Who might be interested in these crisps?

Hosts who want to buy certified organic

You want to be sure that ‘organic’ means more than attractive packaging. Check for the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the indication of origin.

Label-checkers who pay attention to nutritional values

You’re looking for organic crisps, but also want to consider salt, fat, fibre and protein. Values per 100 g make it easier to compare packs of different sizes.

Hosts putting together a sharing platter who want variety

You’d like to consider something beyond classic potato crisps, such as a vegetable or lentil variety. The ingredients and any dietary and allergen information will help you decide what to serve your guests.

What should you look for when choosing?

Organic plain potato crisps

When: If you’re looking for a classic potato crisp to serve at your drinks party. The plain varieties from AH Biologisch and Jumbo Biologisch list potatoes, sunflower oil and sea salt.

Consider: A short ingredients list doesn’t tell you how much salt or fat the crisps contain; check the nutrition table for that.

Organic vegetable crisps

When: If you’d like to add variety to your drinks party with ingredients such as beetroot, carrot or parsnip.

Consider: The vegetable varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo also contain potato. The name alone won’t tell you how their nutritional values compare with plain crisps.

Organic lentil crisps

When: If you’re specifically looking for crisps made with pulses. BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt lists 43% lentil flour.

Consider: Check the salt content and any warning about the possible presence of allergens for this variety, too.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Organic certification Check the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the indication of origin on the packaging. I want to be sure the crisps I serve at my drinks party are certified organic, not just made to look natural. For around 43% of consumers, this check comes first.
Nutritional values and allergens Compare salt, fat, fibre and protein per 100 g; if you have an allergy, also check the current ingredients list and warnings. When choosing crisps for guests, I want to compare nutritional values and take allergens into account. Around 29% of consumers give this top priority.
Flavour and variety Check the main ingredients and pack size when comparing potato, vegetable and lentil crisps. I’m looking for something different from the usual potato crisps for my sharing platter. This variety matters most to around 28% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means better nutritional values

    Organic certification relates to how a product is made, not to a set salt, fat or energy content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing labels per 100 g.

    Use the certification logo to check the organic claim, and the nutrition table to compare different crisps.

  • Assuming vegetable crisps are always lighter

    The presence of vegetables as an ingredient doesn’t tell you how much energy or salt a bag of crisps contains. The vegetable varieties examined also contain potato.

    Choose these varieties for the ingredients you want, and compare values per 100 g if nutrition is a deciding factor.

  • Relying on a dietary claim alone

    A label such as vegan or gluten-free doesn’t replace allergen information. For BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt, Jumbo lists the possible presence of celery, milk, peanuts and soya.

    Ask guests with allergies what information they need, and check the current packaging together.

  • Treating an online product description as a permanent label

    Ingredients and nutritional information on product pages can change. This is particularly important if certification or an allergen is a deciding factor for you.

    When you buy the crisps, check the packaging of the bag you’ll actually be serving.

Brands and ranges to consider

AH Biologisch

Albert Heijn’s organic own-brand range includes plain potato crisps and vegetable crisps for sharing.

  • For AH Biologisch plain crisps, Albert Heijn lists organic potatoes, sunflower oil and sea salt, as well as the EU organic logo and NL-BIO-01.
  • Check the vegetable variety separately for its ingredients and nutritional values; vegetables on the packaging don’t tell you whether it has better nutritional values.

Jumbo Biologisch

Jumbo’s own-brand organic range includes both plain crisps and vegetable crisps containing potato.

  • The ingredients list for Jumbo Biologisch plain crisps names potato, sunflower oil and sea salt.
  • The vegetable variety also contains potato; check the ingredients if you’re specifically looking for a different main ingredient.

BioToday

BioToday offers organic lentil crisps for anyone looking for a pulse-based alternative to classic potato crisps.

  • BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt lists 43% organic lentil flour.
  • Check the salt content and allergen warning on the packaging; Jumbo mentions the possible presence of celery, milk, peanuts and soya.

Lidl

Lidl describes an organic crisp variety made with sweet potato.

  • Lidl’s product description lists a 100 g pack and sunflower oil as the frying oil.
  • Check the packaging in store for the full ingredients list, nutritional information and organic claim.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if crisps are certified organic?

Check the packaging for the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the indication of origin of the agricultural ingredients. According to the European Commission, the organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic.

Do organic crisps automatically have different nutritional values?

No. Organic certification doesn’t determine how much salt, fat or energy crisps contain. Compare similar varieties per 100 g using the nutrition table, as well as choosing the ingredients you want.

What should I check if a guest has a food allergy?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, even if there’s a dietary claim on the front. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights that allergens must be listed; also look out for any warnings about their possible presence.

How should I store an opened bag of crisps?

Seal an opened bag tightly and follow the storage advice on the packaging. This helps protect the crisps from moisture, which can spoil their crunchy texture.