Hosts keeping an eye on quantities
If you’re planning to serve several snacks during the film, check the weight of each bag to work out how many crisps to buy in total.
Who is this choice for?
Groups looking for just enough to share
The number of people watching and how you plan to serve the crisps can help you choose between one large sharing bag and individual portions, especially if you’re likely to have leftovers.
Shoppers who check ingredients
If this information affects your purchase, take a look at the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values on the pack you’ve chosen.
What should you look for?
Start with how much you’ll be serving, then choose a pack that works for your group and check the label on the product you’ve picked.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Total quantity | The net weight of each bag and the number of people you’ll be serving. | I’m planning to serve several snacks and want to choose an amount of crisps that suits the group. Around 50% of consumers put the total quantity first. |
| Serving and leftovers | The number of bags and storage instructions for after opening. | If everyone needs their own portion, or the bag might not be finished, the packaging becomes my main consideration. It comes first for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | The ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g. | Before offering crisps to someone with an allergy, I need to read the label on the exact pack. Around 20% of consumers prioritise checking the ingredients. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing a large bag without thinking about leftovers
A sharing-size bag may contain more than your group will eat during the film.
Choose one if the quantity suits your group or you can seal the bag securely after opening. Auchan says its Pouce plain crisps should be kept away from heat and moisture.
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Assuming plain crisps are free from allergens
Auchan says its Pouce plain crisps may contain traces of milk and peanuts; Pringles lists milk and soya for Original.
If you have an allergy, check the information on the specific pack rather than relying on the recipe name alone.
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Relying on the Nutri-Score alone
According to Public Health France, displaying the Nutri-Score is voluntary. If it appears, it doesn’t tell you all the details about the ingredients or allergens.
Also read the ingredients list and nutritional information if these factors affect your choice.
Crisp brands to compare
Carrefour Classic'
Carrefour’s range of plain and flavoured crisps, available in several pack sizes.
- Carrefour’s online range includes packs from 135 g to 350 g.
- Check the weight and recipe of the product you choose: these sizes don’t all refer to the same product.
POM'LISSE (Marque Repère / E.Leclerc)
A range of crisps that includes sharing bags of plain crisps and individual portions.
- E.Leclerc offers, among other options, a 350 g bag of plain crisps and a multipack of 6 x 30 g bags.
- Check the total weight of the multipack before comparing it with a single bag.
Auchan Pouce
Auchan’s range includes 150 g bags of plain crisps.
- Auchan’s product listing for this item includes the ingredients and nutritional information.
- Auchan says the ingredients may vary, so check the label on the pack you buy.
Vico
A brand whose range includes La Classique.
- For La Classique, Vico lists potatoes, sunflower and rapeseed oils, and salt.
- Vico says this product may contain traces of milk and peanuts; check the pack if you have an allergy.
Lay's
The range includes classic and ridged crisps, as well as a Cuites au Four variety.
- These varieties offer different recipes and styles to choose from within the range.
- Check the nutritional information and allergens for the specific product rather than assuming them from the range name.
Pringles
A tube option; Pringles offers its Original product in 40 g, 70 g and 200 g sizes.
- The tube and its different sizes offer another way to plan how much to serve.
- Pringles says recipes can change and recommends checking the ingredients list on the packaging.
Bagged crisps at Joybuy
These bagged crisps give you a choice of sizes for your film night. Choose an amount that suits your group and check the label on the product you pick.
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Lay's salted plain crisps, 250 g family-size bag
A 250 g bag to consider if several people will be sharing crisps during the film. Adjust the amount to account for any other snacks, and check the allergens on the label.
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Lay's Country-Style, 295 g
This 295 g bag is suited to serving crisps for everyone to share. Plan how you’ll store any leftovers if your group doesn’t finish the pack.
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Vico Extra Crispy Wavy, 150 g
A 150 g bag of ridged crisps to consider when dividing quantities between several products. If you have an allergy, check the information on the specific pack.
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Lay's Country-Style, 155 g
This 155 g option gives you a different pack size from the 295 g Country-Style bag. Decide how much you want in total before choosing how many bags to buy.
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Lay's Old Fashioned Original Flavor, 155 g
This 155 g bag is another option when planning how many crisps to serve during the film. Read the label on the pack you receive if its ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
Frequently asked questions
Should you choose individual portions for a film night?
They’re handy if you want to serve everyone separately or avoid leaving a large bag open. To work out how much to buy, add up the weight of the individual portions and compare it with the weight of a sharing bag.
What should you check on a pack of crisps?
Check the net weight, ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g. France’s Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control points out that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on food labels.
Does every pack of crisps display the Nutri-Score?
No. According to Public Health France, displaying it is voluntary. If it’s shown, you can consider it alongside the nutritional information and ingredients list, but don’t assume on its own that a product meets your needs.
How should you store an opened bag of crisps?
Follow the instructions on the pack and seal it securely after opening. For its Pouce plain crisps, Auchan recommends resealing the bag carefully and says the product should be kept away from heat and moisture.
Can plain crisps carry an allergen warning?
Yes. Auchan says its Pouce plain crisps may contain traces of milk and peanuts; Pringles lists milk and soya for Original. If you have an allergy, check the information on the specific pack before serving it.