Why is everything paprika flavoured? From the history behind Germany's favourite flavour to the tastes newcomers yearn for, and the top ones to try – here’s the scoop on German chips.
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Updated: Fri 28 Aug 2026 16:21 CET
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Hard to resist. Are you a convert to paprika flavoured crisps or do you yearn from the flavours of your childhood? Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Robert Michael
Why is everything paprika flavoured? From the history behind Germany's favourite flavour to the tastes newcomers yearn for, and the top ones to try – here’s the scoop on German chips.
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