A night in, with some left for later
If you’re saving some crisps for another evening or for lunchboxes, separate small bags are worth considering. Check how many bags are included and whether they’re individually sealed.
Which format suits you
A group with different tastes
You can serve different flavours separately to suit everyone. Chio, Lorenz Snacks and funny-frisch all offer different varieties, but that doesn’t mean every multipack contains a mix of flavours.
Choosing by ingredients and nutritional information
If salt, fat, ingredients or allergens matter to your choice, check the labelling for each specific variety. Don’t assume different flavours have the same nutritional profile just because they’re from the same brand.
What to look for when buying
First, decide whether you’ll be enjoying the crisps in one evening or over several occasions. Then compare the flavours, labelling and total weight.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Saving some for later | Number and weight of the bags; whether each pack is individually sealed. | I don’t want to open everything on the night. I’d like to save some bags for later or for lunchboxes. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this kind of portioning. |
| Flavours for the group | Whether the pack contains different flavours or several bags of the same flavour. | If not everyone likes the same seasoning, I want to be able to offer a choice. Around 30% of consumers put variety first. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Ingredients list, highlighted allergens, and energy, fat and salt per 100 g. | I want to choose a specific variety based on its labelling, rather than making assumptions based on another one. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Total weight | Total weight and grams per pack in relation to the size of your group. | I want to have enough for everyone without confusing the number of bags with the amount of crisps inside. Around 10% of consumers focus mainly on the total weight. |
Common misconceptions
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Every multipack contains small, individually sealed portions
A multipack can also contain larger bags or tubs. A description such as 4 × 40 g tells you the quantity, but the packaging of each unit matters too, depending on how you plan to use it.
Check the number of bags, the weight per bag and the packaging format on the specific pack.
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Less fat automatically means fewer calories
The North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Advice Centre points out that a lower fat content doesn’t automatically mean a correspondingly lower energy content.
Compare the energy and fat values per 100 g on the nutritional information for the products you’re considering.
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The brand name is all you need to check for allergens
Flavoured varieties can contain different ingredients, and recipes can change too. So always check the labelling on the specific pack.
Read the ingredients list and highlighted allergens for each variety. If you have an allergy, don’t rely on product images or information for other varieties to decide whether a product is suitable.
Brands to help you choose
funny-frisch
The Chipsfrisch range includes a variety of seasonings. Chipsfrisch Ungarisch is also available in a 4 × 40 g format.
- If you’re looking for smaller packs, check the portion size of this format.
- Check the pack to see whether each unit is sealed separately for the way you plan to use it.
Lorenz
Lorenz Snacks offers Crunchips in several flavours, as well as Stackers, a stackable crisp format.
- These varieties can help you decide which flavours to choose.
- Check the flavour and pack format of the specific product you choose.
Chio
Chio offers potato crisps including Ready Salted and Red Paprika. The manufacturer lists both varieties as 150 g and provides their ingredients and nutritional information.
- You can compare the varieties using the information provided for the same serving basis.
- The 150 g products aren’t the same as a multipack of small individual bags.
EDEKA
EDEKA24 stocks potato crisps from various brands, as well as an EDEKA Herzstücke variety.
- You can choose individual bags in different flavours to serve at a get-together.
- The online shop’s range doesn’t necessarily reflect the choice available in a store.
Lidl
Lidl lists Snackday and Alesto among its own-brand snacks.
- When choosing in store, you can compare the information on the specific packs.
- The name of an own-brand snack range doesn’t tell you by itself whether the product is potato crisps or what pack format it comes in.
Joybuy products in different pack sizes
This selection includes a multipack of four small bags of potato crisps, as well as packs with larger units for sharing. The Pringles tubs aren’t small bags for lunchboxes.
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Lay's Salted Crisps, 4 × 150 g
Four larger bags of the same salted variety are worth considering if you’re planning to serve more than one bag to your group.
The product description lists four 150 g bags. If you’re saving some for later, check whether each bag can be sealed separately, and read the current ingredients and allergen information.
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Funny-Frisch Chipsfrisch Ungarisch, 4 × 40 g
These small packs are suited to planning snacks for several occasions, if you want to keep the portions separate.
The product description lists four 40 g packs of the same variety. Check whether each is sealed separately, and read the labelling on the specific pack.
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Pringles Sour Cream & Onion, 3 × 185 g
Three larger tubs are an option for sharing on a night in, rather than if you’re looking for small individual bags.
The product description lists three 185 g tubs. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety.
Frequently asked questions
Will one multipack of crisps last for several nights in?
It depends on the total weight, the number of people and how much you plan to eat each evening. For example, four 40 g bags add up to 160 g. If you want to save some for later, also check whether the packs are individually sealed.
Are potato crisps with less fat automatically lower in calories?
No. The North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Advice Centre points out that a lower fat content doesn’t automatically mean a correspondingly lower energy content. Compare both values per 100 g on the specific packs.
Where can I find the allergens in a variety of crisps?
Check the ingredients list on the specific pack for highlighted allergens. Information for another variety or an earlier recipe isn’t a substitute for checking the pack. An advisory statement about traces is also not the same as an allergenic ingredient that has been deliberately added.
Can I compare the salt content of different varieties?
Yes, as long as the nutritional information uses the same basis for comparison, such as salt per 100 g. Check the information on each pack, as it applies to that specific variety and recipe.