Holidaymakers shopping for a group
At a campsite or in a holiday cottage, you’ll want a pack that suits the number of people and the occasion when you’ll be sharing the crisps. A large bag is less practical if there’s a lot left over afterwards.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of a particular texture
Regular crisps, ridged crisps and sticks don’t offer the same eating experience. If texture matters to you, look beyond the paprika flavour name.
Shoppers who want to compare labels
If you’re checking ingredients, nutritional values or allergens, the information for the variant you choose is what counts. Another product range from the same brand may have a different recipe.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want one bag to share or individual portions to take with you. Then compare the product shape and, if you have dietary requirements or allergies, read the label on the pack you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and ease of sharing | Check the amount in each bag and whether a multipack contains individually portioned packs. | For a shared snack, I want enough to go round without having lots left over. Around 42% of consumers put quantity and ease of sharing first. |
| Texture and flavour variant | Choose between regular crisps, ridged crisps and sticks, and check the name of the flavour variant. | If the crisps are going on the table for a get-together, I want to choose between regular crisps and a different bite. Around 33% of consumers put the product shape first. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare nutritional values per 100 g and, where listed, per portion. | If I need to keep an eye on an ingredient or nutritional value, I want to know what’s in this specific pack. That’s the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the same flavour name means the same allergens
Recipes vary from one product to another. Jumbo lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites as allergens in Smiths Sticks Paprika; the name paprika crisps alone tells you nothing about the allergens in another variant.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack every time you buy, even if you know the brand.
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Treating a fat claim as a complete nutritional assessment
A claim about fat doesn’t automatically tell you how much salt or energy a portion contains, or which ingredients have been used.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the size of the stated portion. Don’t draw conclusions about another paprika variant based on a single product range.
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Assuming it’ll be available both in store and online
Lidl lists Snack Day Paprika crisps as available in store only. This matters if you want to do your holiday food shopping online.
Before you set off, check where you can buy your chosen variant and, if necessary, consider a different product shape.
An extra stop at the shops takes up time while you’re getting ready or on your way.
Brands to consider
Lay's
Jumbo lists several products under this brand, including regular Paprika, MAX Ridged Paprika, Oven Baked Paprika and Sensations Red Sweet Paprika. These are different product ranges, not interchangeable packs of the same crisp.
- Choose between regular crisps, a ridged variant and other paprika flavours.
- Check the nutritional values and ingredients for each product range; a feature of Oven Baked doesn’t automatically apply to MAX or regular Paprika.
Smiths
According to Jumbo’s product information, Smiths Sticks Paprika is a potato and corn snack in stick form, rather than a regular flat crisp.
- A different shape if you’re specifically looking for sticks.
- Jumbo lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites as allergens in Smiths Sticks Paprika.
Jumbo
According to its range, Jumbo’s own-brand products include both regular paprika crisps and ridged crisps in a variety of bag sizes.
- The choice between regular and ridged crisps makes it easy to find the texture you prefer.
- Compare the contents and pack size of the variant you choose; a larger pack won’t suit every snack occasion.
Snack Day
Snack Day is a Lidl snack brand. Lidl lists its paprika crisps as available in store only.
- An option to pick up while doing your shopping in store.
- Not the best choice if you want to order this variant online only.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists several Sun Snacks products, including 250 g bags of paprika crisps and small bags with paprika among the flavour options.
- A choice of pack sizes for sharing or taking with you.
- Check the flavour of the small bags you choose; a product listing for paprika or ready salted doesn’t mean every bag is paprika-flavoured.
Paprika snacks for different holiday moments
These Joybuy products include bags to share, a ridged variant and individually wrapped portions. Pringles Red Pepper has a different flavour name from paprika, so check the variant if you’re looking specifically for classic paprika crisps.
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Lay's Chips Paprika 300 g
A larger bag of regular paprika crisps for sharing. If anyone in your group has dietary requirements, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika 150 g
A separate paprika range for anyone comparing nutritional information between variants. Check the fat, salt and energy per 100 g on the current pack. According to the product description, this variant contains milk.
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Croky paprika crisps 200 g
A bag of regular paprika crisps for sharing with a group. Compare the pack size with the number of people eating, and check the label on this variant if you have specific dietary requirements.
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g'woon Ribbed Chips Paprika 250 g
A ridged variant for anyone looking for a different texture from regular crisps to share. According to the product description, this variant contains milk and lactose; check the current pack if this is important to you.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips 12 × 40 g
Individual 40 g packs are handy for sharing or taking with you. The variant is called Red Pepper; paprika is listed in the seasoning mix in the product description. According to that description, the product contains wheat and milk and may contain soya.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a large bag or individual portions for my holiday?
Choose a large bag if several people will be eating crisps at the same time; individual portions are better for taking with you or spreading across different occasions. For a multipack, check both the number of packs and the amount in each one.
What does a fat claim mean on Oven Baked paprika crisps?
A fat claim relates to a specific feature of that particular variant, not its overall nutritional value. Also check the energy, salt, ingredients and portion size on the current pack; don’t assume the claim applies to other paprika crisps.
How do I check the allergens in paprika crisps?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. For example, Jumbo lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites in Smiths Sticks Paprika; this tells you nothing about the ingredients in other paprika snacks.
How should I store paprika crisps during my holiday?
Keep the pack in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and seal it as well as possible after opening. Joybuy gives this storage advice for Lay's Chips Paprika 100 g; for another variant, follow the instructions on its own pack.
Can I order Snack Day Paprika crisps online?
Lidl lists Snack Day Paprika crisps as available in store only. Before you set off, check whether the variant is available at the shop where you plan to do your shopping.