Organic, unroasted and unsalted almonds are a handy store-cupboard staple for both breakfast and dinner if you want one variety to use in different dishes. Check the organic label on the packaging and choose a quantity that suits how much you use. Once opened, store the almonds in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.
If you buy almonds for several meals, check the pack size and choose a quantity you’ll actually use. In its 2024 Student Survey, Nibud notes that students remain financially vulnerable in some respects; the survey does not give a breakdown of preferences for almonds.
If organic production matters to you, check the organic label, the EU organic logo where applicable, the control code and the indication of agricultural origin. The European Commission explains what information must accompany the logo.
Unroasted and unsalted almonds can be used as a base for a range of dishes. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS describe the varieties reviewed as unroasted and unsalted. For any other product, check its own ingredients list and preparation information.
Start by checking the organic label and ingredients, then choose the processing method and pack size to suit what you want to make and how much you’ll use.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing the right quantity | Check the net weight and think about which dishes you’ll use the almonds in. | I want to choose a pack that suits my food shopping plans and that I’ll use up. Around 33% of consumers say quantity and usage are their top priority. |
| Organic label | Check the organic label and, where applicable, the EU logo, control code and agricultural origin. | I want to see what information about organic certification is shown on the packaging. Around 27% of consumers say this reassurance is their top priority. |
| Processing and ingredients | Check whether the almonds are unroasted or roasted, and unsalted or salted, and read the ingredients list. | I’m looking for one variety that I can use in both breakfast and dinner dishes. Around 20% of consumers say versatility is their top priority. |
| Storage and using them up | Check the pack size, best-before date and storage instructions for the exact variety. | I want to choose a quantity that I can store properly and use up. Around 20% of consumers say being able to store and use the product appropriately is their top priority. |
These terms don’t mean the same thing as organic certification. Duyvis describes a roasted almond variety with no added oil, but that alone is not proof of organic certification.
Check the organic label and the related information separately from the preparation method and other product claims.
The organic varieties reviewed come in 150 g or 175 g packs. A larger pack won’t necessarily suit how much you use or what you can store easily.
Choose based on the dishes you’re planning and how much you can use up.
Organic certification doesn’t change the fact that almonds are almonds. The organic products reviewed contain almonds; Jumbo also states that they may contain other nuts, peanuts and sesame.
Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the exact pack, especially if allergens are relevant to you.
The AH Biologisch Amandelen ongebrand variety reviewed is organic, unroasted and unsalted, and comes in a 150 g pack.
Jumbo Biologisch Ongebrande Amandelen 175 g is an organic, unroasted and unsalted variety.
The organic PLUS almonds reviewed come in a 150 g pack and are unroasted, unsalted and skin-on.
No, the logo isn’t required in every situation. According to the European Commission, it is compulsory on pre-packaged food produced in the EU and sold there as organic. For imported products that meet EU import rules, its use is optional. When the logo is used, it must also be accompanied by a control code and an indication of agricultural origin.
No, the control code and agricultural origin are two separate details. Check the agricultural origin for information about where the agricultural raw materials come from; don’t infer where the almonds were grown from the country code alone.
For the AH variety reviewed, ‘unroasted’ doesn’t mean that cooking is required. Albert Heijn also describes this variety as suitable for snacking and mentions pesto, salads and pasta dishes, among other uses. For other varieties, follow the product’s own information.
Store almonds in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool. Voedingscentrum gives 10 to 15 °C as an example of cool storage. The PLUS and Jumbo products reviewed also recommend storing them in a dark place; follow the best-before date and storage instructions on your pack.
The organic varieties reviewed contain almonds, so organic certification doesn’t make them almond-free. Also check the ingredients list and any warnings about other allergens on the exact pack.
