For your train journey, choose crisps whose packaging displays the EU organic logo. This certification says nothing about their nutritional value or whether they’re suitable for breakfast. A bag in a suitable size or with a stated serving makes it easier to keep track of how much you eat on the go, but also compare the nutritional information and any allergens for the exact variant. Dispose of the empty packaging in a bin, in line with NS rules.
You want to be able to see on the packaging whether the crisps are organic, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’. The Dutch government identifies the EU organic logo as a way to recognise certified products.
You’re looking for a bag size or stated serving that helps you decide how much to eat and compare the nutritional information per serving and per 100 g.
You want packaging that fits in your bag and can be thrown away after you’ve eaten. NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in a bin.
First, check the organic certification on the bag. Then choose a type of crisp and packaging that suit your journey, and read the nutritional information for the exact variant.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging and check the exact variant. | If buying organic is my main priority, I want to see the certification on the bag itself. This is the most important check for about 36% of consumers. |
| Serving size and nutritional information | Compare the bag weight and nutritional values per 100 g and, if stated, per serving. | If I only want to eat part of the bag on the go, a stated serving helps me work out how much that is. About 29% of consumers give this information the highest priority. |
| Taking them along and clearing up | Check the size of the bag and think about where you’ll keep the empty packaging until you find a bin. | With limited space in my bag, I want something that’s easy to take along and dispose of neatly afterwards. This matters most to about 21% of consumers. |
| Type of crisp and range | Choose between options such as potato, vegetable and lentil crisps; check availability shortly before you leave. | I’d rather choose a particular flavour or main ingredient than classic plain crisps, but I don’t want to rely on an outdated listing. This is the top priority for about 14% of consumers. |
Organic certification doesn’t mean crisps are low in salt or fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives the average fat content of crisps as 13.1 g per 40 g bowl; the values for your chosen variant may differ.
Check for the EU organic logo and also read the nutritional information table on the packaging.
The weight of the whole bag isn’t the same as a stated serving. Jumbo lists BioToday Linzenchips Zeezout as a 75 g bag containing three 25 g servings.
Check how many servings are in the pack and decide in advance how much you want to take with you or eat.
Ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, as Albert Heijn notes in its product information.
Read the label on the exact bag you’re buying, especially if particular ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
A listed crisp variant may not be available when you set off. Lidl says its products are available while stocks last.
Check current availability if you’re planning to visit a shop specifically for a particular variant.
Albert Heijn lists products including AH Biologisch Chips naturel and organic crisps made with sweet potato or vegetables.
Jumbo lists Biologisch Naturel Chips in a 125 g bag and Biologisch Groente Chips met Aardappel in a 100 g bag.
Jumbo lists BioToday Linzenchips Zeezout as a 75 g bag with three stated 25 g servings.
Jumbo lists Trafo Bio Organic Aardappelchips in a 125 g bag as a potato crisp option.
Lidl lists 100 g bags of organic vegetable crisps and organic sweet potato crisps.
Lay's Netherlands features several crisp ranges and pack sizes. If you’re considering an organic option, always check the specific packaging.
Check for the EU organic logo on the packaging. The Dutch government identifies this logo as a way to recognise certified products; Skal Biocontrole notes that it’s mandatory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic.
Organic certification doesn’t automatically make crisps a complete breakfast. It tells you something about how they’re produced, not their nutritional value. Compare the nutritional information for your chosen crisps if you’re taking them as a snack.
Put the empty bag in a bin. This follows NS house rules; keep the packaging with you until you find a bin if there isn’t one nearby.
The packaging lets you check the information for the exact variant you’re buying. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so always read the current label.
