Households sharing a bag
A large bag can be a good choice if several people will eat from it and the remainder won’t be left open for long.
Who are these formats for?
People taking a portion with them
For a post-workout snack, an individual pack lets you take a sealed portion with you. Check the size, as not all individual portions are the same.
Shoppers who check the ingredients
If salt, ingredients or allergens matter to you, compare the information for the exact product rather than relying on the pack format alone.
What should you look for?
First, decide whether you’ll be taking sealed portions with you or sharing the crisps at home. Then consider how much you’ll use, the ingredients and the storage instructions.
| What matters | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| How much your household needs | Total net weight and how many people will share the bag. | If your household eats crisps together, choose an amount you’ll actually finish. Around 33% of consumers put managing the quantity first. |
| A portion to take with you | Number of packs, weight of each pack and how much space they’ll take up in your bag. | If you want a sealed portion rather than an opened bag, individual packs are the priority. This matters most to around 27% of consumers. |
| Salt and ingredients | Salt per 100 g and per portion; ingredients and allergen information. | If the recipe or allergens determine your choice, check the label on the product you’re buying. Around 20% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
| Storage after opening | The manufacturer’s instructions and whether the bag can be sealed properly. | A large bag may be left open between occasions when you share it. Avoiding waste is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Always choosing the biggest bag
A sharing-size bag may be less suitable if some of it will be left open for a long time. Storage instructions vary by product.
Choose an amount your household can finish, and follow the resealing instructions on the packaging.
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Assuming “plain” means the ingredients are identical
Recipes and allergen warnings vary from one product to another.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.
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Assuming “less salt” means “salt-free”
Auchan’s listing for the Vico à l’ancienne multipack also states “-25% salt” and 0.86 g of salt per 100 g.
When comparing products, check the salt content per 100 g as well as the amount in each pack.
Brands to consider
Vico
The range includes individual 6 × 30 g packs as well as larger formats.
- Vico describes its La Classique recipe as being made with French potatoes, sunflower and rapeseed oils, and salt.
- Check the recipe and may-contain warnings for each product, particularly for milk and peanuts in La Classique.
Lay's
Plain crisps and other flavours are available in large bags and individual packs.
- Auchan’s listing for a 300 g plain variety states that it contains ten 30 g portions.
- For this 300 g product, Auchan advises consuming within seven days of opening.
Pringles
Pringles Original comes in a tube, including 40 g, 70 g and 200 g sizes, according to the brand.
- The tube offers a different type of packaging from a flexible bag.
- Pringles’ description of the Original recipe lists dehydrated potatoes and flours among its ingredients. The brand warns that it may contain milk and soya.
Carrefour Classic' et Carrefour Original
Carrefour offers a 350 g bag of Classic' plain crisps and a 6 × 30 g Original multipack.
- These two pack formats let you choose between a bag to share and individually wrapped portions.
- For Classic' plain, Carrefour’s product information lists possible traces of gluten, milk, mustard and celery.
Pom'Lisse (Marque Repère / E.Leclerc)
E.Leclerc offers Pom'Lisse plain crisps, including in a 350 g bag.
- The product information for this variety states 0.6 g of salt per 100 g and a Nutri-Score C.
- This information applies to the 350 g product. Check the details on the pack you choose.
Auchan
Auchan’s range includes a 350 g bag of plain crisps and 6 × 30 g packs of à l’ancienne crisps.
- Individual packs make it easy to prepare portions to take with you.
- Auchan notes that the ingredients in its 350 g plain variety may vary depending on the delivery service and purchase date.
Two crisp formats at Joybuy
These products suit two different needs: splitting a multipack of spicy crisps into portions to take with you, or sharing a family-size bag of salted crisps.
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KOIKEYA Karamucho ridge, 12 × 60 g
The individual bags make it easy to split the multipack and take one with you without opening the others. Each bag contains 60 g, so check whether this portion size and spicy flavour suit your needs. Check the label for ingredients and allergens.
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Lay's Plain Salted, 250 g family-size bag
This 250 g bag is better suited to sharing than to preparing individually wrapped portions. If you don’t finish it when you open it, follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
When should you choose a large bag over a multipack?
Choose a large bag if several people will share it and can finish it without leaving it open for long. For individual snacks at different times, separately sealed bags mean you won’t have to take an opened pack with you.
Which format should you put in a gym bag?
An individual pack lets you take a sealed portion with you. Check its weight and protect it from getting crushed in your bag: a 6 × 30 g multipack and a multipack of 60 g bags won’t give you the same portion size.
How should you store crisps after opening?
Follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought and reseal the bag properly. The Auchan product information consulted advises keeping certain products away from heat and moisture. For its 300 g Lay's plain variety, Auchan advises consuming within seven days of opening.
What does “-25% salt” on a pack mean?
It’s a comparison, not a claim that the crisps are salt-free. The Vico à l’ancienne multipack listed by Auchan carries this claim compared with traditional plain crisps on the market, and states 0.86 g of salt per 100 g. Also check the amount in each bag and the allergen information.