People who strictly avoid gluten
You’re looking for an explicit gluten-free statement and also checking whether any other allergens or warnings about possible cross-contamination are relevant to you.
Who is this for?
Households eating vegan or avoiding lactose
You check the exact paprika variety, as other varieties with the same flavour may contain milk ingredients.
People stocking up on snacks for the week
You’re looking for a suitable pack size and checking before you stock up that everyone who’ll be eating them can have the variety you’ve chosen.
What should you look for when choosing?
When choosing paprika crisps, first consider the dietary requirements in your household. Then compare pack sizes and, if it matters to your choice, the nutritional information per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten and allergens | If needed, look for an explicit gluten-free statement and read the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. | If I need to strictly avoid gluten, I don’t want to rely on crisps being made from potatoes alone. Around 36% of consumers prioritise checking for gluten or other relevant allergens. |
| Milk, lactose and vegan diets | Check the statements for this exact variety; a gluten-free statement says nothing about milk. | If I eat a vegan diet or avoid lactose, I want to know whether these particular paprika crisps are suitable. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Check the weight of the bag and choose a size that suits your planned snacks for the week. | If I’m stocking up on snacks for several occasions, I want a bag that suits my plans. Pack size is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Product base and nutritional information | Check whether they’re made from potatoes or, for example, lentils, and compare relevant nutritional values per 100 g. | Sometimes I want to choose a different base or a particular nutritional profile, without drawing conclusions about allergens from that. Around 14% of consumers prioritise these product features. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens
Schär Curvies Paprika is sold as gluten-free, but the product information also warns that it may contain milk.
As well as checking for gluten, check all ingredients and warnings that are relevant to your household.
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Assuming all paprika varieties from a brand are the same
Albert Heijn describes its regular AH Chips paprika as vegan and lactose-free, but lists milk and lactose for AH BASIC Chips paprika.
Check the label of the exact product range and flavour every time you buy.
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Mistaking a nutritional claim for an allergen statement
A claim about fat says nothing about milk: the product information for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika lists milk.
Assess nutritional information and allergen information separately.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Two own-brand paprika varieties that aren’t interchangeable when it comes to dietary requirements.
- Albert Heijn describes its regular AH Chips paprika as gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free.
- For AH BASIC Chips paprika, Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose.
Jumbo
Own-brand paprika crisps in a 250 g bag.
- The stated pack size can help you plan your snacks for the week.
- According to Jumbo’s product information, this variety contains milk.
Lay's
The brand offers, among other products, an Oven Baked variety with paprika flavour.
- Jumbo lists milk for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika; don’t assume it’s suitable for a vegan diet based on the product range alone.
Properchips
Lentil-based paprika crisps, sold in an 85 g bag.
- Jumbo describes Properchips Paprika as gluten-free and vegan.
- If relevant to you, also check the warning about soya on the current packaging.
Schär
Curvies Paprika is sold as gluten-free and lactose-free.
- Albert Heijn also describes Schär Curvies Paprika as wheat-free.
- The same product information warns that it may contain milk.
Paprika crisps on Joybuy
These paprika crisps come in different pack sizes for your weekly shop. If you have specific dietary requirements, check the label on your chosen bag separately.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps 300 g
A 300 g bag for anyone looking to add paprika crisps to their weekly shop. If you have dietary requirements, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the current packaging.
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Epixs Wave Paprika Crisps 185 g
A 185 g bag of paprika crisps for a smaller-sized stock-up. If you have dietary requirements, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Are potato-based paprika crisps automatically gluten-free?
No, the fact that they’re made from potatoes alone doesn’t confirm this. If you need to avoid gluten, look for a gluten-free statement on the current packaging and also read the ingredients and any relevant warnings.
Does gluten-free also mean milk-free?
No, you need to check for gluten and milk separately. Albert Heijn describes Schär Curvies Paprika as gluten-free and lactose-free, but also states that it may contain milk.
Do allergens have to be listed on packaged paprika crisps in the Netherlands?
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the 14 allergens specified by law must be listed in the ingredients. Since 1 January 2026, new rules have also applied in the Netherlands on when and how to flag possible cross-contamination with allergens.
Does a reduced-fat claim tell you anything about allergens?
No, a claim about fat doesn’t tell you whether a product contains gluten, milk or other allergens. For example, Jumbo’s product information lists milk for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, so check the allergen information separately.