH Chips paprika 20-pack as discontinued.
Check which flavours and pack sizes your chosen shop has available when you’re ready to buy.
Brands and pack sizes compared
Lay's
Albert Heijn describes Lay's Paprika as available in a 20-pack of 20 bags of 40 g each, as well as a large 200 g bag.
- Each individual bag contains a set amount.
- You’ll need to divide the 200 g bag into lunch portions yourself.
Lay's Max
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the 125 g paprika snack box is resealable and contains an average of 4–5 portions of 30 g.
- The pack can be resealed when you’re sharing the crisps.
- It’s one snack box, not a multipack of individual lunch bags.
AH
According to Albert Heijn, AH Chips paprika 20-pack contains 20 bags of 40 g each.
- The pack described contains individual portions.
- Albert Heijn listed this 20-pack as discontinued. The product information lists milk and lactose.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its 250 g Paprika Chips as one big bag containing around eight portions.
- You can divide the contents between several lunches at home.
- There are no individual lunch bags, and the product information lists milk.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists Sun Snacks paprika crisps and individual bags of 15 × 25 g in its range information.
- The range information describes both a paprika variety and individual bags.
- Check the flavour of the individual bags: the range information doesn’t confirm that they contain paprika crisps.
Paprika crisps for lunch portions and sharing at home
The Pringles multipack contains individual packs; the other products shown are big bags to portion out at home. If you’re considering the variety called Red Pepper, check the flavour on the pack before choosing it as paprika crisps.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
For anyone who wants individual packs to take along without portioning them out at home. Check that a 40 g pack will fit in the lunchbox and that the flavour on the label is what you’re looking for.
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Lay's paprika crisps, 200 g
For anyone who wants to portion out lunch snacks at home. This is one 200 g bag; Albert Heijn says this variety contains around 6–7 portions of 30 g, not individually packed bags.
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Croky paprika crisps, 200 g
A 200 g bag for anyone who wants to prepare their own portions for the school bag. This pack doesn’t contain individual lunch bags; check the label if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
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g'woon ridged paprika crisps, 250 g
Ridged paprika crisps in one 250 g bag, ready to portion out at home if you don’t need individual bags. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before preparing your portions.
Frequently asked questions
Are individual bags more convenient for a lunchbox than a big bag?
Yes, if you want a set portion you can take along without repacking. The Lay's Paprika 20-pack described by Albert Heijn contains 20 bags of 40 g each; with the 200 g bag, you’ll need to portion out a lunch serving yourself.
Is a resealable snack box also a multipack?
No. The Lay's Max paprika snack box described by Albert Heijn is one resealable 125 g pack. According to the product information, it contains an average of 4–5 portions of 30 g, but no individual bags.
Should I check the allergens again for each paprika variety?
Yes, check the label on the exact pack. Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for AH Chips paprika 20-pack, while Jumbo lists milk and sulphites for Smiths Sticks Paprika.
Can paprika crisps replace a school lunch?
No, don’t treat crisps as a complete lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five as the basis for a school lunch; decide separately whether you’d like to include a portion of crisps.
Should I check the school’s food policy?
Yes, check what your child’s school says about food and drink before putting their lunchbox together. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises parents to find out whether the school has a food policy and what it says.