Walkers | FAQs | Ingredients & Allergens (2024)

FAQs

Can celiacs eat Walker's Crisps? ›

Yes, Walkers crisps contain gluten. On the Walkers website, they state that their crisps are not gluten-free so unfortunately, Walkers crisps are not a good option for those on a gluten-free diet.

Our British-grown potatoes are carefully chosen for their texture, how well they store, and whether they can be grown in large numbers. Our main varieties are Lady Rosetta, Hermes, Saturna, Brooke and Arsenal. Don't look for these in the shops though, they're only used for crisps!

Some ingredients do not need to be declared as they have been highly processed and the allergen has been removed and considered to be safe (for example refined soya oil or glucose syrups) . INGREDIENTS: Water, Carrots, Onions, Red Lentils (4 .

Potatoes, Vegetable Oils (Sunflower, Rapeseed, in varying proportions), Salt, Antioxidants (Rosemary Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol Rich Extract, Citric Acid).

In order to label 'gluten-free' or 'suitable for coeliacs' products would have to ensure that they contain no more than 20 parts per million gluten. As Walkers cannot meet this requirement, they have removed their 'suitable for coeliacs' label.

Walkers crisps are high in Fat and contain a lot of salt. It is best to avoid these.

The Verdict. While both Walkers and Lay's offer delicious, high-quality crisps, the main difference lies in their flavour profiles. Walkers, with its traditional British flavours, provides a taste of home. Lay's, with its international range of flavours, offers a taste of the wider world.

Walkers is the brand name used in the UK and Ireland, while Lays is the brand name used in most other countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

"Once Pepsi bought the English company Walkers and the American company Lays, they had a meeting on the name and which to adopt. They found that the name Walkers was too hard for non-native/fluent English speakers to say due to the W, K and R.

The 14 allergens are: celery, cereals containing gluten (such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats), crustaceans (such as prawns, crabs and lobsters), eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs (such as mussels and oysters), mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites (if the sulphur dioxide and sulphites are ...

Can you eat egg whites if allergic to eggs? ›

The whites of an egg contain the proteins that most commonly cause allergic reactions to egg. If you have an egg allergy, you must avoid eggs completely (both the egg white and the egg yolk). Even if you aren't allergic to egg yolk proteins, it is impossible to separate the egg white completely from the yolk.

Changes have been made to how allergens are declared on food labels to make it easier for consumers to identify allergens present in a food. Food that is manufactured or produced from 25 February 2024 onwards must meet the new requirements in Standards 1.2.

In November 2023, Walkers revealed it had stopped making Salt and Vinegar Quavers, while in October fans discovered its popular Worcester sauce-flavoured crisps had been discontinued. Then in December, Walkers confirmed they had also stopped making Max Strong Hotsauce Blaze flavoured crisps and Max Wasabi Peanuts.

Cheese & Onion may not be meaty, but it's our most popular Walkers Crisps flavour! We know everyone's tastes are different however, and we're always listening to consumers' feedback. Why are the colours of your Salt & Vinegar / Cheese & Onion Squares packs the opposite way round to Walkers Crisps?

The healthiest crisps are Walkers French Fries which are the overall winners in terms of fat content and calories. One bag of these firm British favourites equates to 78 calories and boasts 2.9g of fat (the lowest in our round-up).

Unfortunately, the natural beef flavor used in McDonald's fries contains wheat, rendering them unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. However, McDonald's fries are prepared in a dedicated fryer, eliminating the risk of cross-contamination.

The popular British crisp brand, Golden Wonder, has some gluten-free options. They are made with the key ingredient, potato, and do not list wheat as an allergen.

The REAL crisp range is 100% GLUTEN FREE, with NO ADDED MSG and 100% VEGETARIAN with 6 recipes suitable for vegans. You can find REAL Crisps in many pubs, bars, cafes and cafeterias across the country.