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Buying snacks for home, on the go or for a get-together might seem straightforward. However, there are clear differences in packaging, portion size, ingredients, allergens and shelf life. An appealing flavour name doesn't always tell you what's actually inside. What's more, a large pack can be less practical if you can't reseal it properly afterwards.
With this practical buying guide, you can compare crisps and savoury bites, sweet treats, Asian snacks and dog treats on the points you can check before you order.
A multipack or family-size bag might look tempting for a party, but pay attention to the total weight and number of portions. A pack with several small bags is handy for taking out and about or sharing out. A large bag can be ideal for a film night, as long as you can reseal the pack properly after opening.
So compare:
Some products are described as baked or with a particular flavour profile. That doesn't give you the full picture of the nutritional value. Always check the table per 100 grams. For example, Yan Jin Pu Zi O'Potato Baked BBQ shows 502 kcal, 24 grams of fat and 1.125 grams of salt per 100 grams according to the product information. The original variant lists 538 kcal, 32 grams of fat and 1.2 grams of salt per 100 grams.
Use these figures to compare products with each other. A product claim from a brand is no general guarantee of a particular effect or nutritional outcome.
With crisps, chocolate snacks and Asian snacks, milk, soya, wheat, gluten, peanuts or sesame can appear in the ingredients list. Also check the "may contain" warning. For seafood snacks, fish, crustaceans, molluscs and prawns come into play.
The product page is a useful starting point, but if you have allergies, always check the label on the pack you receive. Recipes can change.
For snacks on the go, small packs are practical. Doritos Bits Honey BBQ, for example, comes in a 30 gram bag. Glico Pocky Animal Biscuit Sticks has a 35 gram size, while Yan Jin Pu Zi O-Potao Baked Potato Crisps contains 62 grams per bag.
For sharing snacks, larger packs or multiple portions make more sense. Look-O-Look Top Mix contains 10 small individual packs within a total weight of 215 grams. Wei Long Konjac Crunchy Snack consists of 20 bags of 18 grams, making it easy to divide up the contents.
Don't just compare the front of the pack. Look per 100 grams at:
With spicy snacks, salt is often something to watch. The Wei Long Konjac Snack of 252 grams lists 3.16 grams of salt per 100 grams. The 360 gram variant with mala flavour lists 5 grams of salt per 100 grams. These are verifiable differences that matter more than just the name "spicy".
Check the order of ingredients: what comes first is present in the largest amount according to the ingredients list. For g'woon Peanut Flips, for example, 50% peanuts is stated; the product also contains milk and soya and may contain traces of nuts and wheat.
Store dry snacks in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Seal opened bags, tubes and individual packs properly to maintain quality. For frozen products such as seafood mix or lobster, different temperature and defrosting rules apply. These products don't belong with ordinary cupboard snacks and must be kept frozen until use according to the label.
Why this fits the profile: A familiar savoury snack in a straightforward size for home or a small gathering.
The net weight and nutritional values are clearly stated, so you don't have to rely solely on the cheese flavour or packaging.
115 grams, 508 kcal and 1.88 grams of salt per 100 grams according to the product information; contains milk.
Why this fits the profile: The tube is ideal for a gathering, visitors or any time you want to keep your crisps neatly stored.
The packaging states the 165 gram size and the allergens wheat and milk; check this before sharing.
Tube format of 165 grams; 521 kcal and 0.60 grams of salt per 100 grams according to the product information.
Why this fits the profile: For fans of spicy Asian snacks who want individual portions to take with them or share.
The box contains 20 individual packs of 18 grams. That means you don't have to keep resealing a large bag.
360 grams total, 20 portions and 472 kJ/114 kcal per 100 grams; contains soya and wheat.
Why this fits the profile: The small bags make this mix ideal for a treat, party or sweet jar.
The product is divided into 10 portions, so you don't automatically have to open the whole bag.
10 individual packs, 215 grams total and various fruit and sour sweet flavours; contains wheat and gluten.
We've put together a full, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and comply with current European safety regulations.
Choose a small net weight, sturdy packaging and preferably an individually wrapped portion. Doritos Bits at 30 grams, Glico Pocky at 35 grams and individual konjac portions are practical for a bag or lunchbox. In warm weather, check whether chocolate snacks might melt.
Look at the price per 100 grams and compare it with the number of portions. A multipack can be convenient, but it isn't automatically better value. Also pay attention to delivery costs, shelf life and the amount you actually need.
Store dog treats separately from food for humans. Bonzo Beggin' Strips are, according to the product information, complementary feed for adult dogs and not a complete meal. Follow the feeding guidelines on the pack, take the total daily amount into account and make sure your dog has fresh drinking water.
