For a sharing bowl during a TV dinner, start by comparing large bags by net weight and the number of people you’re serving. If everyone would rather have their own pack, look at multipacks. If you prefer stackable crisps in a tube, check the recipe, which differs from that of sliced potato crisps. Whichever you choose, check the ingredients, allergens and after-opening instructions on the packaging.
A single bag lets you pour the crisps into a bowl without opening several individual packs. To choose the right amount, compare the net weight: Auchan product listings include 270 g for Vico ridged crisps and 300 g for Lay’s ready salted.
Individual packs are a good choice if everyone gets their own and you don’t want to open everything at once. Auchan, for example, lists a multipack of six 30 g bags.
If the ingredients matter to your guests, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose. The nutrition information per 100 g also makes it easy to compare salt and fat on a like-for-like basis.
First decide whether you’ll serve a sharing bowl or individual packs. The shape and recipe can then help you choose the format that suits the way you plan to serve them.
| What to compare | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to share | Net weight and suggested number of portions; one large bag or separate packs. | If I’m filling a sharing bowl without opening several packs, I want an amount that suits the number of guests; around 46% of consumers would put quantity at the top of their list. |
| Shape and texture | Thin or ridged crisps, or stackable crisps in a tube; instructions for after opening. | If guests prefer a particular shape, I’ll choose between classic, ridged and stackable crisps before deciding on the packaging; shape and texture would be the main consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Ingredients and allergens on the pack; salt and fat per 100 g. | If there’s an ingredient that could be an issue at the table, I’ll check the label of the product I’m serving; around 18% of consumers would make ingredients their main concern. |
The term covers different pack sizes: Auchan lists both six 30 g bags and a 300 g Lay’s bag.
Compare the net weight and suggested number of portions, then choose between a sharing bowl and individual servings.
Vico warns that La Classique may contain milk and peanuts. Pringles Original contains wheat; the product listing also warns that it may contain milk and soya.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.
A Nutri-Score or a “no preservatives” claim doesn’t tell you everything about the recipe or nutritional values.
To compare similar products, check the ingredients list as well as the salt and fat per 100 g.
You may have some left in a large bag after dinner. Auchan’s listing for 300 g Lay’s ready salted crisps recommends eating them within seven days of opening.
If you expect to have some left over, check the product instructions and reseal the pack after serving.
The range includes classic and ridged crisps; Auchan lists a 270 g family-size bag of ridged crisps.
Auchan lists Lay’s ready salted crisps in a 300 g family-size bag, with ten suggested portions.
Pringles Original offers stackable crisps in a tube rather than a soft bag. The brand lists a 200 g size; Auchan has a 195 g listing.
E.Leclerc lists Pom’Lisse plain crunchy crisps in a 350 g bag.
Auchan offers ready salted crisps in six individual 30 g bags.
For a TV dinner, this selection includes two 250 g bags to share and two multipacks of individual bags with spicy flavours. First choose how you want to serve them, then check the flavour and pack information.
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A single bag to consider if you’d like to serve salted crisps in a sharing bowl. Compare the 250 g size with the number of guests, and check the label on the batch if you need to take allergens into account.
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A single-bag option if your guests prefer a barbecue flavour. Check whether 250 g is the right amount for your gathering; the listing warns that the product may contain milk, gluten and soya, so check the packaging.
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Twelve individual bags for serving spicy crisps separately, rather than filling a bowl from one large pack. Check how many portions you need and read the allergen information on the packaging.
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A multipack of individual portions for guests who like their crisps ridged and spicy. It’s not a substitute for a single bag to share in a bowl; check the label for ingredients and allergens.
Compare the net weight and suggested number of portions with the way you plan to serve them. Auchan listings give nine portions for Vico ridged crisps (270 g) and ten for Lay’s ready salted (300 g). These are only guidelines, not a fixed amount for your dinner.
Check the product name, net quantity, ingredients and nutrition information. The DGCCRF includes these among the details required on prepacked food labels; also read the allergen information and storage instructions on the pack you choose.
No: “ready salted” describes a flavour, not an absence of allergens. Vico says La Classique may contain milk and peanuts; always check the information on the pack you actually buy.
Reseal it and follow the instructions for that product. For 300 g Lay’s ready salted crisps, Auchan recommends keeping the bag away from light and eating the crisps within seven days of opening.