For lunchboxes and individually portioned picnics, choose a multipack that states the number and weight of the individually sealed bags. If everyone is sharing from the same pack, larger bags or tubs may be a better fit; you’ll just need to portion them out yourself. Whichever format you choose, check the flavour and the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.
If everyone needs their own bag to take along, look for individually sealed portions rather than just checking the total weight. For example, Combi sells funny-frisch Chipsfrisch Ungarisch as a multipack of 4 × 40 g.
If your guests don’t all like the same seasoning, plan for different flavours: lightly salted crisps and a spicy paprika variety cater to different tastes. What matters is which specific varieties are included in the packs you’re planning to buy.
If you’re shopping for someone with allergies or specific dietary requirements, check the current pack labelling for each variety. For example, Lorenz says that Crunchips Salted is vegan and gluten-free, but also warns that it may contain traces of milk.
First, decide whether you need individually sealed portions or plan to share the crisps once you’re there. Then you can choose the variety, check the pack details and plan how to transport them.
| Criterion | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Number and weight of each bag, such as 4 × 40 g; are the bags individually sealed? | For lunchboxes or handing out portions to guests, I don’t want to have to split up a large bag first. Around 33% of consumers prioritise individual portions like these. |
| Flavour and seasoning | Check the exact variety and seasoning details, rather than relying on the colour of the packaging. | If guests like crisps with different levels of seasoning, I don’t want to bring just one strong flavour. Around 27% of consumers put choosing the right variety first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients list, declared allergens and any may-contain warnings for each variety. | When shopping for someone with an allergy, I need to know what’s stated on the specific pack. Around 20% of consumers give this check priority. |
| Quantity and transport | Work out the total amount for the group; keep the crisps dry and away from heat during transport. | I want to bring enough crisps without opening more bags than necessary, and keep them protected on the way. Around 20% of consumers prioritise quantity and transport. |
Several large bags aren’t the same as small portions for lunchboxes. The funny-frisch Chipsfrisch Ungarisch listed by Combi, for example, comes in 4 × 40 g bags, clearly stating the number and weight of the smaller individual bags.
Check the quantity per bag and whether each portion is sealed separately – don’t rely on the word ‘multipack’ alone.
These claims don’t replace checking for other allergens and possible traces. Lorenz describes Crunchips Salted as vegan and gluten-free, but also states ‘May contain: milk’.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack for each variety. If someone has an allergy, check any may-contain warnings too.
A spicy paprika variety won’t necessarily suit all your guests. This is especially worth bearing in mind if the multipack contains just one flavour.
Ask about people’s preferences if you’re catering for a mixed group, or include a more lightly seasoned option as well. Keep packs with distinctly different flavours separate.
For Lorenz Crunchips Cheese & Onion, EDEKA24 recommends storing the crisps in a dry place and protecting them from heat. For perishable foods such as meat, fish and dairy products, however, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety recommends using a cool bag or ice packs when travelling in summer.
Keep crisps dry. Make separate plans to keep perishable foods chilled.
Chipsfrisch Ungarisch is worth considering for small picnic portions: Combi sells it as a multipack of 4 × 40 g.
Chio offers a lightly salted variety to help you plan your selection; the manufacturer sells Ready Salted in a 150 g pack. Idealo also lists Red Paprika in a 12 × 40 g format.
Crunchips Salted is an option if you want to assess a lightly salted variety based on its ingredients and allergen labelling.
For individually portioned picnics, this selection includes a multipack of crisps in small bags. The other packs contain larger bags of crisps or tubs of potato snacks for guests to share.
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For lunchboxes or individually portioned picnics, if you’re after a spicy paprika flavour. The pack contains four 40 g bags; if you’re catering for guests with allergies, check the labelling on the specific pack.
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For a group who want to share salted crisps from larger bags. Each of the four bags contains 150 g, and they’re not listed as small lunchbox portions; check the pack labelling if you have allergies.
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A tub of potato snacks to share if Sour Cream & Onion suits your group. Each of the three tubs contains 185 g, rather than being a small individual bag; check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack.
Look for the number and weight of the individually sealed bags. Combi sells funny-frisch Chipsfrisch Ungarisch in 4 × 40 g bags; a multipack containing several large bags won’t necessarily serve the same purpose.
No – check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. Lebensmittelklarheit explains the labelling of allergens deliberately added to a product; possible traces are a separate matter. For example, alongside ‘vegan’ and ‘gluten-free’, Lorenz Crunchips Salted also states ‘May contain: milk’.
If tastes vary, don’t rely solely on a strongly seasoned variety. You could serve a lightly salted option such as Chio Ready Salted separately from more strongly flavoured varieties; Chio lists potatoes, vegetable oils and salt as its ingredients.
For crisps, the priority is to keep them dry and away from heat. Perishable foods need different care: the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety recommends using a cool bag or ice packs when transporting meat, fish and dairy products in summer.