In a recent bid to save money, global snack brand Pringles have announced that some of their best loved crisps will no longer have a vegan recipe.
Among the flavours that used to be suitable for vegans were:
Original, Paprika, Smokey Bacon, and Sweet Chilli
After receiving backlash and complaints from a number of disappointed fans of the tubular snack, the brand released a statement claiming that this move in recipe will not only save them a lot of money, but will also allow them to reduce the amount of food waste they produce.
While it is likely many vegans are happy with the brand’s move to reduce their environmental impact, it is of course unsurprising that many are still disappointed that yet another snack has been made unsuitable for them.
Not only this, the move raises many questions as to how adding something to a recipe can reduce cost and waste. At this point, the brand have not yet come forward to explain exactly how such changes help to achieve this. They do, however, assure customers that they are making this move in a bid to aid them in reaching sustainability commitments.
For now, we know as much as everyone else. But fortunately, we have put together a list of other similar snacks that ARE suitable for vegans. Interested? Keep on reading…
Here’s what you can buy instead:
Eat Real Snacks:
Eat Real snacks come in a wide range of styles and flavours, from Cheezie Straws to Hummus Chips, a healthy alternative to standard potato chips while still in keeping with many similar flavours to those which Pringles offer.
Eat Real snacks can be found in many major UK stores including Holland and Barret, as well as on Amazon UK.
Harvest Snaps Snacks:
Harvest Snaps offer a number of snack options made from the likes of Green Peas, Red Lentils, Black Beans, etc. Boasting a wide range of flavours not often seen from other brands, including Parmesan Roasted Garlic and Ceasar, to name but a few. These definitely have the potential to replace non-vegan snacks.
Harvest Snaps can be found on Amazon UK.
Vegan Rob’s Potato and Sorghum Crisps:
A very similar looking range of products with the potential to take the place of Pringles are Vegan Rob’s Potato and Sorghum crisps. Another brand offering a very different flavour palette, with flavours such as Turmeric, Cauli, and “Dragon” flavours. If you’re feeling experimental with your flavours, these are definitely one to try.
Available on the Vegan Rob’s website.
Abakus Foods Seaweed Crisps:
While definitely not a dupe of Pringles in any way, Abakus Foods Seaweed Crisps are a great snack if you fancy something slightly different. With flavours alike to Pringles, they do bare some similarities and are the perfect size pack for a light bite.
Available at a number of major UK outlets including Holland and Barret, Asda, and Amazon UK.
Aldi Stackers:
Coming in clutch as the saviour of vegan Pringle lovers, however, are Aldi’s own brand Stackers. These similarly tubular snacks bare all resemblances to their non-vegan opponents, even down to the flavours on offer.
These Pringle-type snacks are available in four flavours, Original, Salt and Vinegar, BBQ and Sour Cream and Onion, only one of which is not vegan (Sour Cream and Onion). All of which can be found in most Aldi stores across the UK.
Know of a vegan snack that we haven’t mentioned that you think could be a competitor of Pringles? Get in contact and let us know!
Chloe Rose
New Food News
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