For a work-from-home lunch, you can choose organic nuts with a verifiable organic label; also check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens. A 150 g pack means less to store, while 350 g gives you more nuts per purchase. Let your consumption and storage space guide you towards the right amount.
You want nuts with your lunch and are looking for a verifiable organic label, not just words such as natural or pure. The European Commission explains the requirements for using the EU organic logo.
You’re looking for an unsalted addition to your lunch and want to assess the nutritional information and portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general nutritional information about unsalted nuts.
You want to buy an amount that suits your consumption and take into account how to store an opened pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container.
The table groups consumers considering organic nuts for a work-from-home lunch according to their main purchase priority; the percentages are an estimate of how they are divided.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who is this more important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | Check the EU organic logo, the control code and the indication of agricultural origin. The European Commission sets out the requirements for using the logo. | I want to be able to check that the organic label is backed up by certification, rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 31% of consumers give organic assurance the highest priority. |
| Nutritional profile and portion | Compare nutritional information per 100 g on a like-for-like basis and decide how many nuts you want with your lunch. | For everyday use, I pay attention to salt, ingredients and how much I eat. Around 25% of consumers focus mainly on the nutritional profile and portion size. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a net weight that suits your consumption and storage space. The AH mix in this comparison is 350 g; the PLUS mix is 150 g. AH and PLUS list these product weights. | I want to buy an amount I can store properly, and I also consider how much I want to spend per purchase. Around 19% of consumers prioritise stock levels and spending. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and any warnings on the current packaging; organic certification does not replace this check. | Before eating, I want to check that the ingredients and warnings are suitable for me. Around 13% of consumers make allergen information their main purchasing consideration. |
| Nut mix and preparation | Check the ingredient percentages and whether the mix is unroasted or prepared in another way. AH and PLUS publish information about the ingredients in the mixes featured here. | I’d rather choose based on the types of nuts and preparation method I want with my lunch than on the words ‘nut mix’ alone. Around 12% of consumers prioritise taste and composition. |
The quantity also affects how much stock you need to store, but it doesn’t tell you anything in itself about organic certification or the ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as an example portion and lists 164 kcal for unsalted nuts in that amount. This is general nutritional information, not a value for a specific mix or personal portion advice.
These are different product characteristics. An unsalted label or natural appearance does not confirm organic certification.
Check the organic label separately from the ingredients and nutritional information. The European Commission explains the requirements for the EU organic logo.
Organic certification doesn’t tell you whether the ingredients or potential cross-contamination are suitable for you.
Check the ingredients and any warnings on the current packaging every time you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods.
Nuts are susceptible to mould if they aren’t stored properly. A larger pack therefore needs enough dry, sealed storage space.
Choose an amount that suits how often you eat nuts and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container.
The AH Biologisch Notenmix ongebrand (AH Organic Unroasted Nut Mix) featured here has product information about its organic label and ingredients.
Biologisch PLUS Notenmix biologisch (PLUS Organic Nut Mix) is a mix featured here in a 150 g pack.
Jumbo has published product information for Biologisch Ongebrande Notenmix 150 g (Organic Unroasted Nut Mix 150 g).
Duyvis Pinda’s Ongezouten (Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts) is a relevant example of an unsalted product label, not confirmation of organic certification.
Lidl’s Dutch product information describes a 200 g unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s Notenmelange ongezouten (Trader Joe’s Unsalted Nut Mix) as a mix of almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
A nut mix for anyone looking for a raw, unsalted mix with their lunch. Check the packaging if organic certification is a must for you.
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Suited to a lunch where you’re looking for a raw, unsalted mix; the product description suggests enjoying it as a snack or adding it to dishes.
Contains hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashew nuts.
May contain traces of peanuts.
The product name doesn’t mention an organic label. Check the packaging if organic certification is a must for you.
No, this doesn’t apply to every organic pack. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. It is optional for imported organic products and non-pre-packed organic products. When the logo is used, it must be accompanied by a control code and an indication of agricultural origin.
Yes. The NVWA lists nuts and peanuts separately as allergens that must be declared. For pre-packed foods, allergen information must appear on the label; also check for any warnings about accidental presence.
Dutch rules on warnings about allergens that may be present unintentionally have been in force since 1 January 2026. The NVWA lists wording such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. Consider any such warning alongside the ingredients list; its absence doesn’t change the status of a declared allergen.
Store nuts in a dry, well-sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them somewhere cool; also follow the storage instructions and best-before information on your own pack.
No. Use 25 g as an example portion and for calculations, not as personal advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 164 kcal for this general portion of unsalted nuts; nutritional values vary by product.
