Parents preparing several lunch boxes
Pre-portioned bags make it easy to put one in each lunch box without opening a large pack. The options listed by Carrefour and Auchan include multipacks of six bags weighing 25–30 g each.
Who are these formats for?
People organising several meals
If you’re spreading a multipack over several days, check both the number of bags and their weight. Two packs of six may contain different amounts.
People who need to check the ingredients
The flavour alone won’t tell you which ingredients or allergens a product contains. Check the exact product before ordering, then read the information on the packaging you receive.
What should you compare before ordering?
First, distinguish the weight of each bag from the number of bags in the multipack. Then check the ingredients for your chosen flavour.
| What to compare | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per unit | Weight of each bag or can, and type of packaging. | If I want to put a sealed bag in each lunch box, I need to know how much it contains before choosing a multipack. For around 33% of consumers, the weight of each individual pack comes first. |
| Number of units | Number of bags and total weight of the multipack. | When I’m preparing several meals, I need enough bags in a single order. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values for the exact product. | If there are ingredients I need to avoid, I need to be able to check the ingredients list rather than rely on the flavour name. Around 25% of consumers put this check at the top of their list. |
| Flavour | Flavour listed for the bags and ingredients for each variety. | If I want to vary what goes in the lunch boxes, I need to know which flavour I’ll actually receive. Around 17% of consumers say flavour is their main consideration. |
Things to look out for
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Assuming all individual packs are the same size
The multipacks mentioned here include bags weighing 25, 27.5 or 30 g, while a Pringles Original mini can contains 40 g. So “individual” doesn’t mean a set amount.
Check the weight per unit and whether the offer is for a multipack or a single can.
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Guessing the allergens from the flavour name
Carrefour’s listing for Vico La Classique says the product may contain milk and is made in a facility that uses peanuts. Even with a plain flavour, it’s important to read this information.
If you have an allergy, check the information for the product you’ve chosen before ordering, then check the packaging you receive.
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Assuming a small bag tells you its nutritional profile
The weight of a pack tells you how much it contains, but not its nutritional values. Auchan’s listings for two 30 g products show different nutritional values per bag.
To compare products, check the nutritional information on the same basis, particularly per 100 g, and then per portion where this is provided.
Brands and ranges to consider
Vico
Vico’s range includes La Classique Nature in a multipack of six 27.5 g bags, as well as a six-bag Barbecue multipack.
- Two flavours to consider if you’re choosing between plain and barbecue.
- Carrefour’s listing for La Classique says it may contain milk and is made in a facility that uses peanuts. Check the information for each flavour.
Lay's
Carrefour’s Lay's range includes Nature in six 25 g bags and Barbecue in six 27.5 g bags.
- The weight per bag is listed for both flavours.
- Both multipacks contain the same number of bags, but compare their weight and ingredients separately.
Pringles
Pringles Original is available in a 40 g mini can, with stacked crisps in a tube rather than crisps in a bag.
- An individual can to consider if this packaging and weight suit your needs.
- Check how many cans are included in the offer before comparing it with a multipack of bags.
Carrefour
Carrefour’s online range includes Carrefour Classic' Nature crisps in a 6 × 30 g multipack.
- The pack size makes it easy to check the number of units and the weight of each bag.
- Check the exact product and its packaging information when ordering.
Pom'Lisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc offers Pom'Lisse Nature and traditional-style crisps in multipacks of six 30 g bags.
- Both flavours have the same number of bags and the same listed weight per bag.
- Check which flavour you’re choosing and the ordering options available from your E.Leclerc store.
Auchan / Pouce
Auchan offers Auchan traditional-style crisps and Pouce plain crisps in six individual 30 g bags.
- Both product listings provide nutritional information per 30 g bag.
- Check the ingredients and allergen information separately for each flavour.
A multipack option on Joybuy
If you want to share flavoured bags between several occasions, this KOIKEYA multipack contains twelve 60 g bags. Check that this weight per bag suits your needs: it’s different from the 25–30 g bags mentioned above.
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KOIKEYA Karamucho Chilli, 12 × 60 g
This multipack is a good choice if you’re looking for several bags of chilli-flavoured crisps. Each bag contains 60 g, so check that this amount suits your lunch box before choosing it. If you need to avoid soya or wheat, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you receive.
Frequently asked questions
What weight should you choose for a lunch box?
Choose based on how much you want for each occasion, rather than relying on the word “individual”. The multipacks mentioned in this article contain bags weighing 25, 27.5 or 30 g; a Pringles Original mini can contains 40 g, while each bag in the KOIKEYA multipack featured here weighs 60 g.
How do you compare two crisp multipacks?
Check the number of bags, the weight per bag and the total weight before comparing the flavours. For ingredients, allergens and nutritional values, use the information for each specific product.
Does a plain flavour mean there are no allergens?
No. Carrefour’s listing for Vico La Classique Nature says the product may contain milk and is made in a facility that uses peanuts. If you have an allergy, check the information for the product you order and the packaging you receive. The Ministry of the Economy reminds shoppers that allergens must be listed and highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods.
How should you store the bags after delivery?
Keep them away from heat and moisture, following the storage instructions for the product you’ve bought. If you’re taking them in a lunch box, leave each individual bag sealed until you’re ready to use it.