For your own breakfast, choose whichever product type you prefer. If you also want to use peanut butter in suitable baby food, choose a smooth variety with no pieces and check that no salt or sugar has been added, as advised by CJG Rijnmond. Organic certification alone tells you nothing about the texture or suitability of a product for baby food: check these features separately and follow the age and use guidance from the Voedingscentrum.
You’re looking for a spread for yourself that you can also add to your baby’s food when they’re ready. CJG Rijnmond recommends peanut butter with no pieces and no added salt or sugar. If your baby has severe eczema or a food allergy, discuss introducing it with their treating doctor or dietitian first.
You want to be able to check the organic label on the specific pack, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’ or ‘pure’. Look for the organic labelling, control code and country-of-origin details; Skal Biocontrole explains this information for pre-packaged products.
Choose based on ingredients, texture and everyday use. Smooth peanut butter and varieties with pieces are not the same: CJG Rijnmond recommends peanut butter with no pieces for baby food.
First decide who will be eating the peanuts and which product type is suitable. Then check the organic label, ingredients and usage information on the pack.
Suitable if: you want whole peanuts for your own breakfast or as a snack.
Bear in mind: the Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4, so they’re not suitable for baby food.
Suitable if: you’re looking for a spread and a product type that you can add to baby food, provided you follow the relevant age and usage guidance.
Bear in mind: check the ingredients and, for baby food, choose a variety with no pieces and no added salt or sugar, as advised by CJG Rijnmond.
Suitable if: you want peanut butter with a coarser texture for your own breakfast.
Bear in mind: CJG Rijnmond recommends peanut butter with no pieces for baby food; an organic label doesn’t change that choice of texture.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Product type for the family | Decide who will eat the product. For baby food, choose a smooth variety with no pieces and check for added salt and sugar. | If I’m considering using the same jar for my breakfast and suitable baby food, I want to be sure the product type works for both. Around 36% of consumers put product type first. |
| Organic credentials | Check the organic label, control code and origin of the agricultural ingredients on the specific pack. | If I buy organic, I want to be able to check the label on the jar and see where the agricultural ingredients come from. Around 29% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic information. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and current allergen information; organic doesn’t automatically mean 100% peanuts. | If I want to know exactly what’s in my breakfast spread, I check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack. Around 21% of consumers consider checking ingredients their top priority. |
| Everyday use and storage | Follow the storage instructions and compare packs with the same contents; check the latest in-store and online ordering terms. | If I use peanut butter regularly, I want to know how to store the jar and compare pack sizes fairly. Around 14% of consumers prioritise practical shopping and storage. |
Organic labelling and choosing a suitable product type are two separate things. The Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.
First decide who will eat the product and choose the type accordingly. Then check the organic information separately.
An unsalted product may contain ingredients other than peanuts. For example, the AH product information reviewed also lists organic sunflower oil.
Read the ingredients list if you want a product containing only peanuts.
The origin of agricultural ingredients isn’t necessarily the same as the brand’s country of origin. Jumbo Naturel states ‘Non-EU Agriculture’.
If where the peanuts were grown matters to you, check the origin details on the specific pack.
AH Terra has a reviewed 350-gram variety of organic 100% peanut butter.
The organic 100% peanut butter reviewed is listed as available in both smooth and crunchy varieties, in 350-gram jars.
The PLUS product page reviewed lists BIO+ Pindakaas 100% in a 350-gram jar.
Lidl describes its Maribel range as including peanut butter with and without pieces.
ALDI describes HELAES 100% peanut butter as available in smooth and crunchy varieties, in a 350-gram jar.
Duyvis describes various types of snack peanuts, including fried, roasted, marinated and coated varieties.
No, this guide also covers parents’ breakfasts. The Voedingscentrum says you can start offering tastes of food from 4 months; don’t start before then. An organic label isn’t a reason to start earlier.
The Voedingscentrum recommends introducing peanuts before your baby is 8 months old. You can start offering tastes of food from 4 months; once your baby is used to these, you can add peanut butter to a meal. If your baby has severe eczema or a food allergy, discuss introducing it with their treating doctor or dietitian first.
CJG Rijnmond recommends 100% peanut butter with no pieces and no added salt or sugar. Mix it with mashed fruit or cooked vegetables, and don’t give whole peanuts to children under 4, as advised by the Voedingscentrum.
For pre-packaged organic products, check the organic label, control code, origin of the agricultural ingredients and which ingredients are organic. Skal Biocontrole explains this labelling information; for example, the AH Terra product information reviewed lists the EU organic logo and NL-BIO-01.
No, organic status doesn’t change the fact that peanuts are a food allergen. The NVWA requires clear allergen information on food labels; check the current pack and any warnings.
Follow the instructions on the jar. The AH Terra and Jumbo Naturel product information reviewed says to stir before use and store in a cool, dark and dry place; always check the instructions for your variety.
