If anyone taking part needs to avoid gluten, start by choosing crisps explicitly labelled gluten-free, then check the label for any other allergens relevant to the group. A plain variety or a short ingredients list is no substitute for checking: Albert Heijn labels Schär Curvies Original as gluten-free, but also says the product may contain traces of milk. Only then should you consider the flavour and packaging for handing out during the Easter egg hunt.
If you’re looking for crisps to serve alongside the Easter eggs, don’t assume they’re suitable just because potato is the main ingredient. Start with a product explicitly labelled gluten-free, then check the label for any other allergens.
Make a note in advance of the allergens participants need to avoid. Gluten-free and lactose-free don’t mean milk-free: for example, Albert Heijn says Schär Curvies Original may contain traces of milk.
If you want to give each child their own portion, first check which crisps meet the group’s dietary needs. Then choose suitable packaging and keep the label handy when handing out the snacks.
First, work out which allergens need to be avoided. Then compare flavours and portions, and decide how you’ll hand out the crisps during the Easter egg hunt.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the packaging you’ve chosen, then check the ingredients and allergen information for that flavour. | If someone taking part needs to avoid gluten, I want to choose crisps that are explicitly labelled gluten-free. Around 42% of consumers would say this is their main consideration. |
| Other allergens | Check both the ingredients and any statements about the possible presence of allergens that need to be avoided. | If I need to cater for more than one allergen, a gluten-free label alone isn’t enough. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise checking for other allergens. |
| Portions to hand out | Choose suitable packaging only after checking for allergens; if there are several bags, check that the product information applies to each one. | If I want to hand out individual snacks, the packaging needs to work for this without skipping the label check. Around 25% of consumers would make handing out snacks their first practical consideration. |
Potato as an ingredient doesn’t rule out other ingredients. For example, Jumbo lists wheat in Pringles Original.
If someone taking part needs to avoid gluten, look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Schär Curvies Original is gluten-free, lactose-free and wheat-free, but may contain traces of milk. This distinction matters if someone needs to avoid milk.
Ask which allergens are relevant, then check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging for each one.
Albert Heijn says that ingredients and allergen information can change. The packaging you hand out may therefore differ from the information you read online earlier.
Check the label on the pack you’ve bought just before handing out the snacks, and keep the pack with them.
Schär offers crisp varieties with an explicit gluten-free label, including Curvies Original.
Lay's is worth considering if you’re looking at plain crisps or smaller bags to hand out.
Pringles Original is a stackable crisp in a tube, showing why the exact flavour and ingredients matter.
Jumbo has a dedicated shop category for gluten-free crisps and savoury snacks, which can help you find a specific product.
This selection includes vegetable crisps, banana chips and cassava crisps for anyone looking for a snack for the Easter egg hunt. The product descriptions for the broccoli and okra crisps say they’re gluten-free; check the labelling on each pack you choose, along with any allergens relevant to the participants.
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The product description says these broccoli crisps are gluten-free. Before handing them out, compare this claim with the label and check for any other allergens that need to be avoided.
Pack size: 20 g.
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The product description says these okra crisps are gluten-free. Check the packaging to make sure they’re also suitable for participants with other relevant allergies.
Pack size: 25 g.
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If you want to hand out banana chips, the product description says they come in individual packs. If gluten or other allergens need to be avoided, check the labelling and allergen information on the pack first; the ingredient name alone isn’t enough.
Pack size: 70 g.
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The product description says these come in individual packs, which may be useful if you want to hand out snacks separately. If anyone needs to avoid gluten, check that the pack you buy is explicitly labelled gluten-free and read the information on other allergens.
Pack size: 70 g.
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These cassava crisps are Chilli flavour. If you want to serve them to participants who avoid gluten or other allergens, check the labelling and allergen information on the pack you choose; cassava as the main ingredient doesn’t tell you whether they’re suitable.
Pack size: 250 g.
No. A gluten-free label on its own doesn’t tell you anything about those other allergens. For example, Albert Heijn says Schär Curvies Original is gluten-free but may contain traces of milk, so check the full allergen information on the packaging.
Pringles Original isn’t suitable in this case: Jumbo lists wheat in this variety and says that milk and soya may be present. If anyone needs to avoid gluten, choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the label.
No. Use the product page to compare options, but read the label on the pack you’re actually handing out. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergen information can change.
Keep the checked packs clearly identifiable and store the labels with the snacks, so you can confirm which product you’re handing out. If you use separate bowls, make it clear which crisps are in each one and avoid mixing them up with other snacks.
