For your own breakfast, AH Organic, Jumbo Organic and PLUS Organic are documented options with organic product information. Compare the ingredients, processing and packaging of the variety you’re considering. If a young child might eat with you, assess the form of the food and allergens separately: whole almonds aren’t automatically suitable for a child just because they’re organic.
You want to add almonds to your own breakfast and choose the rest yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five; the organic varieties described here are made primarily from almonds.
You want to see an organic product designation and the relevant certification details, not just words such as ‘natural’ or ‘unroasted’. The Dutch government describes ‘organic’ as a protected term, so check the details on the exact product packaging.
You’re buying almonds for yourself, but don’t want to assume that an adult breakfast choice is suitable as food for a child. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns of the risk of choking on whole nuts in young children, so assess the form of the food separately from the brand and organic credentials.
Start by checking the organic designation and ingredients, then look at processing and packaging. Treat any food for your child as a separate choice.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should give this more weight? |
|---|---|---|
| Simple ingredients | Check the ingredients list to see whether the almonds are unsalted or salt has been added. | I want a simple addition to my own breakfast and to choose the rest myself. Around 31% of consumers put this breakfast need first. |
| Organic credentials | Check the organic product designation and certification details for the exact variety. | I want to be able to identify organic credentials on the packaging, rather than infer them from words such as ‘natural’ or ‘unroasted’. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| If a child is eating with you | Assess the form of the food and read the allergen information on the packaging. | I want to keep my breakfast choice separate from what’s suitable for my young child. Around 19% of consumers put this distinction first. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | I’m looking for a pack that suits how often I use almonds and that I can store according to the instructions. Around 19% of consumers start by considering quantity and stock management. |
Organic credentials don’t change the form of the food. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns of the risk of choking on whole nuts in young children.
Keep your own breakfast choice separate from food for your child, and assess their developmental stage and the form of the food independently.
The Dutch government describes ‘organic’ as a protected term. Duyvis says its product is roasted without added oil or fat, but this description of how it’s processed doesn’t in itself prove that it’s organic.
Check the organic designation and certification details for the specific variety.
The AH, Jumbo and PLUS products reviewed include allergen information. Jumbo also notes that the product may contain peanuts and sesame.
Read the current packaging, especially if you’re buying for someone else or need to take a diagnosed allergy into account.
The packs reviewed differ in size, and their storage instructions may vary from product to product.
Choose a quantity that suits your needs, and follow the packaging instructions for storage and shelf life.
The AH Organic Unroasted Almonds variety reviewed is a documented organic option for your own breakfast.
Jumbo Organic Unroasted Almonds is an organic option in a 175 g pack.
The PLUS Organic variety reviewed contains unroasted, unsalted almonds with their skins on, in a 150 g pack.
Duyvis Almonds Original is a roasted almond variety within the selection of brands reviewed.
The ALDI product page reviewed describes Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds in a 200 g pack.
The Lidl product description reviewed is for unsalted almonds.
This Joybuy pick is for raw, unsalted almonds for your own breakfast. If organic credentials are essential to you, check the product packaging for an organic designation.
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This variety may suit you if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds for your own breakfast. If organic credentials matter to you, check the packaging for an organic designation.
Raw and unsalted; 200 g.
No. The Dutch government describes ‘organic’ as a protected term for certified organic products. ‘Natural’ or ‘unroasted’ says nothing in itself about organic status, so check the organic designation and certification details on the packaging.
No. These almonds are discussed here as a breakfast choice for parents, not as baby food. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says you can start introducing tastes from 4 to 6 months, and stresses that these shouldn’t replace breast or bottle feeds. It also warns of the risk of choking on whole nuts.
The product information for the AH and PLUS varieties reviewed doesn’t say that heating is required. Follow the use and storage information on the packaging, and don’t confuse how the almonds are processed with whether they’re suitable for a young child.
Follow the instructions on the specific pack. For the AH variety reviewed, the instructions say to store it in a cool, dry, dark place; PLUS gives the same advice. Also check the use-by or best-before information on your pack.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that 14 allergens must be listed. The products reviewed list almonds and may also include warnings about other allergens. Always check the information on the packaging of the specific variety.
