A multipack of regular packs is handy if you want to stock up for several packed lunches or share them, but it won’t automatically give you small lunch portions. According to Albert Heijn, the AH Unsalted Almonds 3-pack contains three separate items weighing 190 g each, so you’ll need to portion them yourself for a single lunchbox. If you’d rather choose how much to have each time, compare packs that can be resealed after opening.
You take almonds along with a shop-bought sandwich and want to know whether you’ll need to portion them yourself. Albert Heijn describes its 3-pack as three regular packs, while ALDI offers a resealable pack for anyone who wants to portion the almonds themselves.
You want to take almonds with you for several packed lunches or share them between people. Check whether the multipack contains separate items and whether the contents of each pack suit your needs. Albert Heijn says its 3-pack is supplied as separate items.
You’re weighing up unsalted and savoury, seasoned options, and checking ingredients and allergens if you’re sharing the almonds. Jumbo lists sunflower oil in its Unsalted Almonds, and the NVWA explains how allergen information must be displayed on labels.
Good for: stocking up for several packed lunches or sharing the packs.
Bear in mind: the contents of each pack won’t necessarily make a small lunch portion.
Good for: deciding at home how much to put in your lunchbox.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion the almonds yourself and seal the pack carefully after use.
Good for: anyone who specifically wants a savoury snack with their lunch.
Bear in mind: these have a different flavour from unsalted almonds and don’t come in a multipack.
| What to consider | What to check | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion for one lunch | Number of items and net weight per item | If you’re filling a lunchbox and want to take a suitable amount with you, the number of packs and the contents of each one matter. Around 36% of consumers put convenient lunch portions at the top of their shopping priorities. |
| Stocking up and sharing | Total contents and number of separate items | If you want to share the packs between lunches or people, check whether they’re separate items. Around 29% of consumers prioritise stocking up and sharing. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients list and allergen information | If you’re choosing between unsalted and savoury, seasoned almonds, or sharing them with others, check the product variety and label. Around 21% of consumers give ingredients top priority. |
| Quantity and storage | Amount you’ll use and storage instructions | If you’re using one pack for several lunches, choose an amount that suits your needs and follow the storage advice after opening. Around 14% of consumers prioritise useful quantities and storage. |
According to Albert Heijn, the AH 3-pack checked contains separate regular packs weighing 190 g each; it’s not the same as three small, single-portion packs.
Before choosing, check the contents of each item and exactly what’s included in the multipack.
The ingredients list for Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g states that it contains 99% almonds and sunflower oil.
Read the ingredients list to find out what else a product contains besides almonds.
A resealable closure doesn’t replace the storage advice for nuts.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal any opened packs carefully.
According to the product information, Duyvis Oven roasted almonds contains salt in its flavouring ingredients, making it a different variety from unsalted almonds.
Check the exact variety and ingredients list if the flavour or composition matters for your lunch.
The AH Unsalted Almonds 3-pack checked is a multipack of regular packs.
ALDI describes Trader Joe's unroasted almonds as coming in a resealable pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds comes in a regular 140 g pack.
The PLUS variety checked is unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
Lidl lists 200 g packs of Alesto Spanish almonds in several varieties.
Duyvis Oven roasted almonds is a savoury variety in a regular bag.
The products below are packs of almonds that you can portion yourself for lunch; where stated, the product names give details such as the weight and variety.
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A pack you can use to make your own almond portions for different occasions.
The product name lists almond kernels and 160 g.
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A good option if you want to choose how much to take for lunch and are looking for unsalted almonds.
The product name lists raw, unsalted almonds and 200 g.
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Ideal if you specifically want to choose a roasted, salted variety to have with lunch.
The product name lists 500 g; this is a salted variety, not an unsalted option.
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A larger pack for making your own portions for several occasions.
The product name lists 500 g.
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A regular pack for anyone who wants to portion out a roasted, salted snack to have with lunch.
The product name lists 150 g and a salted variety.
Not with the AH Unsalted Almonds 3-pack checked. Albert Heijn lists three separate items weighing 190 g each, so you decide how much to take for one lunch.
Store nuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, and follow the storage advice on the pack. For Duyvis Oven roasted almonds, the product information recommends storing them in a light- and airtight container after opening.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. The NVWA says that any allergens present must be clearly listed, so don’t rely on words such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘natural’ in the product name alone.
No. Bear in mind that whole nuts pose a choking risk for young children. The Voedingscentrum warns about this and advises staying close to young children and making sure they eat while sitting calmly. Choosing a smaller pack doesn’t change the risk.
Choose according to the flavour and ingredients you’re looking for, and check the ingredients list for the exact variety. Roasted, salted almonds aren’t the same as unsalted almonds; even a product with ‘unsalted’ in its name may contain other ingredients.
