Who is this choice important for?

A host whose guest has a specific allergy

You need to know which allergen your guest avoids. A gluten-free or vegan label says nothing by itself about other allergens. So check the ingredients and any warnings on the current packaging.

A host catering for different dietary needs

You’re looking for paprika crisps for guests who, for example, eat gluten-free, vegan or lactose-free. Albert Heijn lists all three attributes for AH Chips paprika; also check the packaging against your guests’ specific needs.

A host looking for an alternative to potato crisps

You might be considering lentil-based paprika crisps because they’re made from a different base ingredient. Albert Heijn states that Proper Paprika Lentil Chips may contain soya, which could affect some guests’ choice.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, find out which restriction applies to each guest. Flavour and a sharing-size pack only become deciding factors once you’ve established which options are suitable.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Specific allergen Ask what needs to be avoided. Check the ingredients and statements such as ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the bag. If a guest needs to avoid milk or soya, I wouldn’t rely on the words ‘gluten-free’ alone. For around 42% of consumers, checking for one specific allergen comes first.
Combination of dietary needs Check for explicit labels such as gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free on the same pack, as well as the other allergen information. When guests have different dietary needs, I look for one bag whose labels suit them. Around 33% of consumers give this combination the highest priority.
Sharing and flavour Once you’ve catered for guests with dietary restrictions, consider the pack size and flavour. Once everyone’s dietary needs have been catered for separately, I want to choose crisps that are easy to share and suit the occasion. This matters most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming gluten-free, lactose-free and allergen-free mean the same thing

    These labels answer different questions. Albert Heijn lists Schär Curvies paprika as lactose-free, but also states that it may contain milk. Proper Paprika Lentil Chips may contain soya.

    Ask which substance your guest needs to avoid, then check the warnings on the bag for that substance too.

  • Serving regular paprika crisps without checking the label

    According to Jumbo’s product information, Jumbo Paprika Chips contains milk from whey powder and flavourings. A familiar flavour or trusted-looking pack tells you nothing about whether it’s suitable for someone with a milk allergy.

    Check the specific variety before offering it to a guest with a dietary restriction.

  • Relying solely on the online product page

    Product information can change between viewing a page and serving the crisps.

    Read the physical packaging when you buy the crisps and again just before serving. Keep the bag available so guests can check the information themselves.

  • Assuming crisps made from a different base ingredient are automatically suitable

    A lentil base doesn’t rule out other allergens: Albert Heijn states that Proper Paprika Lentil Chips may contain soya.

    Even with alternatives, check the full ingredients and allergen information against your guests’ needs.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Chips paprika as gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free.

  • All three labels apply to the same paprika crisps.
  • These labels don’t replace checking the current packaging for other ingredients and allergens.

Schär

Jumbo sells Schär Curvies Paprika as a gluten-free paprika crisp variety.

  • This variety is explicitly labelled gluten-free.
  • Albert Heijn states that the same variety may contain milk. So in this case, gluten-free doesn’t mean milk-free.

Proper

Proper Paprika Lentil Chips is a lentil-based paprika snack that Albert Heijn lists as gluten-free and vegan.

  • The lentil base offers an alternative to regular potato crisps.
  • The product information states that it may contain soya; check this if a guest needs to avoid soya.

Jumbo

Jumbo Paprika Chips is a regular paprika crisp variety for which Jumbo provides ingredients and allergen information.

  • The milk declaration makes a relevant restriction clear for this variety.
  • This variety contains milk from whey powder and flavourings containing milk, so it isn’t suitable if milk needs to be avoided.

Lay’s

Lay’s has several paprika varieties, including Paprika and Sensations Red Sweet Paprika.

  • For Sensations Red Sweet Paprika, Lay’s describes onion and garlic, as well as paprika, as part of the flavour profile.
  • Don’t choose a Lay’s variety for a specific dietary restriction based on its flavour name; check the current packaging instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Does lactose-free also mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy?

No. Albert Heijn lists Schär Curvies paprika as lactose-free, but also warns that this variety may contain traces of milk. If someone has a milk allergy, check the milk declaration and any may-contain warning on the current bag.

Do allergen details have to be shown on a bag of crisps?

According to the European Union, prepacked foods must have an ingredients list and allergen information. So use the label on the bag you’re serving to check the relevant ingredients and allergens.

Is the information on a supermarket website enough?

Use it to help you decide, but also read the physical packaging when you buy the crisps and before serving them. Ingredients and dietary or allergy information can change.

Can I put out one bowl of paprika crisps for all my guests?

Only if the current packaging confirms they’re suitable for all the specific restrictions of the guests who’ll be eating them. If your guests have different needs, you can put suitable varieties out separately and keep the packaging with them.

Are supermarket own-brand paprika crisps automatically suitable for different dietary needs?

No. For example, Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in Jumbo Paprika Chips, while Albert Heijn lists AH Chips paprika as gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free. Check the specific variety and current label, not just the own-brand name.