For a familiar savoury snack at the campsite, organic plain potato crisps are one option. Choose lentil crisps if the lentil base or the nutritional information for that particular variety matters to you, and vegetable crisps if you fancy taking a different type of crisp. Whatever you choose, check the organic label on the packaging and compare the salt content, allergens, bag size and storage advice. Don’t assume Lidl’s vegetable crisps are available online: Lidl says this variety is only sold in store, while stocks last.
You want more reassurance than the word ‘natural’ on a bag. The EU organic logo, along with details of the control body and country of origin, can help you check the organic claim on the packaging. The European Commission and Skal Biocontrole explain the requirements for using the logo.
You want a bag that suits the number of people eating and the space you have for storing your camping supplies. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe organic plain potato crisps in 125 g bags; also check the storage advice on the packaging you buy.
If you’re buying for several people, the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen warning may matter more than the type of crisp. Jumbo’s listing for BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps says they are gluten-free, but also warns that they may contain other allergens.
First decide whether you want to take potato, lentil or vegetable crisps. Then compare the specific bags for their organic label, ingredients, nutritional information and how practical they’ll be for your trip.
Choose these when: You’re after a classic potato crisp with sea salt; Albert Heijn and Jumbo each describe an organic 125 g variety.
What to consider: Compare the nutrition table on the bag you choose. An organic label doesn’t tell you how much salt or fat that variety contains.
Choose these when: You’re specifically looking for crisps made with lentil flour; Jumbo says BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps contain 43% lentil flour.
What to consider: This variety comes in a 75 g bag and, according to Jumbo, may contain celery, milk, peanuts and soya.
Choose these when: You fancy taking a different type of crisp alongside potato and lentil crisps; Lidl describes 100 g bags of organic vegetable crisps.
What to consider: Lidl says this variety is sold in store only, while stocks last. Check the label and don’t plan on ordering it online.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | For pre-packed organic crisps from the EU, check the EU organic logo, control code and country-of-origin details on the packaging. | I want to check before setting off that the crisps are genuinely certified organic, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’. Around 33% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Bag size and storage | Check the bag weight, serving information and storage advice. Also think about how you’ll reseal an opened bag. | If we’re sharing crisps at the campsite, I want to know how much is in the bag and how to store any leftovers. Around 25% of consumers put practical use first. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Compare salt, energy, fat, fibre and protein per 100 g, and check any gluten-free and allergen information on the specific packaging. | When I’m shopping for people with different needs, I need to be able to check what the variety I choose contains. This label check matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
| Availability | Before setting off, check whether the variety you want is available through the relevant sales channel; a product page doesn’t guarantee stock. | I don’t want to find out on the way that the crisps I planned to buy can’t be ordered or are only sold in store. Around 17% of consumers put availability first. |
Organic certification doesn’t tell you how much salt, fat or energy a particular bag of crisps contains. Albert Heijn lists 543 kcal and 1 g of salt per 100 g for AH Biologisch plain crisps; according to the product information published by Jumbo, BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps contain 1.7 g of salt per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering, both per 100 g and per stated serving.
‘Natural’ is no substitute for checking an organic label. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic.
Before choosing the bag as an organic option, check the logo, control body code and country-of-origin details on the packaging.
Lidl describes its organic vegetable crisps as a store-only item, while stocks last. Jumbo says the Trafo Bio Organic Potato Crisps described are no longer part of its online range.
Check the sales channel and current packaging before you set off. If organic is a must for you, choose another bag in advance too, so you can check its label.
The details below apply to the varieties described, not necessarily to every crisp from the same brand or supermarket range.
Albert Heijn describes AH Biologisch plain crisps as potato crisps with sea salt, in a 125 g bag.
Jumbo describes its 125 g Organic Plain Crisps as potato crisps made with sunflower oil and sea salt.
BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps are lentil crisps, not a variety of classic potato crisps.
Jumbo describes a 125 g variety of Trafo Bio Organic potato crisps made with organic ingredients.
Lidl describes 100 g bags of organic vegetable crisps, cooked in sunflower oil.
Look for the EU organic logo and details of the control body and country of origin. According to Skal Biocontrole, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic; the European Commission says it can only be used on certified organic products.
No. The organic certification doesn’t tell you how much salt or fat a particular variety contains. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving on the bag you’re planning to take; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that nutritional values can vary between brands.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the crisps you choose. If you want to eat the rest later, seal an opened bag tightly and check the best-before information on that specific pack.
No. A gluten-free claim doesn’t rule out other allergen warnings. According to the product information published by Jumbo, BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps may contain celery, milk, peanuts and soya; check the specific bag before taking it for someone with an allergy.
Don’t assume you can order the variety described by Lidl online: Lidl says the crisps are available in store only, while stocks last. Check local availability before setting off and make sure the packaging is for the organic variety you want.
