When choosing an after-school treat, first look for paprika crisps whose organic status you can check on the packaging. Then compare the portion size, the latest nutritional information and the ingredients. Organic certification tells you about how a product is made, not its nutritional value. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, crisps are not included in the Wheel of Five.
You want to be able to check the packaging to see whether the paprika crisps are organic, rather than relying on a term such as ‘natural’. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is mandatory in most cases for pre-packed organic food produced in the EU and sold as organic.
You want to consider how much you serve when offering a treat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre places crisps outside the Wheel of Five; a 40 g bowl of average crisps contains 215 kcal and 0,53 g of salt. Check the product’s own label for its nutritional values.
You want to compare paprika crisps as part of your regular shop. Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Chips paprika, while Jumbo lists Jumbo Chips Paprika Biologisch 125 g and Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika 125 g. Check availability at your store or for your delivery.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging. According to the European Commission, this logo is mandatory in most cases for pre-packed organic food produced in the EU and sold as organic. | If I specifically want organic paprika crisps, I need to be able to check the organic labelling on the bag. For around 45% of shoppers, verifiable organic status comes first when making this choice. |
| Portion size and nutritional value | Decide how much to serve and check the label for nutritional values per 100 g and, if provided, per portion. Pay particular attention to energy, fat and salt. | After school, I want to be able to serve crisps as a treat while keeping the portion size in mind. For around 33% of shoppers, portion size and nutritional value are the most important considerations. |
| Your regular shop | Check availability at your store or delivery service, and look at the bag size. Jumbo lists both Jumbo Chips Paprika Biologisch and Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika in 125 g bags. | I want to be able to pick up these paprika crisps with the shopping I’m already doing. For around 22% of shoppers, this convenience matters most. |
Organic certification relates to how a product is made. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre places crisps outside the Wheel of Five and states that 40 g of average crisps contains 215 kcal and 0,53 g of salt.
Use organic labelling as your first selection criterion, then check the portion size and nutritional information on the bag you choose.
Ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change, as Albert Heijn notes in its product information. That means an online title won’t tell you everything you need to know about the exact bag you’re buying.
Check the latest label before buying or serving, especially if particular ingredients or allergens matter to you.
Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Chips paprika in its own range.
Jumbo describes Jumbo Chips Paprika Biologisch 125 g as potato crisps with paprika flavour, made from organic potatoes.
Jumbo lists Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika 125 g as a branded product alongside its own paprika crisps.
Albert Heijn lists Bio Fan Aardappelchips paprika as another product to compare with its own-brand option.
Look for the organic labelling and EU organic logo on the packaging, rather than relying on the online product title alone. According to the European Commission, this logo is mandatory in most cases for pre-packed organic food produced in the EU and sold as organic.
No. Organic labelling relates to how a product is made and does not automatically change its nutritional value. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, crisps are not included in the Wheel of Five; 40 g of average crisps contains 215 kcal, 13,1 g of fat and 0,53 g of salt. Check the label for the values for your bag and decide how much to serve.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and seal the opened bag securely. This lets you follow the guidance for the exact crisps you’ve chosen.
