Who is this relevant to?

Students on a shopping budget

You want to bring something savoury to have alongside your meal, while leaving enough room for the rest of your shopping. The pack size and where crisps fit into your meal plan are important considerations.

Students who choose organic products carefully

You want to check that these particular paprika crisps are certified organic. Look for the claim on the product and the related certification details, rather than relying on the packaging design alone.

Shoppers checking labels and portions

You’re choosing crisps as a snack to have alongside your meal and want to check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and pack size of the exact product in advance.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the organic claim if it’s a must-have for you. Then see whether the pack suits your shopping plan and read the information for the exact product.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important to?
Organic certification Check the organic claim on the product. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic by an authorised control body. If organic status is the deciding factor for me, I want to be able to verify the claim on the bag rather than judge by its design; around 33% of consumers prioritise this check.
Shopping budget Check the pack size and decide how much of your planned shopping budget you want to spend on a snack. When my weekly shopping comes first, I want to avoid letting a snack take money away from other purchases; around 33% of consumers prioritise this budget consideration.
Portion and nutritional value Read the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, if provided, and check the pack size. When having a snack alongside my meal, I want to decide how much to eat and check the energy and salt content; around 20% of consumers give this top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact product you’re buying. If an ingredient or allergen affects my choice, I don’t want to rely on information about a different paprika snack; around 14% of consumers prioritise this.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing organic status with a claim about nutritional value

    Organic certification relates to how a product is made. For example, the product page for AH Biologisch Chips paprika lists 477 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g; the organic claim doesn’t change those stated values.

    Alongside the organic claim, read the nutritional information on the bag and decide what portion you want to have as a snack with your meal.

  • Looking only at the size of the bag

    The amount of crisps in a pack doesn’t, on its own, tell you whether it fits your planned meal shopping.

    Check the weight in grams and decide in advance how many you want as a snack.

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s currently available

    For the Jumbo Biologisch and Smaakt Bio paprika crisps checked, Jumbo says these products are no longer part of its online range. A product description doesn’t necessarily mean you can order it.

    Check with the retailer you plan to buy from to see whether the exact product is available and which pack they offer.

  • Applying a label claim to all paprika snacks

    Ingredients and allergens vary by product. Albert Heijn lists specific dietary characteristics for AH Biologisch Chips paprika, while the product page for Leev Yes Peas Paprika says that this chickpea snack may contain mustard.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, even if you’ve bought a similar snack before.

Brands to consider

AH Biologisch

The range includes AH Biologisch Chips paprika in a 125 g bag.

  • Albert Heijn lists the EU organic logo and control code NL-BIO-01 for this product.
  • The product page also lists 477 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. Check the nutritional information separately from the organic claim.

Jumbo Biologisch

Jumbo has a product page for organic paprika potato crisps in a 125 g bag.

  • The product listing describes the ingredients as organic.
  • On the product page checked, Jumbo says these crisps are no longer part of its online range.

Smaakt Bio

Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika 125 g is another organic paprika potato crisp described on a Jumbo product page.

  • The product page lists organic potatoes, sunflower oil and paprika ingredients.
  • Jumbo says this product is no longer part of its online range.

Leev

Leev Yes Peas Paprika is an organic roasted chickpea snack, not a potato crisp.

  • This product is an alternative only if potato crisps aren’t a requirement.
  • The product page says the snack may contain mustard. Also check that it’s currently available.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I identify organic paprika crisps?

Check the organic claim on the exact product and look for the EU organic logo and certification details on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on products certified as organic by an authorised control authority or control body.

Does organic status say anything about the nutritional value of paprika crisps?

No. Organic certification isn’t an assessment of nutritional value. If you want to have the paprika crisps you choose alongside your meal, check the stated energy and salt content and portion information.

How can I fit paprika crisps into my meal shopping?

First decide what role you want a snack to play alongside your meal, then check the pack size. If organic certification is a requirement for you, check the packaging before choosing between products.

Should I check the ingredients and allergens again for a product I know?

Yes. Check the current packaging for the exact product. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, so if you have an allergy or a specific dietary requirement, an earlier product listing isn’t enough to confirm the current ingredients and allergen information.