If you want an unsalted, unroasted mix, PLUS’s organic nut mix could suit you. If you’re looking for just one type of nut, Albert Heijn’s roasted, unsalted cashews are another option. Albert Heijn lists the EU organic logo and control code NL-BIO-01 for this product. Always check the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions on the packaging too.
You want to take organic nuts with you and understand the difference between an organic claim and other descriptions or quality marks. The European Commission explains that the EU organic logo can only be used on organically certified products.
You choose based on the ingredients and how the nuts are prepared: for example, one type of nut or a mix, roasted or unroasted. Consider the organic claim separately from these characteristics.
You want to choose a pack size that suits how much you’re taking with you, and make sure you can follow the storage instructions. If you’re sharing your nuts, it’s also important to have the ingredients and allergen information to hand.
First decide whether organic certification is essential for you, then choose between a mix and a single type of nut. Finally, check the packaging, allergen information and storage advice.
A good choice if: you want several types of nut and unroasted, unsalted nuts are important to you.
Bear in mind: a mix contains different types of nuts and therefore several nut allergens. Check the ingredients on the packaging.
A good choice if: you specifically want cashews and want to be able to check the product’s organic information.
Bear in mind: the AH product is roasted and contains sunflower oil, so it isn’t an unroasted nut mix. Albert Heijn lists a 200 g pack and control code NL-BIO-01.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic claim | Check the EU organic logo, control code and indication of agricultural origin. The European Commission links use of the logo to organic certification. | If organic origin is my main requirement, I want to be able to check the claims on the actual packaging. Around 25% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic status. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read which types of nuts are included, how they’re prepared, whether salt has been added and which allergens are listed on the label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. | If I’m looking for a particular type of nut or preparation, I also want to know what else is in the mix. Around 25% of consumers give the greatest priority to suitable ingredients and allergen information. |
| How much to take | Compare the net weight with how much you want to take or share. The AH cashews come in a 200 g pack and the PLUS mix in a 150 g pack. | If I’m packing food for a festival, I want to choose an amount that suits how I’ll use it. Around 25% of consumers focus mainly on a practical quantity to take with them. |
| Storage while you’re out | Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. PLUS recommends keeping the mix in a cool, dry, dark place; advice to store something in a kitchen cupboard doesn’t automatically apply to a warm festival site. | If I’m taking nuts with me, I want to know how to store them in line with the packaging instructions. Around 25% of consumers give storage and portability the greatest priority. |
These terms aren’t interchangeable. The European Commission links the EU organic logo to organic certification, while Lidl uses a fair trade claim for a separate cashew range.
Check the organic claim on the specific pack separately from other quality marks and product descriptions.
AH’s organic cashews are roasted and contain sunflower oil. PLUS describes its organic mix as unroasted and unsalted.
Check the ingredients and preparation method if these characteristics matter to your choice.
Pack sizes and storage instructions vary by product. Advice for storing food at home won’t necessarily apply to conditions at a festival.
Choose an amount that suits what you plan to take with you and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
The PLUS mix contains five types of nuts. An organic claim doesn’t replace allergen information.
If you’re sharing the mix, keep the ingredients and allergen information to hand and check whether it’s suitable for each person.
The product information for AH Organic Unsalted Cashews lists the EU organic logo, control code NL-BIO-01 and a pack size of 200 g.
PLUS describes a 150 g organic nut mix that is unroasted and unsalted and contains five types of nuts.
The documented organic unroasted mix contains cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and pecans.
Lidl lists organic cashews on a Dutch product page and describes Alesto as a range of nuts and dried fruit.
ALDI describes a range that includes cashews, almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts, in both salted and unsalted varieties.
Duyvis describes peanuts and snack products prepared in different ways, including roasted, toasted, marinated and coated.
This product selection is for anyone looking for an unroasted, unsalted nut mix to take along for breakfast at a festival. If organic certification is essential for you, check the claims on the specific packaging.
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This mix is a good fit if you’re looking for a combination of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening. May contain traces of peanuts.
If organic certification matters to you, check the claims on the specific packaging.
According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only be used on products certified as organic by a recognised control authority or control body. Check the associated control code and indication of agricultural origin too.
First and foremost, follow the storage advice on the packaging. PLUS recommends keeping its nut mix in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancid, chewy or mouldy nuts as signs of a loss of quality or spoilage. Don’t assume that advice for storing nuts at home covers the conditions at a festival.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Check the information on the packaging of the specific nut mix; organic certification doesn’t replace this check.
