Who is this guide for?

Travellers looking for verifiably organic products

You’re looking for tortilla chips with a verifiable organic status, not just a natural-looking product. The European Commission explains what information is required alongside the EU organic logo.

Travellers taking chips with them

You want to know in advance what you can take through security and whether a liquid or spreadable dip needs to be packed separately. Schiphol distinguishes between solid foods and liquid or spreadable foods.

Early travellers planning when to eat

You want to shop before your flight and distinguish between a snack and breakfast. A certification label alone won’t tell you how to put a meal together.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the finished product’s organic status, then consider taking it with you, portion size and when you’ll shop.

What to consider What to look for Who is this important for?
Organic status of the product Check the labelling on the finished product and, where applicable, the EU organic logo, control code and agricultural origin. The European Commission explains this labelling. If you’re specifically looking for an organic finished product, look beyond the brand name or words such as ‘natural’. Around 25% of consumers make verifiable organic status their top priority when buying.
Taking chips and dip with you Distinguish between solid chips and liquid or spreadable dip. According to Schiphol and the Dutch government, liquids and gels are limited to 100 ml per container and must be packed in a transparent, resealable bag with a maximum capacity of 1 litre. If you want to take chips and dip through security, you’ll need to know whether the packaging meets the rules. Around 25% of consumers prioritise being able to take their chips and any accompanying dip with them.
Snack, portion and breakfast Compare nutritional information on a like-for-like basis, such as per 100 g, and consider the portion separately from the total contents of the bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal bread, among other options, as a breakfast staple. If you’re planning breakfast as well as a savoury snack, assess them as separate choices. Around 25% of consumers start by considering when they’ll eat and what portion they need.
When to buy Check the shop’s location and opening hours before you set off. A shop listing doesn’t mean a specific bag of chips will be in stock. If you want to shop at Schiphol before your flight, you’ll need to know whether it fits into your plans. Around 25% of consumers make the timing of their purchase and access to a shop their top priority.

Common pitfalls

  • Assuming organic ingredients mean the finished product is organic

    A product containing organic ingredients isn’t automatically certified as an organic finished product. Skal distinguishes between organic products and conventional products that contain organic ingredients.

    Check the status and labelling of the product you’re buying. Don’t use the brand name or a flavour description as proof of certification.

  • Taking a nearly empty dip container

    For liquid or spreadable foods, the container’s capacity matters, not just how much dip is left in it. Hand-luggage rules set a maximum of 100 ml per container.

    If you’re taking dip through security, choose a container that meets the liquids rules and pack it with your other liquids.

  • Assuming a shop listing proves the product is in stock

    A page about a shop at Schiphol confirms its location, but not that a specific organic variety is available there.

    Buy in advance if that particular product matters to you. If you’re planning to shop at the Plaza, allow extra time for a stop.

    An extra shopping stop can take time.

Relevant brands to consider

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Biologisch Tortilla chips naturel is a Dutch option with organic product labelling.

  • The product page lists the EU organic logo, control code BE-BIO-02, EU agriculture and a 25 g portion for a 150 g pack.
  • Check the current packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information that apply to your purchase.

Doritos

Doritos Netherlands lists several tortilla chip varieties, including plain and seasoned flavours.

  • The Dutch product list makes it clear that there are several varieties to assess individually.
  • The product information for Doritos Cool American Tortilla Chips lists milk ingredients; check the allergens for each variety. A flavour name doesn’t prove organic status.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Tortilla Chips Naturel 300 g as salted corn chips.

  • Jumbo describes this variety as suitable for dipping and advises storing it in a cool, dry place.
  • The product description doesn’t prove organic certification or measured crispness.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands has separate listings for Tortilla chips sweet paprika and BIO Organic Bio chips.

  • The listings clearly refer to different products.
  • The organic name in one listing doesn’t prove that the tortilla variety is organic; check the product type and labelling separately.

Aldi

ALDI Netherlands lists SUN SNACKS blue corn tortilla chips.

  • The product name identifies blue corn as a feature of this variety.
  • Blue corn isn’t an organic certification; check the packaging of the specific product to assess its organic status.

Mission

Mission Foods Europe describes tortilla chips in a range of shapes, including round and triangular, and in different flavours.

  • The European product range information describes a variety of shapes and flavours.
  • An Organic Blue Corn variety on the US website doesn’t confirm that the same variety is available as a Dutch product.

Related products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Can you take tortilla chips through security at Schiphol?

Yes, solid foods are allowed. Schiphol states that liquid and spreadable foods are subject to the liquids rules; security may still refuse an item for safety reasons.

How should I pack salsa or guacamole?

If your dip is liquid or spreadable and you’re taking it through security, use a container with a maximum capacity of 100 ml. Pack it with your other liquids in one transparent, resealable bag with a maximum capacity of 1 litre per person.

Does ‘plain’ mean organic?

No. Check the organic status of the finished product. Skal also distinguishes between organic products and conventional products containing organic ingredients; the latter aren’t allowed to carry the European organic logo.

How early can I shop at Albert Heijn at Schiphol?

Schiphol lists the supermarket at the Plaza as open daily from 05:00 to 00:00. The two to-go locations open at 06:00 and close at 22:00 and 23:00 respectively. These shops are before security.

How should I store an opened bag of tortilla chips?

Seal the packaging securely after use and follow the storage advice and best-before information on your product’s packaging.