If you have coeliac disease, choose organic nuts only after checking both the organic certification and the gluten information for the exact product. For a simple breakfast, unsalted nuts with a short ingredients list are a good starting point, but also check any warnings and the current packaging.
You’re looking for organic nuts to add to yoghurt or another gluten-free breakfast, and don’t want to confuse organic certification with gluten safety. The European Commission explains the requirements for organic certification, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides information about gluten and a gluten-free diet.
You want unsalted nuts without unnecessary additions, and you distinguish between unroasted nuts and those fried in oil. Albert Heijn’s product information shows that processing and ingredients vary between products.
You choose a pack size that suits how quickly you use them, and can store opened nuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides storage advice for mixed, unsalted nuts.
First check the gluten information for the exact product, then confirm its organic certification. Finally, check that the ingredients, processing and packaging suit your breakfast.
| What to check | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten information | Check the information for the exact product, its ingredients and any warnings about possible unintended presence. | When I choose nuts with coeliac disease, I want to know what’s stated about the finished product and possible cross-contamination. Around 33% of consumers put gluten information and cross-contamination first. |
| Organic certification | Look for the EU organic logo and the relevant certification information; this is not a gluten statement. | Anyone looking for organically certified nuts will want to assess the certification separately from the gluten information. Around 27% of consumers give proven organic certification their highest priority. |
| Ingredients and processing | Check which nuts are included and whether anything has been added, such as oil; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted. | When I add nuts to breakfast, I want to know which ingredients and processing methods I’m choosing. Around 27% of consumers focus on a simple mix that suits breakfast. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a quantity that suits how quickly you use the nuts and follow the storage instructions once opened. | Anyone who eats nuts regularly will want packaging that can be sealed properly and contents that can be used in good time. Around 13% of consumers prioritise buying and storing an appropriate amount. |
The European Commission makes clear that the EU organic logo is used only for products certified as organic. On its own, this certification says nothing about whether the finished product is suitable for someone with coeliac disease. The Dutch Celiac Society also advises checking separately for possible gluten contamination.
Organic certification and gluten checks answer different questions; one certification doesn’t prove the other.
Check the organic label and gluten information separately on the packaging for the exact product.
Albert Heijn’s organic cashews are unsalted, but the product information also lists sunflower oil and says they have been fried.
Check the ingredients and legal product description if you’re looking for unroasted nuts with no added oil.
Jumbo’s product page says that the organic unroasted nut mix is no longer part of its online range.
Don’t rely on the existence of a product page alone when making a current purchase, and don’t assume it means the product is in stock in a shop.
Nuts are susceptible to mould and can lose quality if they aren’t stored properly.
Choose a pack size that suits how quickly you use them. Following advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, store opened nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place.
A pack you don’t use in good time can lose quality; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights mould growth as something to watch out for.
The organic nut mix and unsalted cashews reviewed here are examples of products with product-specific organic certification information and a gluten-free statement on the product page.
PLUS’s organic nut mix is an unroasted, unsalted mix of five types of nuts.
The organic unroasted nut mix is an example of an unsalted mix containing five types of nuts.
Lidl lists organic cashews, an option if you’re looking for just one type of nut.
Duyvis offers, among other things, fried, roasted and marinated peanuts, as well as peanuts coated in batter.
The products below are unsalted nut mixes and peanuts. Product information alone doesn’t confirm that a product is certified organic or suitable for someone with coeliac disease, so check the current packaging.
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The product title describes this mix as raw and unsalted; the product description lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews.
The product information lists nuts as an allergen and says traces of peanuts may be present. Before choosing this product with coeliac disease, check the current packaging for organic certification, gluten information and warnings.
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The title says these are unsalted peanuts; the product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
The product information says traces of cashews may be present. Before choosing this product with coeliac disease, check the current packaging for organic certification, gluten information, ingredients and warnings.
No. The EU organic logo relates to organic certification, not gluten information. Check the gluten statement and any warnings for the exact product separately.
The Dutch Celiac Society says that nuts are naturally gluten-free. For packaged products, still check the ingredients and any risk of cross-contamination, as these can affect the finished product.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, new rules for these warnings apply from 1 January 2026, and warnings must be based on a risk assessment. The Dutch Celiac Society describes the warnings ‘may contain cereals containing gluten’ and ‘not suitable for people with coeliac disease’ as equivalent in terms of the risk they indicate; a warning doesn’t mean that every pack actually contains gluten.
Store opened nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place and follow the instructions on the packaging. For mixed, unsalted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general storage advice of six months in a kitchen cupboard or a year in the freezer.
Keep bread crumbs away from your nuts and breakfast. Use clean utensils to handle and serve the nuts, and store them in a sealed container. The Dutch Celiac Society gives contact with crumbs in the kitchen as an example of cross-contamination.
