If you’re looking for a simple snack that also works at breakfast, organic, unroasted and unsalted almonds are a good choice. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS offer specific options with these qualities. Check the organic label, ingredients, packaging and any allergen information: ‘natural’ or ‘no added oil’ alone does not prove that a product is organically certified.
You want to be able to check whether a product is organic, rather than relying on its natural appearance. Skal Biocontrole and the European Commission explain why the organic designation and the EU organic logo are important label information.
You’re looking for unroasted, unsalted almonds without a savoury seasoning, so you can enjoy them at different times of day. The organic options from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at are described as unroasted and unsalted.
You want to choose a pack that suits how you’ll use it and can be stored properly once opened. The organic packs we looked at contain 150 or 175 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is intended for certified organic products. Skal Biocontrole explains that ‘organic’ is a protected designation in the food and farming sectors.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Which consumers is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, the corresponding control code and the agricultural origin on the label. | When I buy organic, I want to be able to find the relevant information on the label. Around 36% of consumers put organic assurance first. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and check separately whether the almonds are unroasted, unsalted and organic. | I’m looking for a plain almond to snack on and perhaps have for breakfast, without a savoury seasoning. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a simple, unsalted product. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose a net weight that suits how you’ll use the product and follow the storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container. | I want a pack I can finish in time and seal properly once opened. Around 21% of consumers prioritise a suitable pack size and convenient storage. |
| Sharing with others | If anyone has allergies, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings. The AH and Jumbo options we looked at warn about the risk of choking for young children. | If I’m sharing with guests who have allergies or with young children, I check the warnings and consider how to serve the almonds. Around 14% of consumers prioritise safe sharing. |
A description of the flavour or preparation method does not prove that almonds are organically certified.
Check the organic label separately from claims such as ‘natural’ or ‘no added oil’.
The Jumbo option states that its salt content comes from naturally occurring sodium. So ‘unsalted’ and a salt value of exactly zero are not the same thing.
Read both the ingredients list and the nutrition table.
If the pack size doesn’t suit how you’ll use the almonds, you may end up with some left over.
Choose a suitable net weight and, once opened, store the almonds in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place.
AH Biologisch offers a 150 g option of unroasted, unsalted almonds. The product information states that they are organic and includes EU organic details.
Jumbo Biologisch offers unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 175 g pack.
Biologisch PLUS offers skin-on almonds in a 150 g tub. The product page states that they are unroasted and unsalted.
Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury, oven-roasted almond option in a 125 g pack.
The Lidl product page shows 200 g packs of Alesto Spanish almonds in various options.
ALDI lists 200 g packs of Trader Joe’s almonds, either roasted and salted or smoke-flavoured.
Below are Joybuy options for snacking and, where stated in the product information, for breakfast or cooking. If you’re specifically looking for organic almonds, check the packaging for the EU organic logo and control code.
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An option for snacking or enjoying with yoghurt or breakfast cereal, as stated in the product description.
The ingredients list contains only almond kernels; the pack contains 160 g.
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The product title describes raw, unsalted almonds; the product description mentions snacking and using them in dishes.
The pack contains 200 g.
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The product description mentions snacking and serving with yoghurt and desserts.
According to the product information, almonds are the only ingredient and no salt has been added; the pack contains 500 gr.
No, the control code doesn’t have to be Dutch. For example, the AH option we looked at lists IT-BIO-009. The European Commission explains that the control code and the agricultural origin are separate details on the label.
Not necessarily. There are conditions for composite products, including a requirement for at least 95% organic ingredients. The European Commission also sets out additional conditions for the other ingredients. So check the ingredients list: a seasoned snack contains more than just almonds.
Store them in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place, and follow the instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of a loss of quality or spoilage. General storage advice cannot guarantee the shelf life of every pack.
Not if anyone has a food allergy: check the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. The AH and Jumbo products we looked at also warn about the risk of choking for young children.
Don’t use the product and contact the seller. ACM ConsuWijzer explains that an unsafe product does not meet the legal guarantee if it has been used normally and in accordance with the instructions. If you can’t get a satisfactory solution, you can ask for a refund.
