First, check that the crisps are genuinely certified organic, then choose a type to suit the occasion. Tortilla chips are a natural choice if you want to dip, plain potato crisps are ideal for sharing a simple bowl, and lentil crisps are worth considering if you’re specifically looking for a different base ingredient. Check the nutritional information and allergen details on each pack separately: organic certification alone tells you nothing about these.
You’re looking for organic crisps to serve with drinks and want to be able to verify the claim on the packaging, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’ or ‘artisan’. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only appear on certified organic products.
You want to share crisps with salsa, guacamole or another dip. The type of crisp and the amount in the bag are important factors in your choice.
You check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details before buying crisps for yourself or a group. Check any claims such as vegan or gluten-free on the exact pack.
Start by checking the organic label on the pack. Then decide whether you mainly want crisps for dipping or sharing, and read the nutritional information and allergen details for the crisps you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the organic label and certification details on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is reserved for certified products. | If I’m choosing organic, I want to be able to verify the claim rather than relying on the look of the bag. Around 42% of consumers put this ability to check first. |
| Dipping and sharing | Check whether the type of crisp goes well with your dip and how many grams the bag contains. Albert Heijn describes its organic plain tortilla chips as suitable for dipping. | When I’m serving dips, I want crisps that go well with them and enough to share. This is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare salt and fat per 100 g, check the serving size, and read the ingredients and allergen details on the exact pack. | When I’m choosing crisps for myself or others, I want to know what’s in them and which allergens are listed. This label information matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
Organic certification relates to how a product is made. It doesn’t tell you how much salt, fat or energy the crisps contain.
As well as checking the organic label, read the nutrition table, ideally both per 100 g and per serving.
A claim such as gluten-free or vegan doesn’t tell you which other allergens are listed on the pack.
Check the ingredients and information about the possible presence of allergens for each product, especially if you’re buying for others.
A product page doesn’t guarantee that you can still buy the crisps. For example, Jumbo says that the Trafo Bio Organic Potato Crisps shown are no longer in its online range.
Check whether the product you want is available just before you buy.
Albert Heijn lists organic plain tortilla chips made with maize. They’re worth considering if you’re planning to serve dips.
Jumbo offers 125 g of organic plain potato crisps as an option for a bowl of crisps without dip.
BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps are an organic option if you’d prefer lentil crisps to potato or tortilla crisps.
Trafo Bio Organic Potato Crisps are another organic potato option to compare by product specification.
Lidl lists organic vegetable crisps as an alternative if you’re looking for something other than potato or tortilla crisps.
Check the organic label and the accompanying certification details on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only be used for products certified as organic; don’t rely on words such as ‘natural’ alone.
No, organic certification doesn’t indicate a particular salt content. Compare the salt per 100 g in the nutrition table of the products you’re considering.
Organic tortilla chips are a good option if dipping is the main event. Albert Heijn describes its organic plain tortilla chips as suitable for eating on their own or dipping; also check the pack size if you’re sharing with a group.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, and check any vegan claim separately. A claim about one characteristic doesn’t mean that other allergens are absent.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the bag tightly after use. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and BioToday provide storage guidance for each product in their product information.
