When choosing crisps for vegan shopping, check organic and vegan credentials separately: according to the European Commission, the EU organic logo confirms organic certification, not whether a product is suitable for vegans. Next, choose the type of crisp that suits you: potato crisps for a classic paprika flavour, pulses-based crisps if you want to compare the nutritional information for that base, or vegetable crisps if it’s their flavour and texture you’re after. Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for each product too.
You’re looking for crisps with an organic label and clear, separate information about animal-derived ingredients. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo confirms organic certification; to check whether a product is suitable for vegans, look for a vegan label and check the ingredients list too.
You want crisps made from ingredients such as lentils or chickpeas and compare their nutritional information per 100 g. If allergens are important to you, read the warnings on the packaging too.
You’re looking for potato crisps with a familiar flavour, or want to try the texture of vegetable crisps. Choose the type of crisp you prefer, as long as the latest product information also meets your organic and vegan requirements.
Start by checking organic and vegan credentials separately. Then compare the type of crisp, nutritional information and availability to decide which option is right for you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic and vegan | Check the organic label, and also look for a vegan label or check the full ingredients list. | If I shop strictly vegan, I don’t want to choose based on an organic logo alone. For around 36% of consumers, having both assurances is the top priority. |
| Type of crisp and nutritional information | Compare the main ingredient and nutritional values, such as fibre, protein, fat and salt, per 100 g. | When choosing lentil or vegetable crisps, I want to know how their different base affects their nutritional values. Around 29% of consumers put this comparison first. |
| Flavour and texture | Check the main ingredient and seasonings: paprika potato crisps are different from vegetable or pulses-based crisps. | For a get-together, I’m mainly looking for the flavour and texture I enjoy. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check the latest product listing, pack size and whether you can find the product in store or online. | I want to be able to find a suitable bag when I do my shopping. Availability is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers. |
According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo relates to organic certification. On its own, it doesn’t tell you whether crisps contain ingredients of animal origin.
For vegan shopping, check the vegan label and ingredients list too. If an ingredient isn’t clear, contact the manufacturer for more information.
A product can be labelled vegan and still carry a warning that it may contain allergens. Albert Heijn states that BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt may contain, among other things, milk, peanuts, soya and celery.
If you have a relevant allergy, check the latest allergen information and any warnings on the packaging too.
Knowing that crisps are made from vegetables or pulses doesn’t tell you how much salt, fat or sugar they contain per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information for the specific products rather than basing your choice solely on the name of the main ingredient.
On its product pages, Albert Heijn labels both its AH Biologisch Paprika Crisps and Robust Vegetable Crisps with Sea Salt as organic and vegan.
BioToday presents its pulses-based crisps as organic and vegan. Albert Heijn also labels BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt as organic and vegan.
Jumbo Organic Vegetable Crisps with Potato are worth looking at if you’re after organic vegetable crisps.
Lidl Netherlands lists organic vegetable crisps in a 100 g pack as an in-store product.
No. According to the European Commission, the logo confirms organic certification, not whether a product is suitable for vegans. Check the vegan label and ingredients list for the crisps separately.
Not without further checks. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that some E-numbers or fatty acids can be of animal or plant origin. A clear vegan label can help; if you’re unsure about an ingredient, contact the manufacturer for more information.
No. A vegan label doesn’t replace allergen information. For example, Albert Heijn states that BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt may contain milk, so check the warnings on the latest packaging.
The main ingredient doesn’t tell the whole story. When comparing vegetable crisps, check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g, including sugars, fat and salt, against the other crisps you’re considering.
