If you need gluten-free potato crisps for a late-night snack, choose a variety that is explicitly labelled as gluten-free and check the current pack. Vegan does not automatically mean that possible traces of milk are ruled out; for other allergens, check the ingredients and information for the specific variety. If your main concern is reducing fat, compare crisps labelled as lower in fat separately from allergen information.
If you need to follow a strictly gluten-free diet, potato being the main ingredient is not enough to determine whether a product is suitable. The German Coeliac Society recommends checking product information alongside the ingredients list for the country where the product is sold.
If you need to avoid milk or other specific ingredients, check each flavour individually. Milk may be included in the seasoning, while other crisps may carry warnings about possible traces.
If you’re looking for lower-fat crisps for a late-night snack, varieties labelled as oven-baked or otherwise reduced-fat may be worth considering. Whether they also meet your allergen requirements is a separate question.
First, work out which ingredients you need to avoid. Then you can compare the fat content and ingredients of the varieties that meet your needs.
| What matters to you | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly avoiding gluten | Look for the gluten-free label on the current pack and check the ingredients and any trace warnings. | If I need to strictly avoid gluten, I don’t want to rely on potato being the main ingredient alone. Around 36% of consumers might put this reassurance first. |
| Avoiding other ingredients | Check the ingredients for the allergens that matter to you and look out for any trace warnings. | If I have a milk allergy or need to avoid something else in particular, I also need to check the seasoning. This could be the main reason for choosing a product for around 29% of consumers. |
| Comparing fat content | Compare fat figures using the same measure, such as per 100 g, and check allergen information separately. | For my late-night snack, I mainly want to choose a variety with less fat. Around 21% of consumers might look at this first. |
| Choosing simple ingredients | Read the ingredients list and check for any labels you’re looking for, regardless of how long the list is. | If I’d rather have lightly salted crisps with few ingredients than unusual flavours, I’ll look for a straightforward ingredients list. This could be a priority for around 14% of consumers. |
These labels answer different questions. For example, according to Lorenz, Crunchips CheeseOnion contains sweet whey powder and cheese powder made from milk.
Decide which ingredients you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and any trace warnings for the variety you choose.
Lorenz notes that after a product change, packs with the old and new labels may both be available in shops.
Use online information to narrow down your options, then check the label on the actual bag you buy before eating the crisps.
The absence of a warning does not confirm that accidental contact with an allergen can be ruled out. EDEKA explains that cross-contamination can occur during processing.
If you need to strictly avoid an ingredient, base your choice on the specific product information rather than the absence of a warning alone.
Information about fat content tells you nothing about a variety’s ingredients or possible traces.
Compare nutritional values per 100 g and check the allergen information for the specific flavour separately.
The information applies to individual varieties and product ranges, not every crisp made by a brand.
Crunchips Salted and Naturals Lightly Salted meet different needs.
Chio Chips Ready Salted is a simply salted variety.
The Ofen Chips range is worth considering when comparing fat content.
ja! Salted Chips are a salted variety with listed ingredients and trace warnings.
This selection includes seasoned and simply salted potato crisps for a late-night snack. If you need to avoid gluten, milk or other ingredients, make your choice based on the label on the current pack.
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A seasoned variety if you fancy something other than salted crisps for your snack. If gluten-free and vegan options matter to you, check both labels, as well as the ingredients and any trace warnings, on the current pack.
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A salted variety for anyone who mainly wants to compare ingredients. Check the ingredients on the version delivered, and if you have an allergen requirement, don’t rely on a general claim that the product is allergen-free.
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A BBQ-seasoned variety for a late-night snack. The product description mentions possible traces of milk; if you need to avoid milk, check the current pack particularly carefully.
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A natural-style variety for anyone looking for a less heavily seasoned option. If you need a gluten-free or vegan option, check the relevant label, ingredients and any trace warnings on the pack.
No. The main ingredient alone does not confirm that the finished product is suitable for a gluten-free diet. If you need to strictly avoid gluten, check the label for the specific variety and its current ingredients list. The German Coeliac Society recommends checking the information for the country where the product is sold.
No. You also need to check the ingredients and any possible milk traces for the specific variety. REWE lists Lorenz Crunchips Salted as vegan, but also includes the warning “May contain MILK”.
The absence of a trace warning does not confirm that accidental contact with an allergen can be ruled out. If you need to avoid an ingredient strictly, check the specific product information rather than assuming it’s suitable because no warning is shown.
If gluten must be strictly avoided, take care to prevent contact with snacks that contain gluten when serving. Use separate bowls and utensils; the German Coeliac Society stresses the importance of keeping cooking utensils separate when preparing gluten-free food.