Who should take care when choosing?

Shoppers with a firm preference for organic

You specifically want organic potato crisps for your lunch break, so you check the label on the pack itself rather than relying on the product name or packaging design.

Shoppers comparing nutritional values

You’re looking for a snack to enjoy on the go and want to compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g, without assuming that the organic logo tells you anything about the nutritional values.

Shoppers with specific ingredient requirements

You need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, so you check the latest ingredients list and pack information for every flavour.

What should you look for when buying?

When choosing organic potato crisps for your lunch break, the order is simple: first check the organic label on the variety, then see how the nutrition information, pack size and ingredients measure up against your needs.

Criterion What to check before buying Who it matters most to
Organic labelling Check the EU organic logo, inspection body code and origin information on the specific pack. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity explains the labelling requirements for pre-packed organic food from the EU. If organic is a must for my snack, I want to be able to verify the label on the variety I choose. For around 36% of shoppers, this proof comes first.
Nutrition information Compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g across the varieties you’re considering; also take any portion information into account. If I eat crisps regularly or choose between varieties on the spur of the moment, I want to compare their nutrition information on a like-for-like basis. Around 29% of shoppers prioritise this.
Pack size Compare the net weight and, where provided, the number of portions with the amount you want for your lunch break. For my break, I only want to take the amount I actually plan to eat. The right portion size is the most important criterion for around 21% of shoppers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list, any allergens highlighted and, where provided, precautionary allergen information for the current flavour. If I need to avoid an ingredient, I can’t rely on the flavour name. For around 14% of shoppers, checking the ingredients comes first.

Which mistakes can you avoid?

  • Assuming organic means lower fat or salt

    Organic labelling doesn’t describe the nutritional values. EDEKA lists 34 g of fat and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g for its organic sea salt potato crisps.

    Check the organic label, then compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g with the other varieties you’re considering.

  • Counting the whole pack as one portion

    EDEKA and REWE each list a pack size of 125 g for the organic varieties in question. Nutrition information per 100 g doesn’t automatically reflect how much you’ll want to eat during a break.

    Check the pack size before you buy and plan how much you want to take with you.

  • Guessing the allergens from the flavour

    A name such as ‘Paprika’ is no substitute for the ingredients list. Lebensmittelklarheit explains that allergens which must be declared are highlighted among the ingredients.

    Check the current pack for every variety, including the ingredients list and any precautionary allergen information.

  • Assuming every variety from a brand is the same

    Evidence that one variety is organic doesn’t make every potato crisp from that brand an organic product. A particular variety may also not be available in every market.

    Before you shop, check the product name and organic label, and make sure the variety you want is available.

Brands to consider

The examples below relate to specific product lines or varieties. If organic is a must, check the label on the individual product rather than relying on the brand name alone.

REWE Bio

REWE sells Bio-Naturland Kettle Crisps Paprika, a variety specifically labelled as organic.

  • For this variety, REWE lists the organic inspection body code DE-ÖKO-006 and a pack size of 125 g.
  • The information about the paprika variety doesn’t apply to all REWE crisps; always check the individual pack.

EDEKA Bio

EDEKA sells organic potato crisps with sea salt, a simply seasoned option.

  • For this variety, EDEKA lists 65% potatoes, sunflower oil and 1% sea salt from certified organic farming.
  • EDEKA notes that this variety may not be available in every shop; check the information on the pack you buy.

Lidl

Lidl is one possible place to shop for organic products.

  • The general organic range doesn’t tell you how a particular potato crisp variety is labelled, what it contains or whether it’s available. Check the specific product.

Lorenz

Lorenz Crunchips Salted is a comparison option if organic isn’t a requirement.

  • Lorenz lists potatoes, vegetable oils and salt in the ingredients for this variety.
  • The information for Crunchips Salted doesn’t show that this variety is organically certified.

funny-frisch

funny-frisch Ofen Chips are an alternative only if organic isn’t a requirement.

  • funny-frisch describes its Ofen Chips as baked rather than fried and advertises them as containing 60% less fat than conventional potato crisps.
  • The manufacturer’s claim about fat content is no substitute for comparing the full nutrition information or checking for organic certification.

Chio

Chio Red Paprika is a seasoned comparison option if organic isn’t a requirement.

  • Chio provides an ingredients list and nutrition information for Red Paprika, which you can check before buying.
  • The information for this variety doesn’t show that it is organically certified.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell whether potato crisps are organic from the pack?

Check the organic label on the specific variety rather than relying on the name or packaging design. For pre-packed organic food from the EU, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity explains the EU organic logo, as well as the information about the inspection body and the origin of the ingredients.

Does organic labelling tell me anything about fat and salt?

No, the organic label doesn’t tell you how much fat or salt a product contains. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g: EDEKA lists 34 g of fat and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g for its organic sea salt potato crisps.

Do I need to check for allergens in simply seasoned crisps?

Yes, even with a simple flavour, the ingredients list on the specific pack matters. Look out for highlighted allergens and check any precautionary allergen information if needed. The words ‘sea salt’ alone won’t answer this question.