First, check whether the paprika crisps are certified organic. Then choose between regular and ridged potato crisps based on the texture you prefer, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving. An organic paprika-flavoured chickpea snack is a different type of product, not a variety of potato crisps.
If organic certification is a must for you, look for the EU organic logo, the control body code and the indication of origin. According to the European Commission, the organic logo helps you identify certified organic products.
You want to know how much energy, fat and salt the packaging lists. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then check the stated serving size; the organic label alone does not tell you this.
You’re looking for organic paprika-flavoured potato crisps for a snack or drinks occasion and want to choose between regular and ridged crisps. Check the pack size too, so you’re comparing the same type of product and packaging.
When choosing organic paprika crisps, check the certification first. The nutritional information and your preference for regular or ridged potato crisps will then help you decide which variety is right for you.
| What to look for | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the EU organic logo, the control body code and the indication of origin on the packaging; a natural-looking design alone isn’t enough. | I’ll only pick up paprika crisps if I can see that they’re certified organic. For around 50% of shoppers, this is the most important check. |
| Nutritional values and serving size | Compare energy, fat, saturates and salt per 100 g, and check the stated serving size. | Even with an organic variety, I want to know what’s in the amount I eat. Around 30% of shoppers prioritise nutritional information and serving size. |
| Texture and type of product | Check whether you’re choosing regular or ridged potato crisps; a paprika-flavoured chickpea snack is a different type of product. | For a snack or drinks occasion, I’m looking for potato crisps with a texture I enjoy. Texture is the main consideration for around 20% of shoppers. |
Organic certification tells you something about how a product is made; it doesn’t mean crisps are low in energy, fat or salt. Nor does an organic label make paprika crisps a breakfast product.
Use certification as your first check, then read the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving.
Jumbo’s product pages for Jumbo Biologisch Paprika Chips and Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika include product details, but also state that these items are no longer part of its online range.
Check the current range before adding a specific bag to your shopping list.
Green-looking packaging or the word ‘natural’ doesn’t confirm organic certification. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is intended for products certified as organic by a recognised body.
For packaged organic products, also look for the control body code and the indication of origin on the label.
Albert Heijn describes regular and ridged organic paprika-flavoured potato crisps, both in 125 g bags.
Jumbo describes 125 g bags of organic paprika-flavoured potato crisps with the code NL-BIO-01.
The product information for Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika describes a 125 g bag of organic paprika-flavoured potato crisps.
Check the EU organic logo, the control body code and the indication of origin on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the organic logo is intended for products certified as organic by a recognised body; the logo is compulsory for most pre-packed organic foods produced in the EU.
No. Organic certification on its own places no limit on energy, fat or salt. Albert Heijn lists 477 kcal, 28 g fat and 1.2 g salt per 100 g for its regular organic paprika crisps; check the serving size on the packaging too, to see how much you’ll be eating.
The two AH Biologisch varieties differ, among other things, in their regular or ridged texture. According to Albert Heijn, both 125 g bags carry the EU organic logo and NL-BIO-01, but their stated energy and fat values per 100 g differ. Compare these values if they’re important to your choice.
Store the crisps in a cool, dry place away from light, and seal the packaging well after use, as Albert Heijn advises for its organic ridged crisps. Check the storage instructions on the bag you’ve bought.
No, a chickpea snack is a different type of product. If you’re open to trying one, compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific snack; don’t choose it assuming it’s a regular or ridged potato crisp.
