Before your get-together, first check that the organic certification is clearly shown on the bag. Then compare the ingredients, nutrition per 100 g and the crunch you prefer. Albert Heijn lists 477 kcal and 28 g of fat per 100 g for AH Biologisch Chips paprika, while Ekoplaza makes specific dietary claims for Go Pure Classic and describes Trafo Ribbelchips as extra crunchy. None of these differences makes one bag automatically suitable for every guest, so if anyone has dietary requirements, always check the label on the bag you’re serving.
A natural-looking packet isn’t enough for you. You check for the EU organic logo, the control code and the origin indication. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic by an authorised body.
Before serving, you want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed, and what the nutritional values are per 100 g. Product information from Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza shows that these details vary between paprika crisp varieties.
The type of crisp is what matters most to you. Ekoplaza describes Trafo Ribbelchips paprika as extra crunchy. Also compare the label if fat, salt or ingredients are important to your choice.
Start by checking the organic certification, then decide what matters most for your get-together: ingredients, crunch or nutritional values.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the EU organic logo, the control code and the origin indication on the bag. | I want to be able to check that the bag I buy for my get-together is actually labelled organic, rather than relying on words such as “natural”. For around 33% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information. If you have dietary requirements, also check the relevant product claim. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s on the bag I’ve bought before serving the crisps. Around 25% of consumers give checking ingredients the highest priority. |
| Type of crisp and crunch | Distinguish between standard and ridged crisps, and treat descriptions of the crunch as product information supplied by the retailer. | For a get-together, I’m specifically looking for a pronounced ridged crisp, even if another bag has different nutritional values. For around 25% of consumers, crunch matters most. |
| Nutritional values | Compare energy, fat and salt on the same basis, preferably per 100 g. | I want to choose based on the values that matter to me, without assuming anything about fat or salt from the organic certification. For around 17% of consumers, comparing nutritional values is the first consideration. |
An organic label doesn’t tell you how much energy, fat or salt the crisps contain. The product pages from Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza list different values per 100 g for the varieties discussed.
Use the organic label to check that specific requirement, and read the nutrition table separately.
Words such as “pure” or “natural” don’t in themselves confirm organic certification. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used on certified products.
Check the packaging for the EU organic logo, the control code and the origin indication.
A claim on a product page doesn’t replace the ingredients and allergen information on the bag you buy. Ekoplaza describes Go Pure Classic as vegan and allergen-free, but also lists maize as an ingredient and notes the possible presence of coriander and carrot.
If someone has an allergy, ask them to check the information on the physical packaging before you serve the crisps.
Jumbo’s product pages for Jumbo Biologische Paprika Chips and Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika state that these products are no longer available to buy online there.
Check availability with the shop where you plan to buy your get-together snacks.
Albert Heijn offers both standard organic paprika crisps and organic ridged crisps with paprika flavour, in 125 g bags.
Ekoplaza lists Go Pure Classic chips paprika as organic paprika crisps in a 125 g bag.
Ekoplaza lists Trafo Ribbelchips paprika as organic ridged crisps in a 125 g bag and describes them as extra crunchy.
Look on the bag for the EU organic logo, the control code and the origin indication. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic by an authorised body; a natural-sounding product name is no substitute.
No, the organic label doesn’t tell you how much fat or salt the crisps contain. Read the nutrition table per 100 g to compare bags on the same basis.
Don’t rely on the claim alone: check the ingredients, allergen information and any precautionary allergen warning on the bag you buy. Ekoplaza describes Go Pure Classic as allergen-free, but also lists maize as an ingredient and notes the possible presence of coriander and carrot.
Seal the bag well after use and store it in a cool, dry place away from light. Albert Heijn gives this storage advice for the AH Biologisch crisps discussed here. Follow the instructions on your own bag if they differ.
