For a simple festival breakfast, look for organic almonds labelled as unroasted and unsalted. Check the label and ingredients on the exact pack you buy. The European Commission links the EU organic logo to organic certification. Choose a smaller pack if you only need a little, or plan to use a larger pack for several portions. Store opened nuts in a sealed container in a dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. If you share or sell almonds to festival-goers, arrange protected serving and clear allergen information in line with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
You’re looking for almonds with an organic label and no savoury coating for breakfast before or during the festival. Check the pack for organic, unroasted and unsalted separately; Albert Heijn and PLUS list these attributes for the varieties reviewed.
You want to take a limited amount and avoid opening more than you need. The Albert Heijn and PLUS packs reviewed contain 150 grams; Jumbo lists 175 grams. Seal the pack well after use and store the almonds in a dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
You’ll need to plan not only the quantity, but also protected serving and information about almonds and any other allergens. The NVWA outlines food safety rules for selling at events, for both businesses and individuals.
First check the label and ingredients on the exact pack, then match the pack size to your portions and how you’ll carry or serve the nuts. The European Commission states that the EU organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Check the organic label and certification details on the exact pack. Don’t use a certification code from a different variety. | If you want organic almonds for breakfast or a snack, check the label on the product itself. Around 29% of consumers make organic certification their top priority. |
| Simple ingredients | Read the ingredients and check separately whether the almonds are unroasted, unsalted and free from flavour coatings. | If you want almonds without a savoury coating for breakfast, check both the ingredients and the preparation details. Around 29% of consumers prioritise simple ingredients. |
| Storage and serving | Plan for a well-sealed supply, clean utensils and protection while serving. Use the allergen information on the pack you’re actually serving. | When serving outdoors, you’ll want to prevent contamination and give visitors clear allergen information. Around 21% of consumers make safe serving their top priority. |
| Quantity and pack size | Compare the net weight with the number of portions you want to prepare. Albert Heijn lists 16 portions of 25 grams for its 400-gram pack; this is product-specific information, not a standard festival portion. | If you’re planning portions in advance and want to keep opened leftovers to a minimum, choose a pack size that matches the amount you need. Around 21% of consumers make quantity their top priority. |
The European Commission links the EU organic logo to organic certification. On its own, the label doesn’t mean that no pesticides were ever used during cultivation; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also describes organic crop protection using substances of natural origin.
Check the organic information on the exact pack. Don’t assume a product is certified based on its brand name or natural appearance.
Duyvis states that its almonds are roasted without added oil or fat. The ingredients for Duyvis Oven roasted also list a savoury coating with salt and other ingredients.
If you’re looking for unsalted almonds, read the ingredients and check the preparation method and composition separately.
When serving food at an event, you must protect it from dirt and contamination. So even a dry snack needs to be served with care.
Keep the supply sealed and use clean utensils to serve it safely. Keep the packaging to hand so you can check the allergen information.
The AH Organic almonds reviewed come in 150- and 400-gram packs, for those looking for a small amount or planning several portions.
Jumbo Organic Unroasted Almonds come in a 175-gram pack, a mid-sized option if you’re looking for unroasted almonds from organic farming.
The PLUS Organic almonds reviewed are sold in a 150-gram tub, according to the product information available.
The Duyvis Almonds Original and Duyvis Oven roasted products reviewed are savoury roasted varieties, not like-for-like alternatives to the unsalted breakfast options described here.
The ALDI product information reviewed relates to 200-gram packs of Trader Joe's almonds in roasted and salted or smoked-flavour varieties.
No, the certification code can vary from product to product. For example, the 150-gram AH pack reviewed lists IT-BIO-009. If the EU organic logo is on the pack, check the code and the farming origin on that specific pack.
No. Duyvis says its almonds are roasted without added oil or fat, while the ingredients for Duyvis Oven roasted list a savoury coating with salt. Check the preparation method and ingredients separately.
Keep the supply sealed and dry, and follow the storage instructions on the pack; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place. Protect the almonds from dirt and contamination when serving, as required by the NVWA for safe food handling at events.
Tell visitors which allergens are present and, for nuts, name the specific type, such as almond. According to the NVWA, verbal information is only allowed under certain conditions: visitors must receive it before buying, written or electronic information must be available to staff and inspectors, and there must be a notice at the point of sale directing people to the information.
Yes. The NVWA says that food safety rules for selling at markets and events also apply to individuals. Anyone who prepares and sells food several times a year must have a food safety plan based on HACCP; this requirement doesn’t automatically apply to everyone who brings their own snack.
