Crisps, crackers and nuts is an extensive subcategory of premium savoury snacks comprising more than 40 products. At the core of the range are San Nicasio gourmet crisps in unusual flavours (black pepper, Himalayan salt, truffle, paprika de la vera, wasabi) and La Cala crisps by the chef Albert Adrià, supplemented by crisps with smoked paprika from Sal de Ibiza. The range further includes Pistacyl pistachio products (crushed pistachios, pistachio cream with fig jelly) and classic cristalinos crackers from Espiga Blanca.
How to find your way around this category
San Nicasio crisps are handmade gourmet crisps with pronounced flavours ranging from classic black pepper to unusual wasabi or truffle. La Cala crisps bear the signature of the respected chef Albert Adrià, with flavours such as vinegar and paprika or rose and fleur de sel. Pistacyl pistachio products offer crushed pistachios for seasoning dishes as well as a sweet pistachio cream with fig jelly. Cristalinos are thin crunchy crackers suitable for cheeses or spreads.
For a wine tasting choose crisps with a more pronounced, non-traditional flavour, and for a classic tapas board cristalinos or crisps with Himalayan salt.
Overview of crisp flavours
Crisps
Brand
Flavour profile
With black pepper, Himalayan salt
San Nicasio
Classic, distinctly spiced
With truffle
San Nicasio
Earthy, luxurious flavour
With paprika de la vera
San Nicasio
Smoked, pronounced paprika
With wasabi
San Nicasio
Hot, pronounced
With vinegar and paprika / rose and fleur de sel
La Cala (Albert Adrià)
Unusual, gastronomic
You will always find the specific weight and allergens in the detail of the particular product.
Crisps with a chef's signature
La Cala crisps bear the signature of Albert Adrià, co-founder of the legendary El Bulli restaurant and one of the most important figures in modern Spanish gastronomy. Unusual combinations such as crisps flavoured with rose and fleur de sel show the same creative approach that Adrià applies in his restaurant work, transferred into the format of an ordinary snack.
Try the pistachio cream with fig jelly as an unusual spread for a cheese board - the combination of nutty and fruity sweetness works well with salty cheeses.
Frequently asked questions
What is paprika de la vera?
It is a traditional smoked paprika from the La Vera region in Extremadura, characterised by a pronounced smoky flavour, also used in San Nicasio crisps.
Who is Albert Adrià and why is his name on the crisps?
Albert Adrià is a respected Catalan chef, co-founder of the El Bulli restaurant. The La Cala brand carries his gastronomic signature even on simple products such as crisps.
What are cristalinos?
They are thin, crunchy Spanish crackers suitable as a base for cheeses, spreads or as an accompaniment to tapas.
What are Pistacyl crushed pistachios good for?
For seasoning salads and desserts or as a topping for cheeses and spreads, or simply for tasting with wine.
Are gourmet crisps suitable with wine?
Yes, more pronounced flavours such as truffle, wasabi or paprika de la vera work very well as an accompaniment to a wine tasting or as part of a tapas platter.