If you’re buying organic crisps for your first student food shop, check the organic label on the packaging first. Plain potato crisps are a simple option if you want to share a bag or serve them with dips; choose vegetable or tortilla crisps if you’re after a different type. Then compare the pack size, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the specific bag: organic status alone tells you nothing about its salt or fat content.
When choosing crisps for a student move, the first question will vary from one household to another: does the organic status need to be clearly verifiable, do you mainly want a bag to share, or are you looking for a different type of crisp?
You don’t want to rely on words such as ‘natural’ alone. Check the organic label on the bag. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic.
For visitors, a film night or crisps with dips, look for a type of crisp and pack size that suits your plans. Compare the net weight and check the ingredients if taste preferences or allergens are a factor.
As well as plain potato crisps, you could consider organic vegetable or tortilla crisps, for example. Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each variety; a different main ingredient doesn’t automatically tell you what its nutritional values will be.
Start by checking the organic label if organic status is a must for you. Then choose between a simple plain crisp and a different type; only compare the bags that meet your preference.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiably organic | Read the organic label on the packaging. For pre-packed organic crisps produced in the EU, also check for the EU organic logo. | If I specifically want to stock up on organic crisps, I need to be able to check their status on the bag. For around 38% of consumers, verifiable organic status comes first. |
| A bag to share | Compare the net weight and choose a type of crisp that suits the people you want to share the bag with. | For a first evening with housemates, I want to be able to put out a simple snack without assuming everyone will have just one portion. Around 23% of consumers prioritise sharing. |
| Variety of crisp types | Check whether the bag contains potato, vegetable or tortilla crisps, and read the ingredients for your chosen flavour. | I’m looking for something other than plain potato crisps, but want to know what’s actually in the bag. A different type of crisp is the main reason for choosing for around 23% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion, and check the allergen information for this variety. | If salt, fat or an allergen determines my choice, I need the details for the specific bag. For around 16% of consumers, checking the label matters most. |
Words such as ‘natural’ and ‘plant-based’, or pictures of vegetables, don’t confirm that crisps are organic. For pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic, Skal Biocontrole says the EU organic logo is compulsory.
Check the organic label on the packaging. The European Commission also lists the code number of the control body and the origin statement that must appear alongside the logo.
An organic label doesn’t describe the nutritional value of crisps. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists an average 40 g bowl of crisps as containing 215 kcal, 13,1 g of fat and 0,53 g of salt; these average values don’t describe any specific bag of organic crisps.
For the variety you want to buy, read the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and check the ingredients and allergens too.
Lidl lists its 100 g organic vegetable crisps as ‘in-store only’. A product page alone isn’t enough to plan a delivery order.
Check the current sales channel before planning your food shop.
If you’re going to a shop for this product, you’ll need to make a separate shopping trip.
The organic supermarket options below are worth considering if organic status is a requirement for you. Lay's and Pringles are included only for comparison if you’re willing to set that requirement aside; a standard product range isn’t automatically organic.
Albert Heijn lists organic plain, paprika, tortilla and vegetable crisps. This makes the brand worth considering if you want to compare different types while doing your shopping for the move.
Jumbo lists 125 g bags of organic plain potato crisps, as well as organic vegetable crisps. The plain variety is a good fit if you’re looking for a simple potato crisp.
Lidl lists 100 g bags of organic vegetable crisps cooked in sunflower oil. They’re an option if you’re considering a different type of crisp from potato crisps.
Lay's is included here as a standard crisp brand for comparison if organic status isn’t a requirement for you.
Pringles Original is a standard alternative to consider if you’re mainly looking for stackable crisps or a particular tube size.
Read the organic label on the packaging. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. The European Commission also lists the code number of the control body and the origin statement that must appear alongside the logo.
No, the organic label doesn’t tell you how much salt or fat your chosen crisps contain. For that, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion on the specific packaging.
Organic plain potato crisps are a simple option if you’d like a mild flavour or are serving dips. Compare the pack size and check that the ingredients and allergens are suitable for the people you’re sharing with.
Don’t plan an online order for this variety without checking first: Lidl lists its organic vegetable crisps as ‘in-store only’. Check the latest product information before planning your food shop.
Yes, check the packaging of the specific variety before eating the crisps. Albert Heijn advises customers on its product page to read the packaging; ingredients and allergens can vary or change between varieties.
