Start by checking the organic labelling, then decide whether you want unroasted or roasted almonds and whether you want an unsalted variety. Choose a pack size that suits how you use and store them. Terms such as natural or oven-roasted are not, on their own, proof of organic certification.
You’re looking for organic almonds for your work-from-home lunch and want to check the product labelling rather than relying on a natural-looking pack. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency explains organic labelling and the EU organic logo.
You’re paying attention to the type of almonds, salt information and how to store the pack once it’s open. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre offers general guidance on unsalted nuts and storing almonds.
You want to choose a quantity that suits your needs and include organic almonds in your regular shop. Product information from retailers including Jumbo and PLUS lists different pack sizes.
First, check that the pack clearly identifies the almonds as organically produced. Then choose the type and quantity that suit your lunch routine and how you plan to store them.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Check the organic labelling, EU organic logo and control code on the pack. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency identifies these as relevant information for organic products. | If verifiable organic production is your priority for lunch, look beyond terms describing flavour or processing. Around 20% of shoppers prioritise being able to verify organic production. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients and salt information for the exact variety you’re buying; unroasted doesn’t automatically mean unsalted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its healthy eating guidance. | If you want to eat almonds regularly with lunch, you’ll want to assess the ingredients of each pack. Around 20% of shoppers prioritise an unsalted variety. |
| Processing and flavour | Choose between unroasted and roasted, and check the organic labelling separately. Duyvis describes its Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat; that alone says nothing about organic certification. | If the way the almonds are prepared influences your lunch choice, check the description of the specific variety. Around 20% of shoppers prioritise their preferred type. |
| Pack size | Choose a quantity that suits how often you eat almonds. The organic varieties mentioned from PLUS and Jumbo come in 150 g and 175 g packs respectively. | If you want your lunch supplies to match how much you use, the pack size is a practical point of comparison. Around 20% of shoppers focus on finding a suitable quantity. |
| Storing after opening | Follow the storage advice on the pack and keep an eye on quality. For opened unsalted almonds, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice is 6 months in a kitchen cupboard or 1 year in the freezer; this isn’t a guarantee for every pack. | If you use a pack over several lunches, consider how quickly you’ll get through it and how you can store it. Around 20% of shoppers make storage and keeping the almonds in good condition their top priority. |
Organic labelling, the preparation method and any added ingredients describe different product characteristics. A description of the roasting process doesn’t tell you whether a product is organic.
Check the organic labelling separately from the description of how the almonds are processed.
Unroasted describes how the almonds have been processed; it doesn’t automatically tell you their salt content or full ingredients.
Read the ingredients and salt information for the specific variety before choosing it for regular use.
A larger pack won’t automatically suit your lunch routine better; how much you use and how you can store it also matter.
Choose a quantity that suits how often you eat almonds and how you’ll store the pack once it’s open.
Opened almonds can lose their quality. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a rancid smell or taste, a tough texture and mould as signs of spoilage.
Follow the storage advice on the pack, buy an amount that suits how much you use and check the almonds before eating them.
AH Organic Unroasted Almonds are a specific option if you’re looking for organic, unroasted almonds.
Jumbo Organic Unroasted Almonds 175 g is a specific variety with organic control information provided.
PLUS Organic Almonds is a listed organic variety in a 150 g pack.
Duyvis Almonds Original is a roasted variety. The brand description makes clear that roasting is a different characteristic from organic certification.
The ALDI product information mentioned describes almonds in a range of flavours.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for almonds.
Check the organic labelling, EU organic logo and control code on the pack. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency identifies these as relevant information for organic products. Always check the pack of the variety you’re buying.
No. For Duyvis, this describes how Almonds Original is prepared. Organic labelling is a separate characteristic, so check the organic information on the pack.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general storage advice is 6 months in a kitchen cupboard or 1 year in the freezer. Also follow the instructions on the pack and look out for a rancid smell or taste, a tough texture or mould. The general advice doesn’t guarantee the shelf life of every pack.
Organic labelling doesn’t mean almonds are suitable for someone with an almond allergy. Almonds are nuts, so avoid them if you need to avoid almonds, and check the allergen information on the pack in line with the advice you’ve received for your allergy.
Choose a pack size that suits how many almonds you use and how you’ll store the pack once it’s open. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general storage advice for unsalted almonds, but you should also follow the instructions on your product’s packaging.
