Review of 'Eat Smart Naturals - Synder's of Hanover' Garden Veggie Crisps

Eat Smart Naturals - Synder's of Hanover -- Garden Veggie Crisps (vegan; gluten free)
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Summary: well, these were not quite as crunchy as I had hoped, but then again, the bag was open for a few days before I tried the first chip. So, I will refrain from deducting too many points there. I do enjoy the flavour. You do really get the potato chip flavour. I do like the nutritional profile; the calories are decent and it's low sodium. Brownie points for the brand focus on sustainability, supporting the Nature Conservancy, and the environment.

Where to buy: US only; store locator




Ingredients: Potato Flour, Potato Starch, Expeller Pressed Sunflower Oil, Tomato, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Spinach Powder, Turmeric, Beet Powder.

Allergy Information: Produced in a facility that handles peanut butter. Gluten-free.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 21 chips
Calories: 140
     Calories from fat: 60
Total fat: 6g
     Saturated fat: .5g
     Trans fat: 0g
     Polyunsaturated fat: 0g
     Monounsaturated fat: 4.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 150mg
Potassium: 330mg
Total carbohydrate: 18g
     Dietary fiber: 2g
     Sugars: 0g
Protein: 1g
Iron: 2%

Well, it's hard to find fault with these ingredients. They are great. The nutritional profile is decent. It's low-calorie, low-sodium, and low in unhealthy fats. Sadly, only 2g of fiber and 1g of protein. But, it's a nice snack.

Other 'Certified Gluten Free products':

• Whole grain tortilla chips (vegan)
• Whole grain cheese curls 
• Gluten-free pretzel sticks

Brand:

• Stated commitment to sustainability 
• Have reduced to some extent their product/packaging waste and resource usage (but data only as recent as 2009)
• 100% renewable corn based film used for new Variety Packs
• Food waste is sold to farms to use for feed
• Their new EatSmart Naturals line features a statement of support of The Nature Conservancy and their global mission to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people
• Committed to reducing energy, natural gas usage, and greenhouse gas omissions by 15% each over the next 5 years
• Committed to reducing solid waste by 30% over the next 5 years
• Non-GMO verified products