For breakfast or home cooking, you can choose almonds labelled as organic. Albert Heijn and Jumbo also explicitly state that the varieties they feature are unroasted, while PLUS offers a 150 g organic option. Check the preparation method, salt information and pack size separately on the packaging. If you sell or serve almonds at a Christmas market, also follow the NVWA’s guidance on allergen information and food hygiene. If you’re selling organic products at a market, check with Skal Biocontrole whether your activity requires certification.
You’re looking for almonds labelled as organic and want to be able to tell them apart from products that simply look natural. The Dutch government and the European Commission explain which organic labels and inspection details to look for.
You want to choose between options such as unroasted almonds and roasted varieties. Check the preparation method and salt information separately; Albert Heijn and Jumbo identify their organic unroasted varieties on their product pages.
You sell almonds, offer samples or use them in dishes. The NVWA provides guidance on allergens and food safety at markets; Skal Biocontrole explains when a stall selling organic products may need certification.
First, check that the product is explicitly labelled organic, then decide which preparation method and pack size suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Check that the product is labelled organic and, where applicable, look for the EU organic logo, along with its inspection code and details of the agricultural origin. | If you want to choose a product specifically because it is labelled organic, check the product information rather than relying on words such as natural or unroasted. Around 31% of consumers say organic status is their main purchasing priority. |
| Preparation method and salt | Check whether the almonds are unroasted or roasted, and look at the salt information separately. | For breakfast or home cooking, you’ll want to know how the almonds have been prepared and whether salt has been added. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the amount you expect to use, and follow the instructions on the packaging. | If you’re buying almonds for a particular occasion, you’ll want a suitable amount and as little waste as possible. Around 23% of consumers prefer to buy an amount that suits their needs. |
| Selling at a market | Be ready to provide information about allergens and to prepare, sell and store food hygienically. Also check whether your market activity requires organic certification. | If you’re selling almonds or offering samples, you’ll want to clearly inform customers about the nuts present and handle food safely. Around 15% of consumers say clear information and safe selling are their main priorities. |
Unroasted and unsalted describe different product qualities from organic. The Dutch government explains that organic is a protected label for products that are inspected.
Check the organic label separately from the preparation method and salt information on the packaging.
Buying organic almonds doesn’t automatically mean you can sell them at a market as an organic trader. Skal Biocontrole says that market stalls selling organic products usually need certification.
Before selling, check whether your activity requires certification. The NVWA also requires food sold at markets and events to be prepared, sold and stored safely and hygienically.
Safe preparation and clear allergen information take extra planning.
Albert Heijn lists organic unroasted almonds on its official product page.
Jumbo lists organic unroasted almonds in a 175 g pack.
PLUS lists organic almonds in a 150 g tub.
Look for the organic label and the relevant inspection details. According to the Dutch government, organic is a protected label; a natural appearance alone doesn’t prove that a product is organic.
Also check the inspection body’s code and the details of the agricultural origin. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is compulsory for certain products, including pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. This rule doesn’t apply to every package without distinction.
Check the organic label, preparation method and salt information separately. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list organic unroasted varieties; read the information on the packaging to see whether the salt details and pack size suit your needs.
Tell customers which allergens are present and, when serving nuts, specify exactly which type. The NVWA also requires food sold at markets and events to be prepared, sold and stored safely and hygienically.
Buying organic is only one part of what you need to arrange before selling at a market. Skal Biocontrole says that market stalls selling organic products usually need certification; check whether this applies to your activity before offering products as organic.
