Hosts catering for different tastes
If you’re not sure what everyone will like, pair a familiar paprika crisp with a different flavour or shape. Lay's Benelux and Pringles Nederland, for example, showcase a range of flavours.
Who are these options for?
Guests who need to check labels
If you’re buying for someone with an allergy, intolerance or specific dietary requirement, check each option individually. Ingredients and allergens can vary even between snacks with the same flavour name.
Party shoppers buying for a group
If several people will be sharing the bowls, consider both the amount in each pack and the variety across the bags. Check the net weight before deciding how many packs you need.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide which flavours and snack shapes you’d like to combine. Then check the contents of each pack and, where necessary, the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Different flavours | Choose a familiar flavour and one or two clearly different ones; check the flavour of each pack. | I want to give guests a choice without opening several almost identical bags. Around 31% of consumers put flavour variety first. |
| Shape and crunch | Choose between flat crisps, ridged crisps, stackable crisps and shaped snacks. | I want to put something with a different crunch on the table alongside regular crisps. For around 25% of consumers, variety is the top priority. |
| Quantity | Check the net weight and decide how many packs you want to open for the group. | I want to have enough to share without judging by the number of bags alone. Quantity comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
| Label and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare salt and saturated fat per 100 g for similar products. | A guest has an allergy, or I want to take nutritional value into account, so the label determines my choice. For around 19% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
A flavour name tells you little about what’s in the product. Jumbo lists milk in its Paprika Chips 250 g, while Albert Heijn describes its AH Chips paprika as suitable for vegans. Use this kind of product information to compare options, and check the pack of the product you choose when buying.
Common mistakes
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Assuming the same flavour means the same allergens
The word paprika on the front doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in a snack. Jumbo lists milk in its Paprika Chips 250 g, and milk and sulphites in Smiths Sticks Paprika.
If someone has an allergy or intolerance, read the ingredients list and allergen information on every pack you choose.
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Treating all paprika snacks as the same product
Flat potato crisps, ridged crisps, stackable crisps and sticks differ in shape and recipe. According to Jumbo’s product information, Smiths Sticks Paprika is a potato and maize snack, not a regular flat potato crisp.
Choose carefully which shape you’d like to serve alongside a familiar flavour, then check the label for that option.
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Relying only on older online product information
A recipe or allergen information can change. This means a product description you looked at earlier may not apply to a pack you buy later.
When making your final choice, rely on the information on the pack you receive or have in front of you.
Brands to consider
These brands give you an idea of the flavours and snack shapes you can compare. Always check the ingredients and nutritional information for each product individually.
Lay's
Lay's Benelux showcases classic flavours, ridged MAX crisps and other crisp options. This gives you a few options to compare if you’re looking for different shapes from one brand.
- For example, compare regular paprika crisps with a ridged option if the crunch matters for your get-together.
- A different shape or flavour doesn’t, on its own, tell you anything about the allergens or nutritional value of the pack you choose.
Pringles
Pringles Nederland offers stackable crisps in a tube, with flavours such as Paprika, Sour Cream & Onion and Texas BBQ.
- The stackable shape makes for a different presentation from loose crisps in a bag.
- Ingredients vary by flavour, so check the specific option if anyone has an allergy or dietary requirement.
Smiths
Smiths Sticks Paprika is an option if you’d like to serve a potato and maize snack in stick form alongside crisps.
- The stick shape adds a different kind of snack to the table.
- Jumbo lists milk and sulphites for this particular option; check the current pack too.
Albert Heijn
AH Chips paprika is a 250 g own-brand option for anyone looking for paprika crisps.
- Albert Heijn describes this particular option as suitable for vegans and gluten-free.
- If you’re buying for someone with dietary requirements, check the current pack, as product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo has its own-brand Paprika Chips 250 g, as well as other paprika and snack options.
- You can compare regular paprika crisps with snacks in a different shape, such as sticks.
- Jumbo lists milk in its own-brand Paprika Chips 250 g; check the allergens for each option.
Lidl / Snack Day
Lidl presents Snack Day as its own snack brand, with options including ready salted, paprika and cheese and onion crisps.
- These flavours offer a range of choices for a snack bowl.
- Check the pack of the flavour you choose in store for ingredients and allergen information.
Crisps and snacks for different get-togethers
These Joybuy products offer a sharing mix, paprika crisps, stackable crisps and snacks in different shapes. Choose the flavours and packs that suit your get-together, and if you have dietary requirements, check the label on the exact product.
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Croky Sharing Mix 180 g
A sharing mix is a good option if you don’t want to put out just one flavour for a group.
Net weight: 180 g. Check the flavours and allergens on the pack if they affect your choice.
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Pringles Red Pepper, 12 × 40 g
These stackable crisps are a good choice if you’d like paprika-flavoured snacks in individual tubes for your get-together.
Pack: 12 tubes of 40 g, all in Red Pepper flavour. Check the ingredients and allergens on the tubes.
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Lay's Wokkels Paprika 100 g
The Wokkels shape adds variety if you’d like to serve something different alongside flat paprika crisps.
Net weight: 100 g. If anyone has an allergy, read the information on the pack you choose.
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Lay's Max Smoky Paprika 185 g
The smoky paprika flavour is an alternative if you’d like to offer something with a different seasoning alongside regular paprika crisps.
Net weight: 185 g. Check the label if the ingredients or suitability for your guests’ dietary requirements matter.
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Croky Paprika crisps 200 g
This bag of paprika crisps makes a familiar choice to serve alongside a snack with a different flavour or shape.
Net weight: 200 g. Check the current pack if you need to cater for any dietary requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Should I check the allergens on the pack of flavoured crisps?
Yes. If you or a guest has an allergy or intolerance, you’ll need the information on the current pack to check the specific option. According to the European information from Your Europe, pre-packed foods must list ingredients and allergens, among other details; the flavour name alone doesn’t provide this information.
Are paprika crisps always vegan or dairy-free?
No, paprika crisps don’t all have the same recipe. Albert Heijn describes its AH Chips paprika as suitable for vegans, while Jumbo lists milk in Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g. So always check the exact pack.
How do I compare the nutritional value of two types of crisps?
Compare the same nutritional values per 100 g on the packs of similar products. Voedingscentrum recommends using this consistent basis; for example, compare salt and saturated fat separately if you want to take those values into account.
How should I store crisps until my New Year’s Eve get-together?
Store unopened bags according to the instructions on the pack, and seal any opened bag tightly. Albert Heijn recommends storing its paprika crisps in a dark, dry place; for other products, follow the storage information on their own packs.