Who are these options relevant to?

Organisers of an organic birthday breakfast

You’re looking for almonds with verifiable organic labelling for breakfast or brunch. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list unroasted organic varieties as separate products.

Hosts with children or guests with allergies

You want to check that almonds are suitable for your guests before serving them. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen labelling, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against giving children whole nuts because of the risk of choking.

Planners looking to manage quantities and leftovers

You’re looking for a pack that suits your party menu and could be used again later. Albert Heijn and PLUS list 150 g packs; Jumbo lists 175 g. Follow the packaging instructions for any leftovers.

What should you look for in organic almonds?

What to consider What should you check? Who should pay particular attention?
Organic labelling Check the organic labelling, any control code and the agricultural origin on the packaging. The European Commission explains the requirements for the EU organic logo on prepacked organic food produced in the EU. If you’re mainly looking for an organic product with verifiable information for breakfast, start by checking the packaging. Around 29% of consumers say verifiable organic credentials are their top buying priority.
Preparation and ingredients Read the exact product name and ingredients. Unroasted, roasted and made without added oil describe different characteristics and don’t, on their own, prove organic certification. If you’re choosing almonds for a particular breakfast dish, you’ll want a variety that suits your menu. Around 29% of consumers prioritise finding a product suitable for breakfast.
Suitability for guests Check the latest allergen information and separately consider whether whole nuts are suitable for any children who will be there. Organic labelling says nothing about allergies or the risk of choking. If children or guests with a relevant allergy are coming, you’ll want to know whether almonds are suitable before serving them. Safe serving is the top buying priority for around 21% of consumers.
Quantity and leftovers Match the net weight to your menu and follow the storage and opening instructions on the label. The organic varieties mentioned come in packs including 150 g and 175 g. For a celebration, you’ll want to choose an amount that suits what you’re serving and can store. Around 21% of consumers put quantity and cost at the top of their list.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming ‘unroasted’ or ‘made without added oil’ means organic

    These describe how the almonds are prepared; organic labelling is assessed separately. For example, Duyvis describes its Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, but this product description doesn’t prove organic certification.

    First check the organic information on the packaging, then look at the exact preparation method and ingredients.

  • Assuming organic means suitable for every guest

    Almonds are still an allergen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also warns against giving children whole nuts because of the risk of choking.

    Check the allergen information and consider how to serve the almonds separately from their organic labelling.

  • Looking only at the pack size

    The organic packs mentioned aren’t all the same size: Jumbo lists 175 g, while Albert Heijn and PLUS list 150 g.

    Compare the net weight with the amount you need for your menu.

  • Storing leftovers without reading the label

    Storage instructions and guidance for after opening can vary by product.

    Follow the packaging instructions. If it says ‘store in a cool place’, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a cool, dark and dry place; also check for any specific instructions for after opening.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Worth considering if you’re looking for a variety labelled organic and unroasted.

  • The product name says organic and unroasted; the category listing gives a pack size of 150 g.
  • Check the pack you receive before eating the almonds, and review the latest product information.

Jumbo

An organic, unroasted variety with specific label information to check.

  • Jumbo lists 175 g, control code NL-BIO-01 and ‘non-EU Agriculture’.
  • This product information isn’t an independent taste assessment; check the packaging of the product you receive.

PLUS

An organic product listing in a 150 g pack.

  • The product listing describes organic almonds in a 150 g tub.
  • PLUS warns that ingredients and allergy information can change, so check the latest packaging.

Duyvis

Useful for distinguishing preparation methods from organic certification.

  • Duyvis says Almonds Original is oven-roasted and contains no added oil or fat; the pack size is 125 g.
  • This product description doesn’t confirm organic certification.

ALDI

The product information mentioned helps distinguish unroasted and roasted varieties.

  • ALDI describes its 200 g unroasted almonds as untreated and packed in a resealable bag.
  • These product characteristics don’t, on their own, confirm organic certification. The separate roasted varieties include salted and smoke-flavoured options.

Almonds at Joybuy

This Joybuy selection focuses on raw, unsalted almonds for breakfast or a party table.

g’woon raw and unsalted almonds, 200 g

g'woon raw and unsalted almonds, 200 g

A good fit for breakfast or a party table if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds.

The product name lists a pack size of 200 g.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘natural’ mean the same as organic?

No. Don’t use ‘natural’ as a substitute for verifiable organic information. The European Commission explains the requirements for the EU organic logo, along with the associated control code and agricultural origin.

Does every organic pack have to display the EU organic logo?

The logo is compulsory for prepacked organic food produced in the EU and sold as organic. This rule doesn’t automatically apply to every type of imported pack; the European Commission explains the conditions that apply.

Are organic almonds suitable for someone with an almond allergy?

No. Organic labelling doesn’t make almonds suitable for someone with an almond allergy. Almonds are among the nuts that must be listed on the label; also check the latest allergen information on the packaging.

Can I serve whole almonds at a children’s party?

Consider this for the children who will be there: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against whole nuts because of the risk of choking and possible suffocation. Its guidance doesn’t provide a basis for treating one age as a universal cut-off for all children.

How many almonds should I buy for a birthday breakfast?

Choose an amount to suit your menu and compare it with the net weight on the pack. The organic packs mentioned come in 150 g and 175 g sizes; these are pack sizes, not recommended portions per guest.