Who is this important for?

People with coeliac disease

You’ll want to check for a gluten-free statement on the specific bag before choosing a flavour or pack size. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises looking for the term ‘gluten-free’ or a gluten-free symbol on the label.

Snackers taking a sealed portion with them

You’re looking for a small bag to take with you. Jumbo lists Lay’s Paprika in a 20 × 40 g multipack and Lay’s Wokkels Paprika in a 30 g bag; for either size, check the current label separately.

Households that portion snacks themselves

You can choose a larger bag with a gluten-free statement and put a portion into a clean, resealable container at home. This is a practical option if you don’t need individually wrapped bags.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check for a gluten-free statement on the exact pack size you’re buying. Then decide between a sealed small bag and portioning it yourself, and check the other allergen information if needed.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Gluten-free statement Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging for the specific pack size. With coeliac disease, I want to be sure about the bag I’m actually taking with me. For around 42% of consumers, that reassurance would be the top priority.
Individual portion Check the statement on the small bag itself and see whether the pack size you want is available. When I’m out and about, I want to take a sealed portion with me, provided that particular bag has a gluten-free statement. Around 33% of consumers would put this convenience first.
Other label information Once you’ve checked that it’s gluten-free, read the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen; you can also compare the nutritional information per portion. Once I know the gluten-free statement is correct, I also want to know whether the crisps suit my other food allergies or preferences. For around 25% of consumers, this additional check would come first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small bag is gluten-free

    A handy pack size doesn’t tell you whether a product is gluten-free. Jumbo lists small Lay’s packs, but the size alone doesn’t confirm that they’re suitable for people with coeliac disease.

    Check the gluten-free statement on the individual bag. The absence of wheat from the ingredients list is not enough on its own.

  • Assuming a multipack you found earlier is still available

    A product listing doesn’t guarantee that you can buy it now. Albert Heijn marks its 20-pack of paprika crisps as discontinued, while the Joybuy page for Lay’s Paprika 20 × 40 g says the product is no longer available.

    Before buying, check both current availability and the gluten-free statement on the packaging of the multipack you’ve chosen.

  • Overlooking other allergens after checking for gluten

    A gluten-free statement doesn’t answer questions about other allergens. Jumbo says that Schär Curvies Paprika may contain milk.

    If you have other food allergies, also read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying.

Brands and relevant pack sizes

Schär

Jumbo describes Schär Curvies Paprika, 170 g, as gluten-free and displays the Crossed Grain symbol for this product.

  • A clearly labelled product to consider if you want to portion out a larger bag yourself.
  • The 170 g bag doesn’t contain individually wrapped snack portions, and the product may contain milk. Check the current packaging.

Croky

Joybuy describes Croky Paprika Chips, 200 g, as gluten-free. Check that the current packaging for this variety carries the same statement.

  • The product page features paprika crisps in a 200 g bag.
  • One larger bag isn’t the same as individually sealed portions for when you’re out and about.

Lay’s

Jumbo lists Lay’s Paprika as a 20 × 40 g multipack and Lay’s Wokkels Paprika as a 30 g bag.

  • These pack sizes are worth considering if you’re looking for a small, sealed portion.
  • Don’t assume a product is suitable for coeliac disease based on its size or brand name: check for a gluten-free statement on the specific bag.

Paprika crisps at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Are paprika crisps with no wheat in the ingredients suitable for people with coeliac disease?

Not necessarily. Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging, and also read the ingredients and any warnings about cross-contamination.

What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a bag of crisps?

According to the European Commission, a food labelled ‘gluten-free’ may contain no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check that the statement appears on the current packaging for the pack size you’re buying.

Can I take crisps from a larger gluten-free bag with me?

Yes. If the bag you’ve chosen has a current gluten-free statement, you can put a portion into a clean, well-sealed container at home. Avoid contact with crumbs or products containing gluten; bear in mind that the portion won’t be in an individually factory-sealed bag.

Should I read the label again if I’m buying the same brand?

Yes. Check the label for the variety and pack size you’ve chosen each time, so you don’t base your decision on information for a different size or an earlier purchase.