For your King's Day get-together, start by choosing crisps whose organic status you can verify on the packaging. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and choose flavours and ingredients to suit your guests. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, organic does not automatically mean a product is healthier; with seasoned varieties, it’s also important to check for allergens.
You want to serve crisps that are demonstrably organic. For pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic, Skal Biocontrole states that the EU organic logo is compulsory; check the other details on the packaging too.
You choose organic, but want to assess salt, fat and energy separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g, as the serving sizes shown on packs can vary.
You’re looking for a variety of flavours or types of crisps, while keeping guests with allergies in mind. Check the current ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging for each variety.
Start by checking the organic label, then compare the nutritional information, and only then choose a flavour for your group. This helps you consider certification separately from what’s actually in the crisps.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Look for the EU organic logo and the control code on the packaging. Skal Biocontrole outlines the certification requirement for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. | If organic is my starting point, I want to be able to check more than just a word such as ‘natural’ on the front. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this when making their choice. |
| Nutritional values and serving size | Compare energy, fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g, and also check how many grams you plan to serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g. | When I’m buying several bags for a get-together, I want to know how their nutritional values compare without being influenced by different serving sizes. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Flavour, base and allergens | Read the main ingredient, flavourings and allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces. | When choosing crisps for guests, I want to find a suitable flavour and take known allergies into account. For around 25% of consumers, this is their first consideration. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says there is no general evidence that organic food is healthier than conventionally produced food. The organic label and nutritional values therefore answer different questions.
First check the organic label, then compare the nutritional information for the crisps per 100 g.
These words don’t confirm that crisps are organically certified. An image of vegetables also doesn’t tell you what ingredients or nutritional values the product has.
Look for the EU organic logo and control code on the pack, and read the ingredients list.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, serving sizes can vary between manufacturers. This means that per-serving values aren’t always a useful basis for comparing two bags.
Use the per-100 g values to compare them, then separately consider how much you plan to serve.
Seasoned crisps and crisps made from a different base may contain different ingredients and warnings from plain potato crisps. For example, the Bio Today Hummus Chips Sweet Chili product listing mentions possible traces of celery, cereals containing gluten, milk, peanuts and soya.
Ask your guests about any relevant allergies, and check the current packaging of your chosen variety just before serving.
These product ranges show some of the differences you might find in organic crisps. Assess each flavour and pack individually.
Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Chips naturel, a 125 g pack of potato crisps with sea salt.
Jumbo lists a 125 g pack of organic plain crisps under its own brand.
The Jumbo product listing describes Trafo Bio Organic potato crisps, 125 g, made with organically grown potatoes and sunflower oil.
Bio Today Hummus Chips Sweet Chili, 75 g, are seasoned crisps made with ingredients including chickpea flour.
Lidl lists 100 g packs of organic vegetable crisps, fried in sunflower oil, as an in-store product.
Check the EU organic logo and control code on the packaging. According to Skal Biocontrole, the European organic logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic; the word ‘natural’ alone is not a substitute.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, there is no general evidence that organic food is healthier than conventionally produced food. So when comparing crisps, also check the nutritional information per 100 g and consider your portion size.
You can compare their nutritional values per 100 g, but check the ingredients too: vegetable crisps and potato crisps don’t necessarily have the same base. The name ‘vegetable crisps’ alone doesn’t tell you anything conclusive about their salt or fat content.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for every variety you choose. Also look out for ‘may contain’ warnings; the Bio Today Hummus Chips Sweet Chili listed by Jumbo may contain, among other things, milk, peanuts and soya.
Seal the opened pack tightly or put the crisps in an airtight container. Albert Heijn’s product information recommends storing them in a sealed tin, while the Bio Today listing advises keeping them in a cool, dry, dark place.
