Multipacks with individually sealed bags are a practical choice for children’s party bags when you want each child to have their own portion. Choose the number and size of bags to suit your guest list and the other items in the party bags. Also check the flavour, ingredients, allergens and salt information on the pack you actually buy.
If every child is to receive their own sealed bag, you can work out how many packs you need based on the number of guests. For example, Müller sells a funny-frisch multipack with four 40 g bags, while Feinkost-Partner describes an AMICA-CHIPS multipack with six 25 g bags.
If children in the group have different dietary requirements, it’s important to check the labelling for the exact flavour you’re buying. Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings, rather than relying on information for a different flavour.
If crisps are just one of several snacks in the bag, the weight of each individual portion, the flavour and the salt information are all important factors. A smaller bag alone doesn’t tell you how much salt it contains per 100 g.
First, check that the multipack contains enough individually sealed bags in a suitable size. Then choose a flavour based on the pack information and the needs of the children in the group.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the number of individually sealed bags and the weight of each one against the number of guests. | If I want to fill every party bag in the same way, I need one bag for each child. For around 29% of consumers, easy distribution would be the top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you’re buying. | If certain ingredients matter to the group, I want to check the exact flavour before filling the bags. Around 29% of consumers would make this a priority. |
| Salt and bag size | Look at the salt per 100 g alongside the weight of each individual bag. | If crisps are only meant to be a small extra, I pay attention to both the portion size and the nutritional information. For around 24% of consumers, this would be the deciding factor. |
| Flavour | Check the flavour name, seasoning and any indication that the crisps are spicy. | If I don’t know what the group likes, I don’t want to hand out a spicy flavour without checking first. Around 18% of consumers would consider the flavour their top priority. |
Packaging aimed at children doesn’t tell you what the crisps are made of. The North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Advice Centre points out that most foods marketed to children are not subject to special requirements.
Compare the nutritional information and ingredients list on the specific pack instead of choosing based on the design alone.
Even for a small individual bag, the salt per 100 g is useful when comparing flavours. The bag size also determines how many crisps go into each party bag.
Check both details and decide what part crisps should play alongside the other items in the bag.
Seasonings and recipes can vary. Lorenz and Chio refer shoppers to the packaging of each product for its ingredients.
Before filling the bags, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you actually bought.
Müller sells Chipsfrisch Ungarisch as a multipack with four 40 g bags. This makes it easy to plan for four party bags with the same contents.
Chio offers flavours including Red Paprika, Ready Salted and Hot Peperoni. Price comparison site idealo also lists Red Paprika in a 12 × 40 g pack.
Crunchips Salted is an option to consider if you’re planning to serve crisps in a sharing bowl rather than in individual bags.
If you want to put one individual bag in each party bag, this multipack with four 40 g portions could be an option. You can’t tell from the pack size alone whether the flavour is suitable for the children in your group.
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For four party bags with one individual bag each: this multipack contains four 40 g portions.
The flavour contains 1.5 g of salt per 100 g. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you actually buy, and make sure the paprika seasoning is suitable for the group.
Yes. If the bags are for children with different dietary requirements, it’s important to check the labelling for every flavour you buy. According to the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs, certain allergenic ingredients must be listed on food packaging. Also check for any ‘may contain’ warnings on the specific pack.
You can’t tell from the design alone. Instead, compare portion sizes, ingredients and nutritional information, and consider what else will be in the party bag.
A 25 g bag contains fewer crisps than a 40 g bag, making it a smaller extra; the right size depends on what else is in the party bag. Feinkost-Partner describes an AMICA-CHIPS multipack with 6 × 25 g, while Müller lists a funny-frisch multipack with 4 × 40 g. Also compare the salt per 100 g for each flavour.
Keep the bags sealed until you’re ready to fill the party bags, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Individual bags save you from having to portion crisps out of a large bag that’s already been opened.