When choosing organic nuts for your snack night, start by checking the organic label, then consider the preparation and ingredients you want. AH Organic Unsalted Cashews are roasted and unsalted; the organic PLUS nut mix is unroasted and unsalted, while the AH date and nut mix also contains fruit and seeds. Organic certification alone tells you nothing about salt, preparation or allergens, so always check the label and ingredients too.
You want nuts for a snack night and prefer to identify organic production from clear labels rather than words such as ‘natural’. The European Commission and Skal Biocontrole explain the organic labelling and checks involved.
You’re looking for unsalted nuts and want to choose between a single variety and a mix. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS shows that unsalted products can still differ in how they’re prepared and what they contain.
You want to use the same purchase for breakfast too, and decide for yourself whether dried fruit and seeds belong in the mix. Albert Heijn also suggests adding its date and nut mix to breakfast cereal.
Start with the organic label, then check that the preparation, ingredients, packaging and allergen information suit the people eating them and the occasion.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Check the organic label and, if the EU organic logo is used, the control code and farming origin. The European Commission lists exceptions to the requirement to display the logo, including certain imported and non-prepacked products. | If you want clear labelling to help you identify organic production for your snack night, check the control information. Around 29% of consumers put confidence in organic certification first. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Read the product description and ingredients: roasted cashews, unroasted nuts and peanuts with a coated shell are different products. | Do you specifically want roasted nuts, or would you prefer an unroasted mix without a coating? Around 23% of consumers let the snack’s preparation guide their choice. |
| Unsalted options | Check separately whether the nuts are unsalted and whether you want a plain nut mix or one that also contains fruit and seeds. | If you want to use the nuts beyond snack night, the addition of fruit and seeds makes a difference. Around 18% of consumers prioritise unsalted options. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare net weight for products with the same ingredients and preparation method. Also consider the storage instructions and how much you’ll use. | If you’re buying for more than one occasion, you’ll want to know whether the pack size suits your needs and how to store it. Around 18% of consumers prioritise pack size and purchase cost. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and highlighted allergens, including any relevant warnings about possible cross-contamination. | If anyone at the table has a nut allergy, check every nut listed and the allergen information. Around 12% of consumers make allergen safety their top priority when choosing; it’s important for everyone to check. |
A natural look or description is not the same as an organic label. Organic production is covered by European rules, as explained by the European Commission and Skal Biocontrole.
Check the organic label and the associated labelling details on the packaging.
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes as peanuts with a coated shell. This is a different type of product from a mix containing only nuts.
Read the ingredients if you’re looking for plain nuts or need to avoid gluten.
On the product pages for its specific organic cashews and nut mix, Jumbo states that these products are no longer available online.
Don’t take these listings as confirmation that you can order the products online.
A mix with dates, figs and seeds has different ingredients from a pack containing only nuts.
Compare the ingredients and net weight first, so you’re comparing products with similar ingredients.
The official product information covers both unsalted cashews and a date and nut mix for a different occasion.
The product pages describe organic unroasted cashews and an unroasted nut mix.
The official product page describes a 150 g organic, unroasted and unsalted nut mix.
The manufacturer describes Borrelnootjes as peanuts with a coated shell, making them a different type of product from plain nuts.
Lidl Netherlands lists a nut mix in its range categories.
The Dutch range page lists nuts, seeds and kernels as a product category.
This Joybuy pick is an unroasted, unsalted nut mix for anyone who wants to combine different types of nuts in a snack.
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A good choice if you’re looking for an unroasted, unsalted mix with several types of nuts to enjoy as a snack.
The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews.
The product information states that the mix contains nuts and may contain traces of peanuts.
No. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic; its use is optional for certain imported organic products and non-prepacked products. So, the absence of the logo is not in itself conclusive in every case.
No. The product description says the AH cashews are roasted and unsalted, while the PLUS nut mix is unroasted and unsalted. Check both details separately in the product information.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For the mix reviewed, PLUS recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that opened unsalted cashews can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for six months or in the freezer for one year for best quality; this is not a universal timeframe for every mix. Stale, chewy or mouldy nuts are signs that they have gone off.
No. Organic labelling does not replace allergen information. Check every type of nut listed and the warnings on the packaging; the PLUS mix reviewed contains five types of nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed in the ingredients.
No. The Consumers’ Association survey of 16 March 2026 compares a broader shopping basket and is not a price comparison of the same organic nut products. Before buying, compare the current unit prices of products with similar nut varieties, preparation and ingredients.
