Who is this for?

People planning to buy several bags

You buy organic crisps for get-togethers or family occasions and want to know how many bags you can store and are likely to use.

People comparing ingredients and nutritional values

You don’t assume that vegetable or pulse crisps have a particular nutritional profile just because of their name. Instead, you check the salt, energy, fat, fibre and allergen information on the label.

People looking to add variety to their snack cupboard

You want to keep vegetable, sweet potato or pulse crisps at home alongside plain crisps, and check the ingredients and pack size of each bag.

What should you look for when stocking up?

When buying organic crisps to keep at home, start by checking the packaging and your storage space. Then compare the pack sizes and nutritional information of the varieties you want to stock up on.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important for?
Organic labels and storage Check the EU organic logo, inspection code, country of origin and date on the bag. Store the crisps somewhere cool, dry and dark. If I want to keep bags for longer, I need to be able to check their organic labels and store them properly. This combination is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Pack size and number of bags Compare the net weight and work out how many unopened bags you have room for before you use them. For a get-together or several snack occasions, I want to have enough bags at home without opening too many at once. Around 33% of consumers put this kind of stock planning first.
Ingredients and nutritional information Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g. Also consider the portion you usually eat. When choosing between potato, vegetable and pulse crisps, I want to know what’s in the bag. This distinction is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means a particular nutritional profile

    An organic label doesn’t tell you how much salt, fat or energy the crisps contain. The name ‘vegetable crisps’ doesn’t tell you that either; Voedingscentrum recommends checking the nutritional values.

    Use the organic labels to check how the crisps were produced, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g.

  • Opening too many bags at once

    Opened bags of crisps need more care when storing than unopened ones. Voedingscentrum recommends storing crisps somewhere cool, dry and dark, and keeping them well sealed.

    Keep bags in your stock cupboard sealed until you need them, and close any opened bag securely.

  • Skipping the allergen information on pulse crisps

    A lentil or chickpea base doesn’t tell you which allergens or possible traces are listed on the packaging.

    Check the current allergen and possible trace information each time you buy, especially if the crisps are for several people.

Brands to consider

AH Biologisch

Albert Heijn’s range reviewed here includes organic plain crisps, as well as vegetable and sweet potato varieties.

  • For the plain crisps reviewed, Albert Heijn displays the EU organic logo and inspection details.
  • Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for each variety, as they contain different raw ingredients.

Jumbo Biologisch

The plain crisps from Jumbo Biologisch reviewed here are a potato-based option in a 125 g bag.

  • The product information reviewed lists organic potatoes, organic sunflower oil and sea salt as ingredients.
  • You’ll need several individual bags if you want to stock up.

BioToday

The BioToday product information reviewed includes crisps made with a lentil or chickpea base.

  • The lentil crisps reviewed list 43% lentil flour; the hummus crisps list 40% chickpea flour.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergen and possible trace details for each variety.

Smaakt

The Smaakt product listing reviewed is for organic paprika-flavoured potato crisps.

  • The variety reviewed offers a paprika flavour as an alternative to plain crisps.
  • Check whether this specific variety is available before planning to stock up. The Jumbo listing reviewed says it is no longer part of its online range.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise organic crisps on the packaging?

For pre-packed organic crisps, look for the EU organic logo, the code of the inspection body and the country of origin of the agricultural ingredients. The European Commission explains the requirements for using the logo, while Skal Biocontrole provides information about organic labels on pre-packed products.

Does the name ‘vegetable crisps’ tell you anything about their nutritional value?

No. The name alone doesn’t tell you how much salt, fat or energy the crisps contain. Voedingscentrum points out that vegetable crisps aren’t necessarily a different choice in terms of these nutritional values, so compare the labels per 100 g.

How should I store crisps I’ve bought to keep in stock?

Store crisps somewhere cool, dry and dark, and close any opened bag securely, as Voedingscentrum recommends. Check the date on unopened bags and, ideally, only open what you’ll use soon.

What label information helps when comparing different types of crisps?

Compare the ingredients, allergens, net weight, date and nutritional information per 100 g. For organic varieties, also check the organic labels. If you’re buying crisps for several people, check for information about possible allergen traces too.