Who is this choice relevant to?

The certification-conscious gamer

Wants to snack on certified organic crisps while gaming and be able to check the claim on the packaging. The EU organic logo and inspection code matter more than words such as ‘natural’.

The plain-crisp lover

Is looking for a simple potato option for a long gaming session and checks the ingredients, nutritional values and serving size before putting the bag on the table.

The vegetable variety seeker

Wants to consider crisps made with ingredients such as beetroot, parsnip or sweet potato alongside potato crisps, while assessing the nutritional values of each specific variety.

What should you look for when choosing?

For organic crisps, first check the claim on the packaging. Then choose the type of snack you want and compare the labels of those products on the same basis.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Organic certification Check the EU organic logo, the inspection body’s code and the origin statement on the specific packaging. I want to know whether my crisps are genuinely certified organic, rather than relying on a product name that sounds natural. This check comes first for around 42% of consumers.
Nutritional values and serving size Compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g, then consider what the stated serving size means for your snack break. During a long session, I want to choose my own portion and see how much I’m eating. Around 33% of consumers put nutritional values and serving size first.
Snack type and ingredients Choose between plain potato crisps and vegetable crisps, then read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety. If I’m looking for variety, I want to choose the ingredients and type of snack that appeal to me. This variety matters most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means better nutritional values

    An organic claim tells you about how a product is made; it doesn’t mean the crisps contain less fat, salt or fewer calories. Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch plain crisps as containing 543 kcal and 36 g of fat per 100 g. Jumbo lists its organic vegetable crisps as containing 491 kcal and 27.8 g of fat per 100 g.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the products you’re considering, then look at the portion you want to eat.

  • Mistaking a natural-sounding claim for organic certification

    Words relating to taste, ingredients or growing methods are not, in themselves, proof of organic certification. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only be used on products that are certified organic.

    If organic certification is a must for you, check the logo and the accompanying certification information on the bag you choose.

  • Choosing vegetable crisps without reading the full label

    Using different ingredients doesn’t automatically make vegetable crisps lower in energy or fat. Ingredients and allergens can also vary between varieties.

    Check the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values on the packaging of the exact variety you want to buy.

Brands and supermarket ranges to consider

These examples show organic potato and vegetable crisps you can compare at product level. Always check the specific variety and its current label.

AH Biologisch

Albert Heijn lists a 125 g pack of AH Biologisch plain crisps, bearing the EU organic logo and inspection code NL-BIO-01.

  • The product information lists the ingredients, serving size and nutritional values for this plain variety.
  • According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains 36 g of fat and 1 g of salt per 100 g. Assess its nutritional values separately from its organic certification.

Jumbo Biologisch

Jumbo describes both organic plain crisps and vegetable crisps made with ingredients including beetroot, parsnip, sweet potato and potato.

  • According to Jumbo, its plain crisps contain 76% organic potato, 23% organic sunflower oil and 1% sea salt.
  • According to Jumbo, its organic vegetable crisps contain 491 kcal and 27.8 g of fat per 100 g, so compare the nutritional values of each variety.

Trafo

Trafo presents itself as an organic snack brand, with various types of crisps and other snacks.

  • The range gives you options to compare potato and vegetable varieties by snack type.
  • Check the organic claim, ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging you choose. Don’t assume these details from the brand name.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists 100 g packs of organic vegetable crisps, cooked in sunflower oil, as a supermarket product.

  • This is a vegetable crisp option to consider alongside plain potato crisps.
  • Check the current label in store and confirm that the product is available.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise certified organic crisps?

Check the EU organic logo, the inspection body’s code and the origin statement on the specific packaging. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is reserved for products that are certified organic.

Do organic crisps automatically contain less fat or salt?

No. The organic claim alone tells you nothing about the amount of fat or salt. Compare the nutritional values of your chosen crisps per 100 g, then consider the portion you want to eat.

What’s the difference between organic plain crisps and vegetable crisps?

The difference lies in the ingredients of each specific variety. Jumbo lists potato, sunflower oil and sea salt for its organic plain crisps, and ingredients including beetroot, parsnip, sweet potato and potato for its organic vegetable crisps. Vegetable crisps are not automatically more nutritious, so compare the labels.

Do I still need to check for allergens in organic crisps?

Yes. Organic certification doesn’t tell you which allergens a product contains. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, especially if you’re switching between varieties.

How should I store an opened bag during a long gaming session?

Seal the bag tightly after use or store any leftover crisps in an airtight container. Albert Heijn gives this storage advice for its organic plain crisps. For other products, follow the instructions on the packaging.