Choose almonds with a clear organic label, and consider how they have been prepared—such as whether they are unroasted or unsalted—as a separate choice. The Government of the Netherlands and the European Commission explain how organic labelling can be recognised. Also compare ingredients, packaging and origin, and check the allergy warnings on the label if you have an allergy.
You want almonds with a clear organic status to enjoy with your morning coffee. So check the organic labelling and origin, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’. The Government of the Netherlands and the European Commission explain organic labels.
You’re looking for unsalted almonds without lots of added flavourings. Check the ingredients and how they have been prepared; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts.
You want a quantity that suits how often you eat almonds. Compare the pack size and storage advice for varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, and check prices for the same quantity.
The Government of the Netherlands and the European Commission describe organic as a regulated label. How the almonds are prepared, packaging convenience and allergen information each require separate checks.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might find this especially important? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | Check the organic product description and, if there is an EU organic logo, the control code and indication of agricultural origin. | I want to check whether the almonds are organic and what the agricultural origin on the label refers to; around 20% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic status. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients and consider whether the almonds are unroasted and unsalted as separate characteristics. | For a simple coffee-break snack, I’m looking for unsalted almonds with few ingredients; around 20% of consumers prioritise a simple ingredient list. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you’ll use, and follow the storage advice once opened. | I want a pack that suits several breaks and is easy to store properly; packaging convenience is the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Price per quantity | Compare the price per kilo of organic varieties and check the price that applies when you buy or have them delivered. | I want to know what I’m paying for the same quantity, rather than looking only at the pack price; affordability comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens on the current packaging. | If I have to avoid allergens, I want to check all the labelling before buying; for around 20% of consumers, this is the most important condition when choosing a product. |
How almonds are prepared and whether they were produced organically are two different things. ‘Unroasted’ or ‘natural’ does not, by itself, prove that they were produced organically.
Check the organic product description and its accompanying labelling, rather than relying only on the appearance or preparation terms.
An ingredients list containing only almonds does not rule out a warning about the possible presence of other allergens. The Jumbo variety reviewed also mentions sesame.
Read both the ingredients list and the allergen warnings on the pack you’re buying. The NVWA and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlight the importance of allergen information on the label.
The Consumers’ Association price survey of 24 April 2026 covered 166 organic products at 13 supermarkets; it was not a ranking of organic almonds.
Compare the varieties you’re interested in by the same quantity, and check the price that applies when you buy or have them delivered.
Once opened, the storage advice for unsalted almonds matters. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a tough texture and mould as signs of lost quality or spoilage.
Seal the pack tightly, follow the storage advice and check the almonds before eating them.
The AH Biologisch variety reviewed is a 150 g pack of unroasted almonds.
The Jumbo Biologisch variety reviewed contains 175 g of unroasted almonds.
Biologisch PLUS offers the organic almonds with skins reviewed here in a 150 g tub.
This Joybuy selection is a good fit if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds. If you’re buying organic, check the organic label and control code on the packaging separately.
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A good fit if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds; if organic is a requirement, check the organic label separately.
The product name gives a pack size of 200 g.
Check the organic product description and the accompanying labelling. The Government of the Netherlands describes ‘organic’ as a protected term; the EU organic logo is also accompanied by a control code and an indication of agricultural origin.
No. The European Commission describes agricultural origin as a separate indication alongside the logo, for example EU agriculture, non-EU agriculture or EU/non-EU agriculture. Use this indication to check the stated agricultural origin.
Store almonds in a cool, dry, dark place and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general storage guide says unsalted almonds keep for six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer after opening; this is not a product-specific guarantee of shelf life. Rancidity, a tough texture and mould are signs of spoilage.
Read both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens on the current label. Almonds are an allergen themselves; a product containing almond as its only ingredient does not rule out cross-contamination or warnings about other allergens.
Whole nuts are not necessarily suitable for young children because of the risk of choking. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends, among other things, that children sit calmly and are supervised while eating.
