Travel companions who like to snack together
If everyone is eating from the same bag at the same time, you can choose a larger pack to suit the size of your group. Decide in advance what you’ll do with an opened bag if you don’t finish it.
Which pack works best for you?
First, think about whether you’ll finish the crisps together in one sitting or whether people want a snack at different times during the journey.
Travellers who want individual portions
An individual pack for each person is handy if you want to hand out snacks or save them for different points in your journey. Check how many packs are in the multipack and how many grams each one contains.
Snack buyers who check the label
Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the exact pack, both per 100 g and, where provided, per portion. This is particularly important if another flavour or size is also available.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’ll share or take individual packs. Then consider the quantity, how you’ll carry them in your hand luggage and what the label says.
One larger bag
Best for: travel companions who want to share one pack at the same time.
Worth considering: once opened, you’ll need to think about any crisps left over or saved for later.
Individual portion packs
Best for: travellers who each want to take a sealed pack or snack at different times.
Worth considering: if you’re buying a multipack, check that all the packs are paprika flavour; the Lay’s multipack described by ALDI also contains other flavours.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the number of packs, the amount in each pack and the flavours in the multipack. | If travel companions want to eat at different times, individual sealed packs are easier to hand out. Around 36% of consumers would prioritise individual portions as their main need. |
| Amount to share | Match the total amount to the number of people eating together, and consider what might be left after opening. | If you’re sharing, one bag should be big enough without leaving too much over. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise finding a suitable quantity. |
| Carrying them in hand luggage | Check that the pack fits in your bag and can be protected from being crushed. | You’ll want to take your crisps with you without the pack taking up too much space or getting squashed. Around 21% of consumers would make ease of carrying their main consideration. |
| Label and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g. | If certain ingredients matter to you, you’ll want to check the product you’ve chosen before eating it. For around 14% of consumers, the label would be their main consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack contains only paprika crisps
The Lay’s multipack described by ALDI combines paprika crisps with plain crisps and Bugles Nacho Cheese. That matters if everyone is expecting the same flavour.
Check the flavour breakdown on the pack before handing out the packs to your fellow travellers.
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Treating a dip like a solid snack
Schiphol says food is allowed in hand luggage, but spreadable foods may be subject to the rules on liquids. So the rules for crisps don’t automatically apply to a dip you take with you.
Check the hand luggage rules separately if you want to bring a dip or spreadable topping.
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Assuming all paprika crisps have the same label
Jumbo lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites as allergens for Smiths Sticks Paprika. Another type of crisp, flavour or pack size may have different ingredients.
If you have allergies, always read the label on the exact pack you’re going to eat.
Brands to consider
Packaging and product types can vary within the same brand, too. So make sure you check the specific product you want to take with you.
Lay's
Albert Heijn lists both a 300 g bag of Lay’s Paprika and a 20-pack containing 800 g in total.
- The 300 g bag is suitable for sharing, while the 20-pack contains 40 g bags for individual portions.
- Check the flavours in other Lay’s multipacks: the pack described by ALDI contains more than just paprika crisps.
Smiths
At Jumbo, Smiths Sticks Paprika is a paprika-flavoured snack in a 100 g pack.
- The smaller pack may suit you if you don’t want to take a large bag.
- Jumbo lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites as allergens for this product; check the current label.
Jumbo
Jumbo Paprika Crisps is a 250 g own-brand option if you want one bag to share.
- The stated pack size makes it easier to choose a bag to suit a shared snack break.
- A 250 g bag is less practical if everyone wants their own sealed portion at a different time.
Snack Day
Lidl describes Snack Day Paprika crisps as paprika-flavoured potato crisps in a 250 g pack.
- The pack size gives you a useful benchmark for a snack you want to share.
- Lidl says this product is sold in store, so bear that in mind when planning your shop.
Sun Snacks
ALDI describes a paprika-flavoured version of Sun Snacks stackable crisps in a 175 g pack.
- Their stackable shape is an alternative if the shape of the snack matters when you’re packing.
- Stackable crisps are a different type of product from crisps in a standard bag; compare the exact product if that matters to your choice.
Paprika snacks on Joybuy
These products show a range of pack options: a multipack of individual bags, larger packs for sharing and a smaller paprika snack. Choose according to the number of travellers and when you want to eat the crisps.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
An option if each of your travel companions wants to take an individual bag. Check that this Red Pepper variety is the flavour you’re looking for, and if you have allergies, read the label on the exact pack.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps, 300 g
A bag to share with your travel companions during the same snack break. Consider whether you’ll finish the opened pack during your journey.
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Croky paprika crisps, 200 g
A bag to share if 200 g is a better fit for your group than a larger pack. If everyone wants to snack at different times, consider individual bags too.
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g'woon Ribbed Paprika Crisps, 250 g
A ridged paprika variety to share from one bag. Check the current pack for ingredients and allergens if they matter to your choice.
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Lay's Wokkels Paprika Chips, 100 g
A smaller paprika snack if you don’t want to take a large bag. This is a Wokkels variety, not a substitute for individual portion packs; if you have allergies, check the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take paprika crisps in my hand luggage from Schiphol?
Yes. Schiphol says solid food is allowed in hand luggage, and paprika crisps are a solid snack. Check the rules for any dip separately: liquid and spreadable foods are subject to different hand luggage rules.
When are individual packs more convenient than one large bag?
Individual packs are more convenient if your travel companions are eating at different times or each want their own sealed snack. Check the number of packs, the amount in each one and the flavours; a multipack may also contain flavours other than paprika.
How can I check the allergens in paprika crisps?
Read the allergen information on the exact pack you’re going to eat. For example, Jumbo lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites for Smiths Sticks Paprika; don’t assume the same applies to other brands or varieties.
Can I take paprika crisps into my destination country?
That depends on your destination’s import rules. Schiphol points out that each country has its own rules for food products, so check the requirements for the country you’re travelling to before you leave.
How do I compare the nutritional information on two packs?
Compare the nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g, and also consider how much you’ll actually eat. Use the label on the product you’ve chosen for its ingredients and nutritional information, not the label for a different size or flavour.