Shoppers who look for certification
You’re specifically looking for organic paprika crisps and don’t want to rely on words such as ‘natural’ alone. The EU organic logo, inspection code and origin label can help you verify the organic claim.
For a morning snack, choose paprika crisps whose organic status you can verify, then check the portion size and nutritional information. Organic describes how a product is made; it does not automatically mean it is more nutritious. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, organic food has not generally been shown to be healthier than conventional food.
You’re specifically looking for organic paprika crisps and don’t want to rely on words such as ‘natural’ alone. The EU organic logo, inspection code and origin label can help you verify the organic claim.
You fancy something savoury in the morning, but you also keep an eye on how much you eat. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion, so the contents of a bag don’t inadvertently become your benchmark.
You want to know whether your chosen paprika crisps suit your dietary needs and which allergens they contain. Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the current packaging of the exact variant you’re considering.
Start by checking the organic claim, then compare a suitable portion and finally read the ingredients for the variant you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic claim | Look for the EU organic logo, the inspection body’s code and the origin label. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is the EU’s official logo for organic products. | I want to check that ‘organic’ on my morning snack means more than just an unverified claim. For around 42% of consumers, verifiable organic certification comes first. |
| Portion and nutritional value | Check the portion size and compare energy, fat and salt on the same basis, for example per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for both AH variants reviewed. | When I have crisps as a snack, I want to be able to match the amount I eat to the nutritional values. Around 33% of consumers give portion size and nutritional value top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging; don’t assume that another flavour or variant has the same ingredients. | My choice depends on exactly what’s in the bag and whether it suits my dietary needs. Ingredients and allergens matter most to around 25% of consumers. |
An organic claim tells you how a product is made. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, organic food has not generally been shown to be healthier than conventional food.
Use the certification to assess how the product is made, then check the portion size and the nutritional values for energy, fat and salt.
On the product pages for Jumbo Biologische Paprika Chips and Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika, Jumbo states that these specific products are no longer in its online range.
If a variant is available, check its packaging and current product information again before relying on previously listed ingredients or nutritional values.
Albert Heijn labels two specific organic AH variants as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free. That tells you nothing about other paprika crisps, and product ingredients can change.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variant you choose.
Albert Heijn lists both organic AH variants in 125 g bags, with a portion size of 25 g. That means each bag contains five listed portions.
Use the portion size on the label when working out the nutritional value of your snack.
The differences below apply to the specified paprika crisp variants, not to a brand’s entire range.
Albert Heijn lists the EU organic logo and inspection code NL-BIO-01 for both AH Biologisch Chips paprika 125 g and AH Biologisch Ribbelchips paprika smaak 125 g.
Jumbo’s product information describes Jumbo Biologische Paprika Chips 125 g as being made with organic potatoes.
Jumbo’s product information describes Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika 125 g as being made with organic potatoes, sunflower oil and herbs.
Look for the EU organic logo, the inspection body’s code and the origin label on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo must be used for pre-packed organic food produced in the EU; the word ‘natural’ alone is no substitute for those checks.
No. The organic claim alone tells you nothing about nutritional value. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says organic food has not generally been shown to be healthier than conventional food. For crisps, also check the portion size and the listed energy, fat and salt content.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Biologisch Chips paprika lists 477 kcal and 28 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 532 kcal and 34 g of fat for AH Biologisch Ribbelchips paprika smaak. Both product pages list 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, so there’s no difference on that point.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging of the variant you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information on labels, while Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information can change.
Seal the bag tightly after opening and store it somewhere cool, dry and dark. This is Albert Heijn’s storage advice for AH Biologisch Ribbelchips paprika smaak; for other variants, follow the instructions on their own packaging.