For those who love crisps but want to follow a gluten-free (GF) diet, there is now an ever-increasing number of delicious options to cater for the staggering rise in gluten intolerance and restriction, with at least 10% of UK consumers deliberately avoiding gluten in their diet.
But are crisps gluten free? Potatoes are naturally gluten-free, however many crisps contain various seasonings, starches, and flours which may contain gluten. As such, it is important to read the labels on your packaging to determine if your crisps are free from gluten.
From Pringles to Monster Munch, read on to find out which of the UK's favourite crisp brands are gluten free, and discover the independant gluten free brands championing our nation's favourite snack.

What Popular Crisp Brands Are Gluten Free?

For those tired of constantly searching Google to discover which crisp brands are GF, we thought that we’d create a quickstart guide for you to assess which of your favourite crisp brands can be enjoyed freely by those following a gluten free diet.

Brand	Details	Gluten Free?
Wotsits	Are Wotsits gluten free? Unfortunately, wotsits are not gluten-free. However, there are many gluten-free alternatives which are made from maize and available in most UK supermarkets.	NO
Skips	Are Skips gluten free? Skips may contain traces of gluten and therefore are not safe for those with a serious gluten intolerance.	NO
Kettle	Are Kettle Chips  gluten free? Good news, Kettle Chips  are gluten free and certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organisation (GFCO). They are also delicious!	YES
Pringles	Are Pringles  gluten free? Celiac disease sufferers should avoid Pringles since they are not gluten-free. Sadly, nearly every flavour of Pringles is made using wheat starch.	NO
Quavers	Are Quavers gluten free? Unfortunately, Quavers contain both wheat and barley, meaning they are not gluten-free or safe for those with gluten-sensitivity.	NO
Hula Hoops	Are Hula Hoops gluten free? Although Hula Hoops do not contain gluten, they carry a 'may contain' warning for gluten. Cross contamination with gluten products can potentially occur during production, which may explain this.	May Contain Gluten
Monster Munch	Are Monster Munch gluten free? Just like Hula Hoops, Monster Munch do not contain gluten in their ingredients; however, they do contain several 'may contain' warnings, and as such are not suitable for people with coeliac disease.	May Contain Gluten
Tyrells	Are Tyrells gluten free? Nearly all of Tyrells’ range of hand cooked crisps are gluten-free, and this is clearly labelled on their packaging, making them a go to for those following a GF diet.	YES
Walkers	Are Walkers Crisps gluten free? Walkers Crisps are another product that contains no gluten in its ingredients, but still includes a 'may contain' statement, which is particularly annoying for people with gluten allergies.	May Contain Gluten
Golden Wonder	Are Golden Wonder Crisps gluten free? Only the *Tomato Ketchup* flavour contains wheat flour, the rest of Golden Wonder Crisps' flavours do not contain gluten, and as such are safe for coeliacs to consume.	YES
Doritos	Are Doritos gluten free? The ingredients in Doritos should mean that they do not contain gluten, but similarly to Hula Hoops, Walkers, and Monster Munch, they do not display a Gluten Free label and as such haven’t been tested for cross contamination levels of gluten.	May Contain Gluten
Seabrook	Are Seabrook Crisps gluten free? Some good news! All Seabrook Crisps are gluten free and vegetarian, meaning that you can snack on these crinkle-cut goodies until your heart's content.	YES
Pom Bears	Are Pom Bears gluten free? The big kid in you will be pleased to know that pom bears are certified gluten free. These light salty snacks are the perfect treat to take you back to your school days.	YES

 

Independent Gluten-Free Crisp Brands

While there’s nothing wrong with opting for the giants of the crisps industry, there are some amazing independent brands championing the GF crisps market that should definitely be on every crisp-lover's radar.
One of our favourites here at Lavida Food is Les Pains De Fleurs. Les Pains De Fleurs are a brand that are committed to their customers' health and well-being and they have been making healthy, organic foods that are respective to the environment for over 20 years. One of their newest ranges includes crisps - but not from potatoes!
Les Pains De Fleurs are just one of many brands who opt for legumes as their base for their heavenly snacks to create lentil and chickpea crisps that have bite, flavour, and most importantly, no gluten and given Le Pain Des Fleurs commitment to health, it comes as no surprise that these crisps are a healthy version of this snack favourite.
Opt for their onion lentil crisps which contain 70% less fat than the regular potato crisp or salted chickpea sensations which contain over 62% less fat. These make for the best bar snack with your GF beer or wine, and you’ll certainly be back for more. View the full Les Pains De Fleurs collection here. They will also be soon launching their “Crousty” range, a range of delicious puff snacks that are both tasty and healthy.

Alternative Gluten-Free Snacks

We love crisps as much as the next person - but why limit ourselves to one type of snack?
These days, there are a whole host of GF alternatives for almost any savoury snack, including crispbreads, bruschetta bites, and breadsticks. To help you navigate the GF snack market, we decided to put all of our gluten free snacks into a collection and we have even included some sweet choices for those with a sweet tooth, just like these chocolate and coconut rolls.

Order Gluten-Free Crisps & Snacks Online at Lavida Food

At Lavida Food, we believe that when it comes to food, your senses should be able to have it all, despite your allergies, or dietary choices.
That is why we have researched and travelled the world to supply the UK market with the best allergy-sensitive, healthy, and wholesome products that do not compromise on taste, quality, or texture. Order from our snacking section today to ensure you are never disappointed when you open up the snack cupboard.