Who are these options for?

Travellers looking for organic options

You want to check that the tortilla chips are actually sold as organic, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’ or the colour of the packaging.

Sharing and dipping on the go

You’re looking for tortilla chips to share with others or eat with a dip you’ve brought along. The flavour and net weight of the bag will help you decide.

Travellers who need to check the label

You want to check the ingredients and allergens on the exact bag before you set off and, if you need to, look for an explicit gluten-free statement.

What should you look for when buying?

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic labelling Check the product labelling. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo should appear on pre-packaged organic food produced in the EU. I want to be sure before I set off that my crisps are clearly labelled as organic, rather than simply having a natural look. This is the top priority for around 44% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information, and check the specific product for a gluten-free statement. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I don’t want to discover during the journey that I’ve brought the wrong flavour. Around 33% of consumers give label checks the highest priority.
Flavour and bag size Compare plain and flavoured varieties, and check the net weight. Amaizin, for example, lists plain packs of 150 g and 250 g. If I want to share the crisps or eat them with a dip, I’ll choose a flavour and quantity to suit my travel companions. This convenience comes first for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking green packaging for an organic certification mark

    Packaging with a natural look doesn’t tell you whether the tortilla chips are sold as organic. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo must be used on pre-packaged organic food produced in the EU.

    Read the organic product labelling and check for the logo where applicable, rather than relying on the packaging design alone.

  • Assuming organic corn chips are automatically gluten-free

    Organic and gluten-free are two different things. A statement for one variety doesn’t automatically apply to another flavour or pack.

    Before you set off, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact bag, along with any explicit gluten-free statement.

  • Focusing only on the flavour and forgetting the bag size

    A bag for one person and a bag to share with several travellers may have different net weights. If you open a bag, it’s also worth checking the storage instructions.

    Compare the net weight with your plans for the journey, and read the storage and best-before information on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Amaizin

Amaizin lists organic plain tortilla chips in 150 g and 250 g packs, as well as flavoured varieties.

  • According to Amaizin, its plain chips contain organic corn and organic high-oleic sunflower oil. The two pack sizes give you the choice of a smaller bag or one to share.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack for the variety you choose. Information for plain chips won’t necessarily apply to a flavoured variety.

Trafo

Trafo makes tortilla chips, including a plain variety that retailers sell as organic.

  • Ekoplaza describes Trafo’s plain tortilla chips as containing maize flour, sunflower oil and sea salt, and labels this specific variety as gluten-free.
  • Check the current packaging if the ingredients, allergens or gluten-free statement are important to your purchase.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a separate product called AH Organic Original Tortilla Chips.

  • The plain variety has a clear product name to look for while doing your road trip food shop.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change. So check the packaging on the bag you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I identify organic tortilla chips?

Check the organic product labelling and the EU organic logo, where applicable. According to the European Commission, this logo must be used on pre-packaged organic food produced in the EU. Don’t rely on green packaging or the word ‘natural’ alone.

Are organic tortilla chips automatically gluten-free?

No. Organic doesn’t automatically mean gluten-free. Ekoplaza describes the Amaizin chilli variety and the Trafo plain variety separately as gluten-free. Always check the current packaging for the exact variety you’re buying.

What should I check on the bag before setting off?

Read the ingredients list, allergen information, net weight, best-before date and any storage instructions. This helps you check that the specific tortilla chips suit your dietary needs and the amount you want to take with you.