When choosing tortilla chips for lunch on the go, first check that the organic status is shown on the current packaging. Then compare the nutritional information and portion size. If you have allergies or avoid gluten, check the information for the specific variety. Chips add a satisfying crunch to your lunch, but they aren’t a complete lunch on their own.
You want to check the organic claim on the label rather than relying on a product’s natural-looking packaging. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is reserved for certified organic products.
You’re looking for a corn-based snack to go with your lunch, and check both the gluten-free claim and any warnings about other allergens for each variety.
You like to pack something crunchy, but want the amount of chips to fit in with the rest of your lunch. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the portion size to help you decide.
If organic status is a must for you, start by checking the organic claim. Then decide which other feature matters most for your lunch.
| What to look for | What to check before buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic status | Check the current organic claim, the inspection code and the statement of origin. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packed organic products produced in the EU; for imported products, the logo is optional. | If organic is my top priority, I want to be able to check the claim on the packaging. Around 42% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic status. |
| Nutritional information and portion size | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, including energy and salt, and decide how many chips to pack alongside the rest of your lunch. | I take chips as part of my lunch and want to know how much I’m actually eating. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this balance between nutritional information and portion size. |
| Gluten and allergens | Check the gluten-free claim and the ingredients and possible traces information on the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. | If I need to avoid gluten or a particular allergen, a corn base alone isn’t enough to make a choice. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Organic certification doesn’t tell you what makes up your lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 215 kcal and 0.53 g of salt for an average 40 g bowl of crisps; the values for your tortilla chips may differ.
Choose a portion that fits with the other food you’re taking, and compare the nutritional information on the packaging.
A corn base doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients or possible traces. Ekoplaza says that Amaizin Tortilla chips naturel may contain soya; Albert Heijn lists possible soya and wheat or gluten for Doritos Naturel.
For each variety you choose, check the current gluten-free claim and allergen information on the packaging.
Albert Heijn’s product page shows organic information for AH Biologisch Tortilla chips naturel, but also marks this variety as discontinued.
Use a listing like this to compare labels, not as confirmation that you can buy the product before you set off. Check availability with the shop you plan to order from.
The 200 g plain tortilla chips are worth a look if you’re after organic corn chips with a gluten-free claim.
The 250 g plain corn tortilla chips may suit you if you’re looking for organic ingredients and a gluten-free claim.
The plain tortilla chips show the organic claims and ingredient information you might find on a product page.
Doritos Naturel is included here as a comparison with a standard tortilla chip, not as a confirmed organic option.
Mission describes a range of organic tortilla chips; check the packaging of the specific variety sold here before deciding.
Check the organic claim on the current packaging. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packed organic products produced in the EU; also check the inspection body’s code and the statement of origin. The logo is optional for imported organic products, so check the full labelling.
No. Have tortilla chips alongside other lunch foods. The organic claim tells you about how the product was made, not what makes up your lunch. Also compare the portion size and nutritional information for the chips you choose.
No. Check the gluten-free claim for the specific variety and read the allergen information. Ekoplaza lists Amaizin and Trafo plain tortilla chips as gluten-free, but also says that Amaizin may contain soya.
Because the current packaging is the best guide to the ingredients and allergens in the product you’re buying. Albert Heijn warns on its product page that this information may change when a product is updated, so check the label even for a variety you know.
