Choose organic almonds with a verifiable organic label, and decide in advance how much to add to your breakfast. Organic certification says nothing about weight loss: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, your total energy intake still matters. Choose a pack size that suits how often you eat almonds and how you store them.
You want to add almonds without losing track of how much you use. Albert Heijn lists 625 kcal per 100 g for its 150 g pack; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises that the amount you actually eat matters.
You’re looking for an organic label and certification details for the exact product. The European Commission explains what information should appear on pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic.
You want unsalted almonds without a sweet coating, in a quantity that suits how you use them. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. Also check the ingredients list on the product you buy.
Start with the portion size and organic label, then check the ingredients and choose a pack that suits how you use and store the almonds. The breakdown below covers shoppers considering organic almonds for breakfast who also have weight management in mind.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and energy intake | Albert Heijn lists 625 kcal per 100 g for its 150 g pack of AH Organic Unroasted Almonds. Compare values per 100 g and weigh the amount you add. | I want to know how many almonds I’m adding to breakfast and be able to measure my portion. Shoppers who prioritise portion control make up around 36%. |
| Organic label | According to the European Commission, pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic must display the EU organic logo, the control code and the farming origin. Check the exact pack. | I want to verify the organic origin from the product information, rather than infer it from words such as ‘natural’ or ‘unroasted’. Shoppers who put confidence in organic credentials first make up around 29%. |
| Ingredients for breakfast | Check the ingredients and make sure the product is unsalted. Albert Heijn describes its 150 g pack as unsalted; Jumbo lists almonds as an ingredient. | When I put breakfast together myself, I want to know whether the almonds suit the simple topping I’m looking for. Around 21% of shoppers make a simple ingredient list their top priority. |
| Packaging and storage | The organic products reviewed are available in 150 g, 175 g and 400 g packs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place; also follow the instructions on the pack. | I want to choose an amount I’ll use regularly and can store properly. Shoppers who want pack size to suit how they use the product make up around 14%. |
An organic label relates to how a product is made, not to weight loss. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that losing weight depends on the balance between the energy you consume and the energy you use.
Check the organic label, and also decide how many almonds you’ll add to breakfast.
These words describe different product qualities and don’t, on their own, prove that a product is organic.
Check the organic information on the exact product instead of inferring it from ‘natural’, ‘unroasted’ or the supermarket’s name.
The amount you buy isn’t the same as the portion you eat. Nuts should be stored in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Choose a pack size based on how often you eat almonds, and follow the storage instructions on the label.
An organic label doesn’t tell you whether a product contains allergens. Product information may also include warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging before choosing.
The AH Organic range reviewed includes unroasted almonds in 150 g and 400 g packs.
Jumbo Organic Unroasted Almonds is described as an organic, unsalted product in a 175 g pack.
The organic PLUS almonds reviewed are sold in a 150 g pack and described as almonds with their skins on.
No. An organic label doesn’t guarantee weight loss. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, losing weight means taking in less energy than you use. So remember to factor in how many almonds you add to breakfast.
Not necessarily. Albert Heijn lists a manufacturer’s portion of 25 g for the products reviewed. This can help you understand the product information, but it isn’t personal dietary advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts every day.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them cool, at 10 to 15 °C, for the best storage conditions; also follow the storage instructions on the pack. Jumbo and PLUS advise storing their products in a cool, dry, dark place.
Check both the almond listing and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. The product information reviewed includes warnings that peanuts and other nuts may be present. An organic label doesn’t change the allergen information, so read the current packaging.
Check the organic label and details on the exact pack. According to the European Commission, pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic must display the EU organic logo, the control code and the farming origin. The logo requirement doesn’t necessarily apply to all products imported directly.
