Travellers who want a portion ready to take with them
A multipack lets you take a sealed bag for each break or person, without having to reseal a large packet.
Who are these formats for?
Travellers planning several breaks
You can portion out a large bag before setting off. Take sealable containers if some of the crisps need to be kept for your next break.
People who pay close attention to ingredients
If salt or certain allergens are important to your choice, check the nutritional information and allergen details for the exact product, even for plain crisps.
What should you look for when travelling?
Start by choosing the quantity and packaging that suit your planned break, then compare the recipes available in the formats that work for you.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and portability | Number of bags, weight of each bag and storage instructions. | For a break without a packet to reseal, I’d choose a portion that’s still sealed. Around 34% of consumers prioritise portability. |
| How much you need | Packet weight and how much you’ll eat before or during the journey. | If I’m planning several breaks or sharing, I want a suitable amount without leaving a large packet open unnecessarily. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Ingredients, allergen information and salt per 100 g or per portion. | When a particular ingredient profile is essential to my choice, I check the packet before deciding on a flavour. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Taste and texture | Flavour, shape of the crisps or stacked chips, and pack size. | If I’m mainly looking for a particular flavour or texture for my break, I choose the recipe that matches. This comes first for around 13% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming “plain” means allergen-free
Vico states that La Classique may contain milk and peanuts. So the recipe name alone isn’t enough to tell you what’s in it.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packet you’re buying.
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Opening a large bag without planning for the rest of your journey
Auchan’s instructions for its individual bags of crisps say to keep them away from heat and moisture, and to reseal an opened bag securely.
If you’re taking a large bag for several breaks, portion it out before setting off or take a sealable container.
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Choosing a flavour without checking its ingredients
A flavoured recipe may contain different ingredients from a plain one. For example, E.Leclerc lists milk among the flavourings in one Pom’Lisse barbecue product.
Check the ingredients, allergens and salt content shown on the packaging for your chosen flavour.
Brands to know
Vico
The range includes classic recipes and a variety of crisp formats.
- La Classique lets you compare a recipe made with potatoes, vegetable oils and salt.
- Vico states that this product may contain milk and peanuts.
Lay's
The range includes plain crisps in individual bags, as well as ridged and flavoured recipes.
- The individual format is ideal when you want a sealed portion for your journey.
- Check the weight and recipe of each product: not every format suits the same purpose.
Pringles
Original comes as stacked crisps in a tube, including 40 g, 70 g and 200 g sizes.
- The rigid tube may suit you if you prefer it to a flexible bag.
- Pringles states that Original may contain milk and soya; check the packaging for the recipe you choose.
Carrefour Classic’ / Carrefour Original
Carrefour offers plain Classic’ crisps in a 350 g packet and in six 30 g bags.
- These pack sizes let you choose between a sharing bag and separate portions.
- An opened large bag takes more planning if you’re having several breaks.
Pom’Lisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
The range includes plain, ridged and flavoured crisps, as well as large bags and multipacks.
- The six 30 g bags give you separate portions for your journey.
- Some flavoured recipes contain milk; check the exact product.
Auchan
The brand offers plain and traditional-style crisps in six individual 30 g bags.
- Separate bags mean you don’t have to open every portion at your first break.
- For the plain product we checked, Auchan recommends storing it away from heat and moisture.
Crisps available on Joybuy
This selection includes tubes and bags in a range of sizes and flavours. Choose based on the portion you want to take with you, whether you can store an opened packet, and the information on the packaging.
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Pringles Extra Zesty Lemon & Crabby Crab 110 g
For anyone who prefers taking stacked crisps in a tube rather than a flexible bag. This 110 g product has a flavoured recipe, so check the ingredients on the packaging.
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Vico Extra Crispy Wavy, ridged crisps 150 g
A bag of ridged crisps to consider for several people or breaks. The 150 g pack isn’t made up of separate portions, so plan how you’ll store the rest once opened.
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Lay's Mexican Tomato Chicken, crisps 70 g
Take a 70 g bag with you if you’re looking for this particular flavour. Check the ingredients and allergen information for this flavoured recipe before you buy.
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Lay's Country-Style, crisps 295 g
This 295 g bag is a good choice for sharing or portioning out for several breaks. If you don’t finish it, take a sealable container for the crisps left over.
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ALTHO, crisps with Guérande salt 90 g
A 90 g bag to consider if you don’t want to take a large pack with you. It isn’t divided into separate portions, so check the packet’s instructions if you plan to eat it over more than one break.
Frequently asked questions
Should you choose individual bags for a journey?
They’re handy if everyone needs their own sealed portion. For several breaks or people, a large bag can also work if you can portion out the crisps and keep the rest away from moisture.
How should you store crisps during a journey?
Keep them away from heat and moisture, and reseal any opened bag. These are among the instructions Auchan gives for its individual bags; check the guidance for the product you’re taking with you.
Can plain crisps carry an allergen warning?
Yes. Vico says La Classique may contain milk and peanuts. Check the ingredients and information on the exact packet, even if the recipe is called “plain”.
Do crisps for a journey need to be kept in the freezer?
The pre-packed crisps mentioned here are ambient groceries, not frozen foods. For its individual bags, Auchan advises protecting them from heat and moisture; always follow the instructions on the packaging you buy.