Pringles Paprika Crisps, 165g

Paprika has a sweet, warm, peppery taste, and Pringles Paprika puts it on the stackable Pringles crisp. This is the 165g tube, which the label suggests serves five to six. The full product name on the pack is Paprika Flavour Savoury Snack.

The crisp

According to the published pack listing, the crisps are made from dehydrated potatoes, sunflower oil, wheat flour, corn flour, rice flour, a paprika seasoning, maltodextrin, an emulsifier (E471), salt and a colour, annatto norbixin. The dough of potato and flours is pressed into the curved Pringles saddle, so every crisp has the same shape and the same even snap.

The paprika seasoning

The seasoning lists sugar, paprika powder, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate), dextrose, yeast powder, onion powder, salt, a granulated broth (salt, hydrolysed vegetable protein, sunflower oil and flavourings), garlic powder, paprika extract for colour, citric acid and sweet whey powder (milk).

Paprika powder is second on the list, right after sugar, so it is the flavour you taste. Paprika is made from dried, ground sweet peppers, which is why it tastes warm and fruity rather than hot. The sugar and dextrose bring out that sweetness. Yeast powder, the granulated broth and the flavour enhancers give a deep savoury base, onion and garlic round it out, and a little citric acid lifts the finish.

Warm, not hot

No chilli is listed in the seasoning. The warmth comes from paprika itself, which is made from mild peppers. For anyone who likes flavour without the burn, this is one of the easier Pringles to share, and it sits between the plain Original and the hot Pringles range.

What a granulated broth is

The granulated broth is a small blend within the seasoning: salt, hydrolysed vegetable protein, sunflower oil and flavourings, made into granules, much like a stock cube. Hydrolysed vegetable protein is made by breaking plant proteins into smaller pieces, which releases savoury compounds. The broth gives the paprika something savoury to sit on.

Numbers per serving

The label gives, per 30g serving, 155 kcal (649 kJ), 8.7g of fat, 0.8g of saturates, 17g of carbohydrate, 1.1g of sugars, 1.1g of fibre, 1.9g of protein and 0.42g of salt. That is about 8% of an average adult's daily energy reference intake and 7% of the salt. Per 100g it is 518 kcal, 29g of fat, 2.7g of saturates, 56g of carbohydrate, 3.7g of sugars, 3.8g of fibre, 6.4g of protein and 1.4g of salt.

Reading the front of the pack

Per 100g, fat at 29g is red on the UK scale. Saturates at 2.7g are amber. Sugars at 3.7g are green. Salt at 1.4g is amber, but near the top of the band, close to the 1.5g line where it would turn red.

Allergens and diet

The published ingredients highlight cereals containing gluten, from the wheat flour, and milk, from the sweet whey powder. The published listing gives no may contain advice for this tube. The pack says the crisps are suitable for vegetarians. They are not vegan, because of the milk, and not suitable for anyone avoiding gluten. Recipes and factory arrangements change, so check the allergy advice on the pack you receive.

The tube and its recycling

The label says the tube is packaged in a protective atmosphere. The published recycling guidance says the lid can be recycled and the seal should not be. The pack names Kellogg's, at MediaCityUK in Salford, as the distributor.

Serving the tube

Paprika suits a snack board of cured meats, olives and cheese, a bowl of houmous or a cold glass of beer. The warm pepper flavour also goes well with grilled chicken or a tray of patatas bravas style roast potatoes, and a stack makes a good side for a chicken wrap.

In the kitchen

Crushed paprika Pringles make a smoky red crumb for chicken thighs before roasting, or a topping for a tuna pasta bake. A handful over a bowl of roasted pepper soup echoes the paprika in the seasoning, and a few whole crisps make a crunchy garnish for a plate of scrambled eggs.

Who it suits

Paprika suits anyone who likes a flavoured crisp with warmth but no heat, and it is a good tube for a mixed group, since it is marked suitable for vegetarians and carries no chilli. It does not suit anyone avoiding gluten or milk.

Other Pringles flavours

In the same 165g tube we stock Pringles Original, Sour Cream and Onion, Cheese and Onion, Salt and Vinegar, Smokey Bacon, Texas BBQ Sauce and Prawn Cocktail. For a similar warm, sweet profile with smoke, Texas BBQ Sauce is the nearest relative.

Storage

Store the tube in a cool, dry place and press the lid on firmly once opened.

Other 165g packs of Pringles we stock

Figures as published on each pack's label.

The tasting notes on this page are our own editorial assessment against the current pack format and the brand's published description.