Households sharing crisps
You’re looking for enough paprika crisps for everyone on the sofa and want to choose an amount you’re likely to finish.
Which pack is right for you?
Households spreading out their snack times
You want to hand out individual portions or save some for your next night in, rather than opening one big bag.
Label-conscious snack buyers
You compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact paprika variety before buying a larger amount.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you want to share one bag or need individual portions. Then compare the product type and labels of the varieties that fit the bill.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Check the pack size in grams and think about how many crisps you’re likely to get through during your night in. | If we’re sharing one bag, I want enough for everyone without lots of crisps left over once it’s open; around 50% of consumers prioritise quantity. |
| Label | Read the ingredients and allergens, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact variety. | If allergens or nutritional values matter to my household, I want to know what’s in this variety; around 30% of consumers prioritise the label. |
| Portions and shape | Check whether you’re buying a big bag, individual packs, ridged crisps or sticks. | If I want to spread the crisps over several nights or am looking for a particular snack shape, I check the packaging and product type first; around 20% of consumers prioritise this. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming sticks, ridged crisps and regular crisps are the same product
The shape and ingredients can vary. For example, according to Jumbo’s product information, Smiths Sticks Paprika is a potato and corn snack, not a classic flat potato crisp.
Read the product description if the type or shape of snack matters for your night in.
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Guessing allergens from the brand name or product type
According to Jumbo’s product information, Jumbo Paprika Chips contains milk; Smiths Sticks Paprika lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites. Another paprika variety may have different ingredients.
Before buying, check the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the packaging of the exact variety.
Brands compared
Lay's
The Dutch range includes classic paprika crisps, larger bags and multipacks.
- A larger bag is made for sharing, while a multipack offers individual portions.
- Check the exact variety: pack format and nutritional information aren’t the same for every Lay's paprika crisp.
Smiths
Smiths Sticks Paprika is worth considering if you’re looking for sticks rather than flat paprika crisps.
- According to Jumbo, the 100 g Sticks Paprika pack is a potato and corn snack.
- Jumbo lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites as allergens for this variety.
Albert Heijn
Its range includes both a Lay's paprika multipack and AH Biologisch Chips paprika.
- Albert Heijn lists twenty individual 40 g bags in the Lay's Paprika 20-pack.
- The 125 g AH Biologisch Chips paprika has different features from a multipack. Albert Heijn lists 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for this variety; consider the product’s nutritional information as a whole.
Jumbo
Its own-brand paprika crisps come in regular and ridged varieties.
- The varieties reviewed are Jumbo Paprika Chips, 250 g, and Jumbo Ribbelchips Paprika, 335 g.
- Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in both varieties reviewed; check the pack you’re buying.
Lidl Snack Day
Snack Day is Lidl’s own snack range, which includes a paprika crisp variety.
- An option to compare with other paprika crisps for pack size and product type.
- If you’re choosing based on ingredients, allergens or nutritional values, read the label on the exact pack.
ALDI Sun Snacks
Sun Snacks Paprikachips is an ALDI own-brand variety.
- ALDI lists a 250 g bag for the paprika crisps reviewed.
- Check the pack if ingredients, allergens or nutritional values are important to your choice.
Paprika snacks at Joybuy
These products offer two pack formats for a night in: individual portions of a Red Pepper potato snack and one larger bag of paprika crisps to share. With Pringles, check that the flavour name matches the type of paprika snack you’re looking for.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips 12 × 40 g
An option if you want to spread your snacks over several occasions.
The product name lists twelve 40 g portions. Check the format of the individual packs if it matters for handing them out or storing them, and read the label for allergen information.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps 300 g
A bag of paprika crisps to share during a night in together.
Pack size: 300 g. Divide the crisps into individual portions if you like, and seal the bag well after opening.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose a big bag of paprika crisps?
A big bag is a good fit for a night in when you’re sharing the crisps and are likely to finish them. If you want to spread your snacks over several occasions, consider individual portions too.
When are individual bags useful?
Individual bags are useful if you want to hand out crisps or don’t want to open everything in one night. For example, Albert Heijn says the Lay's Paprika 20-pack contains twenty 40 g bags; check the stated portions and pack format for other multipacks.
Where can I find allergen information for paprika crisps?
Check the label on the exact pack: according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked foods. Jumbo lists milk in Jumbo Paprika Chips, and milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites in Smiths Sticks Paprika.
How should I store an opened bag of paprika crisps?
Seal the bag well after opening and store the crisps somewhere cool and dry. Joybuy also advises keeping Lay's paprika varieties away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.