Who is this relevant to?

Anyone checking labels because of coeliac disease

You want to see a gluten-free claim or the Crossed Grain symbol on the packet, and check any warnings about cereals containing gluten before choosing crisps.

Anyone comparing how much they eat as a snack

Once you’ve checked for gluten, look at kcal per 100 g and the amount you plan to eat. Fat, salt and the stated portion size can also help you compare products on a like-for-like basis.

Anyone looking for flavour among gluten-free options

You want a flavour and texture that suit your snack break, without assuming that a familiar type of crisp or a particular base ingredient tells you whether it’s gluten-free.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have coeliac disease, first check the current packaging for a gluten-free claim or the Crossed Grain symbol, then read the allergen and cross-contamination information. Next, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and the amount you plan to eat.

What to consider What to check when buying Especially relevant for
Gluten-free claims and warnings Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the packet, and read any warnings about cereals containing gluten. When I buy crisps for someone with coeliac disease, I want to check the claim and warnings on that exact packet. Around 46% of consumers put this check first.
Calories and fat Compare kcal and fat per 100 g, then check the nutritional information for the portion you plan to eat. Once I’ve checked for gluten, I want to compare products using the same quantity, without assuming ‘less fat’ means ‘fewer kcal’. This comparison matters most to around 27% of consumers.
Portion and flavour Check how many grams are in a portion and the flavour of the variant you’ve checked. For a snack, I want a flavour I enjoy and an amount I can weigh out myself. Around 27% of consumers put portion and flavour first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming potato, corn or lentil crisps are automatically gluten-free

    The base ingredient doesn’t tell you everything about the flavourings or possible cross-contamination during production.

    Check the current packaging for a gluten-free claim or the Crossed Grain symbol, and read the ingredients and warnings too.

  • Assuming oven-baked means gluten-free or low in calories

    According to Lay's, Oven Baked crisps contain 50% less fat than regular potato crisps. That says nothing about their gluten-free status or kcal. Chio lists 435 kcal per 100 g for Oven Chips Sea Salt, but also warns that the product may contain wheat and barley.

    First check the gluten-free claim and warnings for the specific variant you’ve chosen. Then compare kcal and fat using the same quantity.

  • Comparing values per portion without checking the weight

    A value per portion relates to that product’s stated portion size. For example, the UK product listing for Proper Paprika Lentil Chips gives 93 kcal per 20 g, while Chio lists 131 kcal per 30 g for Oven Chips Sea Salt.

    First compare kcal per 100 g, then consider how many grams you want to have. For a product sold in the Netherlands, check the nutritional information and gluten-free claim again.

Brands to consider

Schär

Schär’s Curvies Original is a 170 g potato crisp variant whose product page describes it as ‘gluten-free’ and ‘wheat-free’.

  • The clear claim gives you a useful starting point for checking the current packaging.
  • Schär lists 495 kcal, 25 g fat and 1.3 g salt per 100 g for Curvies Original. So gluten-free doesn’t automatically mean this variant has the fewest kcal.

Lay's

Lay's has an Oven Baked range for anyone who also wants to consider fat after checking for gluten.

  • According to Lay's, Oven Baked crisps contain 50% less fat than regular potato crisps.
  • The fat claim doesn’t tell you whether a specific variant is gluten-free. Check the current packaging and warnings for that.

Pringles

Pringles’ Dutch range includes Original, Paprika and nacho variants.

  • You can choose from a range of flavours and variants.
  • Don’t use the brand name as an indication that a product is gluten-free or lower in kcal. Check the packaging and nutritional information for each individual variant.

Crisps at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Are oven-baked crisps suitable for people with coeliac disease?

Not simply because they’re oven-baked: the cooking method doesn’t tell you whether they’re gluten-free. Check the current packaging for the variant you’ve chosen for a gluten-free claim or the Crossed Grain symbol, and read the warnings. For example, Chio warns that Oven Chips Sea Salt may contain wheat and barley.

Why should I check the label again, even on a familiar product?

Ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn therefore recommends checking the packaging of the product you’re actually buying, even if you’ve already looked at the online product information.

How can I prevent crumbs from coming into contact with my food when storing and serving crisps?

Keep gluten-free crisps well sealed and separate from products containing gluten, and use clean utensils when serving. The Dutch Coeliac Association recommends storing and preparing gluten-free foods separately.

What do warnings about possible cross-contamination mean?

A warning like this means you should pay attention to the specific allergen and product details on the packaging. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, rules have applied in the Netherlands since 1 January 2026 on when and how food businesses must warn about possible cross-contamination with allergens. So check the exact wording on the packet you buy.