Who is this choice important for?

Shoppers who specifically want organic

You want to check the organic status of every bag rather than relying on terms such as ‘natural’ or a vegan label.

Hosts catering for different tastes

You’re looking for shareable crisps for your Carnival gathering and want to pair a mild organic variety with one that’s more strongly seasoned.

Shoppers comparing ingredients

You check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each specific variety, because organic certification doesn’t replace these details.

What should you look for when buying?

First check the organic certification, then choose a mix of flavours, and finally compare the information on the packs that matters to your guests.

What to check What to look for when buying Who it matters most to
Organic certification For pre-packed organic food from the EU, look for the EU organic logo, the inspection body code and the origin of the ingredients on the bag. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity explains the EU organic logo and its labelling requirements. If I specifically want to buy organic potato crisps for the party, I need to be able to verify the certification on every pack. For around 42% of shoppers, this organic certification comes first.
Flavours Choose a lightly salted variety and a paprika or herb flavour to suit your guests; check the organic certification on each variety separately. I don’t want to put out several bags that all taste almost the same. Around 33% of shoppers mainly look for a mix of varieties when choosing.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack; compare salt and fat only on the same basis, such as per 100 g. If ingredients or declared allergens matter to my guests, the organic label alone isn’t enough. These product details are a priority for around 25% of shoppers.

What common buying mistakes can you avoid?

  • Assuming ‘natural’ or vegan means organic

    These terms describe different things from organic certification. A familiar brand name is no substitute for checking the specific variety, either.

    If organic is a must, check the EU organic logo, inspection body code and origin information on the pack.

  • Assuming the organic label tells you about nutritional values

    Organic certification alone says nothing about the salt or fat content of a particular variety of potato crisps. Other types of crisps shouldn’t be considered nutritionally different just because of their main ingredient, either.

    Compare the nutritional information for specific products per 100 g, rather than trying to infer the figures from the product name.

  • Checking only the front of the pack for allergen information

    A vegan label doesn’t answer every question about ingredients or possible traces. The information needs to match the pack you’re actually serving.

    Before the party, read the current ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any precautionary ‘may contain’ information on every bag.

Brands to help you choose

Alnatura

Alnatura offers sea-salt potato crisps as well as kettle-cooked rosemary and sea-salt crisps as two different organic varieties.

  • According to Alnatura, its sea-salt potato crisps contain potatoes, sunflower oil and sea salt; the rosemary and sea-salt variety is produced in line with Bioland standards.
  • Ingredients and certification apply to each specific variety. Check the details on the pack you buy.

dennree

dennree describes its paprika kettle crisps, made with European organic potatoes, as a more boldly seasoned option.

  • The paprika variety offers a different flavour from lightly salted potato crisps.
  • The ingredients and nutritional information for this variety can’t be applied to other dennree products.

REWE Bio

REWE lists kettle crisps in sea-salt and paprika flavours and describes them as Naturland-certified.

  • The two flavours offer a choice between a salted and a paprika variety.
  • Check the variety and organic certification on the specific bag; the brand name alone doesn’t mean every product in the range has the same characteristics.

Lorenz

Lorenz Crunchips Rustics are a lightly salted potato crisp option for shoppers who don’t require organic certification.

  • Lorenz labels this variety as vegan and gluten-free.
  • The product information warns that it may contain traces of milk. If you’re looking for organic potato crisps, check the organic status of the specific pack separately.

Chio

Chio Chips Red Paprika are a paprika-flavoured option for shoppers who don’t require organic certification.

  • Chio labels this variety as vegan and gluten-free and lists its ingredients.
  • Neither the flavour nor these labels confirm organic status; the information on the specific pack is what matters.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if potato crisps are organic from the packaging?

The EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packed organic food from the EU, as explained by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity. For the specific potato crisps, also check the inspection body code and the origin of the ingredients; other organic labels may appear as well.

Are vegan or ‘natural’ potato crisps automatically organic?

No. ‘Vegan’ and ‘natural’ don’t tell you whether a product is organically certified. If organic is a must for your Carnival gathering, check the information on the specific pack before you decide.

Are vegetable or pulse crisps automatically a lighter alternative?

No, you can’t tell from the main ingredient alone. When comparing these types of crisps, the consumer advice centre highlights, among other things, fat in vegetable crisps and salt in pulse crisps. Compare the nutritional information for the specific products using the same serving basis.

How should I store opened crisps during the party?

Follow the storage instructions for each variety and reseal any opened bag as tightly as possible. For the products described, Alnatura and dennree recommend, among other things, storing them in a dry place or protecting them from heat and light.

What should I check for guests with allergies or who eat vegan?

Read the ingredients list and allergen information on every current pack you serve. A vegan label doesn’t replace checking for possible traces; for example, the Lorenz variety described may contain traces of milk.