Who are organic almonds suitable for?

Snackers who look for certification

You’re looking for organic almonds and want to be able to verify the organic claim, rather than relying on words such as plain. The European Commission sets out the information required for organic products.

Snackers looking for an unsalted option

You’re after a simple evening snack and check separately whether salt has been added to the almonds. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five.

Stock-up shoppers

You buy almonds for several snack occasions and want to choose a quantity that suits how you use them. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

The European Commission states that the EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packaged food produced in the EU and sold as organic. A control code and an indication of origin must also be provided. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five, so check the organic claim and the ingredients separately.

What to consider What should you check? Who should pay particular attention?
Organic claim Check the organic claim, along with the relevant control code and indication of origin on the packaging. Don’t rely on the word plain alone. I want to check that the almonds are being sold as organic, rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 42% of consumers put verifiable organic information first.
Salt and ingredients Read the ingredients and salt information for the exact variant you’re buying; the organic claim alone doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added. If I want to avoid added salt, I check the ingredients rather than relying on the certification alone. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the ingredients.
Packaging and storage Choose a net weight that suits how you use the almonds and follow the storage instructions on the packaging once opened. I want packaging that suits the amount I actually use, and I want to store the almonds afterwards according to the label. Around 25% of consumers focus mainly on packaging and storage.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking plain for organic certification

    Plain doesn’t mean the same thing as organic. You could end up choosing a different product feature from the one you intended.

    Check the organic claim and the accompanying information on the packaging. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency explains that ‘organic’, ‘bio’ and ‘eko’ are protected terms.

  • Assuming organic means unsalted

    The organic claim doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added. You need to assess these features separately.

    Read the ingredients and salt information for the exact variant. Jumbo states that the salt content of its organic unroasted variant comes from naturally occurring sodium; don’t assume this information applies to other almonds.

  • Buying almonds as a sleep aid

    An organic claim is no proof that almonds will help you sleep better.

    Choose almonds based on the product information and your snacking preferences, not because you expect them to help you sleep.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Organic Unroasted Almonds is a product range to consider if you’re looking for organic, unroasted almonds.

  • The product name specifies that they are organic and unroasted.
  • Check the packaging for information about the exact variant and its ingredients.

Jumbo

Jumbo Organic Unroasted Almonds 175 g is a specific option if you’re looking for organic, unroasted almonds.

  • For this variant, Jumbo lists the control code NL-BIO-01 and states that the salt content comes from naturally occurring sodium.
  • This product information applies to this variant and is not an independent assessment of its taste.

PLUS

PLUS Organic Almonds is available in a 150 g pack.

  • The product name and pack size make this variant easy to identify.
  • The organic claim alone doesn’t tell you whether the almonds are unroasted or unsalted, so check the product information.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Must every organic pack display the European leaf logo?

Not necessarily. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packaged food produced in the EU and sold as organic. The control body’s code and an indication of origin must also be provided. Don’t automatically apply this rule to unpackaged products or every import scenario.

Do plain or unroasted also mean organic?

No, assess these product features separately. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency explains that ‘organic’, ‘bio’ and ‘eko’ are protected terms that cannot be used for non-organic products.

How should you store unroasted almonds once opened?

First, follow the instructions on the packaging for your product. Noten.nl recommends storing unroasted almonds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place; this general advice is not a product-specific guarantee of shelf life.

What should you check if allergens are important to you?

Read the allergen information on the exact packaging before eating the product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergens can make people seriously ill and must be listed on the label. An organic claim is no substitute for checking this information.