Snackers avoiding gluten or wheat
An explicit gluten-free label can help you narrow down your options. Schär describes Curvies Paprika as gluten-free; you should also check the ingredients on the bag you’re buying.
Who is this for?
People who need to avoid lactose or milk
Lactose-free and suitable for someone with a milk allergy don’t mean the same thing. Holland & Barrett describes Schär Curvies Paprika as lactose-free, but also says the 170 g pack may contain traces of milk.
TV viewers comparing portions and nutritional values
Compare the nutrition per 100 g and for the amount you plan to serve. According to Voedingscentrum, an average 40 g bowl of crisps contains 0.53 g of salt; the figures for a specific bag may differ.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the dietary requirements of the person who’ll be sharing. Then compare the nutritional values and the amount you want to put out for your night in front of the telly.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
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| Specific allergens | Check the ingredients list and any may-contain warnings on the exact pack. | If I’m serving crisps to someone with a milk allergy or another specific food allergy, I need to know whether that particular allergen is listed on the bag. For an estimated 50% of consumers, checking for specific allergens is the top priority. |
| Gluten-free and lactose-free labels | Look for the label that matches the dietary requirement, and check the other ingredients and any may-contain warnings too. | If you want to avoid gluten or lactose without ruling out all allergens, look for a clear label covering your specific dietary restriction. An estimated 30% of consumers prioritise this kind of dietary label. |
| Nutritional values and portion size | Compare salt, fat and energy per 100 g, and consider how much you want to serve. | Once I’ve checked the dietary requirements, I want to know how many crisps will be on the table and what’s in that portion. Portion size and nutritional values are the first consideration for an estimated 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens
A gluten-free label doesn’t rule out milk or possible traces of milk. For Schär Curvies Paprika 170 g, Holland & Barrett says it is lactose-free but may contain traces of milk.
Ask which ingredient the person needs to avoid, then check both the ingredients and the may-contain warning on the exact bag.
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Assuming all pack sizes of the same flavour are alike
Online information about Lay’s Paprika varies by product listing. The paprika version described by Flink lists wheat and whey; PepsiCo lists milk in Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika. So don’t assume one version has the same allergens as another.
Check the ingredients and warnings for the size and version you’re actually serving.
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Assuming a smaller bag has different nutritional values
A smaller pack doesn’t change the nutritional values per 100 g. Voedingscentrum gives 0.53 g of salt for an average 40 g bowl of crisps; a specific product may differ.
Read the nutritional information on the bag you’ve chosen and decide how much you want to share.
Brands to consider
Schär
Schär describes Curvies Paprika as gluten-free potato crisps with paprika flavour.
- Schär explicitly describes Curvies Paprika as gluten-free.
- For the 170 g pack, Holland & Barrett says it may contain traces of milk. Check this information separately if milk needs to be avoided.
Croky
Croky offers several paprika snacks; the product format and labelling vary by version.
- Joybuy describes Croky Paprika Chips 200 g as gluten-free and says this version contains none of the 14 major EU allergens.
- That information for the 200 g crisps doesn’t automatically apply to Croky Superfrites Paprika or other versions. Check the pack you’ve chosen.
Lay's
Lay’s offers paprika crisps in different pack sizes, as well as an oven-baked version.
- For Lay’s Chips Paprika 100 g, Joybuy lists 0.65 g of salt per 100 g.
- Listings for other Lay’s paprika versions mention wheat or milk ingredients. Don’t use the listing for one pack size as allergen information for the whole brand.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers, among other things, standard paprika crisps, ridged crisps and paprika sticks.
- The different formats give you a choice of texture and pack size.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack of your chosen own-brand version; its format tells you nothing about these.
Paprika snacks at Joybuy
This selection includes paprika crisps and one chip-shaped paprika snack for a night in front of the telly. Online allergen information is a useful starting point, but if someone has an allergy, the details on the exact pack are what count.
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Lay's Chips Paprika 100 g
The 100 g bag is a handy option if you want to compare a smaller pack and its salt content for a night in front of the telly.
Joybuy lists 0.65 g of salt per 100 g and describes this version as having 25% less salt than standard potato crisps.
If someone has an allergy, check the ingredients and any may-contain warning on this exact 100 g pack; information for other Lay’s versions isn’t interchangeable.
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Epixs Wave Chips Paprika 185 g
This 185 g pack is made for sharing paprika crisps during a night in front of the telly.
Joybuy’s product information says this version contains none of the 14 major EU allergens. If someone has a specific allergy, also check the ingredients and any may-contain warning on the bag.
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Croky Superfrites Paprika 150 g
This 150 g bag is a good choice for a night in front of the telly if you fancy chip-shaped potato sticks with paprika flavour rather than standard crisps.
Joybuy’s product information says this version contains none of the 14 major EU allergens. If someone has an allergy, check the ingredients and any may-contain warning on the exact bag.
Frequently asked questions
Are gluten-free paprika crisps also free from other allergens?
No. A gluten-free label doesn’t cover all other allergens. For example, Holland & Barrett says Schär Curvies Paprika 170 g may also contain traces of milk; read the pack with the specific allergen the person needs to avoid in mind.
Can I rely on online allergen information?
Use online information to help you choose a bag, then check the label on the exact version. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the requirement to list 14 allergens on food labels; online listings for different Lay’s paprika versions show why the pack size and version matter.
Which paprika crisps have information about the 14 EU allergens?
Joybuy says Croky Paprika Chips 200 g is gluten-free and contains none of the 14 major EU allergens. Before serving, check that the pack you receive gives the same information; Croky Superfrites Paprika is a different product.
How do I compare the nutritional values of crisps for a night in front of the telly?
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact products, then consider how much you want to serve. Voedingscentrum gives 215 kcal, 13.1 g of fat and 0.53 g of salt for an average 40 g bowl of crisps; the figures for the crisps you choose may differ.