When choosing organic almonds for a vegan breakfast, check two separate things: the organic label and the ingredients or an explicit vegan claim. Albert Heijn and PLUS label their organic varieties as vegan; Jumbo lists almonds from organic farming as an ingredient. The Government of the Netherlands and the European Commission explain the organic label and its associated inspection information, but this alone does not tell you whether a product is suitable for vegans.
You’re looking for almonds for a plant-based breakfast and don’t want to confuse organic information with vegan suitability. Albert Heijn and PLUS label the organic varieties described as vegan; check the information on the exact pack each time you buy.
You want unsalted almonds without a savoury coating. The organic varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo described here are unroasted; check the ingredients if flavourings are important to you.
You want a quantity that suits how often you eat almonds. The organic packs described here contain 150 or 175 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark place.
| What to look for | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic inspection information | Check the organic label, the EU organic logo and the inspection code in the product information. | If I want to be sure what organic information applies to my breakfast product, I check the label; around 36% of consumers put confidence in organic certification first. |
| Vegan ingredients | Check the ingredients for the exact variety and look for an explicit vegan claim. | For my plant-based breakfast, I want to know exactly what’s in the pack; around 29% of consumers give vegan ingredients top priority. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check whether the almonds are unsalted and whether any flavourings have been added. | If I’m looking for a plain nut to enjoy with breakfast, I check for salt and flavourings; around 21% of consumers put this first. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | I want to be able to finish a pack and seal it properly after use; around 14% of consumers give quantity and storage top priority. |
Unroasted describes how the almonds are prepared; it isn’t proof of organic certification. The Government of the Netherlands explains that ‘organic’ is a protected term, while the European Commission provides information about the EU organic logo.
Check the organic product details and associated inspection information rather than relying only on the wording on the front of the pack.
Duyvis describes its almonds as made without added oil or fat. Albert Heijn’s ingredient information for Duyvis Oven roasted almonds also lists salt and flavouring ingredients.
Read the full ingredients list if you’re looking for plain almonds without a savoury coating.
The organic products described contain almonds, and the product information may warn that other nuts or allergens could also be present.
If you have a food allergy, check the allergen information on the pack of the exact variety you’re buying, regardless of any organic or vegan claims.
The AH Biologisch Amandelen ongebrand product described here is an unroasted organic option.
Jumbo Biologisch Ongebrande Amandelen lists almonds from organic farming as an ingredient.
The organic PLUS almonds described here are an option if you’re looking for organic product information and an explicit vegan claim.
The Almonds Original range described here consists of oven-roasted almonds with a savoury flavour.
The Trader Joe's almonds at ALDI described here are unroasted and come in a 200 g resealable pack.
The Lidl almonds described here are marketed as crunchy and come in a 200 g bag.
This Joybuy selection features raw, unsalted almonds. Check the pack to make sure the organic label and vegan information meet your requirements.
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A good choice if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds. Check the pack for organic and vegan information if these are important to you.
The product title lists 200 g. The product description names almonds as the only ingredient.
Check the organic label and associated inspection information on the product packaging. The European Commission explains the EU organic logo and its code. Pre-packed organic food produced in the EU must meet requirements for displaying the logo and inspection information.
No. Organic certification and vegan suitability are separate things. Albert Heijn and PLUS label the organic varieties described here as vegan; Jumbo lists almonds from organic farming as an ingredient. Check the ingredients on the exact pack you’re buying.
No. Almonds are nuts, and the product information for the varieties described may also mention the possible presence of other allergens. If you have a food allergy, always check the allergen information on the exact pack.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal the packaging or a suitable storage container tightly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping unsalted mixed nuts in a cool, dark, dry place. This general advice doesn’t specify how long every variety of almonds will keep.
Not necessarily. Albert Heijn’s product page also presents the unroasted variety described here as a snack. Follow the product information and decide for yourself whether you’d like to roast the almonds.
