People with coeliac disease who prioritise confidence in the label
You want to check the gluten-free claim on the specific pack before choosing a variety. The ingredients and allergen information must also meet your needs.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Budget-conscious people with coeliac disease
You want to compare different paprika crisps, but only consider varieties with a current gluten-free claim. The weight on the pack helps you tell the different pack sizes apart.
People who also check for other allergens
As well as gluten, you may want to check for milk, for example. Jumbo says that Schär Curvies Paprika may contain traces of milk, so ‘gluten-free’ does not answer that separate question.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you have coeliac disease, first check the exact variety and the gluten-free claim on the current pack. Then compare the pack size, the type of crisps you want and any other allergens.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Gluten-free claim | Match the brand, flavour and variety to the current pack; read the gluten-free claim and ingredients list. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the brand name or the fact that the crisps are potato-based. For around 34% of consumers, confidence in the gluten-free claim comes first. |
| Pack size | Check the net weight of varieties that meet your labelling requirements. | I want to choose a pack size that suits how I’ll use it, without mistaking another variety for the same crisps. Around 33% of consumers give pack size the highest priority. |
| Type of crisps and other allergens | Check the product shape and read the other allergen information as well as the gluten-free claim. | If I want a particular type of paprika crisps or need to avoid milk too, the information on the specific pack matters. For around 33% of consumers, this is the first additional consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming potato-based paprika crisps are automatically gluten-free
The ingredients in the exact variety are what matter. Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, ‘gluten-free’ may appear on a food sold to the final consumer if its gluten content is no more than 20 mg/kg.
Check the gluten-free claim and ingredients list on the current packaging, not just the product name or image.
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Using an old product page instead of checking the label
Albert Heijn warns in its product information that ingredients and dietary information may change. This means you may need to check the pack you buy again.
Read the packaging of your chosen variety every time you buy it. If anything is unclear, ask the retailer or manufacturer for up-to-date product information.
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Confusing ‘gluten-free’ with being free from other allergens
Jumbo says that Schär Curvies Paprika may contain traces of milk. A gluten-free claim does not, by itself, tell you anything about this separate warning.
If other allergens are relevant to your choice, check the information and warnings on the exact pack.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
A supermarket own-brand option to consider if you’re looking for classic paprika crisps: Albert Heijn describes AH Chips paprika 250 g as made using a ‘gluten-free recipe’.
- The claim applies to this specific AH variety.
- Albert Heijn notes that product information may change, so check the pack you receive.
Jumbo
Jumbo sells both its own paprika crisps and Schär Curvies Paprika, which is described as a gluten-free product.
- The product description for Schär Curvies Paprika explicitly says it is gluten-free.
- Don’t assume this applies to Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g; check the pack for that variety.
Lay's
Lay's offers several paprika varieties, including crisps in different shapes and textures.
- You can look specifically for the type of product you prefer.
- If you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free claim on the exact variety; the brand name alone isn’t enough.
Lidl / Snack Day
Snack Day Paprika chips is a Lidl own-brand variety.
- It’s a familiar variety you can check on the packaging in store.
- Lidl says that ingredients and allergen lists for food products aren’t available online, so check the current pack.
ALDI
ALDI lists paprika and ridged paprika crisps under its own Kraax brand.
- The product shape helps you identify the Kraax variety you’re looking for.
- Check the specific pack to see whether that variety has a suitable gluten-free claim.
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Frequently asked questions
When can paprika crisps be labelled ‘gluten-free’?
Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this claim may be used if the gluten content of the product sold to the final consumer is no more than 20 mg/kg. Check that the claim appears on the exact variety you’re buying.
Is the gluten-free claim on the front enough to check the label?
No. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that cereals containing gluten must be identified by the name of the cereal in the ingredients list.
Are supermarket own-brand paprika crisps automatically suitable for people with coeliac disease?
No, check each own-brand variety individually. Albert Heijn says AH Chips paprika 250 g is made using a ‘gluten-free recipe’, but this product description doesn’t automatically apply to other brands, flavours or pack sizes.
Can a gluten-free variety still carry a milk warning?
Yes. Jumbo says that Schär Curvies Paprika may contain traces of milk. So if you avoid milk, check the other allergen information too.
How should I store an opened bag of AH Chips paprika?
Follow the instructions on the packaging. For AH Chips paprika, Albert Heijn recommends storing the crisps in a cool, dry place away from light and closing the pack securely after use.