Choose almonds with an organic label and inspection details on the specific packaging; words such as “natural” do not, by themselves, prove organic certification. For breakfast and brunch, the unroasted, unsalted options from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS covered here make a simple starting point. Also compare the ingredients, allergen warnings and net weight with your menu and guests’ needs.
You’re hosting breakfast or brunch in the garden and looking for an ingredient with an organic label on the packaging. The European Commission and Skal Biocontrole explain that this label is linked to organic certification.
You want unsalted almonds that you can use in different parts of the menu, without a savoury coating already added. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list unroasted, unsalted organic options.
You’re checking allergen information, pack size and how to store any leftovers. Albert Heijn and Jumbo also warn about the risk of choking for young children; bear this in mind if they’ll be eating with you.
The European Commission links the EU organic logo to organic certification. Then check the ingredients, the information your guests need and whether the pack size suits your menu.
| Buying concern | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the organic label and, where applicable, the EU organic logo, inspection code and agricultural origin on the exact packaging. An inspection code is not the same as a country of cultivation. | If organic origin is my main buying requirement, I check the details on the packaging. Around 33% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic certification. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check that the almonds are unroasted and unsalted, and read the ingredients list. For nuts, the Voedingscentrum recommends unroasted or lightly roasted options. | If I want to use the almonds in several parts of the menu, I look for a simple option without a savoury coating. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this versatile, unsalted option. |
| Suitable for your guests | Read the allergen information and warnings on each pack; these can vary by product. Also look out for warnings about whole nuts for young children. | If I want to take my guests’ allergies and dietary needs into account, I check each pack individually. Around 20% of consumers prioritise sharing food that is suitable for their guests. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Match the net weight to your menu and the number of guests. Albert Heijn and PLUS list 150 g per pack; Jumbo lists 175 g. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing unsalted almonds in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place. | If I want to buy enough without having too much left over, I work out how much I need for my menu. Around 20% of consumers prioritise suitable quantities and avoiding leftovers. |
A description such as “purely natural” does not prove that the specific product is organically certified.
Check the organic label and the related details on the packaging you’re buying.
Duyvis says that no oil or fat is added when roasting Almonds Original. However, the ingredients include salt and components of a savoury coating.
Read the ingredients list if you’re looking for a simple option for breakfast or brunch.
The packs covered here have different net weights: Albert Heijn and PLUS list 150 g, while Jumbo lists 175 g.
Work out how many almonds you need for your menu and compare that with the weight in each pack.
Information about possible other allergens varies by product. A warning on one pack does not automatically apply to another.
Keep the packaging with the almonds so you can keep the product information beside the right bowl.
AH Biologisch Amandelen ongebrand is an unroasted, unsalted option in a 150 g pack.
Jumbo Biologisch Ongebrande Amandelen is an unroasted, unsalted option in a 175 g pack.
Biologisch PLUS Amandelen biologisch is an unroasted, unsalted option with the skin on, in a 150 g pack.
Duyvis Almonds Original is a 125 g oven-roasted almond product with a savoury coating.
Alesto is Lidl’s range of nuts and party snacks, including almonds.
The Trader Joe’s almonds from Aldi described here are roasted and salted or smoke-flavoured, and come in a 200 g pack.
No. Check the organic label and certification mark on the specific pack. Skal Biocontrole explains that “organic” is a protected term; the European Commission describes the EU organic logo as applying to certified organic products.
No. Albert Heijn lists IT-BIO-009 and Jumbo lists NL-BIO-01. The European Commission treats the inspection body’s code and the agricultural origin as separate label details, so don’t infer the country of cultivation from the inspection code alone.
First, decide how many grams you want to use for the whole menu, then divide that by the net weight per pack. Round the number of packs up. Albert Heijn and PLUS list 150 g, while Jumbo lists 175 g; the 25 g portion listed by Albert Heijn is a manufacturer’s reference, not a set party portion.
Store them in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place. For an opened pack, the Voedingscentrum recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. Follow the instructions on the packaging too; these storage times do not apply to a dish made with the almonds.
Take account of the warnings on the packaging: Albert Heijn and Jumbo warn that young children could choke. So don’t assess whether whole nuts are suitable without considering that warning.
