When choosing paprika crisps to take with you from Schiphol, check the allergens and dietary information on the exact bag rather than relying on the flavour or a claim such as ‘free from’. Albert Heijn labels AH Chips paprika as gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free; Schär Curvies Paprika is gluten-free, but Jumbo’s product information warns that it may contain traces of milk. If you have an allergy, check the warnings on the packaging too.
If milk, soya or another allergen is a concern for you, check the ingredients and warnings on the bag you plan to take with you. Jumbo’s product information shows that these can vary between paprika snack varieties.
An explicit gluten-free label helps you choose a product, but it doesn’t automatically answer other dietary questions. For example, Jumbo also warns that Schär Curvies Paprika may contain traces of milk.
A bag of solid crisps is handy to take with you. Schiphol lists food as permitted in hand luggage, but an item may still be refused for security reasons.
Start with the dietary requirement that matters most to you. Then compare the packaging and nutritional information for the exact variety you plan to take with you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who does this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the bag. | If I need to avoid, for example, milk or sulphites, I want to know what’s listed on this exact variety. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding a specific allergen. |
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for an explicit gluten-free label, and also check for any other allergens that matter to you. | If I’m following a gluten-free diet, I don’t want to assume a snack is suitable just because it’s made with potato. Around 29% of consumers prioritise clear gluten-free labelling. |
| Hand luggage and quantity | Compare the bag size with how much you want to take; assess any dip separately. | When travelling, I want to take a packaged snack without mistaking a spreadable dip for crisps. Around 21% of consumers prioritise convenience for hand luggage. |
| Nutritional value and portion size | Compare fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g and per portion, and check the bag size. | When choosing how much to take for a journey, I want to know the nutritional value of that portion. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
Jumbo labels Schär Curvies Paprika as gluten-free, but also says the product may contain traces of milk. These two statements answer different dietary questions.
Check for every allergen that matters to you, including any warnings about traces.
According to Jumbo’s product information, Jumbo Paprika Chips contains milk, while Smiths Sticks Paprika contains milk and sulphites. So the flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens a variety contains.
Always check the full product name and packaging, even if you choose a different product range or bag size.
Albert Heijn warns that ingredient, nutritional and allergen information can change. So a product page you viewed previously is no substitute for checking the bag.
Read the label on the packaging you buy, and check it again before eating the crisps.
Solid crisps and a liquid or spreadable dip need to be assessed separately at the hand-luggage security check.
Check Schiphol’s current rules on liquids for a dip; don’t assume that the rules for crisps also apply to the dip.
Albert Heijn labels the 250 g bag of AH Chips paprika as gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free.
Schär Curvies Paprika is a shaped paprika snack that Jumbo labels as gluten-free.
Jumbo Paprika Chips is a 250 g bag of regular paprika-flavoured potato crisps.
Lay's has several paprika varieties, including Oven Baked Roasted Paprika.
Smiths Sticks Paprika is a shaped potato and corn snack with paprika flavour.
These packaged paprika snacks are options to compare by bag size and exact product information. If you have dietary restrictions, check the claims, ingredients and allergens on the packaging for the variety you choose.
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A 100 g bag of paprika snacks if you’re looking for a smaller pack to take with you. Pay particular attention to soya in this variety, and check the bag for any other allergens that matter to you.
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A 300 g bag if you’d prefer to take a larger pack. Check the packaging separately for any gluten-free, vegan or lactose-free claims you need, as well as warnings about traces.
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A 150 g bag to consider when comparing pack sizes for your journey. Read the nutritional information and, if you have dietary restrictions, check the allergens and any warnings on the bag.
You can usually take solid paprika crisps in your hand luggage as food. Schiphol lists food as permitted, but an item may still be refused for security reasons. Different hand-luggage rules apply to liquid or spreadable dips.
No. A gluten-free label doesn’t mean that a product contains no milk or traces of milk. Jumbo labels Schär Curvies Paprika as gluten-free, but also warns that the product may contain traces of milk.
Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly stated on the label of prepacked foods.
Use the product page to compare options, but also check the packaging you actually buy. Albert Heijn warns that ingredient, nutritional and allergen information can change.
Compare the fat content per 100 g and per portion for the exact varieties, as well as the bag size. Lay's says Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps; that brand claim doesn’t answer questions about allergens or other dietary restrictions.
