For children under 4, don’t serve whole almonds for them to eat directly. Choose instead a nut butter with no added sugar or salt, or ground nuts in a suitable preparation. If almonds are permitted under the childcare setting’s allergy arrangements and policies, also check the organic certification, ingredients and packaging: an organic label does not replace these safety checks.
You’re looking for organic almonds for young children and want to choose the right product form. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises giving children under 4 nut butter or ground nuts, rather than whole nuts.
You’re buying for a group where individual dietary advice and the childcare setting’s arrangements determine which ingredients can be used. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that information about allergens present must be available.
You buy organic ingredients regularly and want to compare pack sizes, certification details and storage instructions. The weight of a pack does not automatically make it a suitable portion for a child.
Start by considering how the almonds will be prepared and served. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against whole nuts for children under 4. Choose a suitable ground preparation or nut butter, then check the allergens and organic information on the exact pack you’re buying.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Product form and choking risk | For children under 4: nut butter with no added sugar or salt, or ground nuts in a suitable preparation. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against whole nuts for this age group. | When I prepare lunch for young children, I want a product form that’s right for their age. Around 36% of consumers give product form and suitability for preparation top priority. |
| Allergens and group arrangements | Read the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack, and check them against individual dietary advice and the childcare setting’s policies. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides information on allergen records. | When I’m buying for a group, I need to take individual allergy arrangements into account and be able to pass on product information clearly. Around 29% of consumers prioritise allergens and arrangements for the group. |
| Organic certification | Check the organic logo, control code and agricultural origin for the variant you’ve chosen. The European Commission explains the certification and labelling requirements for the EU organic logo. | If I specifically want to buy organic, I want to be able to check the certification on the pack of the exact almonds I’m buying. Around 21% of consumers give clear organic labelling top priority. |
| Pack size, storage and preparation | Compare pack weights on a like-for-like basis, follow the storage instructions for the specific variant and consider the work involved in grinding or preparing it. Follow an appropriate hygiene code, as explained by RIVM KIDDI. | When I prepare lunch regularly, I want to know how much is in a pack and how much preparation it requires. Around 14% of consumers prioritise ease of stocking and preparation. |
Whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children under 4. An organic label doesn’t change the product’s form.
For this age group, choose nut butter with no added sugar or salt, or use ground nuts in a suitable preparation.
Organic certification doesn’t mean a product is suitable for a child with an allergy. An almond product contains almonds; the packaging for a specific product may also warn of the possible presence of other allergens.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the exact variant and compare them with the individual arrangements.
A serving size on a pack isn’t automatically a lunch recommendation for young children. Albert Heijn gives a serving size of 25 g for the almond variant in question, along with nutritional reference values for an average adult.
Use pack and serving information to plan stock, not as automatic dietary advice for every child.
AH Organic Unroasted Almonds are an organic ingredient for preparing lunches in-house.
Jumbo Organic Unroasted Almonds 175 g are an organic almond ingredient with product-specific certification and allergen information.
PLUS Organic Almonds are an organic almond ingredient in a 150 g tub.
This Joybuy selection features raw, unsalted almonds as an ingredient for a suitable preparation. Check the organic certification on the current pack before use.
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Worth considering as an ingredient when the childcare setting prepares it appropriately; don’t serve whole nuts to children under 4.
Raw, unsalted almonds. The product name states a pack size of 200 g.
Contains almonds. Follow individual allergy advice and don’t use for children who need to avoid almonds.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Choose nut butter with no added sugar or salt to spread on bread, or ground nuts in a suitable preparation.
Check the EU organic logo, the accompanying control code and the agricultural origin on the pack. The European Commission explains that the logo may only be used for certified products. Albert Heijn lists IT-BIO-009 and EU Agriculture for the variant mentioned; Jumbo lists NL-BIO-01 and non-EU Agriculture.
No. Organic certification doesn’t change the fact that almonds are present as an ingredient and allergen. Follow the individual advice of your doctor or dietitian, and don’t draw your own conclusions about other nuts.
Make sure information about allergens present is available, and check that their use complies with individual arrangements and the setting’s policies. Also follow the Hygiene Code for Small Institutions or another approved hygiene code that covers the work being done, as explained by RIVM KIDDI. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s checklist can help you record allergen information.
This warning refers to the possible unintended presence of an allergen, for example through cross-contamination during production. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that new Dutch labelling rules apply from 1 January 2026 for allergens that unintentionally end up in food. This is different from an allergen that is present as an ingredient; assess both statements in line with the individual advice.
