Organic Crisps for a Night Shift: What to Check on the Bag

Who are these choices relevant to?

Night worker looking to buy organic

You’re looking for crisps to have during a late shift and want a verifiable organic label, not just a word such as ‘natural’ on the front. Check the label on the exact product packaging.

Crisp lover who wants to plan a portion

You want to take something crunchy with you without mindlessly eating from a whole bag. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and consider what it means for the amount you plan to take.

Shopper looking for variety

You’d like to choose between options such as potato, vegetable, maize and pulse crisps. Check which varieties are available when you do your shopping.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the organic label if it’s a requirement for you. Then compare the label on your chosen variety and check that the bag fits your shopping plans.

What to look for	What to check when buying	Who it matters to
Organic label	Check the label on the exact bag. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packaged foods produced in the EU and sold as organic.	If organic certification is a requirement for me, I want to be able to check the label on the bag I choose; for around 42% of consumers, this is the most important consideration.
Nutritional information and portion	Compare energy, fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g, and consider how much you want to take with you. Check the ingredients and allergens too.	During a night shift, I want to decide in advance how many crisps I’ll eat and know what that portion contains. For around 33% of consumers, this is the main consideration.
Type of crisps and availability	Check the net weight and exact variety, then check availability for when you plan to shop, have your shopping delivered or collect it.	When I plan my shopping for a shift, I want a type of crisps I enjoy that I can also buy in time; this is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

The nutritional information for one type of crisps doesn’t automatically apply to an organic variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 216 kcal, 13,4 g of fat, including 3,6 g of saturated fat, and 0,45 g of salt for a 40 g bowl of regular plain crisps. Use the nutritional information on the bag you’re actually buying to help you choose.

Common mistakes

Assuming organic means better nutritional values

An organic label relates to the requirements for organic production. It doesn’t tell you how much energy, fat, saturated fat or salt the crisps contain.

Use the label to check that the product is organic, then compare the nutritional information for the exact variety.
Reading only the front of the bag

Crisps with similar product names can still contain different ingredients and allergens. The name ‘vegetable crisps’ doesn’t tell you about the nutritional values on its own.

Read the ingredients list, allergen information, nutritional information and net weight before choosing a flavour or bag size.
Assuming a variety shown online will be available

Lidl says its organic vegetable crisps are available while stocks last. This means you may not be able to buy them when you planned to.

Check availability shortly before you shop and, if necessary, choose another product whose organic label and packaging you’ve also checked.

If you’re counting on one specific variety, an out-of-stock bag could mean an extra trip to the shop.

Brands and ranges to explore

AH Biologisch

Albert Heijn lists plain crisps and other organic crisp varieties under AH Biologisch.

A way to look for organic crisps as part of your usual Albert Heijn shop.
Check the current packaging of your chosen variety for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 125 g bags of organic plain crisps and 100 g bags of organic vegetable crisps with potato.

You can explore more than one type of organic crisps at this retailer.
Compare the information for each individual bag; the product name and bag size don’t tell you everything about its contents.

Trafo

Trafo says it makes crisps from organic potatoes, vegetables, maize or pulses.

A brand to explore if you want to compare crisps made from different ingredients.
Check the salt, fat, allergens and portion size for each exact variety; the main ingredient alone doesn’t determine these values.

Lidl

Lidl lists 100 g bags of organic vegetable crisps, cooked in sunflower oil.

A specific vegetable crisp option to explore if you fancy a change.
Lidl says products are available while stocks last, so check whether this bag is in stock.

Ekoplaza

Ekoplaza’s organic range includes potato crisps, vegetable crisps and tortilla chips from various brands.

A range where you can compare different types of crisps and brands side by side.
The type of crisps doesn’t tell you which variety best suits your preferences for ingredients or nutritional values; check the label for that.

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Frequently asked questions

Does organic mean crisps contain less salt or fat?

No, the organic label doesn’t tell you that. To compare salt, fat and saturated fat, check the nutritional information on the exact bag. Comparing values per 100 g is best when you’re looking at different varieties.

How can I tell if crisps are certified organic?

Check the organic label on the packaging of the crisps you want to buy. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packaged foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. Don’t rely solely on a word such as ‘natural’.

Are crisps a convenient regular snack for every night shift?

Don’t automatically make crisps your go-to snack when you feel hungry during a night shift. Arboportaal advises paying attention to what you eat during night shifts and trying to avoid snacking. If you do take crisps with you, you can decide on a portion in advance.

What should I check if I have allergies or dietary requirements?

Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact packaging. Under the general EU rules for labelling pre-packaged foods, allergen information must be included on the label. Don’t assume that another flavour or variety has the same ingredients.

Can I assume crisps listed online will be available?

No, check availability for when you want to shop or place your order. For example, Lidl says its organic vegetable crisps are available while stocks last.