Who might be interested in organic almonds?

Conscious organic shoppers

You want organic status to be a verifiable product attribute, so you check the product description and any applicable labelling. Skal Biocontrole explains that ‘organic’ is a protected designation.

Breakfast picnickers

You’re looking for almonds to add to an outdoor breakfast and want to check the ingredients and whether salt has been added to the variety you choose. Organic labelling alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the product.

Picnickers who are sharing

You want to take an amount that suits your group and keep the product information to hand. PLUS lists a 150 g tub and Jumbo a 175 g pack; the NVWA explains what allergen information must appear on food labels.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the organic designation, then consider the ingredients, pack size and the information you’ll need if you’re sharing.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Organic status Check that the product is labelled as organic. For pre-packed organic food produced in the EU and sold as organic, the European Commission specifies the EU organic logo, the control code and an indication of the agricultural origin. I want to be able to check that the almonds are labelled as organic, rather than judging by their appearance. Around 31% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic status.
Ingredients Check the ingredients list and salt information for the exact variety; ‘unroasted’ and ‘organic’ answer different questions. If I’m having the almonds for breakfast, I want to know what has been added to the variety I choose. Around 31% of consumers prioritise ingredients that suit breakfast.
Taking them along and sharing Check the type of packaging and keep the label available for allergen information. Don’t assume the packaging is leakproof or resealable without checking. For a picnic with others, I want to keep the packaging and product information to hand. Around 23% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking food along and sharing it.
Quantity Compare the net weight with how much you’ll use during and after the picnic. I want to take enough without having more left over than I can use. Around 15% of consumers prioritise choosing the right amount.

How to avoid common buying mistakes

  • Assuming that natural or unroasted means organic

    The product may not meet your requirements if you want to buy organic.

    Check that the product is labelled as organic and, where applicable, look for the relevant certification on the packaging. Don’t rely on appearance or processing alone.

  • Assuming organic means a particular ingredient list

    The organic designation doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added or what ingredients the variety contains.

    Check the ingredients list and nutritional information on the exact pack before choosing.

  • Throwing away the packaging before sharing

    Without the label, it’s harder to check the product-specific allergen information.

    Take the packaging with you or keep a legible photo of the label to hand. The NVWA explains that allergens must be listed on the label.

  • Overlooking the pack size

    A pack may contain more or less than you need for your picnic.

    First decide how much you want to take, then compare it with the net weight on the pack.

Brands offering relevant organic almonds

Albert Heijn

AH Biologisch Amandelen ongebrand is a relevant option if you’re looking for almonds labelled as organic and unroasted.

  • The product page describes the variety as organic and unroasted.
  • Check the pack label for the ingredients and allergen information.

Jumbo

Jumbo Biologisch Ongebrande Amandelen is an option if you’d also like to check the published control information.

  • The product page lists 175 g, control code NL-BIO-01 and packaging in a protective atmosphere.
  • The page also lists non-EU agriculture and France as the country of origin; taken together, these details don’t give a clear explanation of the almonds’ origin.

PLUS

Biologisch PLUS Amandelen biologisch is an option if you’re looking for a smaller quantity labelled as organic.

  • The product page lists a tub with a net weight of 150 g.
  • The tub format alone doesn’t prove that the packaging is leakproof or resealable.

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Frequently asked questions

Must organic almonds always carry the EU organic logo?

The EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packed organic food produced in the EU and sold as organic. The European Commission also specifies that the control code and an indication of the agricultural origin should appear; this rule does not necessarily apply to every unpackaged or imported product.

How long can you keep unsalted almonds once opened?

The Voedingscentrum’s general storage advice is six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer. Follow the instructions on the pack too, and look out for changes such as a rancid smell or taste, a tough texture or mould.

What should you bear in mind when taking almonds to breakfast in the park?

Keep your hands and utensils clean. If you’re also taking perishable breakfast foods, keep them chilled; the Voedingscentrum recommends taking care to do this when picnicking.

How do you choose the right pack size?

First decide how much you want to take to the picnic and how much you’ll use afterwards. The product pages we looked at list 150 g for PLUS and 175 g for Jumbo; check the net weight of the variety you choose.

Does an organic certification replace allergen information?

No. Organic labelling and allergen information answer different questions. The NVWA explains that allergens must be listed on the label; keep the packaging or a legible photo of it to hand when sharing food.