For sharing with fellow travellers
If you’re travelling with others, you can choose a pack size to suit how much you want to eat together. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both list 250 g bags of paprika crisps.
Which pack is right for you?
For a smaller portion
For one journey, you might prefer to take a sealed small bag rather than open a larger one. ALDI lists a 50 g Sun Snacks pack, but check which flavour you choose: paprika or plain.
For checking the label
If you have an allergy or follow a specific diet, the ingredients in the exact variety you choose matter. Jumbo lists milk in its Paprika Chips; Albert Heijn describes its own paprika crisps as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free. Check the pack you buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you’ll be eating the crisps on your own or sharing them. Then check the pack size and the label on your chosen pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size for sharing | Compare the weight in grams with the number of people who’ll be sharing. | If you’re sharing with fellow travellers, you’ll want a pack that suits your group. Around 34% of consumers put pack size first when sharing. |
| A portion for one journey | Check the size of each bag and whether you’re choosing an individual portion or a multipack. | For one journey, I’d rather take a sealed portion than keep an opened bag. Around 33% of consumers prioritise an individual portion like this. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the exact variety. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I want to know what’s in my bag of crisps before I eat them. Around 33% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all paprika crisps contain the same allergens
Jumbo lists milk in its Paprika Chips. Albert Heijn’s information describes different nutritional characteristics for its own variety; this information doesn’t automatically apply to crisps from another brand.
Read the current label on the exact pack you’re buying, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
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Opening a large bag for a short journey
After one journey, you could be left with an opened bag and an empty packet. NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in the bin.
Choose an amount that suits your journey and keep the empty packet with you until you can dispose of it.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has its own 250 g variety of paprika crisps.
- Albert Heijn describes this variety as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
- This information applies to this variety; check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo has its own 250 g paprika crisps, as well as other types, including ridged crisps and sticks.
- You can browse the range to find the type of crisps you want.
- Jumbo’s product information lists milk in its standard 250 g bag of Paprika Chips.
Lay's
Lay's offers Paprika, as well as varieties in other ranges, including MAX and Oven Baked.
- According to Lay's own product description, its regular Paprika variety has a lightly sweet, spiced flavour.
- Check the exact range and pack size: these varieties are not the same product.
Snack Day
Snack Day is Lidl’s snack brand and includes paprika crisps.
- Lidl lists paprika crisps in its Snack Day range.
- Lidl says these paprika crisps are available in store only; check the label on your chosen pack there.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists 250 g bags of Sun Snacks Paprika crisps, as well as a 50 g pack available in paprika or plain.
- The 50 g pack is a smaller option for one traveller.
- Check the flavour when choosing the smaller pack.
Paprika crisps on Joybuy
These packs vary in size and format, from a multipack of individual portions to larger bags to eat from on the go or share. Compare your chosen variety with what you need for your journey.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips 12 × 40 g
For anyone who wants individual portions to take along: this is a multipack of 12 × 40 g packs, not one single bag.
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Lay's Max Smoky Paprika 185 g
For anyone specifically looking to take along the Max Smoky Paprika variety: this bag contains 185 g.
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Croky paprika crisps 200 g
A 200 g bag for anyone who wants to eat from one pack during the journey or share the crisps. Check the ingredients on the label before eating.
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g'woon Ribbed Chips Paprika 250 g
For anyone looking for ridged crisps with paprika flavour in a 250 g bag. Check the current label if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
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Farmhouse Biscuits Paprika Chips 150 g
For anyone who wants to take one 150 g bag rather than a 200 or 250 g bag. Check the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack you choose.
Frequently asked questions
What should I bear in mind when taking paprika crisps on an NS train?
Follow NS’s travel rules: put your rubbish in the bin and don’t disturb other passengers. Keep your empty packet with you until you can dispose of it.
Is a small bag more convenient for one train journey?
A small, sealed bag can be handy if you don’t want to be left with a larger opened bag after one journey. Check the size and flavour, though: ALDI’s 50 g Sun Snacks pack is available in paprika or plain.
Can I assume that paprika crisps don’t contain milk?
No, it varies by product: Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in its Paprika Chips. Read the current label on the exact pack, even if you’ve bought a different paprika variety before.
What should I do with any crisps left over after the journey?
Seal an opened pack as well as you can and follow the storage advice on the label. Albert Heijn advises sealing its paprika crisps’ packaging properly after use; Jumbo recommends storing its variety in a cool, dry place.