For your daily breakfast, choose unsalted organic nuts with clearly listed ingredients and organic certification, and pick a pack size that suits how much you use. If you cycle soon after breakfast, consider the amount of nuts you eat and the fat and fibre content of your whole breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that foods high in fat, protein or fibre can stay in your stomach for longer just before exercise. Organic certification relates to how a product is made, not to better cycling performance.
You want to enjoy unsalted nuts with breakfast regularly, and pay attention to the ingredients, variety and a pack size that suits how much you use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its healthy eating guidelines.
You want your breakfast to suit the time you plan to cycle. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion of foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
You want to be able to check the organic certification of the exact product variant. The European Commission identifies the EU organic logo and the code of the relevant control body as key things to look for.
Start by checking the ingredients and organic certification. Then consider whether the nuts suit your departure time, and choose a pack size you’ll use.
The European Commission states that the EU organic logo must be accompanied by the code number of the control body. This certification relates to organic production methods, so consider your nutritional choices around your ride separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and check whether salt or oil has been added. Also check the allergen information for the exact product variant. | If you’re looking for a regular breakfast topping, you’ll want to know which nuts it contains and whether the ingredients suit you; around 36% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo and the control body’s code number on the packaging. | If you want to identify organic production methods, check the label; around 29% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Timing around your ride | Consider your departure time, portion size and the fat, protein and fibre content of your whole breakfast. | If you set off soon after breakfast, you’ll want to tailor the amount and timing to your ride; around 21% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Pack size and quantity | Compare the net weight with how much you’ll actually use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If you want to avoid waste, look for a quantity that suits your needs; around 14% of consumers consider this first. |
Organic certification relates to how a product is made. The amount and composition of your breakfast around exercise are separate considerations.
Use the certification to check the production method, then consider separately what and when you eat.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion of foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
Adjust the amount and timing to suit your departure time, and consider your whole breakfast rather than just the nut label.
AH’s product information describes its organic unsalted cashews as roasted and lists sunflower oil as an ingredient.
Before you choose, check both the preparation method and the ingredients of the exact product variant.
The packs described come in different sizes. Buying a larger quantity means you’ll need to use it and seal the pack properly after opening.
Choose a size based on how much you use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Albert Heijn’s product information describes organic cashews in both unroasted and roasted varieties.
Jumbo’s product information describes organic, shelled and unsalted walnuts in a 110-gram pack.
PLUS’s product information describes a 150-gram mix of unroasted, unsalted organic nuts.
For an organic product, look for the EU organic logo and the code number of the control body. The European Commission states that this code should appear next to the logo.
No. Albert Heijn describes its organic unsalted cashews as roasted and lists sunflower oil among the ingredients. So check the description and ingredients of the product variant you’re buying.
It depends, among other things, on the portion size and how soon you’re setting off. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion of foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise. Consider your whole breakfast.
For the cashews described, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place, and sealing the pack properly after use. Follow the best-before information on your own pack.
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact product variant; organic certification does not replace this information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on the label.
