Choose organic plain potato crisps if you’re after a classic flavour, vegetable crisps for a different blend, or pulses-based crisps if you specifically want a base such as chickpeas. For your chosen variety, check the EU organic logo, control code, pack size, nutritional information and allergen information. Organic certification alone says nothing about salt or energy content.
You want to buy verifiably organic crisps for the journey, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’ or ‘vegetable’. The EU organic logo, control code and origin indication can help you assess the packaging.
You’re looking for a bag that suits the number of people travelling and want to compare the net weight and number of servings before you set off.
You also want to check ingredients, nutritional information or allergens when choosing organic crisps. This information can vary between products and flavours.
Choose these if: you want to share a classic plain crisp.
Bear in mind: a simple ingredients list tells you nothing about salt or energy content.
Choose these if: you’re looking for crisps made with ingredients such as beetroot, parsnip or sweet potato.
Bear in mind: the ingredients vary from bag to bag; vegetable crisps are not a substitute for vegetables with a meal.
Choose these if: you specifically want crisps made with a base such as chickpeas.
Bear in mind: a different base doesn’t automatically mean less salt; check the allergen information for the flavour, too.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, control code and origin indication on the packaging. | If organic is a must for me, I want to be able to check this on the packaging. Around 44% of shoppers prioritise this certification. |
| A snack to share | Compare the net weight, number of servings and type of crisp you want. | When travelling with others, I want a bag that suits our occasion and tastes; this is a priority for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare salt and energy per 100 g and per serving; read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. | If I need to watch my salt intake or check ingredients or allergens, I don’t want to rely on the organic label alone. Checking the label is the main priority for around 23% of shoppers. |
The EU organic logo indicates organic certification. It doesn’t tell you how much salt or energy crisps contain; product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bio Today shows that these figures vary between varieties.
Use the logo to check the organic claim, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving. Don’t assume crisps are a suitable substitute for breakfast.
The base ingredients vary, but the name won’t tell you whether a variety suits your preferences around salt or allergens. For example, Jumbo lists 1.9 g of salt per 100 g and possible traces of several allergens for the Bio Today Sweet Chili Hummus Chips examined.
Read the ingredients list, nutritional information and allergen details for the exact flavour you’re taking with you.
According to the product information examined, the AH Biologisch Chips naturel bag lists five servings of 25 g, while the Jumbo vegetable crisps examined list four servings. So a whole bag isn’t necessarily one serving.
Compare the net weight and number of servings with the number of people travelling. If you want to portion them out in advance, take resealable tubs or bags.
Lidl Nederland lists the organic vegetable crisps examined as ‘in-store only’. A product page doesn’t confirm that you can order an item online.
Before setting off, check how you can buy your chosen variety if you’re planning to visit a specific shop.
An own-label option if you’re looking for organic plain potato crisps.
An own-label option offering both organic plain crisps and organic vegetable crisps made with potato.
An option to consider if you’re looking for organic crisps made with chickpeas.
An in-store option if you want to browse organic vegetable crisps while doing your shopping.
A useful point of comparison if you’re weighing up classic plain potato crisps against organic options.
Check the EU organic logo, control code and indication of the origin of the agricultural ingredients. According to the European Commission, the organic logo may only appear on products certified as organic by an authorised control body. Skal Biocontrole states that the logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic.
No. Organic certification doesn’t tell you whether crisps are suitable for breakfast. Compare their nutritional information with what else you plan to eat during the journey; Albert Heijn lists 543 kcal and 1 g of salt per 100 g for the organic plain crisps examined.
Choose based on the kind of snack you want to share: classic plain potato crisps, vegetable crisps made with ingredients such as beetroot or parsnip, or pulses-based crisps such as chickpea crisps. Then check the contents and nutritional information on the exact pack, as these vary between varieties.
Seal the bag properly after opening or use an airtight container. The product information examined from Albert Heijn and Bio Today recommends storing crisps in a cool, dry, dark place; follow the instructions on the packaging of your chosen variety.
Read the latest ingredients list and allergen information for your chosen flavour. For example, the Bio Today Sweet Chili Hummus Chips listed on Jumbo may contain traces of celery, cereals containing gluten, milk, peanuts and soya; don’t assume other varieties are suitable based on the product name.
