Choose individual bags if you want to count them in advance and hand them out during an Easter egg hunt without opening a large bag. A variety box gives participants more choice, but you’ll need to check the ingredients for each type of snack. Match both the number of bags and the weight of each bag to your group; a box with more items doesn’t automatically mean larger portions.
Would you rather give each participant a sealed bag than share crisps from an open one? Jumbo describes multipacks as small bags that are easy to take with you and hand out. Count how many you’ll need before you set off.
A variety box offers a choice of snacks, but that means not everyone gets the same thing. Lay’s lists a Family Box with 15 bags and a Celebration Box with 30 bags; Albert Heijn lists a Mega Box with 20 bags and a selection of snacks.
If ingredients or portion sizes matter, check the label and weight of each type of snack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed in the ingredients on prepacked foods.
First decide whether everyone will get the same bag or whether they can choose from a selection of snacks. Then check that the number and contents of the bags suit your plans for handing them out.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Handing out individual bags | Count the sealed bags and compare the total with the number of participants. Also check the weight of each bag. | I want to hand out one bag to each participant quickly during the hunt, without opening a large bag. Around 46% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Choice of snacks | Check which flavours and types of snack are in the box, and how many bags there are of each type. | If participants have different preferences, I want to let them choose rather than give everyone the same snack. For around 36% of consumers, having a choice is the main priority. |
| Label and portion size | For a variety box, check the label for each type of snack. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and, where provided, per bag. | I want to check in advance which ingredients the snacks contain and how large one portion is. This matters most to around 18% of consumers. |
A box containing different snacks may have a different ingredients list for each type. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed in the ingredients on prepacked foods.
Read the labels of all the varieties you plan to hand out, and keep the packaging available in case participants or accompanying adults want to check the information.
The number of items doesn’t tell you how many crisps or snacks each person will get. For example, Jumbo lists a multipack with 15 bags of 25 g; other packs may contain a different amount per bag.
Compare the number of participants with the number of bags, and check the weight of each bag on the packaging too.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 215 kcal, 13,1 g fat and 0,53 g salt for 40 g of crisps. These averages don’t necessarily reflect the contents of a particular flavour or pack.
If portion size affects your choice, check the weight of the bag you’ve chosen and the nutrition information for that product.
These examples can help you compare pack types; a brand name alone won’t tell you how many individual portions you’ll get.
Lay’s lists a Family Box with 15 bags and a Celebration Box with 30 bags. Albert Heijn also lists a Mega Box with 20 bags.
Pringles shows a range of flavours on its Dutch brand page. Its familiar tube is a different type of packaging from a box of individual snack bags.
Jumbo lists a multipack with 15 bags of 25 g in paprika and ready salted flavours.
Lidl presents Snack Day as its own brand of crisps and other savoury snacks.
These products offer individual portions that you can hand out during an Easter egg hunt. Some come in a single flavour, while others offer a mix. Choose based on the number of bags, how much choice you’d like to offer and the labels on the specific pack.
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For a group where you want to hand out individual bags in the same flavour. The pack contains 10 bags of 40 g; check the latest ingredients and allergen information before handing them out.
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For anyone who wants to hand out a mix of individual bags. The pack contains 180 g in total; check the number of bags, the contents of each bag and the labels before sharing them among participants.
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For anyone who wants to hand out twelve individual portions in the same flavour. Each portion pack contains 40 g; check the latest label before considering ingredients or allergens.
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For a group that can choose from a selection of snacks. The box contains 20 items; check the label and weight of each individual bag for every type of snack.
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For anyone who wants to count out and hand out fifteen individual snacks in advance. Joybuy describes a mix of Lay’s, Cheetos and Bugles; check the specific pack for portion sizes and ingredients.
Base your estimate on how many people you want to give a bag to, and choose a pack with at least that many individual portions. Lay’s lists boxes with 15 and 30 bags, while Albert Heijn lists a Mega Box with 20 bags; compare the weight of each bag too.
Don’t assume they do: check the ingredients list for every type of snack you plan to hand out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be listed in the ingredients on prepacked foods.
This type of warning indicates that an allergen may be present due to cross-contamination; it doesn’t confirm that the snack is suitable for someone with an allergy. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, rules for these warnings on labels have applied in the Netherlands since 1 January 2026. So check the warning on the specific pack.
Compare the weight of each bag and check the nutrition information for the specific products, ideally using the same basis of per 100 g or per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 215 kcal, 13,1 g fat and 0,53 g salt for 40 g of crisps; individual products may differ.
