Who is this choice relevant to?

Snackers who value organic food

You want whole peanuts for the afternoon and check the organic claim on the packaging, rather than relying on the product name alone. The European Commission sets out the requirements for using the EU organic logo.

People who eat unsalted peanuts every day

You’re looking for a simple snack, want to decide on your portion in advance and check what’s in it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides guidance on nuts and unsalted varieties.

People who buy peanuts in bulk

You choose a pack size that suits how much you use and can store the peanuts at home in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts this way.

What should you look for when buying?

What to look for What should you check? Who is this important for?
Organic certification Check the organic claim. If the EU organic logo appears on the packaging, also look for the inspection code and the origin of the agricultural ingredients. If I make organic certification a condition of purchase, I want to be able to check the claim on the packaging. Around 33% of consumers give verifiable organic certification top priority.
Ingredients and portion size Read the ingredients list and salt information, and decide in advance how much you’ll have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal per 25 grams of unsalted peanuts as a general reference, not as a value for every product. For my daily snack, I want to know what’s in it and be able to measure out my portion in advance. Around 27% of consumers prioritise ingredients and portion size.
Preparation method Check the specific product to see whether the peanuts are unroasted or lightly roasted, and review the ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unroasted or lightly roasted nuts. Once I’ve confirmed that my choice is organic, I look at which preparation method suits my preferences. Around 20% of consumers give preparation method the greatest weight.
Packaging and storage Compare the net weight and current price per kilogram, check the best-before date and follow the storage instructions. Store nuts in a tightly sealed container, somewhere dry and preferably cool. I want packaging that suits how much I use and that I can store properly. Around 20% of consumers prioritise stock and cost.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming that unsalted or 100% peanuts means they’re certified organic

    Unsalted, organic and 100% peanuts describe different properties. One of these claims does not prove the others.

    Check the organic claim separately from the ingredients and salt information. If the EU organic logo is used, also check the associated code and origin.

  • Treating general nutrition information as the value for your product

    The reference of 157 kcal per 25 grams of unsalted peanuts comes from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre and is not a product-specific measurement.

    Weigh your portion and use the nutrition information on the packaging of the variety you buy.

  • Choosing a bulk pack without having suitable storage

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container, somewhere dry and preferably cool. A pack that doesn’t suit how much you use or your storage options may therefore be impractical.

    Choose an amount you can use and store, and follow the instructions on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Pinda’s ongezouten (AH Organic Unsalted Peanuts) in its whole peanuts category.

  • The product name combines the claims organic and unsalted.
  • The product name alone is not independent proof of the certification on the pack you buy, so check the current packaging.

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Pinda’s Ongezouten (Unsalted Peanuts) as a snack and an ingredient for cooking.

  • The manufacturer suggests several ways to use these unsalted peanuts.
  • Unsalted does not prove organic certification.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes Puur Pinda met Stukjes Biologisch (Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter) as peanut butter made from 100% peanuts.

  • This product information may be useful background if you’re looking for organic bread toppings.
  • Peanut butter is spreadable and is not a substitute for whole peanuts as an afternoon snack.

ALDI

ALDI lists BIO Biologische pindapasta (BIO Organic Peanut Butter) and Trader Joe’s unsalted whole peanuts as different product types.

  • The product names distinguish between peanut butter and whole peanuts.
  • The organic claim on the peanut butter does not prove that the whole peanuts are certified organic, and neither does the unsalted claim.

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Frequently asked questions

Must every organic product sold in the Netherlands carry the green EU organic logo?

No, not in every case. The logo is compulsory on prepacked food produced in the EU and sold as organic. It is optional for imported products that meet EU import rules and for unpackaged organic products. If the EU organic logo is used, the packaging should also show the inspection code and the origin of the agricultural ingredients.

Are organic peanuts suitable for people with a peanut allergy?

An organic claim does not mean that peanuts are allergen-free. Peanuts must be declared as an allergen, so if you’re buying a prepacked product, check the current allergen information on the label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority emphasises that this information should appear on the packaging.

What has applied to warnings about possible cross-contamination since 1 January 2026?

Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has checked during inspections that prepacked products carry appropriate warnings about allergen cross-contamination. These precautionary warnings are separate from the mandatory declaration of peanuts as an ingredient.

How should you store peanuts after opening?

Follow the instructions on the packaging and store the peanuts in a tightly sealed container, somewhere dry and preferably cool. For nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example of a cool storage temperature. Don’t assume that a general shelf life for nuts is guaranteed for your opened pack.

How can you compare the cost of different pack sizes?

Compare the current price per kilogram for the same product type, then check whether the net weight suits how much you use. A larger pack isn’t automatically better value for you; also consider the best-before date and whether you can store the peanuts properly.