If you want to buy pre-packaged organic crisps at Schiphol, first check for the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the indication of origin on the packet. Then compare similar crisps per 100 g for salt, saturated fat and energy, and check the current label if you have dietary requirements. Schiphol lists organic products at Harvest Market on Pier D, but that doesn’t confirm which packet of crisps is available there.
You only want to take organic crisps with you if the certification on the packet can be verified. A natural look or green packaging isn’t enough: according to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only be used on certified organic products.
You may be short on time before your flight, but still want to check the nutritional information on the shelf. Schiphol describes Grab & Fly as a place to pick up a quick snack; you’ll need to check what crisps are available in store.
As well as the organic label, you’ll need to check the ingredients and allergens. For pre-packaged crisps, the current label is your guide; for prepared dishes, Schiphol directs you to the allergen information available in its shops.
For pre-packaged crisps, first check that the packet meets your organic requirements. Then weigh up the nutritional information against how much time you have to visit a shop.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | For pre-packaged crisps, look for the EU organic logo, the control body’s code and the indication of origin on the packet. The European Commission links use of the logo to organic certification. | If organic is a must for me, I want to be able to verify it on the product itself. Around 42% of consumers would put certification at the top of their shopping priorities. |
| Nutritional information and ingredients | Compare similar crisps per 100 g for salt, saturated fat and energy, as the Voedingscentrum recommends when checking labels. Also read the ingredients list. | I want to know what’s in my packet and how its nutritional information compares with a similar option. Around 33% of consumers would put this label comparison first. |
| Time and location | Check whether Harvest Market on Pier D is on your route, or check the shelves at a Grab & Fly location on the way to your gate. Schiphol describes the locations, not the current range of crisps. | With little time before departure, I only want to stop somewhere I’ll pass on the way to my gate. Around 25% of consumers would put location first. |
Words such as ‘natural’ and ‘sustainable’, or vegetables listed as an ingredient, don’t in themselves mean that crisps are certified organic.
For a pre-packaged organic product, check for the EU organic logo, the control body’s code and the indication of origin on the packaging.
The certification doesn’t tell you how much salt, saturated fat or energy the crisps contain. These values can vary between options.
Compare the nutritional information for similar crisps per 100 g instead of looking only at the front of the packet.
Crisps sold in a supermarket aren’t necessarily available in an airport shop too. Schiphol lists organic products at Harvest Market, but doesn’t name a specific crisp product.
Check the shelves along your route and read the label on the packet you find there.
An organic label doesn’t tell you which allergens or other ingredients a particular type of crisps contains.
For pre-packaged crisps, read the current label. For a dish from a food outlet, ask for the allergen information Schiphol says is available in its shops.
Albert Heijn lists organic varieties of crisps in its own range. Lay's and Pringles are included here as examples of standard crisps; none of these brand examples confirms that a particular packet is available at Schiphol.
An organic product range that includes plain, paprika, vegetable and sweet potato crisps in the Albert Heijn range.
A crisps brand with classic, ridged and oven-baked varieties, among others.
A brand of stackable crisps available in a range of flavours.
Check for the EU organic logo, the control body’s code and the indication of origin on the packet. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only be used on products certified as organic by a recognised control body.
No. Organic certification doesn’t tell you how much salt, saturated fat or energy the crisps contain. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing similar products per 100 g, as serving sizes can vary.
Harvest Market on Pier D is a good place to check if it’s on your route: Schiphol lists organic products there. For a quick stop, Schiphol also describes Grab & Fly locations after security. Check the shelves and packaging at both before assuming any crisps are organic.
For pre-packaged crisps, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current label. If you’re buying a dish from a food outlet, ask for the allergen information that Schiphol says is available in its shops.
