Hosts keeping an eye on pack size
If you’re putting crisps out for a group, think about the pack size and choose a variety that suits everyone. REWE and EDEKA each sell their own-label paprika crisps in 200 g packs.
Which crisps are right for you?
Fans of particular textures and seasonings
It makes a difference whether you put classic paprika crisps, ridged crisps or thicker potato slices on the table. The variety tells you more than the brand name alone.
People checking ingredients and allergens
For this choice, it’s the labelling on the specific variety that matters. Ingredients, possible traces and vegan or gluten-free claims vary between products.
What should you look for when choosing?
Before your football night, decide whether quantity, seasoning, ingredient information or nutritional values matter most to you. Then compare individual varieties using the same basis.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Net weight and how many people will be sharing. For a direct comparison, choose similar varieties. | If several people are sharing, I want to choose a pack size that suits the group. Around 40% of consumers put this need first. |
| Texture and seasoning | Choose between classic crisps, ridged crisps and thicker slices, as well as the seasoning you prefer. | If paprika, plain crisps or a particular texture is what the group will enjoy, the specific variety makes the difference for me. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any possible traces on the current pack. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the product name alone isn’t enough to help me decide. The right labelling comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Nutritional values | Compare the energy, fat and salt values per 100 g for similar products. | If I want to choose between two varieties based on their nutritional values, I need to compare them on the same basis. Around 10% of consumers focus mainly on this when choosing. |
Which common mistakes can you avoid?
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Overlooking differences in pack size
Chio’s Red Paprika crisps come in a 150 g pack, while the ja! and GUT&GÜNSTIG paprika crisps described here each contain 200 g. So one bag won’t necessarily provide the same amount for your group.
Check the net weight and plan your choice around the number of people sharing.
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Assuming all potato crisps have the same labelling
The GUT&GÜNSTIG paprika ridged crisps described by EDEKA contain wheat flour. Information for another variety or brand doesn’t necessarily apply to these.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on every pack, even if you already know the brand.
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Assuming a product range list guarantees what you’ll find on your next shop
Lidl included Snack Day crisps in a product range list for a festival shop running from 6 to 9 June 2024. This doesn’t tell you what’s currently available at any particular store.
Only consider Snack Day as an option once you can check the variety you want and its pack details in store.
A guide to brands and supermarket own-labels
ja! (REWE)
REWE sells ja! Paprika Crisps in a 200 g pack.
- The pack size can be compared directly with the documented 200 g pack of GUT&GÜNSTIG.
- REWE states that this variety may contain traces of gluten and milk. Check the information on the pack.
GUT&GÜNSTIG (EDEKA)
EDEKA lists this own-label’s paprika crisps and ridged paprika crisps in 200 g packs.
- The two varieties let you choose between a classic cut and ridged crisps.
- The ridged crisps described contain wheat flour. Check the ingredients and possible traces on the pack for the variety you choose.
funny-frisch
Chipsfrisch Hungarian style is a potato crisp variety with smoky paprika seasoning.
- funny-frisch describes this specific variety as vegan and gluten-free.
- This information doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties, so check the label on the pack you choose.
Chio
The manufacturer lists Chio Chips Red Paprika as a 150 g variety.
- Chio labels Red Paprika as vegan and gluten-free.
- This variety’s labelling doesn’t tell you about other Chio products. If the recipe changes, the current pack is the one to check.
Lorenz
Lorenz offers seasoned Crunchips Paprika and Crunchips Rustics, made with thicker potato slices.
- If you’re deciding between paprika seasoning and a different slice texture, you can compare the specific varieties.
- Ingredients and allergen information vary by variety. Lorenz advises checking the details on the relevant pack.
Snack Day (Lidl)
Lidl included Snack Day ridged crisps and kettle crisps in a product range list for a festival shop in June 2024.
- Ridged crisps and kettle crisps are different options, if they’re available when you shop.
- Check the variety, pack size and labelling on the pack actually on offer.
Potato crisps at Joybuy
This selection includes paprika crisps, plain ridged crisps and salted potato crisps for football night. Compare the pack size and variety with what your group wants to eat.
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Pringles Classic Paprika potato crisps, 185 g
A paprika-flavoured option to share, if a 185 g pack suits the amount you’re planning.
If ingredients or allergens matter when choosing, check the information on the pack.
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Lorenz Crunchips Paprika potato crisps, 150 g
For a group who want paprika crisps and are planning for a 150 g pack.
If you’re choosing based on ingredients or allergens, check the labelling for this variety on the current pack.
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Funny-Frisch Chipsfrisch Hungarian style potato crisps, 150 g
For guests who specifically want smoky paprika seasoning.
funny-frisch describes this variety as vegan and gluten-free. Check the information on the current pack.
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Funny-Frisch Riffels plain potato crisps, 150 g
If you’re after ridged crisps and a plain variety rather than paprika seasoning, this could be a good choice.
If you have requirements around ingredients or allergens, check the information on the specific pack.
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Lay's Classic Salted potato crisps, 150 g
A salted option for guests who don’t want paprika seasoning.
If you’re choosing based on ingredients and allergens, always go by the labelling on the pack you actually choose.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the ingredients and allergen information for my crisps?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack. Germany’s consumer advice centre explains how packaged foods are labelled. Lorenz also notes that recipes can change and information varies from product to product.
Are potato ridged crisps automatically gluten-free?
No. The GUT&GÜNSTIG paprika ridged crisps described by EDEKA contain wheat flour. If you want to choose gluten-free crisps, check the labelling for the specific variety.
What can you tell from the term ‘vegetable crisps’?
The type of ingredient alone doesn’t tell you the nutritional values. The North Rhine-Westphalia consumer advice centre points out that vegetable and pulse snacks aren’t always lower in calories, fat or salt than potato crisps. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g.
How can you keep opened crisps crunchy after kick-off?
Seal the opened bag as tightly as possible and store it somewhere dry, away from heat. REWE gives this storage advice for ja! Paprika Crisps.