Organic tortilla chips could be the right choice if you’re looking for certified organic ingredients. Check the EU organic logo, the inspection code and the country-of-origin information on the packaging. Also compare the ingredients, nutritional values per 100 g, allergen information and serving size for each flavour. Organic certification alone says nothing about the amount of salt or fat.
You want to check that the organic claim on the bag means more than just a natural look. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only appear on products certified by an approved control body. Check the inspection code and country-of-origin information too.
You’re looking for plain tortilla chips to snack on or serve with a dip, and want to know what’s in them. Compare the ingredients list and nutritional information for each flavour. If you have an allergy, always check the warnings on the packaging too.
You’re deciding between plain chips and a seasoned variety to eat on their own or with a dip. Don’t just go by the flavour name: a seasoning blend can mean different ingredients, salt levels and allergen warnings.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, inspection code and country-of-origin information on the bag. | I want to check that my afternoon snack is certified organic, rather than relying on the look of the packaging. Around 40% of consumers prioritise being able to verify this. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Compare the ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g and per serving, and read the allergen information too. | When I choose a plain variety, I want to know which ingredients and allergens apply to that particular bag. For around 30% of consumers, this check matters most. |
| Flavour and how you’ll enjoy them | Choose between plain and seasoned, depending on when you’ll eat them. For flavoured varieties, compare the salt levels and allergens too. | I want a plain chip to go with my dip, or perhaps a seasoned variety to eat on its own. Around 30% of consumers give flavour choice the highest priority. |
Organic certification relates to how a product is made. It doesn’t tell you how much salt, fat or energy a serving of tortilla chips contains.
Use the certification to guide your choice of organic products, then check the nutritional values per 100 g and the serving size separately.
According to the product information listed by Ekoplaza, the Amaizin chilli variety reviewed contains 1,30 g of salt per 100 g, compared with 0,80 g per 100 g for the plain variety reviewed. The chilli variety also warns that it may contain soya and carrot.
Compare the current labels of the flavours you’re considering, especially if salt or allergens are important to your choice.
Albert Heijn marks the AH Biologisch plain tortilla chips reviewed as discontinued. So, a product description doesn’t mean that the bag is still available to buy.
Check the current range before buying, and check the organic certification on the packaging again if you choose an alternative.
Albert Heijn describes plain organic tortilla chips with the EU organic logo and inspection details.
The organic plain and chilli varieties described by Ekoplaza let you choose between a mild and a seasoned tortilla chip.
Ekoplaza presents Trafo as a brand offering organic products, including plain and chilli tortilla chips.
Doritos Naturel is included here as a standard tortilla chip for comparison, not as an organic recommendation.
Check for the EU organic logo on the packaging, along with the inspection code and country-of-origin information. According to the European Commission, the logo can only be used on products certified as organic by an approved control body.
No, the organic claim doesn’t tell you how much energy, fat or salt the chips contain. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and think about how much you want to eat at a time; the Voedingscentrum points out that many popular snacks are high in calories or salt.
No, a gluten-free claim doesn’t replace the rest of the allergen information. If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying.
Seal the bag tightly after use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For the AH Biologisch plain variety described, Albert Heijn advises resealing the pack tightly after use.
