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Buying snacks may seem simple, but the wide range available can make comparing products difficult. Eye-catching packaging, terms such as “baked” or “plant-based” and a large value pack do not automatically tell you anything about flavour, ingredients or whether a product suits your needs. If you only look at the front of the packaging, you could end up choosing a product that does not fit your dietary preferences, preparation method or snacking occasion.
In this buying guide, the Joybuy Product Recommendation Officer discusses the key points to consider. This will help you compare crisps, rice cakes, pulse-based snacks, potato snacks and frozen products using verifiable information.
According to the product information, baked crisps often contain less fat than comparable fried varieties, but that does not mean they are automatically low in calories. For example, Yan Jin Pu Zi O-Potao Tomato Flavour contains 24 grams of fat and 502 kcal per 100 grams. Always check the nutritional values per 100 grams as well as the pack size.
A snack made with wheat gluten can be plant-based, but it is not suitable for anyone avoiding gluten. Be&Cheery Spicy and Crispy Gluten Snack contains wheat gluten and soya. So always check the ingredients and allergens, even when the packaging uses terms such as “plant-based” or “vegetarian”.
A 750-gram bag is convenient for a family or a gathering, but less practical for a lunchbox or snacks on the go. Small packs make it easier to keep portions under control. With frozen chips and oven chips, freezer space and preparation time are especially important.
Compare products based on energy, fat, saturates, sugars, protein, fibre and salt. A snack that is relatively high in protein may be appealing as part of a filling lunch, but also consider the amount of salt and the serving size. A 7.7-gram wafer provides a different amount of nutrients from a full bag.
Leev BIO Lentil Waffles contain, among other things, 27.3 grams of protein and 5.4 grams of fibre per 100 grams. This makes the composition clear, but it is still important to check the serving size stated on the packaging.
For gluten-free snacks, organic snacks or snacks without specific allergens, the ingredients are decisive. Look out for terms such as:
According to the product information, Leev BIO Chickpea Waffles consist of 60% chickpea flour and 40% rice flour and are described as gluten-free. However, they do contain soya as an allergen. If you have an allergy, always check the current packaging rather than relying solely on an online product description.
Frozen chips, frikandellen and potato snacks must remain frozen until they are prepared. Check that your oven, air fryer or deep-fat fryer is suitable and follow the instructions on the packaging. Aviko Supercrunch Originals are suitable for the oven, air fryer or deep-fat fryer; Aviko RoStuksi Rounds can be prepared in a pan, oven, deep-fat fryer or air fryer, among other methods.
For ready-to-eat savoury snacks, resealability and pack size are important. Small bags of crisps and rice cakes fit more easily into a bag. Once opened, crunchy products can go soft more quickly, so seal the packaging properly and store the product in a dry place away from sunlight.
Why it suits this profile: The small size is ideal for trying a snack variety for the first time or taking it in a lunchbox.
The 27-gram portion means you do not immediately open a large bag without first deciding how much you want to eat.
Baked potato snack, individually packaged and suitable for taking on the go or enjoying during a film night.
Why it suits this profile: The combination of a familiar tomato flavour, baked preparation and a 62-gram portion suits shoppers who compare products carefully using their specifications.
The product page lists the preparation method, ingredients, allergens and nutritional values. This means you do not have to rely solely on the marketing copy.
Baked potato crisps with tomato powder, 24 grams of fat per 100 grams and resealable packaging according to the product information.
Why it suits this profile: The large frozen pack is practical for families, entertaining and fans of oven chips or air-fryer chips.
The preparation methods and storage instructions are clearly stated. You know in advance that you will need freezer space and a suitable oven, air fryer or deep-fat fryer.
750 grams of frozen chips, suitable for several preparation methods and, according to the product information, free from the 14 major EU allergens.
Why it suits this profile: These organic, gluten-free pulse-based snacks are handy for lunch, as a snack between meals or as a base for toppings.
The ingredients list states 99.5% lentil flour and sea salt. The allergen information does, however, mention the possible presence of soya.
Organic product, gluten-free according to the product information, with 27.3 grams of protein per 100 grams and 28 kcal per wafer according to the stated details.
We have put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
Choose a small, well-sealed pack that does not require refrigeration. Rice cakes, lentil waffles, small bags of crisps and baked potato snacks are practical for a bag or lunchbox. If you have allergies, always check the current packaging.
Organic refers to the origin and production method of the ingredients, not automatically to the number of calories, salt or fat. So also compare the nutritional information table. An organic snack may fit your preferences perfectly, but its composition remains the deciding factor.
Store dry snacks in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Seal the packaging properly after opening. Keep frozen chips, frikandellen and other frozen products frozen until you are ready to prepare them. After defrosting, follow the instructions on the packaging and do not refreeze the product.
