When choosing crisps for a walk, first check the organic certification on the packaging, then compare the ingredients, salt content, allergens and portion size. A simple organic potato crisp is a good choice if you’re looking for a short ingredients list. Lentil crisps offer a different base, but the BioToday variety reviewed here contains more salt per 100 g than AH Biologisch Chips naturel. Vegetable crisps add variety, but their vegetable base alone doesn’t tell you anything about their nutritional value.
You want a verifiable organic label, not just words that sound natural. Look for the EU organic logo and the relevant inspection and origin details on the packaging. The European Commission says the logo is intended for certified organic products.
You want to know how much salt is in a planned portion, and which ingredients and allergens are listed. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, rather than assuming the organic logo tells you anything about nutritional value.
You’re considering lentil or vegetable crisps as well as potato crisps, for their ingredients or flavour. Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety: a different base doesn’t automatically tell you how much salt, fat, protein or fibre the product contains.
First decide which type of crisps you want to take with you, then compare the current packaging for certification, nutritional information and a portion size that suits your walk.
A good choice when: AH Biologisch Chips naturel is an option if you’re looking for potato crisps made with organic potatoes, organic sunflower oil and sea salt, as listed in the ingredients.
What to consider: Albert Heijn lists 1 g of salt and 543 kcal per 100 g for this variety, with a stated portion size of 25 g.
A good choice when: BioToday Linzenchips Zeezout is an alternative if you specifically want a lentil-based crisp. Jumbo lists 43% lentil flour and 12 g of protein per 100 g.
What to consider: According to Jumbo’s product information, this variety contains 1.7 g of salt per 100 g and may contain celery, milk, peanuts and soya.
A good choice when: Vegetable crisps are an option if you fancy a different flavour or mix during your walking break.
What to consider: Lidl Netherlands lists a 100 g pack that is available in store only. Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging itself.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, inspection code and origin details on the packaging. | I want to choose crisps for my walk with verifiable organic certification, rather than relying on a name that sounds natural. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this certification. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare the salt content per 100 g and per planned portion; read the ingredients and allergen warnings. | If I’m sharing crisps with others, I want to know what’s in them and which allergens are listed before setting off. For around 33% of consumers, the label is their first purchasing priority. |
| Type of crisp and portion size | Compare the type of crisp and the stated portion sizes; think about how you’ll reseal an opened pack. | I’m looking for a particular flavour or base for my walking break and don’t want to take the whole bag by default. The type of crisp and practical portion size matter most to around 25% of consumers. |
The organic logo tells you nothing about the salt content. Albert Heijn lists 1 g of salt per 100 g for AH Biologisch Chips naturel; according to Jumbo’s product information, BioToday Linzenchips Zeezout contains 1.7 g per 100 g.
Compare salt values on the same basis and calculate the amount in your planned portion separately.
According to Jumbo, BioToday Linzenchips Zeezout contains 12 g of protein per 100 g, but also 1.7 g of salt per 100 g and a warning about possible allergens. One detail doesn’t tell you the whole story.
Decide which nutritional details matter for your choice, then read the full nutritional information and ingredients list for that variety.
Jumbo says that Trafo Bio Organic Aardappelchips is no longer part of its online range. Lidl Netherlands describes its organic vegetable crisps as available in store only.
Check what’s currently available at the shop you plan to buy from shortly before making your purchase.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties. For example, Jumbo says BioToday Linzenchips Zeezout may contain celery, milk, peanuts and soya.
For every variety, check the inspection details, ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a 125 g pack of organic plain potato crisps.
A supermarket own-label range to consider if you’re choosing between plain potato crisps and vegetable crisps with potato.
Worth considering if you’re looking for organic lentil-based crisps instead of classic potato crisps.
A potato crisp to compare by its label details if you’re specifically checking the listed salt content.
Worth considering if you’d like to look at organic vegetable crisps in store as an alternative.
Look for the EU organic logo and the relevant inspection and origin details on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the organic logo can only be used for products certified as organic by an authorised control body.
No. Organic certification tells you nothing about the amount of salt. Albert Heijn lists 1 g of salt per 100 g for AH Biologisch Chips naturel, while Jumbo lists 1.7 g per 100 g for BioToday Linzenchips Zeezout. Always compare the specific varieties on the same basis.
Use the portion size on the label as a guide, then decide how much you want to take with you. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both list a 25 g portion for the AH and BioToday varieties discussed here. Reseal an opened pack if you have any crisps left over.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging, even if you already know what the crisps are made from. According to Jumbo, BioToday Linzenchips Zeezout may contain celery, milk, peanuts and soya; the organic certification doesn’t change that warning.
Lidl Netherlands describes the listed organic vegetable crisps as available in store only. Check what’s currently available at your local shop and read the packaging there, as products and ranges may vary.
