Choose a pack of nuts with an organic certification you can verify, then compare the ingredients, how the nuts are prepared, salt information and portion size. Whether you prefer a single type of nut, a mix or cashews with oil depends on what you’re looking for. Check the allergen information on every pack, too.
You’re looking for organic nuts as a regular snack and check the certification alongside the ingredients and salt information. The European Commission explains that the EU organic logo can only be used on certified organic products.
You want to choose one type of nut and check whether it’s unroasted or contains oil. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS shows that preparation methods and ingredients can vary from pack to pack.
You’re looking for several types of nuts in one pack, perhaps to add to yoghurt, and want to check the proportions and portion size. Albert Heijn’s product information lists the ingredient proportions in its organic nut mix.
Start by checking the organic certification, then compare the ingredients, preparation method and quantity to find an option that suits your snack break.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiable organic certification | Check the organic product description, the EU organic logo and the control code. The European Commission explains that the logo is used for products certified as organic by a recognised control authority or control body. | If I choose organic nuts, I want to be able to check the certification on the pack. Around 36% of consumers in this survey prioritise organic certification. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and salt information; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted or free from oil. | For a regular snack, I want to know what else is in the pack besides nuts. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on the ingredients, including salt. |
| Type of nut and preparation | Check whether it’s a single type of nut or a mix, how the nuts have been prepared and whether oil is listed. | If I’m looking for a particular nut or preparation method, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘unsalted’ alone. Around 21% of consumers prefer a specific type of nut, mix or preparation method. |
| Pack size and portion | Compare the net weight with the stated portion size and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | I want to choose an amount that suits how often I eat nuts. Around 14% of consumers focus mainly on the pack size and the amount for each snack break. |
Preparation methods and ingredients can vary, even when both products are unsalted. Albert Heijn describes its 200 g organic cashews as fried and lists sunflower oil; BIO+ product information at PLUS also lists sunflower oil.
Read the product description and ingredients list. Check the salt information, preparation method and any oil separately.
A mix may contain several types of nuts and may also carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. Albert Heijn’s nut mix contains four types of nuts; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergen information for prepacked products appears on the label.
If you have a relevant allergy, check the full ingredients list and all the warnings on the pack. Don’t assume you can safely remove an unwanted nut from the mix.
Albert Heijn’s product information covers organic cashews and an unroasted nut mix.
Jumbo’s product information describes 110 g of organic unroasted walnuts as a single-type option.
PLUS product information describes 200 g of unsalted BIO+ cashews. BIO+ is the product range, not PLUS’s own-brand range.
Duyvis describes a range of peanut and snack preparations, including fried, roasted, marinated and coated varieties.
Alesto is Lidl’s nut and snack range, which also includes dried fruit and party snacks.
ALDI’s product information describes Trader Joe’s almonds as roasted and salted or roasted with a smoky flavour.
No, the control code relates to the relevant control body. The organic cashews from Albert Heijn reviewed here carry the code IT-BIO-009; Jumbo’s product information for its organic walnuts lists NL-BIO-01.
No. Albert Heijn describes its 200 g organic unsalted cashews as fried and lists sunflower oil. Check the preparation description and ingredients as well as the salt information.
Check the ingredients and any warnings about possible allergens on the pack; the organic certification doesn’t provide information about allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
Keep nuts in a tightly sealed pack in a dry place, and follow the instructions on the packaging too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre generally recommends storing them in a cool place; product labels may also give specific storage advice.
Follow the warning for the exact product and batch mentioned. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, because of possible metal fragments. The warning applies to the specified pack and batch; don’t apply it to all ALDI nuts.
