Classic paprika crisps are a good choice for a midnight snack if you want something savoury rather than distinctly hot. Smoky or chilli varieties are worth considering if that’s the flavour you’re after. Then check the ingredients on the pack you’re buying: even paprika varieties can contain milk, while oven-baked crisps and lentil snacks are different products from classic potato crisps.
You’re after a savoury snack that isn’t distinctly hot. If you’re choosing between classic paprika, smoky seasoning and a hint of sweetness, check the specific variety. It’s also worth checking the ingredients of familiar paprika crisps: Lorenz, for example, lists milk ingredients in Crunchips Paprika.
You want chilli rather than mild paprika. Lorenz lists chilli powder in Crunchips Hot Paprika, but a label such as “Hot” alone won’t tell you how spicy you’ll find it.
You’re mainly comparing ingredients, allergen information, fat or salt. For this, the information on the pack and the type of product are more useful than the flavour name on the front.
Start by deciding which feature matters most for your late-night snack. Then compare the ingredients and nutritional information of the varieties that fit the bill.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour profile | Use the variety name and ingredients to tell paprika, smoky seasoning and creamy flavours apart. | If I fancy crisps late at night, the seasoning needs to suit my taste above all. This flavour profile comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Heat | For hot varieties, look for ingredients such as chilli or pepperoni; the name alone won’t tell you exactly how hot they are. | I either want a definite chilli flavour or want to avoid an unpleasantly hot surprise. Heat is the top priority for around 17% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and any may-contain warnings on the pack you’re buying, especially if you need to avoid milk or other ingredients. | The ingredients need to meet my requirements; paprika flavour alone isn’t enough to go on. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Nutritional values and product type | Compare fat, salt and energy per 100 g, and distinguish classic potato crisps from baked potato snacks and lentil snacks. | I want to know what type of snack I’m buying and its nutritional values. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Similar flavour names don’t mean the ingredients are the same: Lorenz says Crunchips Paprika contains sweet whey powder and cheese powder, while funny-frisch describes Chipsfrisch ungarisch as vegan.
If you avoid milk or shop for vegan products, check the ingredients and labelling on the specific pack.
funny-frisch describes its Ofen Chips as a baked potato snack. The funny-frisch Linsen Chips Paprika described by EDEKA24, on the other hand, are a lentil-flour snack. These products have different recipes.
First decide which type of product you want. Then compare fat, salt and energy per 100 g, along with the ingredients and allergen information.
According to Lorenz, the ingredients list for Crunchips Hot Paprika includes chilli powder. So classic paprika and hot paprika aren’t interchangeable just because they share the word paprika in their names.
If you don’t want a chilli flavour, check the variety name and ingredients rather than relying on the packaging design.
Lorenz and Chio point out that recipes can change. An ingredients list you read previously may not match the pack you buy.
When buying, check the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values directly on the pack.
The Crunchips Paprika and Hot Paprika varieties show why it’s worth comparing the different seasonings from this brand.
Chipsfrisch, Ofen Chips and Linsen Chips are different types of snack, so it’s not enough to compare them by paprika flavour alone.
Chio Chips Red Paprika is a paprika variety that the manufacturer labels as vegan and gluten-free.
According to EDEKA24, Gitter Chips Grilled Paprika are lattice-shaped potato crisps with paprika flavour.
This selection includes paprika-flavoured potato crisps with different seasonings, as well as an oven-baked potato snack with smoky BBQ flavour. The key considerations are how hot you want them, the type of product and the information on each pack.
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A good choice if you’re looking for paprika crisps with a smoky seasoning. funny-frisch lists smoked paprika powder and smoked salt among the ingredients, and labels this variety as vegan and gluten-free. Check these details on the pack you’re buying.
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A variety for anyone who likes a hint of sweetness in their paprika seasoning. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the labelling on the 185-g pack before buying.
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Worth considering if you specifically want paprika with a chilli kick. Lorenz says this variety contains chilli powder and cheese powder with milk; if you’re avoiding milk, check the ingredients on the specific pack.
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An oven-baked potato snack for anyone after smoky BBQ seasoning rather than classic potato crisps. For this 115-g variety, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check the ingredients and any may-contain warnings on the pack.
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A Ghost Pepper variety for anyone who’s deliberately looking for a hot seasoning. Before buying, check the ingredients and nutritional values on the 44-g pack, especially if you’re keeping an eye on salt.
No, ingredients vary by variety. funny-frisch labels Chipsfrisch ungarisch as vegan, while Lorenz lists sweet whey powder and cheese powder in Crunchips Paprika. Check the ingredients on the pack you’re buying.
Read the ingredients list and any may-contain warnings on the pack. The Verbraucherzentrale explains that relevant allergens in packaged foods are highlighted in the ingredients list; a general overview of a brand is no substitute for checking the pack.
No. funny-frisch describes its Ofen Chips as a baked potato snack with its own recipe. If you’re comparing them with classic potato crisps, consider the type of product you want, as well as the ingredients, nutritional values per 100 g and any may-contain warnings.
As the Verbraucherzentrale explains, it’s the date up to which the manufacturer guarantees the stated quality, provided the product is unopened and stored correctly. So also follow the storage instructions on the pack: the date alone doesn’t tell you the condition of a pack that’s already been opened.