Travellers who want to hand out individual portions
A sealed bag is easy to pack separately in the car, on the train or in your beach bag. Check the weight of each bag and make sure you’ve chosen the paprika flavour.
Which pack is best for you?
Families and groups taking snacks with them
A sharing pack makes it easy to see how many bags you’ll have. If you choose a mixed pack, check how many contain paprika crisps.
Shoppers who read labels carefully
Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact product. The flavour name alone won’t tell you what else is in the crisps.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need sealed portions for each person or whether you’ll be sharing from one bag. If you’re buying a sharing pack, compare the flavours, and check the label on the exact pack to make sure it suits your dietary preferences.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the number of sealed packs and the weight of each portion, such as 25 g or 40 g. | I want to give everyone their own bag for the journey without having to keep opening a large one. Around 50% of shoppers prioritise individual portions. |
| Quantity and flavours | For a mixed sharing pack, count the paprika bags separately from the other flavours. | I want to bring enough bags for a group, but not everyone needs the same flavour. For around 30% of shoppers, having enough for the group is the main consideration. |
| Label information | Check the allergens and nutritional values per 100 g and per portion on the exact pack. | If ingredients or nutritional values affect my choice, I don’t want to rely on the flavour name alone. This is a priority for around 20% of shoppers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every sharing pack contains only paprika crisps
According to Jumbo, the Jumbo Chips Paprika & Natural Sharing Pack contains 15 bags of 25 g: 7 paprika and 8 natural.
Check the flavour breakdown if everyone is expecting paprika crisps.
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Treating a claim on the front as the full label
A statement about one feature of a particular product doesn’t tell you which allergens or other nutritional values are listed on the pack.
Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the product you’re actually taking with you.
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Using a large bag as if it contained individual travel portions
A large bag doesn’t contain individually sealed portions. Once you’ve handed out the crisps, the pack will be left open.
Portion the crisps out yourself if you want individual servings, and reseal the remaining crisps securely after opening.
Brands to consider
Lay's
Lay's offers paprika crisps in a range of pack sizes, including 40 g bags.
- Jumbo lists Lay's Paprika in a 20 × 40 g multipack, as well as Lay's Max Ridged Paprika Crisps in an individual 40 g bag.
- Check each product to see whether you’re buying individual bags, a multipack or one larger bag.
Jumbo
Jumbo sells both a larger bag of paprika crisps and a mixed sharing pack.
- The sharing pack contains 15 individual bags of 25 g.
- According to Jumbo, 7 of the bags are paprika and 8 are natural. The 250 g bag of Jumbo Paprika Crisps doesn’t contain individually wrapped portions.
Sun Snacks
Sun Snacks is an ALDI snack brand with a mixed sharing pack.
- ALDI describes a pack containing 15 bags of 25 g.
- The bags contain natural and paprika crisps. Check the pack if you want paprika crisps only.
Albert Heijn
AH Paprika Crisps come in a larger bag for those who want to portion them out themselves.
- Albert Heijn lists a 250 g pack with 10 portions of 25 g.
- The stated portions aren’t individually wrapped.
Snack Day
Snack Day is a Lidl snack brand that includes paprika crisps in its range.
- Paprika crisps are a familiar flavour in the range.
- Check the pack size and how the portions are divided if you want to take crisps for each person.
Products for portions on the go
These Joybuy products are individually packed options for sharing on the go. The Pringles portions come in tubes, while the Croky pack combines paprika with other flavours.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
A good choice if you want to hand out individual portions and are looking for the Red Pepper flavour. The 12 portions of 40 g come in tubes, not bags.
According to the product information, gluten and milk are listed. If you have allergies, check the label on the exact pack.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
A good choice if you want to hand out small bags and are happy with a mix of natural, paprika and bolognese flavours. If it matters to your choice, check how many bags contain paprika and how much each one weighs.
According to the product information, soya is listed. If you have allergies, check the label on the exact pack.
Frequently asked questions
Does a sharing pack always contain only paprika crisps?
No, a sharing pack can contain different flavours. According to Jumbo, the Chips Paprika & Natural Sharing Pack contains 15 bags of 25 g: 7 paprika and 8 natural.
Where can I find allergen information for paprika crisps?
Read the label on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods. Check the pack for any warnings too.
Do oven-baked paprika crisps differ in every nutritional value?
You can’t tell from the cooking method alone. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion for the specific products, including fat and salt, rather than judging the whole label by one claim on the front.