The right almonds for you depend on how you plan to use them: organic certification, preparation and pack size are separate factors to consider. If you’re looking for organic almonds, check the organic label and control code. For everyday use, unsalted nuts are the choice recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre as part of the Wheel of Five. Choose a pack size that suits your consumption and follow the storage instructions on the label.
You’re looking for organic almonds to stock up on for breakfast, and want to distinguish production certification from preparation, ingredients and salt content. The European Commission explains which organic labels are used on organic products.
You’re looking for almonds to enjoy as a snack and want to distinguish unsalted nuts from savoury roasted varieties. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts as part of the Wheel of Five.
You buy pre-packed almonds for shop stock and want to consider not only pack size, but also labelling and your own sales activities. Skal Biocontrole describes the conditions for specific exemptions from certification requirements.
Organic certification, preparation, pack size and cost answer different shopping questions. Check each separately on the packaging, and only compare products suited to the same use.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the organic label, control code and indication of agricultural origin. | If I want to buy organic almonds, I want to be able to verify the labels rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’. Around 29% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic production. |
| Preparation and salt | Read the preparation description, ingredients and salt content. | For breakfast or everyday snacking, I want to know whether the almonds are unroasted, roasted or salted; these characteristics don’t automatically go together. Around 29% of consumers prioritise preparation and ingredient profile. |
| Storage and keeping | Compare the net weight and follow the use-by and storage instructions. | If I keep almonds in stock, I want to be able to use the pack within the stated storage conditions. Around 24% of consumers prioritise suitable stock management. |
| Comparing costs | Compare the price per kilo of the same type of product and include any delivery costs. | When buying repeatedly, I want to compare costs without putting an unsalted product alongside a salted snack variety. Around 18% of consumers prioritise keeping costs under control. |
An organic label says nothing about allergens. Almonds are among the nuts for which allergen information is relevant; if you have a diagnosed almond allergy, almonds aren’t suitable for you.
Consider allergens separately from the organic label and check the allergen information on the packaging. The NVWA explains allergen labelling for pre-packed products.
A description referring to oil or fat doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted with no added oil or fat; that alone doesn’t prove that the almonds are unsalted or organic.
Check the preparation, ingredients and salt content separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts as part of the Wheel of Five.
Pack size and storage conditions together determine how practical it is to stock up. Nuts that are rancid, tough or mouldy are signs of quality loss; general storage advice for mixed nuts isn’t a guarantee for every pack of almonds.
Choose an amount that suits your consumption and follow the use-by information and storage instructions on the label.
If the quality deteriorates before you use up your stock, food may be wasted.
A specific exemption from certification requirements doesn’t automatically apply to every retail activity. Skal Biocontrole links the exemption it describes to selling only pre-packed organic products to consumers, with no other organic activities.
Assess your sales method and business activities separately before selling organic almonds commercially.
Albert Heijn’s product page lists AH Biologisch Amandelen ongebrand (organic unroasted almonds), for anyone looking for organic production and unroasted preparation.
Jumbo lists organic unroasted almonds in a 175 g pack.
PLUS lists organic almonds in a 150 g tub.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as an oven-roasted snack in a 125 g pack.
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s roasted almonds in a 200 g pack, available salted or with a smoky flavour.
These Joybuy products are suited to breakfast and snack occasions, with both unsalted and roasted, salted varieties. Choose according to the preparation and pack size that suit how you’ll use them.
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The product description says the almond kernels can be eaten as they are or combined with yoghurt and breakfast cereal.
Net weight: 160 g. The description advises resealing the pack after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
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The title describes raw, unsalted almonds; the product description suggests enjoying them as a snack or adding them to dishes such as yoghurt.
Net weight: 200 g. The description advises storing in a cool, dry place and keeping the pack sealed after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
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The description lists almonds as the sole ingredient, with no added salt, and suggests enjoying them as a snack or adding them to yoghurt.
Net weight: 500 g. Keep the pack sealed after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
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This roasted, salted variety is suited to a savoury snack; it isn’t the unsalted option recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre as part of the Wheel of Five.
Net weight: 500 g. The description lists almonds and salt as ingredients and advises storing in a cool, dry place.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
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This roasted, salted variety is intended as a savoury snack; it isn’t the unsalted option recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre as part of the Wheel of Five.
Net weight: 150 g. The description states that it contains 0.7% salt and comes in a resealable bag.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
No. Base your choice on regulated organic labels, not the word ‘natural’ alone. The European Commission explains that the EU organic logo is used on certified products, alongside a control code and an indication of agricultural origin.
Organic certification doesn’t mean almonds are allergen-free. If you have a diagnosed almond allergy, almonds aren’t suitable for you; also check the product-specific allergen information on the packaging.
Choose a net weight that suits your consumption and follow the best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice for mixed unsalted nuts recommends storing them in a kitchen cupboard for six months after opening; this isn’t a product-specific guarantee for every variety of almond.
Check the relevant food information, including allergen information, net quantity, best-before information and any special storage conditions. The NVWA says allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products; European rules also describe exceptions, for example for products containing a single ingredient.
According to Skal Biocontrole, a shop that sells only pre-packed organic products to consumers may be exempt from certification requirements under the conditions described. The packaging and labelling must meet the requirements, and the shop must not carry out any other organic activities; importing products from outside the EU isn’t automatically covered by this exemption.
