Who are these options relevant to?

Breakfast eater who insists on organic

Wants to take tortilla chips along for the journey and check the organic label on the packaging, rather than judging by a brand’s image or the look of the bag.

Nutrition information comparer

Is looking for something crunchy to go with a quick breakfast, but wants to check energy, fat, salt and fibre per 100 g before making tortilla chips a regular morning choice.

Shopper who checks ingredients and allergens

Needs the current ingredients list and allergen information, even for a plain variety or a product they’ve bought before.

What should you look for when choosing?

For an organic option, first check the labels on the current packaging. Then compare the nutritional information and allergens for each variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it’s relevant to
Organic labelling Check the EU organic logo and inspection details on the current packaging. If organic is a must for me, I want to find those details on the bag itself; around 39% of consumers put this check first.
Nutritional value at breakfast Compare energy, fat, salt and fibre per 100 g; also think about how much you want to take with you. When I have crisps with a quick breakfast, I want to consider their nutritional value alongside the rest of my breakfast; around 38% of consumers put this consideration first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and any warnings about allergens or traces. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I can’t rely on the flavour name; around 23% of consumers prioritise checking this information on the label.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means a complete breakfast

    An organic certification relates to how a product is made; it doesn’t tell you how tortilla chips fit into your breakfast. Albert Heijn’s product information lists 485 kcal, 22 g of fat and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g for AH Organic Plain Tortilla Chips.

    Use the certification to guide your organic choice, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g as well.

  • Trusting a name that sounds organic

    A brand name or product description doesn’t replace the labelling on the packaging. Trafo describes its ingredients as organically grown, while Ekoplaza calls the Amaizin variety organically certified. Check the label on the bag you choose when you buy it.

    Before choosing a variety as organically certified, look for the EU organic logo and the relevant inspection details on the current packaging.

  • Assuming ‘plain’ tells you which allergens are present

    Even plain tortilla chips may carry warnings about potential allergens. For example, Joybuy’s product information for G'woon Plain Tortilla Chips mentions possible traces of gluten, soya or milk.

    Check the current ingredients list and allergen information every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the same product before.

Brands to compare

AH Biologisch

The 150 g pack of plain tortilla chips is worth considering if you want to check the organic labelling on the product itself.

  • Albert Heijn lists the EU organic logo and ‘Skal 001920’ for this product.
  • Product information can change, so check the current packaging, including the ingredients and allergen details.

Trafo

The 200 g plain tortilla chips are an option to explore if you’re looking beyond the usual supermarket range.

  • Trafo says the listed ingredients in this variety are certified organically grown; the brand also states that its products are Skal-certified.
  • Check the EU organic logo, inspection details and allergen information on the packaging for the specific variety.

Amaizin

The 250 g pack of plain tortilla chips is available from specialist organic retailers.

  • Ekoplaza describes this variety as organically certified and lists maize, sunflower oil and sea salt as ingredients.
  • Check the organic labelling and any allergen warnings on the current packaging.

Doritos

Doritos Dippers Plain is a standard plain variety to consider if organic isn’t a must.

  • Joybuy’s product information lists 0.71 g of salt per 100 g for Dippers Plain.
  • Joybuy says this variety may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat; check the current packaging.

Tortilla chips on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise organic tortilla chips?

Check the EU organic logo and inspection details on the current packaging. The European Commission explains the organic logo for organic products; Albert Heijn lists both the EU organic logo and ‘Skal 001920’ in the product information for AH Organic Plain Tortilla Chips.

Are organic tortilla chips automatically suitable as a complete breakfast?

No. An organic label doesn’t assess what makes up your breakfast. Consider how much you plan to eat and compare energy, fat, salt and fibre per 100 g, as the Voedingscentrum recommends when comparing labels.

How do I compare packs of different sizes?

Compare the nutritional information per 100 g rather than looking only at the values per serving. The Voedingscentrum uses this basis for comparing labels; then consider how much you want to take with you for breakfast.

Can I rely on the word ‘plain’ if I have an allergy?

No. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. Joybuy lists possible traces of gluten, soya or milk for G'woon Plain Tortilla Chips, while warnings can vary between products.