Who is this choice relevant to?

Halloween hosts looking to share crisps

You’re looking for paprika crisps for several guests and want to know whether the bag is big enough to serve in a sharing bowl, as well as what the lower-fat claim means.

Consumers who prioritise reducing fat

A small portion or a snack made with different ingredients could suit you if the claimed fat reduction matters more than having a sharing bag of potato crisps.

Shoppers who compare labels

If ingredients, allergens or other nutritional values matter to your guests, you’ll want to look beyond the lower-fat claim alone.

What should you look for when choosing?

For your Halloween party, first decide whether you want a sharing bag or individual portions. Then compare the fat claim and nutritional information for products available in the format you need.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sharing Check the net weight and read what the fat claim is compared with. If I want to fill one bowl for several guests, I’d choose a sharing bag over individual portions. For around 50% of consumers, sharing would be the first thing to consider.
Claimed fat reduction Check which product the claim is compared with, and compare the fat per 100 g shown on the labels. I’m happy with smaller bags if the fat claim matters more to me than the pack size. Around 30% of consumers would prioritise the claimed fat reduction.
Nutritional information and ingredients Check the energy, fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g, as well as the ingredients and allergens. If guests have questions about ingredients or allergens, I want to be able to check the packaging before serving the crisps. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label would be the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘oven-baked’ means lower in fat

    Jumbo lists Chio Oven Chips Paprika Flavour in its lower-fat crisps category. Being in this category does not, by itself, tell you the percentage reduction or how the product compares with one making a different fat claim.

    For a comparison, check the nutrition table per 100 g and any claim on the packaging.

  • Treating a 25 g bag as a sharing bag

    According to Jumbo, WeCare Paprika Flavour Chips comes in a 25 g pack and is a potato- and soya-based snack. It’s a different choice from a bag of paprika crisps to share in a bowl.

    Work out how many individual portions you need before comparing the small bag with a larger pack.

    For several guests, you’ll also need to bring and open several small bags.

  • Looking only at the fat claim

    A lower-fat claim doesn’t tell you how much energy or salt a product contains, or which allergens it may contain. These differences can matter, particularly when you’re serving a snack to several guests.

    Before serving, check the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.

Brands to consider

Lay’s

Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika is a paprika crisp sold in a 150 g bag. According to Lay’s, this variety contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps.

  • The pack size may suit you if you want to serve crisps to guests in a bowl.
  • The fat claim alone doesn’t tell you about energy, salt, ingredients or allergens, so check the label for these.

WeCare

Jumbo describes WeCare Paprika Flavour Chips as a 25 g potato- and soya-based snack, with a claim of 75% less fat than a standard comparable product.

  • The small pack size works well for serving individual portions.
  • A 25 g bag isn’t necessarily a substitute for a sharing bag; check the ingredients and allergens too.

Chio

Jumbo lists Chio Oven Chips Paprika Flavour, in a 125 g pack, in its lower-fat crisps category.

  • It’s a paprika variety in a 125 g pack.
  • Don’t use its category listing as a measure of fat reduction; compare the nutritional information on the packaging.

Paprika crisps at Joybuy

This selection focuses on a bag of paprika crisps you can share at a Halloween party, with a lower-fat claim.

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g bag

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika 150 g

This bag is a good fit if you want to serve paprika crisps to several guests.

The stated claim of 50% less fat is compared with regular crisps. Check the packaging for the nutritional information per 100 g and allergens too, especially if you’re buying for guests.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ‘50% less fat’ tell me about the other nutritional values?

That claim alone doesn’t tell you how much energy, saturated fat or salt the product contains. According to Lay’s, the claim for Oven Baked Roasted Paprika compares its fat content with regular potato crisps. Check the nutritional information on the pack you choose for the other values.

Should I choose a 150 g bag or 25 g bags for Halloween?

A 150 g bag is a good choice if you want to serve paprika crisps in a sharing bowl, while 25 g bags work for individual portions. Albert Heijn lists Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika in a 150 g bag, and Jumbo lists WeCare Paprika Flavour Chips in a 25 g bag. If you choose the latter, work out how many bags you’ll need for your guests.

Where can I check allergens when buying paprika crisps for guests?

Check the allergen information on the current packaging of every product you serve. Ingredients and product information can change, so if a guest has an allergy, don’t rely solely on a product page you looked at earlier.