Fans of sharing plain nuts
You’re looking for an organic snack to share during a board game night and want to know in advance which types of nuts it contains.
Who are these options for?
Hosts checking guests’ allergies
You’re choosing what to buy with your guests’ allergies in mind, and checking both the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings.
Snackers who also enjoy the mix at breakfast
You might also want to add the same purchase to yoghurt, so you’re choosing between nuts only and a mix with fruit and seeds.
What should you look for when buying?
The European Commission describes the EU organic logo as a label for certified organic products. Also check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
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| Organic certification | Look for the organic label, the EU organic logo where applicable, the inspection code and the origin statement. | If I’m choosing organic for game night, I want to be able to recognise the certification on the packaging. Around 28% of consumers put verifiably organic origin ahead of other buying preferences. |
| Plain ingredients | Read the ingredients and check the preparation method and salt information separately. | If I’m mainly looking for a plain nut snack with no added salt, I check the ingredients and look for the ‘unsalted’ label. Around 22% of consumers prioritise this simple ingredient list. |
| Allergens for guests | Check with any guests concerned and read the ingredients and cross-contamination warnings on the current label. | If I’m sharing nuts with guests for whom allergens are a concern, I want to know what’s in the pack and what warnings it carries in advance. Around 22% of consumers make checking for allergens their top priority. |
| Variety and breakfast use | Decide whether you want a nut mix or one that also contains dried fruit and seeds, and consider whether you’ll use any leftovers with yoghurt. | If I want variety during the game or plan to add the mix to yoghurt later, I check whether the ingredients are suitable. Around 17% of consumers prioritise this variety or additional use. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a pack size that suits your group and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | If I want to be able to store and use any leftovers, I choose a quantity that suits my group. Around 11% of consumers focus most on suitable quantities and leftovers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘natural’ or ‘unroasted’ means organic
A preparation method or another sustainability logo doesn’t, on its own, prove that a product is certified organic.
Look for the organic label and, where applicable, the EU organic logo and inspection code. The European Commission explains the conditions for using the logo.
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Comparing a fruit and seed mix as if it were just nuts
The AH Organic Date & Nut Mix reviewed here also contains fruit and seeds, so its ingredient proportions differ from those of a plain nut mix.
Check the ingredients first, then choose based on what you’d like to serve during game night or add to yoghurt later.
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Sharing organic nuts without checking for allergens
An organic label doesn’t mean that a product is free from allergens or cross-contamination.
Before buying, check with guests for whom allergens are a concern and read the ingredients and warnings on the current label.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn’s product pages, the AH Organic products reviewed include a plain nut mix, unroasted cashews and a date, nut and seed mix.
- The product descriptions and organic inspection details help you tell the different options apart.
- The date, nut and seed mix also contains fruit and seeds; check the ingredients to see if it’s right for what you plan to serve.
PLUS
According to the product information reviewed, PLUS sells organic Smaakt cashews and also has its own-brand nut mix.
- The Smaakt cashews are described as organic, unroasted and unsalted.
- The Rainforest Alliance label on the hazelnuts in the PLUS own-brand mix reviewed isn’t, by itself, proof of organic certification.
Lidl
Lidl has a Dutch product page for organic cashews.
- The product labelling makes organic cashews easy to identify as an option to consider.
- Check the packaging itself for ingredients and allergens before choosing the nuts for a group.
Jumbo
The product information describes a 150 g organic, unroasted nut mix containing cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and pecans.
- The listed ingredients show which types of nuts are in this documented mix.
- Jumbo lists this option as ‘No longer in the online range’; the product information doesn’t guarantee that you can currently buy it online.
Duyvis
Duyvis describes coated peanuts, tiger nuts, peanuts and nut mixes for drinks and snacks occasions.
- The product ranges offer different snacks to compare by ingredients.
- Duyvis states that most of its peanuts are fried. A preparation method doesn’t prove organic certification, so check the individual product.
ALDI
Under the Trader Joe’s brand, ALDI lists 250 g packs of roasted, unsalted cashews.
- The product description gives the preparation method and pack size for this option.
- That description doesn’t confirm organic status. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) warning of 20 May 2026 applies to Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. If you still have that pack, don’t eat the cashews; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g option.
Joybuy products
This Joybuy option is a raw, unsalted nut mix for anyone who wants to share a variety of nuts. Check the packaging for organic certification if that’s a requirement for your purchase.
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G'woon raw and unsalted nut mix, 200 g
A good choice if you’d like to share a raw, unsalted mix of several types of nuts; check the packaging for organic certification if that’s important to you.
Ingredients: 30% hazelnuts, 30% walnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews.
Contains nuts and may contain traces of peanuts; take your guests’ allergen requirements into account.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if nuts are organic?
Look for the organic label and, where applicable, the EU organic logo, inspection code and origin statement. The European Commission and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency explain the rules for organic products; ‘natural’ or ‘unroasted’ isn’t a substitute.
How do I check allergens when choosing nuts for a group?
Check with the guests concerned and read the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label; an organic label doesn’t rule out allergens or cross-contamination.
How should I store nuts left over after game night?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping unsalted cashews in a cool, dark and dry place in a well-sealed container; don’t treat this advice for a specific type of nut as a set storage period for every fruit and nut mix.
Are whole nuts automatically suitable for young children?
No, be aware of the risk of choking. The AH packs reviewed carry a warning about this for young children; check the packaging and don’t assume whole nuts are a suitable snack for every child.