When choosing organic crisps, first check the EU organic logo and the accompanying inspection information on the packaging. Plain crisps are a mild option for a mixed group; choose vegetable or pulse crisps if you’d like to offer a different base, and always check the latest ingredients information for allergies. Also compare the nutritional values and portion sizes: organic status alone says nothing about the amount of salt, fat or energy.
Would you like to share crisps with children and adults who don’t all have the same taste preferences? A plain option made with potatoes, oil and sea salt, such as Jumbo Biologisch Naturel Chips according to the product information, has a milder flavour than a seasoned variety.
Would you like more certainty than a word such as ‘natural’ can offer? The European Commission links the EU organic logo to organic certification. Also check the inspection body’s code and the origin label on the bag.
As well as potato crisps, you could consider vegetable or pulse crisps. Jumbo lists beetroot and parsnip among the ingredients in its vegetable crisps; the BioToday varieties reviewed differ in their base ingredients, seasoning and possible allergen warnings.
For an Easter egg hunt, start by choosing crisps whose organic status you can verify. Then decide which flavours and ingredients will suit your group, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, the inspection body’s code and the origin label on the current packaging. | If I specifically want to hand out organic crisps, I want to be able to verify the claim on the bag. For around 40% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Flavour for the group | Compare plain potato crisps with more strongly seasoned varieties; check the ingredients too. | When tastes vary, I want to be able to serve crisps that aren’t strongly seasoned. A mild flavour is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Portion size and nutritional value | Compare salt, fat and energy per 100 g and per stated portion. | When deciding how many crisps to put out, I want to consider the portion size alongside the nutritional information. Around 20% of consumers say this is their most important consideration. |
| Different base ingredients | Read which vegetables or pulses are used and check the allergen information. | I want to offer an alternative flavour or colour alongside potato crisps, as long as the ingredients suit my group. This variety is the deciding factor for around 10% of consumers. |
A description of the ingredients is no substitute for organic certification. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is linked to checks by a recognised authority or organisation.
Before choosing crisps as organic, check the logo and accompanying inspection information on the current packaging.
The name of the main ingredient doesn’t tell you how much fat, salt or energy the crisps contain. Jumbo lists 491 kcal and 27,8 g of fat per 100 g for its Biologisch Groente Chips met Aardappel.
Choose vegetable or pulse crisps for the ingredients or flavour you’re looking for, and compare the nutrition table separately.
The range and packaging may have changed since you last looked. This is particularly important if certification or allergens are a key consideration for your group.
Check availability shortly before buying and read the information on the bag you’ll actually be handing out.
Potato and vegetable crisps for anyone choosing between a classic plain variety and a mixed vegetable option.
Lentil and chickpea crisps for anyone looking specifically for an alternative to potato.
A producer that describes its own crisp range as organic, including classic potato crisps.
A corn-based tortilla crisp if you’re looking for something other than potato crisps.
Organic sweet potato and vegetable crisps for anyone looking to explore a different base ingredient.
Look for the EU organic logo and the inspection body’s code on the pre-packed bag. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on products certified as organic by a recognised control authority or inspection body; check the origin label on the packaging too.
No. The organic label doesn’t tell you how much salt, fat or energy the crisps contain. Compare the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering, both per 100 g and per stated portion.
Check the latest ingredients list and warnings on the bag for every variety you choose. The European Commission says allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list; the BioToday Linzenchips reviewed, for example, may contain celery, milk, peanuts and soya.
Wait until just before serving to open the bags, and seal any leftovers properly. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the crisps you choose.
