Who are organic peanuts for?

Breakfast shoppers who care about organic food

You want to identify organic products and are looking for peanuts for your everyday breakfast. Check the certification separately from the ingredients and salt content.

Shoppers looking for simple ingredients

You want to know whether a product contains only peanuts or also includes oil, salt or other ingredients. Peanut butter is a different product from whole peanuts when you’re looking for a spread.

Shoppers weighing up pack size and cost

You want to take your typical usage and storage options into account when comparing pack sizes and prices.

What should you look for when buying?

What to consider What to look for Who is this most important to?
Organic certification Check for the EU organic logo, the control code and information about the product’s farming origin. The European Commission states that the logo may only be used on products that have been certified organic. I want to be able to check that organic production has been certified for my breakfast, rather than relying on a product’s natural appearance. Around 31% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic certification.
Salt and ingredients Read the ingredients list and compare the salt content per 100 g; unsalted does not automatically mean no added oil. For everyday use, I want to know whether oil or salt has been added, regardless of the organic certification. Around 25% of consumers prioritise simple ingredients and an unsalted product.
Product type Decide whether you need whole peanuts or a spread; peanut butter has a different texture and use. If I want to mix peanuts into my breakfast, I need something different from a spread. Around 19% of consumers choose mainly according to the product type they need.
Packaging and storage Choose a quantity that suits your usage, and store peanuts in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Follow the instructions on the packaging too. I want to choose an amount I can use up and store properly. Around 19% of consumers put practical stock levels and cost first.
Allergens and suitability Check for peanuts and any other relevant allergens, including warnings about possible cross-contamination. Organic certification does not make a peanut product suitable for someone with a peanut allergy. If allergens or another household requirement are a deciding factor, I check those before considering taste or certification. Around 6% of consumers prioritise these kinds of household requirements.

Common buying mistakes

  • Confusing organic with allergen-free

    An organic label doesn’t change the fact that peanuts are an allergen.

    Check the allergen information and warnings on the packaging. Don’t use an organic peanut product as a solution to a peanut allergy.

  • Treating organic, unsalted and 100% peanuts as the same thing

    Organic certification, salt content and ingredients are separate product characteristics. An organic product, for example, may also contain oil or salt.

    Check the certification, ingredients list and salt content separately. Compare nutritional values per 100 g.

  • Buying peanut butter when you’re looking for whole peanuts

    Ground peanuts have a different texture and are used differently from whole peanuts. A spread is therefore not a like-for-like substitute.

    Decide which product type you need before buying, then choose accordingly.

  • Choosing a large pack without considering storage

    Nuts should be stored in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. A quantity you can’t store properly may not suit your needs.

    Choose a pack size that suits your usage and follow the storage and best-before instructions on the packaging.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s product information distinguishes between organic whole peanuts and organic peanut butter as a spread.

  • For AH Terra organic 100% peanut butter, Albert Heijn lists peanuts as the only ingredient; this is a separate product type.
  • According to the product information, AH’s organic unsalted whole peanuts contain 98% peanuts and sunflower oil. The 200 g version is listed as discontinued.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s 100% Biologische Pindakaas met Stukjes Pinda is an option if you’re looking for an organic spread.

  • For the 350 g jar, Jumbo lists ground roasted peanuts of organic origin as the ingredient.
  • This is peanut butter, not a whole peanut product. Jumbo says to stir the peanut butter before use.

Aldi

ALDI Nederland identifies BIO Biologische pindapasta as a separate product type for an organic breakfast choice.

  • The product name identifies this as an organic peanut spread option.
  • Peanut spread is not a whole peanut product. Before buying, check the ingredients, control code and information on the packaging.

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Pinda’s Ongezouten as a snack and an ingredient for cooking.

  • The manufacturer suggests several ways to use these unsalted peanuts.
  • ‘Unsalted’ alone does not confirm organic certification. If certification matters to you, check the organic labelling on the product.

PLUS

PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten in a 300 g pack is an example of a standard unsalted option.

  • PLUS lists 96% peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients, and 0 g of salt per 100 g.
  • This product contains more than just peanuts, and this alone does not prove organic certification.

Lidl

Lidl describes 100% pindakaas naturel as a separate option for anyone looking for peanut butter.

  • The product description lists a 600 g jar with no additives.
  • Peanut butter is not whole peanuts, and ‘100%’ alone does not prove organic certification.

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Frequently asked questions

Are organic peanuts automatically free from food safety risks?

No. Organic certification says something about the conditions under which a product is made, but it doesn’t make peanuts allergen-free. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority identifies aflatoxin as a natural toxin that can occur in peanuts.

How should I store peanuts after opening?

Store peanuts in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example of cool storage. Also follow the storage and best-before information on the packaging.

Should organic 100% peanut butter be stirred before use?

For the organic peanut butter from AH Terra and Jumbo reviewed here, the manufacturers say to stir it before use. Follow the instructions on the specific packaging.

Where can I check allergens in prepacked peanuts?

Check the allergen information on the label; this information must be provided on prepacked products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority emphasises the importance of allergen information. An organic label doesn’t change the fact that the product contains peanuts.

What should I do if my pack is covered by a safety warning?

Follow the instructions in the specific warning and check that the product name and any batch or best-before details match. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority publishes warnings about unsafe food; a warning for one product does not automatically apply to all peanuts from the same brand or shop.