Anyone celebrating Father’s Day with others
You’ll want a bag to put out for everyone to share. The net weight and the choice between one large bag or individual portions are important considerations.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Anyone looking for a specific shape
Choose between classic crisps, ridged crisps, oven-baked crisps and sticks. For a small gift, the shape you want may matter more than the quantity.
Anyone who wants to check the label first
Check the ingredients and allergens for the recipient, or compare the nutritional information of different varieties per 100 g.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the crisps are for sharing or for a gift. Then compare the shapes you’re interested in. If you have any nutritional or allergen requirements, check the label for the exact product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Shape and texture | Check whether they’re classic, ridged or oven-baked crisps, or sticks. Don’t treat the cooking method as a measure of nutritional value. | I’m looking for a specific crisp shape for a gift or a get-together, rather than just any paprika flavour; around 29% of consumers prioritise shape. |
| Sharing or giving | Check the net weight and, for multipacks of small bags, the number of bags and the flavour mix. | If several people will be eating, I want one bag with enough to go around or portions that are easy to share. This is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Check the allergens on the packaging and compare salt and saturated fat per 100 g. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy or want to compare nutritional values, I need the label for the chosen product to give me the answer. This is a priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Choosing within your budget | Compare the shape you want with the quantity you actually need. | I want to bring something suitable without choosing a larger or different pack than necessary. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all paprika crisps contain the same allergens
Ingredients vary between products. For example, Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g lists milk as an allergen.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the specific bag, especially if you’re buying for someone else.
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Assuming the cooking method tells you everything about nutrition
‘Oven-baked’ doesn’t tell you how much salt or saturated fat those particular crisps contain per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information for the products themselves. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using values per 100 g, as portion sizes can vary.
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Expecting every bag in a multipack to be paprika flavour
ALDI Netherlands’ Sun Snacks sharing pack contains both ready salted and paprika bags. This matters if everyone needs to get paprika crisps.
Check the number of bags and the flavour mix before choosing a multipack.
Brands to consider
These brands offer a range of paprika crisp shapes. Check each product individually, as ingredients, allergens and pack contents can vary between varieties.
Lay's
Jumbo Supermarkets lists several varieties, including classic Paprika, Max Ridged Paprika, Oven Baked Paprika and Sensations Red Sweet Paprika.
- A choice of shapes and bag sizes makes it easy to pick between a snack to share and a smaller pack.
- The shape or name won’t tell you the ingredients or nutritional values for each individual product.
Smiths
Jumbo Supermarkets lists Smiths Sticks Paprika in a 100 g pack.
- The stick shape is an alternative to a standard bag of potato crisps.
- If you’re looking specifically for classic or ridged crisps, check the product shape.
Jumbo
The own-brand range includes classic paprika crisps, ridged crisps and other paprika snacks.
- The different shapes make it easier to choose a pack to suit the occasion.
- Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g lists milk as an allergen; check the label for every product you choose.
Snack Day
Lidl Netherlands lists paprika crisps under its Snack Day snack brand.
- A paprika variety to consider when comparing supermarket own brands.
- Before comparing it with another bag, check the net weight, ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging.
Sun Snacks
ALDI Netherlands lists 250 g bags of paprika crisps and a sharing pack with 15 bags of 25 g each.
- Individual bags can be handy if you want to share out the snacks.
- The sharing pack contains both ready salted and paprika flavours, so it isn’t an all-paprika multipack.
Paprika crisps on Joybuy
These products include classic, ridged, sweet paprika and oven-baked varieties for a Father’s Day get-together. As well as the shape, check the net weight and, if it matters to the recipient, the current product label.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps, 300 g
A classic paprika flavour in a 300 g bag, ideal if you want to put out crisps for everyone to share.
Joybuy’s product listing states that the bag contains around ten servings. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging for your guests.
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Croky Paprika Crisps, 200 g
A classic 200 g bag of paprika crisps for a snack occasion when you don’t need a larger bag.
If anyone has an allergy, check the current packaging before serving the crisps.
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g'woon Ridged Paprika Crisps, 250 g
Ridged paprika crisps to put out for everyone to share; the bag contains 250 g.
Milk and lactose are worth noting for this variety. If anyone has an allergy, check the current packaging.
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Lay's Sensations Red Sweet Paprika, 150 g
A 150 g bag for anyone who wants to give or serve the Red Sweet Paprika variety in particular.
This flavour is different from classic paprika crisps. Check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g
A 150 g oven-baked paprika variety for anyone specifically looking for this cooking method.
The cooking method doesn’t replace comparing nutritional information per 100 g. Milk is worth noting for this variety; if anyone has an allergy, check the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Which paprika crisps should I bring to a Father’s Day get-together?
First choose a shape that suits your guests, then decide how much you want to put out. Small bags are handy for sharing, but if you choose a multipack, check that the individual flavours are right: ALDI Netherlands’ Sun Snacks pack contains both ready salted and paprika crisps.
How can I check for allergens when buying crisps for someone else?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging for that specific variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the labelling of 14 allergens. For example, Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g lists milk, but that doesn’t tell you anything about other paprika crisp varieties.
Does ‘oven-baked’ tell me enough about the nutritional value?
No. It describes the cooking method, not the full nutritional information. Compare the specific products for things such as salt and saturated fat per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends when comparing labels.
How should I store an opened bag of paprika crisps?
Seal the bag well after opening and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Also check the best-before information for the product you’ve bought.