Anyone looking to stock up on gluten-free crisps
You’re looking for crisps to enjoy on several occasions and are primarily checking for a gluten-free label. Check each bag for any other allergens that are relevant to you too.
Who is this choice important for?
Anyone avoiding a specific allergen
If you avoid soya, milk, peanuts or nuts, for example, the general term ‘free from’ isn’t enough. Read the ingredients and any warnings on the exact flavour you’re considering.
Anyone looking for a vegan snack stash
You want to keep plant-based snacks for later. Consider a vegan label separately from the allergen information: one doesn’t confirm the other.
What should you look for when stocking up?
First, decide what you want to avoid, then check the label of the exact variety. Before making a larger purchase, check the pack size, best-before date and storage instructions too.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check the label and allergen information on the exact pack; don’t rely on the flavour name or shop category alone. | If gluten is my main concern, I don’t want to assume that potato crisps are automatically gluten-free. For around 42% of consumers, gluten-free suitability comes first. |
| Specific allergens | Read the ingredients, listed allergens and any warnings about possible traces. | If I avoid a particular allergen, that substance should be the focus of my checks. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this specific check. |
| Vegan ingredients | Check the vegan label on the variety and assess the allergen information separately. | When stocking up on plant-based snacks, I look for a vegan variety without assuming that means it’s allergen-free. For around 25% of consumers, plant-based ingredients are the main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘free from’ means free from all allergens
Gluten-free, vegan and free from soya or milk describe different things. For example, Albert Heijn says that Proper Paprika lentil crisps are vegan, but may contain soya.
Before comparing products, write down which ingredients you want to avoid, then check each variety you’re considering.
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Relying only on a shop’s gluten-free filter
A gluten-free category won’t answer questions about other allergens. Jumbo also says that it doesn’t list cross-contamination on the labels of the products covered by its information.
Use the filter to find products, not as a substitute for checking the label. Ask for more product information if the possible presence of an allergen will affect your choice.
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Relying on an old ingredients list
Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutrition and allergen information can change when products are updated. So even a familiar flavour may need another check of the packaging.
When you buy or receive your crisps, read the labels on the bags you’re actually going to keep.
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Counting on a temporary offer as a regular source of stock
Lidl describes its extra gluten-free products as temporary and available while stocks last. You can’t necessarily rely on being able to buy them again.
Check current availability before planning a stock-up, then assess each product using its own label.
Brands and shops to consider
Lay's
Lay's offers plain and flavoured varieties, among others. Lay's describes MAX Naturel as ridged salted potato crisps.
- A plain variety can be a useful starting point for comparing ingredients.
- Check each flavour separately; the properties of MAX Naturel don’t automatically apply to other Lay's crisps.
Pringles
Pringles offers a range of flavours, including Original, Paprika and Sour Cream & Onion.
- You can compare the ingredients of different flavours side by side.
- A brand name or product shape doesn’t provide allergen information for the entire range.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has an online category for gluten-free crisps. The product information for Proper Paprika lentil crisps says they’re vegan and may contain soya.
- Product pages provide information you can use to compare specific varieties.
- Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the physical packaging before eating.
Jumbo
Jumbo has a dedicated online category for gluten-free crisps and savoury snacks, with a variety of snack types.
- The category can help you find products labelled gluten-free.
- Jumbo says it doesn’t list cross-contamination on the labels of the products described; being in the category alone isn’t a complete allergen assessment.
Lidl
Lidl sells snacks under the Snack Day brand and also describes a temporary range of extra gluten-free products.
- A temporary range can offer another option when a suitable product is available.
- An offer that’s available while stocks last isn’t a reliable basis for repeat purchases; check the label of your chosen variety here too.
Crisps and snack alternatives on Joybuy
Below you’ll find cassava, okra, broccoli and banana crisps, as well as lentil wafers as a snack alternative. Before stocking up, check the current label of each variety to make sure it suits the ingredients you want to avoid.
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Mirasa chilli cassava crisps 250 g
A cassava variety for anyone looking to stock up on a 250 g bag. Check the current packaging to make sure the ingredients and any allergen warnings suit your dietary requirements.
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Okra crisps 25 g
An okra snack for anyone considering smaller bags; the pack mentioned contains 25 g. Check the labels and allergen information on the bag before buying several.
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Broccoli crisps 20 g
A broccoli variety for anyone looking for a small snack pack; this bag contains 20 g. Before stocking up, check the current packaging against the specific ingredients you need to avoid.
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Leev Organic Rosemary Lentil Wafers 54 g
Lentil wafers as an alternative to crisps, in a 54 g pack. For this variety, pay particular attention to any information about milk and soya, and check the current label before buying.
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MUSHAN BASE banana crisps 70 g
Banana crisps as a snack alternative, in a 70 g bag. If you need to avoid a specific ingredient, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging rather than relying on general allergen information alone.
Frequently asked questions
Do allergens have to be listed on prepacked crisps?
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Read the information on the exact bag you’re buying.
Can vegan crisps still carry an allergen warning?
Yes. Albert Heijn labels Proper Paprika lentil crisps as vegan, while the product information also says they may contain soya. So assess a vegan label separately from your allergen checks.
How long can I keep crisps in stock?
Follow the best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen; there isn’t one storage period that applies to all crisps. Albert Heijn recommends storing Proper Paprika lentil crisps in a cool, dry place.
Can I rely on temporary gluten-free offers to keep my cupboard stocked?
Only if you check what’s actually available before buying and make sure the label suits your dietary requirements. Lidl describes its extra gluten-free range as temporary and available while stocks last, so you can’t necessarily count on buying the products again.