Who this choice matters to

Parents looking to buy organic

You want to choose an organic product for the party that you can verify, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’. So check the exact pack for the EU organic logo, the control code and the country of origin.

Party planners looking to plan portions

You want to know how many crisps you can serve from a pack. Compare the pack size and stated portion size, and check the salt and other nutritional information per 100 g.

Parents catering for allergies and dietary preferences

If several children will be eating, ask in advance which ingredients they need to avoid. Then check the current ingredients and allergen information for each flavour you choose.

What should you look for?

First, check that the crisps meet your organic requirements. Then use the label to compare flavours, portions and nutritional information, and choose an option that suits the children who will be eating.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it's important to
Organic certification Look for the EU organic logo, the control code and the country-of-origin statement on the exact pack. If I want to buy organic, I want to be able to verify the claim on the pack. For around 36% of consumers, this is the top priority.
Allergens and ingredients Ask in advance about allergies and dietary preferences; check the current ingredients list and allergen information for each flavour. If children need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what I can offer them. Around 29% of consumers give this the highest priority.
Portions and nutritional information Compare salt and other nutritional information per 100 g; also check the pack size and stated portion size. I want to estimate how many crisps I’ll hand out and what each portion will contain. This matters most to around 21% of consumers.
Flavour and availability Read the label for each flavour separately and check where your chosen option is available before buying. For the party, I’m looking for a flavour I can buy in time without compromising on the organic requirement. This practical consideration comes first for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means better nutritional values

    The organic logo doesn’t confirm that crisps contain less salt or fat. To compare nutritional values, check the information for the exact product variant.

    Use certification as your first filter, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions for children's party treats.

  • Assuming information for one flavour applies to every flavour

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between variants. So a label on a plain pack tells you nothing about a paprika flavour.

    Ask parents in advance about relevant allergies and dietary preferences. Check the pack for every flavour you choose when you buy it and before serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information in the ingredients list of prepacked foods.

  • Assuming the product will be available on the day

    Albert Heijn listed the organic vegetable crisps we looked at as discontinued, while Lidl described its organic vegetable crisps as available in store only. A product listing doesn’t guarantee that it will be available when you do your shopping.

    Check the retailer and current availability shortly before you buy. Keep another option in reserve whose organic label you can also check.

  • Counting vegetable crisps as a portion of vegetables

    Having ‘vegetable’ in the product name doesn’t change the fact that they’re crisps. For example, Lidl’s organic vegetable crisps are described as fried in sunflower oil.

    Choose vegetable crisps if you’d like to add a different flavour or colour to the table, but don’t serve them instead of fresh vegetables or fruit.

Brands and retailers to consider

AH Biologisch

Albert Heijn lists organic plain and paprika crisps in 125 g bags.

  • The listings for these two variants show the EU organic logo, NL-BIO-01 and a portion size of 25 g.
  • Check the current pack for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens. Albert Heijn listed the organic vegetable crisps we looked at as discontinued.

Jumbo Biologisch

Jumbo lists organic plain crisps in a 125 g bag.

  • For this plain variant, Jumbo lists potatoes, sunflower oil and sea salt as ingredients, along with nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
  • Check other flavours separately: the ingredients, allergen information and label details for the plain variant won’t necessarily apply to the whole range.

Lidl

Lidl lists organic vegetable crisps as an in-store product in a 100 g pack.

  • The product description says they’re fried in sunflower oil and that this variant is sold in store only.
  • Before choosing these crisps for the party, check the physical pack in store for the EU organic logo, control code, ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if crisps are organically certified?

Check the pack for the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the country-of-origin statement for the agricultural ingredients. According to the European Commission, the logo may be used for products that meet organic rules and contain at least 95% organic ingredients.

Does organic mean crisps contain less salt?

No, organic certification doesn’t guarantee a particular salt content. Compare the nutritional information on the exact pack per 100 g; Albert Heijn and Jumbo both list 1,00 g of salt per 100 g for the organic plain crisps mentioned above.

What should I do if a child has an allergy?

Ask the child’s parents in advance which ingredients they need to avoid, and check the pack for every flavour you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens specified by law must be clearly stated in the ingredients list of prepacked foods. Don’t rely on information for a different flavour.

Can I serve these crisps at school or an after-school club?

Before buying, check the treat or party policy at the school or after-school club. Also ask about the children’s allergies and dietary preferences. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends catering for these needs and keeping portions small when serving treats.