Choose organic almonds for on-the-go snacking by checking the organic label, ingredients and how much you want to take with you. Albert Heijn and PLUS list 150 g packs, while Jumbo lists a 175 g pack. These are amounts to divide between snack occasions yourself, not individual portions.
You’re looking for almonds explicitly sold as organic and want to be able to check the organic label. Words such as ‘natural’ or ‘unroasted’ aren’t a substitute for checking. The European Commission explains which labelling accompanies the EU organic logo.
You want to prepare snacks for several occasions and take a measured amount with you. 150 g or 175 g packs give you an amount to divide up yourself, but they aren’t individual portions.
You’re keeping an eye on salt in your snacks and checking the ingredients and salt information for the exact product. An organic or unroasted label on its own doesn’t tell you whether the almonds are unsalted.
First, check whether the organic label meets your needs. Then decide how much you want to take with you, and finally read the ingredients and storage advice.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | Check the organic label on the exact pack. If the EU organic logo is used, the European Commission says it should also be accompanied by a control code and an indication of the agricultural origin. | If I want to buy organic, I want to be able to recognise the label on the product itself. Around 29% of consumers prioritise being able to identify organic products. |
| Amount to take with you | Check the net weight and decide whether you’ll divide up the pack. Using 25 g as an example, 150 g makes six portions and 175 g makes seven. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as a handful of unsalted nuts, not as personal dietary advice. | If I want to measure out a snack in advance, I want to know roughly how many occasions a pack will cover. Around 29% of consumers prioritise convenient portions on the go. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read the ingredients and salt information for the exact product. Jumbo says that the salt content of its organic unroasted almonds comes from naturally occurring sodium. | If I’m looking for unsalted almonds, I want to be able to check this in the ingredients and product information. Around 24% of consumers prioritise unsalted ingredients. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the product-specific storage advice and check whether you can reseal the pack properly after opening. A protective atmosphere before opening doesn’t tell you how the pack will seal afterwards. | If I’m dividing the almonds between several days, I want to be able to store them appropriately after opening. Around 18% of consumers prioritise storage after opening. |
Using 25 g as an example, a 150 g or 175 g pack contains six or seven portions respectively. Portion size is a way to help you understand the pack, not personal dietary advice.
Decide in advance how much you want to take with you, and weigh out some of the pack if needed.
A preparation method or general product description doesn’t, on its own, tell you whether the almonds are organic.
Check the organic label on the exact pack. If the EU organic logo is used, also check for the accompanying control code and indication of agricultural origin.
A product packed in a protective atmosphere, or sold in a tub, doesn’t automatically have a proven closure for repeated use on the go.
Check the closure and follow the storage advice on the pack. You may need a separate sealable container to carry a measured portion.
Portioning the almonds yourself and using a separate container to take them with you takes preparation.
According to Albert Heijn product listings, AH Biologisch Amandelen ongebrand is an organic option in a 150 g pack.
Jumbo lists organic unroasted almonds in a 175 g pack.
PLUS lists organic almonds in a 150 g tub.
Duyvis Almonds Original offers a roasted option in a 125 g pack.
ALDI’s product listing includes 200 g packs of almonds in roasted salted or smoky flavour varieties.
Lidl lists Alesto Spanish almonds in various 200 g varieties.
These Joybuy products are almonds that you can divide between snack occasions yourself. If buying organic is important to you, check the organic label on the exact pack.
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Ideal if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds and want to weigh out your own portions.
The product information lists almonds as the ingredient and gives the pack size as 200 g.
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Ideal if you want to enjoy almonds as a snack and weigh out your own amount.
The product information lists 100% almonds, 500 g and 0,00 g salt per 100 g.
No, not if you use 25 g as an example. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as a handful of unsalted nuts; using that as a measure, 150 g contains six portions. This isn’t a personally recommended amount.
According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may be used on products certified as organic by a recognised control authority or control body. The logo should also be accompanied by a control code and an indication of agricultural origin.
No, unroasted and unsalted describe different properties. Check the ingredients and salt information for the exact product. For the organic unroasted almonds it reviewed, Jumbo says the salt content comes from naturally occurring sodium.
First, follow the storage advice on the product pack. Nut specialist Nootje generally recommends storing nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. This doesn’t give a set shelf life after opening for every product.
Read the allergen information on the current pack, especially if you have a food allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label. An organic label doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
