If you want organic crisps for a study session, first check the organic certification, then compare the nutrition information per 100 g and for the portion you plan to eat. Plain potato crisps, vegetable crisps and legume-based snacks have different ingredients; none of these options has a particular nutritional profile simply because it is labelled organic.
You want to buy crisps for a study session that are genuinely organic, not just described as ‘natural’. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic.
You want something crunchy while you study and compare the nutrition information and ingredients of the exact product beforehand. Check the values per 100 g as well as for the amount you plan to eat.
You want to pick up crisps along with the rest of your shopping. In that case, it matters whether the product is available at your shop or through your chosen ordering channel; Lidl, for example, lists its organic vegetable crisps as an in-store product.
Start by checking the organic claim on the packaging. Then compare the nutrition information for the portion you plan to eat and check whether you can get your chosen product through your usual shopping route.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic claim | Check for the EU organic logo and organic wording on the packaging; a word such as ‘natural’ is not a substitute for certification. | When I’m looking for organic crisps, I want to see on the packet what the claim is based on. For around 42% of consumers, checking this certification comes first. |
| Nutrition information and portion size | Compare things such as energy and salt per 100 g, then work out the values for the portion you plan to eat. Also read the ingredients and allergen information. | When I’m studying, I want to decide in advance how much to take from the packet and understand the nutrition information for that amount. Around 33% of consumers give this label and portion size top priority. |
| Availability | Check whether your chosen product is available in store or through your ordering channel; look at the latest product information before you shop. | When I’m planning snacks for several study sessions, I want to know whether I can pick up my chosen crisps as part of my usual shopping. For around 25% of consumers, availability is their main concern. |
Certification relates to how a product is made. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 215 kcal per 40 g bowl as the average for crisps; the values for a specific organic product may differ.
Use the certification to check the organic claim, and also read the nutrition information on the packet you choose.
The main ingredient doesn’t tell you the whole story. The listing for Leev Yes Peas Paprika mentions 2.2 g of salt per 100 g, as well as chickpeas, and notes that the product may contain mustard.
Compare the full nutrition information and, if you have a relevant allergy, check the allergen information on the packaging.
Ingredients and nutrition information can change. Albert Heijn notes that product information for its organic plain crisps may be updated.
Check the physical packaging, especially if an ingredient or allergen is a deciding factor for you.
Albert Heijn lists a 125 g bag of organic plain potato crisps.
Jumbo lists 125 g packs of organic plain crisps.
Lidl lists 100 g bags of organic vegetable crisps for anyone looking for an alternative to plain potato crisps.
Trafo describes organic crisps made from ingredients including potatoes, vegetables and legumes.
Leev Yes Peas Paprika is a chickpea-based snack for anyone who wants to consider a legume option alongside potato crisps.
Look for the European organic logo, the green leaf, on the packaging. According to Skal Biocontrole, this logo is compulsory on pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic; the description ‘natural’ alone is not a substitute.
No. The logo describes how a product is made and does not, by itself, provide any nutritional information. For the crisps you plan to buy, compare the nutrition information per 100 g and for the portion you plan to eat.
As well as checking the main ingredient, read the full nutrition and allergen information. The listing for Leev Yes Peas Paprika gives 22.3 g of protein, 29.4 g of fibre and 2.2 g of salt per 100 g, and warns that the product may contain mustard; these details do not automatically apply to other varieties.
That depends on the product and the sales channel. Lidl lists its 100 g organic vegetable crisps as available in store only; check the latest information for your chosen product before you shop.
