People preparing several packed lunches
If you make your meals in advance, individual bags fit easily into each lunch bag, so there’s no need to divide up a large bag. Auchan and E.Leclerc both offer multipacks containing six bags.
Who is it for?
People who pay attention to ingredients
If you’re already having crisps with a sandwich or salad, check the salt content and ingredients of your chosen flavour. For an assortment, check the allergens in each flavour too.
What should you look for?
First decide whether you’d prefer pre-portioned bags or a format you can portion yourself. Then check the quantity and flavour to suit your lunches.
Multipack of individual bags
Choose this if: you’re preparing several packed lunches and want to pop a sealed portion into each one.
Bear in mind: check that the number of bags and their weight suit the meals you’re planning.
Large bag
Choose this if: you’d rather portion out how much to take each day yourself.
Bear in mind: you’ll need a container for each portion and somewhere to keep the rest of the bag fresh once it’s open.
Small individual pot
Choose this if: you’re looking for a pot for one lunch. Pringles Original is available in a 40 g pot, for example, according to Pringles France.
Limitation: one individual pot won’t give you a stash of separate bags for several meals.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Separate portions | Number of bags and whether they contain individual portions. | I prepare several packed lunches and want to add crisps without opening or dividing up a large bag. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Quantity per meal | Weight of each bag and the total weight of the pack. | I check the contents of each portion so I can enjoy crisps with lunch without taking more than I’d like. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Salt and ingredients | Salt listed in the nutritional information and allergens in each flavour. | If I choose a flavour or an assortment, I want to be able to check the ingredients before taking it with me. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this check. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Confusing an individual pot with a multipack
A 40 g pot of Pringles Original is an individual format, not six separate portions for several packed lunches.
If you prepare your meals in advance, check the number of bags shown on the pack.
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Checking only the flavour shown on the assortment
A pack containing several flavours may include different recipes. Auchan, for example, offers a Lay’s assortment with Barbecue, Roast Chicken and Cheese flavours.
If you have an allergy or dietary preference, read the ingredients and allergen information for each flavour on the packaging.
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Ignoring the salt content because the bag is small
The weight of the bag doesn’t replace checking the nutritional information. Manger Bouger recommends limiting salty foods and salt.
Compare the ‘salt’ figure per 100 g and, where it’s shown on the packaging, per portion.
Brands and ranges to know
Vico
Vico offers crisps in multipacks, including La Classique Nature in six 27.5 g bags, as featured by Carrefour.
- The brand also offers a Barbecue variety in a multipack of six bags.
- For the Barbecue flavour, check the packaging for information about milk and peanuts.
Lay’s
Auchan offers Lay’s Nature in six 25 g bags, as well as an assortment containing several flavours.
- The plain and assorted formats suit different flavour preferences.
- For the assortment, check the ingredients of each flavour rather than just one.
Pringles
Pringles Original is available in a 40 g individual pot, for example, according to Pringles France. It’s a different format from a multipack of individual bags.
- The individual format could be a handy addition to an occasional lunch.
- The Original recipe includes flours such as wheat. Check the label if this ingredient is relevant to you.
Carrefour Classic’
Carrefour offers Classic’ Nature crisps in six 30 g bags.
- The number of bags and their weight make it easy to plan how many portions to take with you.
- Check the specific product and its information on the pack you choose.
AUCHAN
Auchan lists plain crisps in individual bags of six times 30 g, as well as a traditional-style variety in the same format.
- These products let you choose a flavour while keeping the portions separate.
- Check the exact recipe before comparing the ingredients.
Pom’Lisse
E.Leclerc offers Pom’Lisse plain crisps in six 30 g bags.
- The pack contains six individual portions, all the same weight.
- A Pom’Lisse variety with no added salt is listed in a different format, so don’t confuse it with this plain multipack.
Formats available on Joybuy
These packs contain individual portions to take to the office. The KOIKEYA pack contains crisps in 60 g bags; the two CRISUP packs contain potato sticks in 20 g bags, not crisps in slices.
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KOIKEYA Karamucho Chilli, 12 × 60 g
Prepare several packed lunches with these spicy crisps, already divided into individual bags. Each bag contains 60 g, so check that this is the amount you’d like to take with you. Also check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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CRISUP tomato-flavoured potato sticks, 5 × 20 g
Pack five small portions for lunches on the go if you’re after tomato-flavoured potato sticks rather than crisps in slices. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you choose.
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CRISUP Original potato sticks, 5 × 20 g
Take separate portions of original-flavour potato sticks with you. The pack contains five 20 g bags; these aren’t crisps in slices. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before choosing this flavour.
Frequently asked questions
What size bag should I choose to take to the office?
Choose based on how much you’d like to add to your lunch, rather than aiming for one particular weight. Auchan and E.Leclerc offer formats that include 25 g and 30 g bags. Also check the number of bags in the pack and the salt per portion, where this is stated.
Can a small pot replace a multipack of crisps?
An individual pot is suitable for one lunch, but doesn’t provide several separately wrapped portions. If you’re preparing several meals, check how many bags are in the multipack. If you choose a pot of Pringles Original, also check the ingredients list, including the mention of wheat.
How can I check the allergens in an assortment of crisps?
Read the ingredients for each flavour on the packaging you buy, as recipes can differ. For prepacked foods sold in France, the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control states that allergenic ingredients must be emphasised in the ingredients list.