Picnic organisers bringing together a mixed group
If several people are sharing the same crisps, you could pair a familiar flavour with one bolder option. Check with the group before bringing spicy flavours.
Who are these choices for?
Shoppers comparing food labels
If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, the exact product matters, not just the flavour name. Check the nutritional information too if, for example, you want to compare salt levels.
Picnic shoppers checking availability
If you have a particular flavour in mind, check whether your chosen shop stocks it. Lidl lists the Snack Day flavours mentioned here as in-store products.
What should you consider when choosing?
First, choose a flavour for your group. Then decide how you want to serve the crisps, and check the label of the exact product before you buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
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| A flavour for the group | Choose between a familiar flavour such as paprika and a bolder option; check how spicy it is with the people who'll be eating it. | When I'm sharing with people who have different tastes, I want to choose a flavour they'll be happy to try. Around 40% of consumers put the group's preferred flavour first. |
| Sharing and carrying | Compare pack sizes and decide whether you want individual portions or one sharing bag. | For a picnic with several people, I want to be able to hand out and carry the crisps easily; around 30% of consumers say this is their first consideration. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product; compare nutritional values per 100 g and, where provided, per portion. | If I have an allergy or a specific dietary requirement, I want to know what's in these particular crisps. Around 20% of consumers put checking the label first. |
| Availability | Check whether your chosen shop stocks the flavour you want, and have an alternative in mind if necessary. | If I'm counting on finding a particular flavour, I want to be able to get it before I set off; around 10% of consumers give availability their highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the same flavour name means the same allergen profile
According to Albert Heijn's product information, AH Chips Paprika is suitable for vegans, while Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in Jumbo Paprika Chips. The product information for Smiths Sticks Paprika lists milk and sulphites.
Every time you buy, check the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the packaging of the product you've chosen.
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Assuming an average nutritional value applies to a specific product
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general values for crisps in various flavours; these can vary by brand.
Compare the products' own nutrition tables on the same basis: per 100 g and, if relevant, per portion.
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Relying only on the online product description
Ingredients and product information can change. Lidl advises customers to check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values of its food products.
Check the bag in store or when it arrives, before sharing the crisps with anyone for whom the ingredients matter.
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Assuming a particular shop's flavour will be available
Lidl lists the Snack Day options mentioned here as products available in store only.
Check the range at your chosen shop and decide in advance which other flavour would also suit the group.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Lay's
Lay's offers classic crisps, MAX, Sensations, Oven Baked and sharing packs, among other options.
- Lay's describes its Snackbox as resealable, with a wide opening.
- MAX and Sensations are separate product ranges; choose the exact flavour and pack that suit your group.
Pringles
Stacked crisps in a tube, with flavours such as Paprika, Sour Cream & Onion and Hot & Spicy.
- These flavours give you alternatives if you want to bring something other than paprika.
- Check with the people who'll be eating them before choosing a spicy option.
Albert Heijn
Own-brand crisps, including a 250 g bag of AH Chips Paprika.
- Albert Heijn describes the recipe for AH Chips Paprika as vegan and gluten-free.
- If you have dietary requirements, check the current packaging; the same information doesn't automatically apply to other AH flavours.
Jumbo
Own-brand crisps, including 250 g packs of Jumbo Paprika Chips.
- Jumbo provides nutritional information per 100 g for this paprika flavour.
- Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in Jumbo Paprika Chips, so paprika-flavoured crisps aren't automatically suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
Lidl Snack Day
A snack range that includes crisps in paprika, bolognese and cheese onion flavours.
- Lidl lists these flavours as options for shoppers buying in store.
- Check availability, and read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values on the packaging.
Smiths Sticks
Paprika-flavoured stick-shaped snack made with potato powder and maize semolina.
- Their stick shape makes them an alternative to regular round potato crisps.
- Jumbo's product information for Smiths Sticks Paprika lists milk and sulphites as allergens.
Flavoured crisps for your picnic
These Joybuy products are mainly paprika-flavoured options for a picnic: bags of classic or other types of crisps, as well as individual packs of Pringles Red Pepper.
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Croky paprika crisps, 200 g
A bag of paprika crisps to share at a picnic.
Pack size: 200 g. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.
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Lay's Chips Paprika, 300 g
A larger bag of paprika crisps if you'd like to put out one pack for everyone to share.
Pack size: 300 g. Before sharing, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
An option if you'd like to carry and hand out individual packs of crisps.
Pack size: 12 × 40 g. If you have an allergy, check the label. Only compare nutritional values once you're sure the units shown are the same.
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Lay's Sensations Red Sweet Paprika, 150 g
A sweet paprika flavour for a group that wants to try something different from regular paprika crisps.
Pack size: 150 g. Lay's describes its Sensations range as extra thick; check this product's label for ingredients and nutritional values.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g
A paprika flavour from the Oven Baked range for anyone looking for a different way of making crisps.
Pack size: 150 g. If you have a milk allergy or dietary requirement, check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Are all paprika crisps suitable for people with a milk allergy or following a vegan diet?
No. The same flavour name doesn't mean the ingredients are the same. Albert Heijn describes AH Chips Paprika as suitable for vegans, while Jumbo lists milk in Jumbo Paprika Chips. Always check the current label of the product you're choosing.
Can you compare the nutritional values of different flavoured crisps directly?
Yes, as long as you use the same amount for both products, such as per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general values for crisps in various flavours, but to compare two specific products, use their own nutrition tables.
How can you take crisps with you without leaving them open for too long?
Take the pack with you unopened and seal it properly again after serving. For AH Chips Paprika, Albert Heijn recommends storing the crisps in a cool, dark, dry place and resealing the pack tightly after use.
Can you check the ingredients of Lidl Snack Day crisps online in advance?
For the Snack Day flavours mentioned here, you can check the label on the specific pack in store. Lidl advises customers to refer to the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values of food products.