Who are organic peanuts for?

Organic weekly shoppers

You want to add organic peanuts to your regular shopping routine and be able to check the organic designation on the packaging.

Breakfast fans who prefer unsalted

You’re looking for whole peanuts to add to yoghurt, for example, and want an unsalted product rather than a salted snack to enjoy with drinks.

Households that plan their stocks

You choose a pack size to suit your planned occasions and check the contents, storage instructions and price per weight.

What should you look for when buying?

What to look for What should you check? Who is this important for?
Organic designation Check the organic designation and the inspection information. The EU organic logo should also be accompanied by a control code and information about the agricultural origin. If organic is a must-have for my regular shop, I want to be able to check the designation and inspection information. Around 33% of consumers prioritise assurance that a product is organic.
Unsalted for breakfast Check the designation, ingredients and salt information on the current packaging. Choose whole peanuts if that’s the form you’re looking for. For breakfast, I’m looking for whole, unsalted peanuts, not a salted snack to enjoy with drinks. Around 27% of consumers prioritise unsalted options for breakfast.
Price per weight Compare products in the same form and with the same organic status by price per kilogram, not just by pack price. If I want to compare costs, I look at the price per kilogram of products that meet the same organic requirement. Around 20% of consumers prioritise comparing prices.
Amount for the week Compare the net contents with how much you plan to use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. I want a pack that suits the occasions I’ve planned for the week. Around 20% of consumers prioritise buying enough for the week.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming unsalted means organic

    An unsalted product doesn’t automatically meet your requirement for an organic purchase.

    Check the organic designation and related inspection information separately from the salt and ingredients.

  • Treating organic peanuts as an exception if there’s an allergy or choking risk

    Peanuts are a food allergen. The MDL Fonds also warns that whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking.

    Check the allergen information and consider the age of everyone who’ll be eating. An organic designation doesn’t change these considerations.

  • Confusing peanut butter or peanut powder with whole peanuts

    Whole peanuts, peanut butter, peanut paste and peanut powder are different product forms and won’t necessarily meet the same needs.

    Look for the form you want for breakfast or another planned use. A related product name doesn’t confirm that it’s the same product.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a product called ‘AH Organic Unsalted Peanuts’, which combines whole peanuts with an organic designation and an unsalted option.

  • Albert Heijn’s product listing supports the product name and how the retailer describes it.
  • A retailer’s listing is not an independent check of certification information, so check the current packaging.

Duyvis

Duyvis describes an unsalted variety of whole peanuts for snacking and cooking.

  • The manufacturer mentions both snacking and cooking as ways to use this variety.
  • Unsalted is not an organic claim, so this product description alone doesn’t meet an organic buying requirement.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Is the European organic logo always required?

The European Commission says the EU organic logo is required for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. The logo should also be accompanied by a control code and information about the agricultural origin. Don’t assume this requirement applies in every case to imported or unpackaged products.

Do ‘pure’ or ‘unsalted’ mean the same as organic?

No. Check the organic status separately. According to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, the terms ‘organic’, ‘bio’ and ‘eko’ cannot be used for a non-organic product. ‘Unsalted’ describes a different product characteristic.

Can I choose peanuts if someone in my household has a peanut allergy?

Organic peanuts are not an allergen-free product category. Peanut proteins can cause allergic reactions, so check the allergen information on the current packaging and don’t treat organic peanuts as a safe exception.

Are whole peanuts suitable for children under four?

The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking. If you’re shopping for this age group, consider the product form; a general recommendation for whole peanuts doesn’t apply to them.

Where can I get help with questions about ingredients or allergens?

Start by reading the current packaging. Albert Heijn says product information can change and recommends contacting its customer service team if you have any questions.