Who are these options for?

The organic snack host

You want to serve crisps for Father’s Day with organic labelling you can check on the pack. Flavour and pack size matter too, but organic sourcing comes first.

The label checker

You choose organic and also want to know how the options compare for salt, fat, energy and ingredients. The nutritional information per 100 g makes it easier to compare packs of different sizes.

The snack variety seeker

You’re looking for something beyond plain potato crisps, such as a vegetable or lentil option. You want to check not just the flavour, but also the ingredients and allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide which snack suits the occasion, then check the organic labelling and read the label for the variant you’ve chosen. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic labelling Check the EU organic logo and inspection code on the pack, as well as the labelling alongside the ingredients. If organic is the reason I’m choosing crisps, I want to be able to recognise the labelling on the product itself. Around 36% of consumers put this check first.
Nutritional information Compare similar crisps per 100 g, particularly for salt, fat, saturated fat and energy. I don’t want to rely on a single prominent claim when nutritional values vary between options. For around 29% of consumers, this comparison matters most.
Ingredients and allergens Read which ingredients have been used and check the current allergen information and any may-contain warning. When buying crisps for guests, I want to know whether an alternative such as lentil crisps suits their dietary preferences. This combination of ingredients and allergens is decisive for around 21% of consumers.
Flavour and pack size Check the flavour, the pack size and the stated serving size. For a shared snack, I mainly look for a flavour and quantity that suit the group. Around 14% of consumers give this the highest priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means less salt or fat

    Organic labelling relates to how a product is made, not to a set nutritional value. The product information reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and BioToday shows that the stated salt content varies by variant.

    Check the organic labelling separately, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g.

  • Counting vegetable crisps as a serving of vegetables

    Albert Heijn states that AH Biologisch Robust Vegetable Sea Salt Crisps contain 54% vegetables. That figure describes the ingredients in a snack, not a full serving of vegetables.

    Choose this option if you like the ingredients and flavour, and check the full table on the pack for nutritional information.

  • Reading a product claim without checking the allergen list

    A claim on lentil or protein crisps doesn’t tell you which allergens the exact product contains or may contain. For BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt, Albert Heijn lists possible traces of peanuts, soya, milk and celery.

    Check the current ingredients list and allergen warning when you buy, especially if the crisps are for other people.

  • Relying on out-of-date product information

    A product page you looked at earlier doesn’t confirm that the same variant is still available or that its packaging hasn’t changed.

    Check availability just before you do your Father’s Day shopping, and read the packaging of the product you actually buy.

Brands to consider

AH Biologisch

The range reviewed includes plain potato crisps alongside vegetable crisps and sweet potato crisps.

  • For the variants reviewed, Albert Heijn displays the EU organic logo and inspection code NL-BIO-01.
  • Ingredients and nutritional values vary by option, so assess the plain, vegetable and sweet potato varieties separately.

Jumbo Biologisch

The 125 g pack of plain potato crisps reviewed offers a classic flavour for a snack spread.

  • Jumbo lists potatoes, sunflower oil and sea salt, and identifies the relevant ingredients as organic.
  • This product information applies to the plain variety, not automatically to other Jumbo crisps.

BioToday

The sea salt lentil crisps reviewed offer an alternative to crisps made primarily from potatoes.

  • Jumbo lists 43% lentil flour in BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt.
  • Check the salt content and allergen warning too: Albert Heijn lists possible traces of peanuts, soya, milk and celery.

Trafo

Trafo offers an organic potato crisp option for anyone looking for a simple potato crisp.

  • The product information reviewed lists organic potatoes and sunflower oil.
  • Check current availability before choosing this option for your snack spread.

The Organic Crave

The Cheese protein chips reviewed are a small, individually wrapped snack.

  • The pack reviewed contains 30 g.
  • The cheese flavour and allergen information are worth checking when serving a mixed group. Also check whether this option is available.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise organic crisps?

Look for the organic labelling, EU organic logo and inspection code on the pack. According to Skal Biocontrole, the logo is compulsory on pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic; a word such as ‘natural’ alone is no substitute for this labelling.

Do organic crisps automatically have different nutritional values?

No. The organic labelling doesn’t tell you how much salt, fat or energy a product contains. Compare the nutritional information for the exact products per 100 g, and check the ingredients too.

Why compare crisps per 100 g rather than per serving?

Comparing products per 100 g gives you a consistent basis for packs with different serving sizes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing similar products this way. Then use the serving size to work out how much you want to serve.

Are lentil crisps suitable if I need to watch out for allergens?

That depends on the exact variant and the current packaging. For BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt, Albert Heijn states that the product may contain peanuts, soya, milk and celery, so check the allergen information on the pack you buy.

How should I store opened crisps until the Father’s Day get-together?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. The information reviewed for AH Biologisch Plain Crisps says to store them in a sealed tin once opened. Also follow the instructions and best-before date on your own pack.