Who are these formats for?

People hosting a drinks party or picnic

When serving a group, choose between individual bags to hand out and a large pack to pour into a bowl. An assortment adds a choice of flavours, but you’ll need to check the ingredients in each recipe.

Parents and shoppers preparing lunchboxes

Individual bags make it easy to prepare portions before you leave. Formats listed by Auchan, Lay’s and Pom’Lisse include bags of 26.5 g or 30 g, so check the weight of the one you choose.

People keeping an eye on salt or allergens

Compare the salt per 100 g and read the ingredients for each flavour. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergens must be clearly highlighted in the ingredients list on prepacked food.

What should you check before choosing?

When shopping for National Day, start by thinking about how the crisps will be served, then check the portion sizes and the exact recipe.

What to consider What to check Who is this for?
Portions to take with you Number of bags and the weight of each one; a pack of six may contain bags of 26.5 g or 30 g. For lunchboxes or handing out crisps at a picnic, I want individual portions ready before we set off. Around 31% of shoppers put this need first.
Sharing and flavours Total weight and the flavours included; choose between an assortment and a large bag to serve in a bowl. When everyone is eating together, I’m looking for enough to suit the group or a choice of flavours. Around 38% of shoppers put this need ahead of the others.
Ingredients Salt per 100 g, ingredients and allergen information for each recipe. If a flavour needs to suit guests with dietary requirements, I check its label rather than relying on the name of the multipack. Around 23% of shoppers make this their priority.
Fat Value per 100 g for the exact product, and the scope of any claims on its packaging. If I’m comparing fat content, I check the nutritional information rather than assuming all oven-baked crisps have the same composition. Around 8% of shoppers put this first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming six bags means six flavours

    A multipack may contain one recipe or an assortment. The Lay’s multipack listed by Auchan includes six 26.5 g bags in different flavours, while the Auchan ready salted multipack contains six 30 g bags.

    Check the number of bags, their weight and the flavours listed together.

  • Assuming every flavour has the same ingredients

    In the Lay’s assortment listed by Auchan, the barbecue recipe contains soya, while the emmental recipe contains milk or whey.

    If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and warnings for each variety on the pack you choose.

  • Judging the salt content by the size of the bag

    A small portion doesn’t mean the recipe is low in salt. Auchan’s product information for its ready salted multipack lists 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, or 0.39 g in a 30 g bag.

    Compare the salt per 100 g, then take into account how much you’ll serve.

  • Assuming the format you’ve spotted will be available when you shop

    The options available may depend on the shop or delivery address. E.Leclerc, for example, advises shoppers to check whether its Pom’Lisse multipack is available at their local store.

    Before planning portions, confirm the exact format and its availability at your chosen shop or through your chosen delivery service.

Brands and ranges to compare

Vico

Vico presents its six-bag barbecue crisp multipack as a handy format to take with you, particularly on a picnic.

  • For this recipe, Vico’s product information states that it is made in France using French potatoes.
  • The same information notes that it may contain milk and peanuts; check the packaging of the product you buy.

Lay’s

The Lay’s assortment featured by Auchan contains six 26.5 g bags: barbecue, roast chicken and emmental.

  • The different flavours let you offer a choice without opening several large bags.
  • Ingredients vary by flavour. Lay’s Oven Baked Ready Salted is a different range, so its features don’t describe this assortment.

Auchan

Auchan offers a ready salted multipack of six individual 30 g bags.

  • The product information states that it uses potatoes from France and is made with sunflower oil.
  • It also lists 1.3 g of salt per 100 g; individual packaging doesn’t change this nutritional value.

Carrefour

Carrefour’s range includes ready salted crisps in individual 6 × 30 g bags as well as larger bags.

  • These two formats let you choose between individual portions and serving crisps in a bowl.
  • Check which product and format your local shop or click and collect service has available.

Pom’Lisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc’s product information describes Pom’Lisse ready salted crisps in six 30 g bags.

  • It gives the ingredients for this product: 68.6% potatoes, 30.8% sunflower oil and 0.6% salt.
  • E.Leclerc advises shoppers to check availability with their local store.

An individual-bag option on Joybuy

This multipack of twelve bags is handy for sharing individual portions. At 60 g per bag, check that it’s also the right size for your lunchboxes.

KOIKEYA Karamucho Chilli crisps, pack of 12 × 60 g bags

KOIKEYA Karamucho Chilli, 12 × 60 g

If you’re handing out bags at a drinks party or picnic, this multipack offers twelve individual portions. Each bag contains 60 g of chilli-flavoured crisps, so check whether this portion size is right for the people you’re buying them for.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare two crisp multipacks?

Check the number of bags, the weight of each one and the total weight, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g. The DGCCRF states that values per 100 g are the basis for the nutrition declaration on the relevant food products.

Is a flavour assortment suitable for someone with an allergy?

Check each recipe separately. In the Lay’s assortment listed by Auchan, the barbecue flavour contains soya and the emmental flavour contains milk or whey. Read the ingredients and warnings on the pack you buy.

What should I check when comparing salt content?

Compare the salt per 100 g for each recipe, then take into account how much you’ll serve. Auchan’s product information for its ready salted multipack lists 1.3 g of salt per 100 g and 0.39 g per 30 g bag.

How should I store crisps after opening?

Follow the instructions on the pack you choose and reseal it as directed by the manufacturer. Storage advice may vary from one product to another.