25 Sept 2015

Kartoffelchips Meersalz - Alnatura

Alnatura's potato chips are presented in a blue elongated plastic bag, with a BIO7initiative stamp on it. Such stamp refers to the 7 principles and values for organic and sustainable farming of the product.

Unpeeled, the bio-potatoes are cut flat and then cooked in sunflower oil (29%). Instead of being pan-fried, it seems that the chips have been oven baked, since they have a smooth, matt and dry surface. On top, they are very decently seasoned with marine salt (2%).

The colour is very light, straw yellow. Be it the baking method or the potatoes "bio" origin, these chips taste earthy and feel healthy.
Features:

The biggest potato crisps is
6.9 cm long
and has a thickness of
1.16 mm
Crunchiness:
81 dB
Other features:
elongated bag full of pale yellow chips
Origin:

Country, region
The Netherlands
We got them from
an Alnatura shop in Germany
Price / gram
1.85 € / 125g
On-line:
Inside a bag of Alnatura Kartoffelchips Meersalz

11 Sept 2015

Artesanes - Tot Snack

The family company "Tot Snack" was created in 1997 and their products are well known in Catalonia, Andorra and the south of France.

The labeling reads "Artesanes" (home-made). We were expecting that either the bag rear or their website informs on how these crisps have really been prepared. We couldn't find any clue.

Besides that, "Artesanes" by Tot Snack have positively surprised Crisps&Critics. As customers, we like to see what we are buying, and the transparent bag, helps us making a more informed selection.

Cut flat and fried in a mixture of oils (30% olive oil, 70% sunflower oil) the chips are spiced with exactly the right tiny bit of salt. The flavour is very good, like the crisps of a frying stall, and the potato taste is authentic. Ideal to share during a day at the beach.
Features:

The biggest potato crisps we find is
6.9 cm long
and has a thickness of
1.01 mm
Crunchiness:
95 dB
Other features:
Flat cut. Curls and bubbles.
Origin:

Country, region
Spain, Catalonia
We got them from
a supermarket in Andorra la Vella
Price / gram
1.00 € / 180 g
On-line:
Inside a bag of Artesanes Tot Snack