Buying for a group
If several people are sharing one bag, you’ll want enough crisps without having lots left over. Jumbo lists, among other options, 250 g paprika crisps and 335 g ridged crisps with paprika flavour. Choose a size to suit your group.
Which pack is right for you?
Planning individual portions
Want to hand out bags to each person or take them along for different occasions? A multipack keeps the portions separate, whereas you’ll need to portion out a sharing bag yourself. Jumbo, for example, lists a pack containing 20 bags of 40 g each.
Checking the label
If you’re putting crisps out for others, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information may affect your choice. Read the label on the exact product: similar flavours don’t necessarily have the same ingredients.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’ll all share one bag or keep portions separate. Then compare the contents of suitable packs and read the label on the product you plan to serve.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Contents of the sharing bag | Check the net weight and think about how many people will be sharing the bag. | When I’m putting crisps out for a group, I want enough for everyone without having lots left over. Getting the quantity right is the main priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Individual portions | For a multipack, check the number of bags and the weight of each one. | I want to be able to hand out bags or take them with me without opening one large bag. Around 30% of consumers prioritise the convenience of individually packed portions. |
| Label information | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact product. | When I share crisps with others, I want to know which ingredients and allergens they contain. For around 20% of consumers, checking this information is their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Taking the words ‘value pack’ at face value
The name doesn’t tell you how many crisps you’ll get or how they’re portioned. A large bag and a multipack can work out very differently when you’re sharing.
Before choosing a size, check the net weight and, for a multipack, the number of bags and the contents of each one.
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Leaving the label until the crisps are on the table
If any of your guests has an allergy, the ingredients in the exact product matter. For example, Jumbo lists milk and sulphites as allergens in Smiths Sticks Paprika; this doesn’t tell you anything about other Smiths products.
Before serving, check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually using. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly shown in the ingredients list on prepacked foods.
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Taking a fat claim as the whole story
A statement about fat doesn’t, on its own, tell you about the rest of the nutritional information or how much someone will eat.
Compare the nutritional values of the exact packs on the same basis, such as per 100 g, and check the salt content and portion size too.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own-brand paprika crisps are available in a 250 g sharing bag, as are its 335 g ridged crisps with paprika flavour.
- Both sizes mentioned are sharing bags for enjoying a snack together.
- A sharing bag doesn’t give you individually wrapped portions.
Lay's
Jumbo lists Lay's Paprika in 100 g, 200 g and 300 g bags. Lay's also has other product ranges, including MAX and Oven Baked.
- The different sizes let you match the amount to your get-together.
- Check the packaging and nutritional information for each product range. Different cooking methods or textures mean the products aren’t directly interchangeable.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand paprika crisps, as well as a Lay's Paprika flavour value pack and a Lay's Paprika 20-pack.
- The products listed include both a sharing bag and packs that you can consider for portioning.
- Check the current packaging of a value pack to confirm its contents and how they’re portioned.
Smiths
Smiths Sticks Paprika, 100 g, is a stick-shaped potato and corn snack, rather than a large bag of classic potato crisps.
- The stick shape offers a different kind of snack alongside regular paprika crisps.
- Jumbo lists milk and sulphites as allergens in this specific product. Check the label before sharing it.
Sun Snacks (ALDI)
ALDI lists Sun Snacks paprika crisps in a 250 g bag.
- The size listed is a sharing bag, for those who don’t want to hand out individual portions.
- Check the pack for the ingredients and nutritional information of the product you’re buying.
Snack Day (Lidl)
Snack Day is Lidl’s savoury snack brand, which also includes paprika crisps.
- The product listing includes a paprika flavour to consider when choosing.
- Check the current pack for its size and nutritional information before comparing it with another bag.
Paprika crisps and portion packs at Joybuy
This selection includes sharing bags from 150 g to 300 g and a multipack of individually wrapped portions. The Pringles product is called Red Pepper; check the flavour name if you’re specifically looking for paprika crisps.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps, 300 g
A sharing bag for when you want several people to tuck into the same pack.
Contents: 300 g. Decide in advance whether that’s enough for your group.
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Croky paprika crisps, 200 g
A single sharing bag if you don’t need small bags for each person.
Contents: 200 g. Check whether one bag will be enough for everyone joining in.
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g'woon Ribbed Chips Paprika, 250 g
A sharing bag for anyone looking for ridged crisps with paprika flavour.
Contents: 250 g. If you’re serving these to a group, check the label on the exact pack for allergen information.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
A multipack if you want to hand out individual packs or take them with you.
Contains 12 packs of 40 g. The product is called Red Pepper; check that the exact flavour is what you’re looking for, and read the label for allergen information.
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Lay's Sensations Red Sweet Paprika, 150 g
A smaller sharing bag if you think you might not finish a larger pack.
Contents: 150 g. Use the label to compare nutritional values with other products on the same basis.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose a sharing bag instead of a multipack?
Choose a sharing bag when everyone will be eating together and you expect to finish it. If you want to hand out portions or take bags along for different occasions, look for a multipack and check how many individual packs it contains and their weight.
Which label information matters for paprika crisps?
At the very least, check the ingredients, allergens, net quantity and nutritional information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists these details, along with information such as the best-before date, as label information for prepacked foods.
What should I do if someone in the group has an allergy?
Before serving, read the allergen information on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly shown in the ingredients list. Don’t rely on the flavour name or the label on a different product.
Does ‘oven baked’ tell me enough about the nutritional value?
No. The cooking method alone doesn’t give you the full nutritional picture. Compare the nutritional information for the specific crisps on the same basis, such as per 100 g, and check the portion size too.