If you want to snack as soon as the match starts, choose ready-to-eat popcorn and measure out how much you’ll take with you beforehand. Albert Heijn lists four 25 g servings per pack of AH Salted Popcorn; Jumbo lists around three 30 g servings per pack of Jumbo Salted Popcorn. Then choose your preferred flavour and check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. Microwave popcorn needs a microwave and some preparation.
You want to take your own amount with you, whether you’re on the way or at the match-watching venue. Check the difference between the total pack size, any individual bags inside and the stated serving size. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g serving of AH Salted Popcorn; Jumbo gives around 30 g for Jumbo Salted Popcorn.
You’re mainly choosing between sweet and salted popcorn. Then decide how much you want to take, rather than automatically treating the whole pack as one portion.
You can prepare the popcorn before the match and share it with your guests. Microwave popcorn requires a microwave and should be prepared according to the instructions on the pack.
If you’re taking a snack with you, the main things to consider are portion size, preparation method, flavour and the ingredients in your chosen variety.
The percentages below refer to consumers choosing popcorn to enjoy while watching the Oranje; each one shows the purchase priority that matters most.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| An individual portion to take with you | Check the net weight, number of individual bags and stated serving size separately. | If I want to take one portion with me, I need to know how much is in the pack and whether it contains individual bags. Around 36% of consumers prioritise an individual portion to take with them. |
| Ready to eat straight away | Check whether the popcorn is ready to eat or needs to be microwaved first. | If I want to eat without any preparation, I check whether I can open the pack and snack straight away. Around 29% of consumers prioritise convenience. |
| Sweet or salted | Check the exact flavour variety, ingredients and net weight. | If flavour is my priority, I choose sweet or salted first, then decide how much to take. Around 21% of consumers choose primarily by flavour. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | If an ingredient or allergen is a deciding factor for me, I check the label for that exact variety. Around 14% of consumers prioritise ingredients or allergens. |
AH Salted Popcorn, in a 100 g pack, lists four 25 g servings. Jumbo Salted Popcorn, also in a 100 g pack, lists around three 30 g servings. So the net weight of the whole pack isn’t the same as the stated serving size.
First decide how much you want to take, then check the serving size or number of individual bags on the pack.
Albert Heijn lists its AH Sharing Bag of Popcorn as discontinued. Jumbo’s product page for Jumbo Sweet and Salted Popcorn 200 g also says the product is no longer available online.
Check the current availability of the exact pack before relying on it for your snack.
Jumbo Microwave Salted Popcorn, 3 x 90 g, is intended for preparation. The bags aren’t the same as three portions of popcorn you can eat straight away; you’ll also need a microwave and time to prepare them.
Choose this option only if you can prepare it before you leave and follow the instructions on the pack. Jumbo says children should prepare the popcorn only under adult supervision.
The Jumbo Salted Popcorn and Sweet Popcorn varieties checked both state that they may contain milk. The product name or the presence of corn alone doesn’t tell you whether a variety is suitable for someone with an allergy.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen warning on the pack you plan to take with you.
The range includes sweet and salted popcorn; the salted variety checked comes in a 100 g pack.
The product information checked covers ready-to-eat salted and sweet popcorn, as well as popcorn for microwave preparation.
Lidl’s Snack Day range includes sweet and salted popcorn.
Aldi’s range includes SUN SNACKS Salted Popcorn in a 100 g pack.
These Joybuy products are either ready-to-eat popcorn or popcorn that needs preparing. Choose a pack and flavour to suit whether you’re taking it with you or sharing.
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The product information describes this as ready-to-eat popcorn that’s suitable for taking with you.
Pack size: 120 g. The product information lists soya and a possible presence of gluten.
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The product information describes caramel popcorn that’s ready to eat.
Pack size: 120 g. The product information lists milk.
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The product name specifies cinema butter flavour and a 240 g pack. Decide in advance how much you want to take or share.
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The product name specifies salted popcorn in a 100 g pack. If you want to take an individual portion, check the serving information on the pack.
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This pack contains three 100 g bags for microwave preparation. Prepare the popcorn according to the instructions on the pack before taking it with you.
No. Albert Heijn lists four 25 g servings for AH Salted Popcorn; Jumbo lists around three 30 g servings for its 100 g pack of Jumbo Salted Popcorn. These are the servings stated in the product information, not personal dietary recommendations.
No. Jumbo Microwave Salted Popcorn 3 x 90 g refers to three bags for preparation. You need to prepare the contents first, following the instructions on the pack. Jumbo also says children should do this only under adult supervision.
Follow the storage instructions for the exact variety. Jumbo recommends keeping its ready-to-eat salted popcorn in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn gives the same storage advice for AH Sweet Popcorn. These instructions don’t specify how long the popcorn can be kept after opening.
No. The Jumbo Salted Popcorn and Sweet Popcorn varieties checked both state that they may contain milk. So check the current pack for the exact variety, rather than judging its suitability by the flavour name.
For pre-packed foods, the European Union sets out rules covering information such as the product name, ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date and nutritional values, with some exceptions. Allergens must be clearly identified in the ingredients list. Check the label on the pack you choose.
