Shoppers who want to check the certification
You’re looking specifically for organic paprika crisps for lunch while working from home, and want to check the EU organic logo, inspection code and country-of-origin information.
Who is this relevant to?
People working from home who keep an eye on portions
You want something savoury with lunch, but also check the portion size and nutritional information, including energy and salt.
Shoppers who check availability
You want to know whether the paprika crisps you’ve chosen are still available to order, rather than relying on an old product listing.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check the organic labels. Then compare the nutritional information and portion size, and check that the product is available shortly before you buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the EU organic logo, inspection code and country-of-origin information. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory on prepacked organic foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. | I want to check that the paprika crisps I’m having for lunch are organically certified; around 42% of consumers prioritise checking this certification. |
| Portion size and nutritional information | Compare nutritional values per 100 g and per stated portion. Albert Heijn lists 477 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for AH Biologisch Chips paprika, with a portion size of 25 g. | When I have crisps with lunch while working from home, I want to decide in advance how much to have and check the energy and salt content too. This portion-based approach is a priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check the current product page and pack size shortly before ordering. On its page for 125 g packs of organic paprika crisps, Jumbo says the product is no longer part of its online range. | I want to be able to order my lunch shopping without relying on an old product listing; availability is the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing organic certification with a complete lunch
Organic certification is about how a product is made, not the role crisps play in your lunch. Albert Heijn lists 477 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for AH Biologisch Chips paprika.
Check the stated portion size and consider what else you’re having for lunch, rather than treating the certification as nutritional advice.
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Taking an old product page as proof that an item is available
Jumbo provides information about its organic paprika crisps, but says on the same page that the product is no longer part of its online range.
Check on the day you buy whether the product is actually available to order.
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Mistaking a claim on the pack for organic certification
A claim about fat content, for example, doesn’t in itself tell you whether a product is organically certified. Nor does a single nutritional value give you a complete picture of the product.
To choose an organic product, check its certification labels, and also compare the ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g and per portion.
Brands to consider
AH Biologisch
For its 125 g packs of organic paprika crisps, Albert Heijn displays the EU organic logo and inspection code NL-BIO-01.
- The product information gives you specific details to check its organic certification.
- The same product information lists 477 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g; consider the portion size separately from the certification.
Jumbo Biologisch
Jumbo has product information for 125 g packs of organic paprika crisps, displaying the EU organic logo.
- The page lists organic ingredients and displays a certification logo.
- Jumbo says on the page that the product is no longer part of its online range; check whether it’s currently available to order before considering it as a buying option.
Lay's
Lay's lists Oven Baked Roasted Paprika as a paprika crisps option to consider if organic certification isn’t a requirement.
- You can compare the ingredients and nutritional information for this variety with those of other paprika crisps.
- Don’t assume a product is organically certified based on its name or a claim about its fat content; check the labels on the pack instead.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell whether paprika crisps are organically certified?
Check the EU organic logo, the inspection body’s code and the country-of-origin information for the agricultural ingredients. Skal Biocontrole explains that the logo is compulsory on prepacked organic foods produced in the EU and sold as organic; the European Commission says the inspection code appears next to the logo. Words such as ‘natural’ aren’t a substitute for these labels.
Do organic paprika crisps automatically make a complete lunch?
No. Organic certification alone says nothing about what makes up a complete lunch. Albert Heijn lists 477 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for AH Biologisch Chips paprika; use the nutritional information and portion size to decide how the crisps fit into your lunch.
What portion size does Albert Heijn recommend for its organic paprika crisps?
Albert Heijn gives a portion size of 25 g for AH Biologisch Chips paprika, which comes in a 125 g bag. If you want to have a particular amount, you can take it out of the bag in advance.
Should I still check the ingredients and allergens on the pack?
Yes, read the packaging of the product you buy. Albert Heijn notes that product information, including ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information, can change.