Office buyer who wants to verify organic status
You organise snacks for your colleagues and want to check the organic claim against the EU organic logo, the control code and the ingredient information.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Snack planner keeping an eye on portions and salt
You compare salt and energy per 100 g and use the portion size to decide how many crisps to put out at snack time.
Office organiser with questions about ingredients
Before handing out the crisps, you want to check the current ingredients and allergens on the packaging, even if the online product information seems to suggest something different.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check that the organic claim matches the product. Then compare the nutritional information on the same basis and adjust the quantity to suit your snack break.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic claim | Check the packaging for the EU organic logo, the control code and the origin labelling for the agricultural ingredients. According to Skal Biocontrole, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. | I want to show my colleagues what the organic claim is based on. For around 42% of consumers, being able to verify it would be the main consideration. |
| Salt, energy and portions | Compare salt and energy per 100 g, then check the intended serving size. Albert Heijn lists five 25 g portions in its 125 g bag. | When I serve crisps, I want to know in advance how much each person will get and what the nutritional values are. This would be the primary need for around 33% of consumers. |
| Serving and ingredients | Check the bag weight and read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before serving. | For a shared snack break, I want to be able to serve enough and answer questions about ingredients carefully. This would be the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
-
Assuming organic means low in salt or energy
Organic certification doesn’t describe nutritional value. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza list between 1.0 and 1.2 g of salt and between 477 and 532 kcal per 100 g for three organic paprika crisps.
Compare the values per 100 g, then work out how much you’ll actually serve.
-
Assuming a product page means you can still order it
Jumbo says that its 125 g bag of organic paprika crisps is no longer part of its online range. The nutritional information on the page doesn’t mean the product is still available to order.
Check that your chosen variety is available shortly before placing your office order.
-
Using a general dietary claim as an allergy check
GoPure’s product page includes several statements relating to allergens. A general claim is no substitute for checking the current packaging.
Read the ingredients and any warnings such as ‘may contain’ before offering crisps to a colleague with an allergy.
-
Putting out a whole bag without planning portions
Albert Heijn lists five 25 g portions in a 125 g bag. If you treat the whole bag as one serving, it can be difficult to work out how much you’ll need for a snack break.
Decide in advance how much you want to put out, and store any leftovers according to the instructions on the packaging.
Brands as product examples
AH Biologisch
Albert Heijn describes its organic paprika crisps as a 125 g bag and displays the EU organic logo and a Skal reference in the product information.
- Albert Heijn lists five 25 g portions and nutritional values per 100 g, including 1.2 g of salt and 477 kcal.
- Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and dietary information may change; compare the product page with the packaging when your order arrives.
GoPure
Ekoplaza sells GoPure Classic paprika crisps as organic paprika crisps in a 125 g bag.
- Ekoplaza lists 1.0 g of salt and 505 kcal per 100 g.
- The product page includes several statements relating to allergens. Check the current packaging for allergy information.
Trafo
Ekoplaza describes Trafo paprika potato crisps as organic potato crisps in a 125 g bag.
- The listed nutritional values are 1.2 g of salt and 532 kcal per 100 g.
- A description of how a product is made doesn’t in itself indicate a nutritional benefit; compare the nutritional information on the label.
Jumbo Biologisch
Jumbo has published product information for 125 g bags of organic paprika crisps, but says this variety is no longer part of its online range.
- The product listing states 1.5 g of salt and 515 kcal per 100 g.
- Don’t take the listing as confirmation that you can currently order this variety online.
Related Joybuy products
Related products coming soon.
Frequently asked questions
How can I identify organic paprika crisps on the packaging?
Check for the EU organic logo, the control body’s code and the origin labelling for the agricultural ingredients. According to Skal Biocontrole, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic; the European Commission explains what information must appear alongside the logo.
Do organic paprika crisps automatically contain less salt?
No, the organic claim doesn’t tell you how much salt a product contains. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g instead: Ekoplaza lists 1.0 g of salt for GoPure Classic paprika crisps and 1.2 g for Trafo paprika potato crisps; Albert Heijn also lists 1.2 g for its organic paprika crisps.
How should I plan portions for an office snack break?
Use the portion information on the packaging to help you plan, and decide how much you want to serve. Albert Heijn lists five 25 g portions in its 125 g bag of organic paprika crisps; this isn’t a personal nutrition recommendation for every colleague.
Is an online ‘vegan’ or ‘allergen-free’ claim enough if someone has an allergy?
No. Before serving, check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging. The Voedingscentrum emphasises the importance of label information for food allergies; a general online claim is no substitute for checking it.
How should I store an opened bag of crisps at the office?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and reseal the bag after use. Albert Heijn recommends storing its organic paprika crisps in a cool, dry place away from light.