Organic, unsalted almonds are a simple choice for a holiday breakfast. Choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll use and can store. The European Commission explains that the EU organic logo identifies products certified as organic: also check the control code and the statement of agricultural origin. Read the ingredients and allergen information too, and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
You’re looking for almonds without added salt or a savoury coating, perhaps to add to yoghurt. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS describe specific organic products as unroasted and unsalted; check the organic claims and ingredients separately.
You want to take enough for a few breakfasts and be able to store the pack properly at your destination. The organic packs described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS range from 150 to 175 g; Albert Heijn also sells a 400 g pack.
You share almonds with several people and weigh the pack size against how much you use. If anyone has an allergy, check the current label; Albert Heijn and Jumbo also warn that young children may choke on nuts.
Start by checking the organic claim and ingredients. Then work out how much you’ll use during your holiday and whether you can store the opened pack as directed on the label.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check for the EU organic logo, the control code and a statement of agricultural origin. Words such as ‘natural’ and ‘unroasted’ do not, by themselves, prove that a product is certified organic. | If you mainly want almonds that are demonstrably organic, check the claims on the packaging. Around 25% of consumers put this assurance first. |
| Simple ingredients | Read the ingredients list to see whether salt, sugar or flavourings have been added. ‘Unroasted’ is no substitute for checking. | If you’re looking for plain almonds to eat at breakfast rather than a savoury snack, the ingredients list is an important factor. Around 25% of consumers prioritise simple ingredients. |
| Storage while travelling | Follow the storage advice for the specific product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts dry and in a tightly sealed container, and gives 10 to 15 °C as an example of cool storage. | If you want to keep an opened pack during your holiday, check whether your accommodation has a suitable place to store it. Around 20% of consumers prioritise storage during their trip. |
| Quantity and cost | Compare the net weight and price per kilogram on the same basis, and choose a quantity that matches how much you expect to use. | If you don’t want to take too much or have leftovers, weigh the pack size against how often you eat almonds. Around 15% of consumers prioritise getting the right quantity and price. |
| Suitable for everyone sharing the meal | Check the allergens present or that may be present in each product. Follow warnings for young children and consider how the product will be served to everyone eating. | If someone at the table has an allergy or a young child is joining you, check the label and any use warnings. Around 15% of consumers prioritise suitability for everyone sharing the meal. |
A product can be natural or unroasted without being certified organic.
Check the organic claim and the related information on the label. The European Commission explains that the EU organic logo identifies products certified as organic.
Duyvis says its almonds are roasted without oil or fat, but the ingredients information for Duyvis Oven roasted at Albert Heijn also mentions a savoury coating containing salt and sugar ingredients, among other things.
Read the full ingredients list if you’re looking for plain almonds for breakfast.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts dry and in a tightly sealed container. A larger pack also means you’ll need to think about how to store it after opening.
Choose a pack size that matches how much you use, and check before you leave that you can store it as directed.
Organic almonds contain almonds and may also contain other allergens. Albert Heijn and Jumbo warn that young children may choke on nuts.
If anyone has an allergy, check the product-specific information about allergens that are present or may be present. Also consider how the almonds will be served to young children.
Product information describes organic unroasted almonds in 150 g and 400 g packs.
Jumbo describes its Organic Unroasted Almonds as coming in a 175 g pack.
Product information describes PLUS Organic Almonds as organic almonds in a 150 g pack.
Duyvis Almonds Original is an oven-roasted almond product described as a savoury snack, not as an organic breakfast almond.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds as coming in a resealable pack.
No. ‘Organic’ refers to the organic production system; ‘natural’ and ‘unroasted’ do not automatically prove organic certification. The European Commission explains that the EU organic logo identifies products certified as organic. Also check the control code and statement of agricultural origin.
Follow the storage advice and use-by or best-before date on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts dry and in a tightly sealed container, and gives 10 to 15 °C as an example of cool storage. A warm place won’t necessarily meet this advice.
No. Organic production doesn’t change the fact that the product contains almonds. If you have other allergies, also check the product-specific information about allergens that may be present, as this can vary from product to product.
No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo warn that young children can choke on nuts. Consider how the almonds will be served to the child eating with you and follow the warnings on the product packaging.
Not necessarily. Compare the price per kilogram with how much you’ll actually use; a larger pack also needs to be stored properly after opening. A lower price per kilogram is less useful if you don’t use all the almonds.
