If you need to avoid gluten or another allergen, choose crisps whose current packaging suits your specific needs. ‘Gluten-free’ does not mean a product is free from other allergens too. You can check a sealed pack yourself before you leave; if you’re buying something to eat at Schiphol, ask for the allergen information before ordering.
Don’t assume that all potato crisps are gluten-free. Pringles lists wheat flour in its Original flavour, while Albert Heijn describes Schär Curvies Original as gluten-free and wheat-free. Even with a product that is clearly labelled gluten-free, check the packaging of the one you’re buying.
A gluten-free label won’t automatically answer your questions about milk, nuts, soya or another allergen. Read the ingredients and any warnings about traces. If you’re eating at a restaurant at Schiphol, you can ask for the allergen list.
With a dry, packaged snack, you can keep the label handy while travelling. If you’re also taking a dip, bear in mind that Schiphol classes liquid and spreadable food as liquids under its liquids rules.
First decide which ingredients you need to avoid, then check whether you’ll bring the crisps with you or choose something at Schiphol.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding gluten | Look for an explicit gluten-free label and read the ingredients on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid gluten, I don’t want to rely on the flavour name or the fact that they’re made from potatoes. For around 36% of consumers, avoiding gluten is the top priority. |
| Avoiding another allergen | Compare the ingredients and any warnings about traces with the specific allergen you need to avoid. | If I have a milk, nut or soya allergy, I want to know whether that particular allergen is mentioned in the information. Around 29% of consumers put checking for another specific allergen first. |
| Hand luggage | Distinguish between dry crisps and any dip. According to Schiphol, liquid or spreadable food is subject to the liquids rules. | If I’m taking a snack through security, I don’t want a dip to make packing more complicated. Easy-to-carry snacks are the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Dietary requirements at Schiphol | Ask for allergen information about the dish before ordering; if you’re buying packaged crisps, read the label. | If you want to choose something at Schiphol that suits your dietary requirements, you’ll want to see the information for the specific product or dish first. Around 14% of consumers put having that choice first. |
The label refers to gluten; it doesn’t automatically mean the product is free from milk, nuts or other allergens. Albert Heijn describes Schär Curvies Original as gluten-free, but also says it may contain traces of milk.
Check the ingredients and warnings for the specific allergen that matters to you.
The Dutch ingredients information for Pringles Original lists wheat flour. Its shape and packaging don’t make these crisps suitable for anyone who needs to avoid wheat or gluten.
If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, don’t choose Original. Check the ingredients again if you’re considering another flavour.
The information you see when ordering may not match the packaging you take with you later. PepsiCo itself directs customers to the ingredients list on the packaging for Lay’s Naturel.
Check the bag or tube before buying, and again before eating the crisps.
Schiphol applies its liquids rules to liquid and spreadable food. This matters if you want to take a dip with your crisps.
Take the crisps without a dip, or check in advance that the dip meets Schiphol’s liquids rules.
Schär Curvies Original is one option if you’re looking for crisps explicitly labelled gluten-free.
Lay’s Naturel 200 g has a clear ingredients list that you can compare with your dietary requirements.
Pringles Original shows why you should check the ingredients of each variety, even when choosing crisps.
The gluten-free crisps category can help you find a product before you leave.
Jumbo has a gluten-free crisps and savoury snacks category that you can use when searching in advance.
These okra and cassava crisps are packaged snack options to consider in advance. If you need to avoid gluten or another allergen, let the ingredients and warnings on the packaging you choose guide your decision.
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A small pack to choose in advance for your journey. If you need to avoid gluten or have an allergy, check the label on this specific pack. Net weight: 25 g.
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For anyone who’d like to choose cassava crisps with chilli in advance. If you have a specific allergy, check the ingredients and any warnings on the packaging. Net weight: 250 g.
Yes, you can generally take dry crisps in your hand luggage. However, Schiphol applies its liquids rules to any liquid or spreadable dip, and security staff may still refuse an item.
If you’re eating at a restaurant, ask for the allergen list before ordering. Schiphol says this is available for the dishes on offer. If you’re buying packaged crisps, also read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging itself.
No. A gluten-free label on its own tells you nothing about milk or nuts. For example, Albert Heijn describes Schär Curvies Original as gluten-free and lactose-free, but also warns that it may contain traces of milk. Check the information for the specific allergen you need to avoid.
No. The Dutch ingredients information for Pringles Original lists wheat flour. Check any other flavour separately against its current packaging.
When you buy the product and before you eat it, check the packaging of the one you actually have. For Lay’s Naturel, PepsiCo directs customers to the ingredients list on the packaging because product information can change.
