Planning a small sharing occasion
If you want to hand out treats to a small group, the stated number of portions can help you work out how many packs to buy. Albert Heijn lists six portions per pack and Jumbo lists five.
Who is this relevant to?
Comparing several packs
If you’re buying for a larger group, compare pack weights and the current price per kilo. Check the terms and conditions of any offers too.
Checking ingredients
With a mixed group, it’s important to find out in advance which ingredients anyone needs to avoid. Check the allergen label on the pack you’re actually buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many you want to hand out. Then compare packs by quantity and ingredients; only compare the price per kilo of packs that are suitable for your group.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough portions | Compare the number of portions and the weight per portion with how many you want to hand out. Albert Heijn lists 270 g and six 45 g portions; Jumbo lists 275 g and five 55 g portions. | If you’re sharing almond-filled pastries with several children and adults, you’ll want to know whether one pack is enough. Around 42% of consumers put having enough portions first. |
| Comparable costs | Compare the current price per kilo and check the terms and conditions of any offer before you pay. | If you need to buy several packs, you’ll want to compare like with like. Comparable costs are the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the pack you’ve chosen, including any information about possible traces of allergens. | If someone in your group needs to avoid an ingredient, you’ll want to check whether these pastries are suitable. Checking ingredients and allergens is a priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a standard pack for a large sharing pack
Albert Heijn lists six portions per pack and Jumbo lists five. One pack may not be enough for a group that needs more portions.
Count how many you want to hand out and use the portion count on the pack to work out how many packs to buy.
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Comparing only packs of the same weight
Almost identical pack weights don’t mean the stated portions are the same size or number: the Albert Heijn and Jumbo packs reviewed here differ on both.
Check both the total weight and the portion size when working out how many packs you need.
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Assuming everyone can eat the same pastries
Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists various allergens, including milk, egg, wheat, soya, and almond or other nuts. So choosing based on quantity alone isn’t enough.
Ask which ingredients matter to your group and check the label on the exact pack you’ve bought before handing them out.
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Adding an outdated product listing to your shopping list
Jumbo says that Aviateur Filled Almond Pastries and Jumbo Butter Mini Almond Pastries are no longer part of its online range.
When making your list, check whether the pack you want is available to order at that time, and choose another option if necessary.
Relevant brands and own-label options
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes its butter almond-filled pastries as a 270 g pack with six 45 g portions and 41% almond paste filling.
- The stated number of portions can help you plan a small sharing occasion.
- Albert Heijn says product information may change, so check the physical pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its Butter Almond-Filled Pastries as a 275 g pack with five 55 g portions and 38% almond filling.
- The weight per portion makes it clear how Jumbo divides up the pack.
- Check the terms and conditions of an offer before choosing several packs.
PLUS
PLUS describes its butter almond-filled pastries as weighing 275 g, with a 39% almond paste filling.
- The stated contents are useful when comparing pack sizes.
- PLUS says its online price may differ from the price in store.
Aviateur
Jumbo’s product listing describes Aviateur Filled Almond Pastries as a 325 g pack containing seven pastries.
- The stated number of pastries gives you a useful starting point for planning a sharing occasion.
- Jumbo says this pack is no longer part of its online range, so don’t assume it’s available to order.
Almond-filled pastries at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Is one pack of almond-filled pastries enough to share over the school holidays?
It depends on how many you want to hand out and the portion size you’re allowing for. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions per pack and Jumbo lists five 55 g portions; use these figures to work out whether you’ll need several packs.
Which allergens should I check in almond-filled pastries?
Read the label on the exact pack, including any warnings about traces. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists milk, egg, wheat, soya, and almond or other nuts, among other allergens; the information varies by product.
Can I rely on one advertised online price when buying several packs?
Check the price and any offer terms again when you place your order or pay. PLUS warns that its online price may differ because of local variations or changes.
When should I plan a school-holiday sharing occasion?
Check the holiday dates for the school in question before estimating how many people will be there. According to the Dutch government, the spring and autumn half-term dates for the 2026–2027 school year are advisory dates, which schools may change.