Who is this choice relevant to?

Breakfast on the go

You want to take nuts with you as part of your breakfast on an NS journey and prepare a portion in advance in a well-sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container.

Fans of minimally processed nuts

You’re looking for unroasted, unsalted nuts and checking whether the exact variety is organically certified. The European Commission and Skal Biocontrole explain the organic logo and certification.

Label-conscious shoppers

You compare the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority oversees information for safe use; warnings on the pack remain important, even for organic nuts.

What should you look for when buying?

First check the organic designation on the exact pack, then compare how the nuts are processed, the portion size, how you’ll carry them and the ingredients.

The European Commission and Skal Biocontrole explain organic certification. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container.

What to consider What should you check? Who should consider this?
Organic designation Check the EU organic logo and certification code on the pack of the exact variety. I want to check that my choice is organically certified, rather than simply described as natural. Around 29% of consumers say verifiable organic origin is their top buying priority.
Breakfast portion Compare the portion size with the pack weight; a bag may contain several portions. I want to set aside a suitable amount for breakfast in advance, rather than take the whole bag with me. Around 29% of consumers give breakfast portions top priority.
Taking them with you and storage Take the nuts with you in a well-sealed container and follow the storage instructions on the pack. I want to carry my portion in a sealed container during my journey and store the rest properly once opened. Around 21% of consumers make transport and storage their top buying priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and warnings on the pack; unsalted doesn’t mean unroasted. I want to know which ingredients and potential allergens apply to this exact variety. Around 21% of consumers put ingredients and allergen information first.

Common pitfalls

  • Assuming organic means allergen-free

    Organic certification doesn’t change the ingredients or allergen warnings. The cashews reviewed may also contain other nuts or peanuts.

    Check the pack of the exact variety. If you have a relevant allergy, don’t base your choice on the organic logo alone.

  • Thinking a whole bag is one breakfast portion

    The AH packs reviewed list six or eight portions of 25 grams, so the contents are divided into several portions.

    Set aside the amount you want to take with you before you leave, and seal the rest well.

  • Assuming unsalted means unroasted

    AH Biologisch Ongezouten cashew nuts are baked and contain sunflower oil. So ‘unsalted’ on its own doesn’t tell you how the nuts have been processed.

    Read the product description and ingredients if you’re mainly looking for unroasted nuts.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s currently available

    Jumbo says the Biologische Ongebrande Notenmix Ongezouten 150 g reviewed is no longer part of its online range.

    Check whether the exact variety is currently available to order from your shop before relying on it.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

AH Biologisch product information describes 150-gram unroasted cashews and 200-gram baked, unsalted cashews.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 25-gram portion for both varieties; the product pages also provide organic label information.
  • The varieties differ in how they’re processed and in their ingredients. Check the pack and local availability of the exact variety.

PLUS

PLUS sells Smaakt organic cashew nuts in a 200-gram bag; Smaakt is the product brand.

  • The product information lists cashews as an ingredient and provides storage and allergen information.
  • According to the product information, the pack may contain peanuts and other nuts; check the latest warnings.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s product information describes an organic mix of unroasted, unsalted almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and walnuts.

  • The ingredients list makes it clear which types of nuts are in this mix.
  • Jumbo says this exact variety is no longer part of its online range; the product page doesn’t confirm that it’s currently available to order.

Lidl

Lidl has a product listing for organic cashews.

  • The product listing points to a specific organic cashew variety to look for in store.
  • Before buying, check the current pack for its weight, ingredients, allergens and organic certification code.

Joybuy products for on the go

This Joybuy selection includes nuts for breakfast or a snack on the go. Check that the organic certification and allergen information on the exact pack meet your needs.

g’woon Nut Mix Raw & Unsalted, 200 g

g’woon Nut Mix Raw & Unsalted, 200 g

This raw, unsalted nut mix is intended as a breakfast topping or snack.

The product information lists almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and walnuts. The product name doesn’t mention an organic designation; check the pack if organic certification is a must.

The product information recommends sealing the pack well after opening. The product contains the nuts listed and may contain traces of peanuts.

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Zonnatura Organic Nut Mix Bar, 75 g

Zonnatura Organic Nut Mix Bar, 75 g

This 75-gram nut mix bar is for anyone who’d rather take a bar as a snack on the go than carry loose nuts.

The product information lists peanuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, raisins and agave syrup. The bar may contain other nuts and sesame seeds.

The product name includes ‘Organic’; if certification matters to you, check the organic designation and certification code on the exact pack.

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Frequently asked questions

How can you tell if nuts are organically certified?

Check the organic designation, EU organic logo and certification code on the pack of the exact variety. For example, AH Biologisch Cashewnoten ongebrand lists certification code IT-BIO-009; the European Commission explains that the EU organic logo may only be used for certified products.

Do organic nuts have to come from the Netherlands?

No. Organic certification doesn’t mean the nuts were grown in the Netherlands. Official label information distinguishes between EU agriculture, non-EU agriculture and EU/non-EU agriculture; AH Biologisch Cashewnoten ongebrand states non-EU agriculture.

How should you take an opened bag of nuts with you for breakfast?

Take the amount you want in a well-sealed container and store the rest according to the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container; the AH baked variety reviewed says to store it in a cool, dark, dry place and to reseal the pack well after use.

Are organic cashews suitable for someone with a peanut or other nut allergy?

Organic certification doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy. AH Biologisch Cashewnoten ongebrand and Smaakt Cashewnoten biologisch at PLUS warn that they may contain peanuts and other nuts, so always check the warnings on the exact pack.

Can you give whole nuts to young children during the journey?

This selection of whole nuts isn’t automatically suitable as a children’s breakfast. Albert Heijn warns that young children may choke on the unroasted cashews.