Organic peanuts are only a suitable choice for your morning coffee break if the information on the exact pack matches what you’re looking for. Unsalted is a separate characteristic and does not prove that a product is organically certified. For prepacked foods produced in the EU and sold as organic, the European Commission lists the EU organic logo, the control body code and the agricultural origin. Also check the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions.
You want to be able to check whether the peanuts are certified in line with organic production rules, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’. For applicable prepacked foods, the European Commission lists the EU organic logo, the control body code and the agricultural origin.
For a regular coffee break, you may want to check both the organic labelling and the salt information. Unsalted, on its own, says nothing about organic certification.
You may want to take some peanuts with you or have them ready, while keeping the rest properly sealed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a sealed, dry place, preferably somewhere cool.
The breakdown below relates to shoppers looking for plain organic peanuts to enjoy with their morning coffee.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might care about this most? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Check the applicable organic labels, control code and agricultural origin on the pack. | If I want to know whether the organic claim can be verified, I look at the information on the exact pack. Around 36% of shoppers focus mainly on being able to verify organic certification. |
| Unsalted ingredients and composition | Check the salt information, ingredients and allergen information for the variant. | If I’m looking for unsalted peanuts for my regular coffee break, I want to assess this separately from the certification. Around 29% of shoppers focus mainly on unsalted products and their ingredients. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits your needs and check whether you can seal the pack properly. | If I buy peanuts for several coffee breaks, I want to be able to keep the rest sealed and dry with ease. Around 21% of shoppers prioritise packaging and storage. |
| Fits your shopping routine | Check that the exact variant meets your organic requirements and suits what you usually buy. | If I want to stick to my regular shopping routine, I look for a product variant that fits without compromising on my organic requirements. Around 14% of shoppers prioritise this. |
A product can be unsalted without being certified organic.
Check the organic labelling separately from the product name, ingredients and salt information.
Organic labelling does not mean peanuts are suitable for someone with a peanut allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergen information on prepacked foods.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack, especially if you’re sharing the peanuts with others.
An opened pack should be kept sealed and dry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts somewhere cool if possible.
Choose an amount that suits your needs and seal the pack carefully after use.
The official product listing includes AH Organic Unsalted Peanuts, a specific product whose packaging you can check.
Duyvis describes one product variant as peanuts without salt.
Jumbo lists plain unsalted peanuts and also has a separate range of organic peanut butter.
The product listing describes PLUS Unsalted Peanuts as unsalted roasted peanuts in a 300 g stand-up pouch.
For prepacked foods produced in the EU and sold as organic, the European Commission lists the EU organic logo, the control body code and the agricultural origin label. The same requirements do not necessarily apply in the same way to every imported product.
No. Organic labelling relates to certified organic production, while 100% peanuts describes the composition and unsalted is a separate product characteristic. Check each of these details separately on the exact pack.
No. Organic labelling does not mean that peanuts are allergen-free. Check the allergen information on the pack for the exact variant; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergen information on prepacked foods.
Keep peanuts sealed and dry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts somewhere cool if possible, for example at 10 to 15 °C. Also follow the storage instructions and use-by information on the pack.
