For a simple breakfast, choose organic almonds whose organic status can be verified, then check separately that they’re unsalted and contain only almonds. AH, Jumbo and PLUS list specific organic options. If you’re buying from a market stall, you can ask the seller about the product’s organic status and certification details.
You want to add almonds to your breakfast and care about their organic origin, ingredients and processing. AH, Jumbo and PLUS provide product information that lets you check these details for each option.
You want to pick up organic almonds as part of your usual shop, so you compare specific supermarket options, pack sizes and ways to buy.
You want to know whether organic almonds are more than just a product with a natural look. According to the European Commission, the EU logo is optional for non-prepacked organic products, making certification details particularly relevant when buying loose almonds.
First check the organic status, then look at the ingredients, packaging and storage instructions. The European Commission says the EU logo is optional for non-prepacked organic products, so ask for details about the product and its certification if you’re buying from a market stall.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic status | Check the organic claim and, where shown, the certification code. Ask for certification details at the market. | If organic production is my main reason for choosing a product, I want to be able to verify the claim; around 34% of consumers put that organic assurance first. |
| Ingredients and processing | Read the ingredients list and check whether the almonds are salted or roasted. Also check the allergen warnings. | For breakfast, I’m looking for an unsalted option with a simple ingredient list; around 33% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Shop and pack size | Compare the net weight and check the latest product information from your supermarket. AH and PLUS list 150 g; Jumbo lists 175 g. | When I’m doing my usual shop, I want to find an option and pack size that suit my needs; around 25% of consumers put convenience and cost first. |
| Usage and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how much you use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If I don’t use almonds often, I want to be able to store the pack appropriately; around 8% of consumers put usage and storage first. |
Unroasted describes how the almonds have been processed, and a natural appearance doesn’t prove they’re organic. Skal Biocontrole and the Dutch government explain that the term ‘organic’ is protected by law.
For pre-packed products, check the organic claim and certification details. If you’re buying loose almonds, ask the seller how their organic status is verified.
The options listed don’t all have the same net weight: AH and PLUS list 150 g, while Jumbo lists 175 g. So the amount in each pack can vary, even if you’re buying almonds for the same purpose.
Choose a pack size based on how many almonds you use and how you can store the pack.
Organic certification doesn’t tell you which allergen warnings or usage information apply to a particular pack. Jumbo warns that it may contain peanuts, other nuts and sesame, among other allergens. AH warns that young children may choke on nuts.
Read the latest label, including allergen and usage warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels.
Duyvis Almonds Original is an almond option to compare with organic alternatives.
AH Biologisch Amandelen ongebrand is a specific option for anyone looking for organic breakfast almonds at Albert Heijn.
Jumbo Biologisch Ongebrande Amandelen is a specific organic option for your regular Jumbo shop.
Biologisch PLUS Amandelen is a specific organic option for anyone looking for a 150 g tub at PLUS.
The product title ‘Amandelen ongezouten’ is worth considering if you shop at Lidl as part of your regular grocery shop.
ALDI lists a 200 g Trader Joe’s almond option for anyone who shops there.
This Joybuy selection is for anyone looking for a raw, unsalted option. Check separately whether organic certification is explicitly stated on the product packaging or in the product information.
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This option suits shoppers looking for raw, unsalted almonds.
The product name specifies Raw & Unsalted and 200 g. Check the organic status separately: ‘raw’ and ‘unsalted’ don’t prove that the almonds are organically produced.
No. According to the European Commission, the EU logo is optional for non-prepacked organic products. The term ‘organic’ remains protected by law, so ask the seller for details about the product and its certification.
No. Unroasted describes how the almonds have been processed, while organic refers to production that is subject to checks. AH, Jumbo and PLUS list these product details separately, so check them independently.
Read the ingredients list and check separately whether the almonds are unsalted and unroasted, if that matters for your breakfast. Jumbo’s product information lists almonds as the ingredient of organic origin; PLUS describes its option as organic skin-on almonds that are unroasted and unsalted.
Check both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens on the specific pack. Jumbo warns that it may contain peanuts, other nuts and sesame. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels.
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the option you buy. Albert Heijn says to store its almonds in a cool, dark, dry place; PLUS says to store its almonds in a cool, dry, dark place. Also check the use-by or best-before information on the specific product.
