Sharing a snack in front of the TV
If you want to share almonds, check the total weight and decide how much to serve in a bowl. A single 125–200 g bag is not automatically divided into smaller bags.
Who is this buying guide for?
Portions for lunchboxes
For snacks to take with you, the weight per inner pack matters, not just the total weight. You can also weigh out a portion yourself. The Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
Making an informed choice from the label
If you want to keep an eye on salt or added ingredients, check the exact variety and the current packaging. Raw or roasted describes how the almonds are prepared; unsalted or salted describes something different.
What should you look for when buying?
Individual bags
Choose this if: you want to take portions with you or hand them out; check the number of bags and the weight per bag.
Bear in mind: a total weight alone does not confirm that the pack contains individual portions.
Single bag to share
Choose this if: you want to serve yourself a portion during a TV night.
Bear in mind: you decide how to divide it up; several single bags do not make a factory multipack.
Portioning them yourself
Choose this if: you want to use one single pack at home and for lunchboxes, and don’t mind weighing out the portions yourself.
Bear in mind: you’ll need suitable containers and will have to prepare the portions yourself.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| How the bags are divided | Check the number of inner packs, the weight per bag and whether each bag is individually sealed. | If I want to take portions in lunchboxes, I want to know in advance how much is in each bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise how the pack is divided. |
| Amount to share | Match the total net weight to the number of people eating and the amount you want to serve. | For a TV night, I want enough to share without treating the whole bag as one portion. Around 29% of consumers prioritise having enough to share. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and check the label to see whether the variety is unsalted. | If I want to choose unsalted almonds, I check the exact product variety and ingredients. Around 21% of consumers have this priority. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the almonds are raw or roasted, and which flavour variety you’re choosing. | For my snack, I want a preparation method and flavour that suit my preferences. Around 21% of consumers prioritise preparation and flavour. |
Common pitfalls
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Mistaking a nut mix for a multipack of almonds only
A 10 × 125 g pack of Duyvis Tree Nuts lists almonds alongside cashews and peanuts. It’s a nut mix, not a multipack containing only almonds.
Check the product type and ingredients before comparing packs.
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Treating the whole bag as one snack portion
A 125 g bag is not the same as one portion. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a guide for a handful of nuts, but that isn’t a universal portion size for everyone.
Decide in advance how much you want to serve, and weigh it out if you want to keep track of the portions.
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Confusing roasted with unsalted
Roasted describes how the almonds are prepared, while salted or unsalted describes whether salt has been added. These are different properties.
Check both on the exact variety and read the current label.
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Assuming resealable means they’ll keep indefinitely once opened
Specific ALDI almond products are described as having resealable packaging. This doesn’t guarantee a set shelf life after opening.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted almonds in a single 125 g pack.
- The manufacturer says the almonds are roasted without added oil or fat.
- It’s a single bag, with no confirmation that it contains separate portion-sized bags.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s range includes raw almonds and smoke-flavoured almonds, among other options; one listed AH Terra pack contains 500 g.
- The products mentioned offer different preparation methods and pack sizes to compare.
- A 500 g pack doesn’t mean it contains individual portion-sized bags. Check the current packaging, as product information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted almonds in a single 140 g pack.
- The storage instructions for this variety say to keep it in a cool, dry and dark place.
- These instructions don’t confirm that the pack is resealable or specify a shelf life after opening.
Lidl
Lidl describes raw almonds in a single 200 g pack.
- The variety and pack size offer a useful option to compare.
- This product description doesn’t confirm that it contains individual portion-sized bags or is resealable.
ALDI
Under the TRADER JOE’S product name, ALDI lists 200 g packs of raw almonds and 200 g packs of roasted varieties.
- The ALDI products mentioned are described as having resealable packaging.
- The salted and smoke-flavoured varieties are part of the roasted range; don’t assume these features apply to the raw variety.
PLUS
PLUS describes raw, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
- The product description specifies the preparation method, salt variety and pack size.
- The term stand-up pouch doesn’t confirm that the pack is resealable or contains individual portion-sized bags.
Almonds at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are single packs of almonds that you can portion out yourself; the packaging information doesn’t describe multipacks containing individual portion-sized bags.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
A single pack to weigh out or share; the product description says it comes in resealable packaging.
Contents: 160 g almond kernels.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted 200 g
A single pack of raw, unsalted almonds that you can portion out yourself.
Contents: 200 g. Follow the instructions on the packaging once opened.
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Anatolia Roasted Salted Almonds 500 g
This roasted, salted variety comes in a single bag that you can portion out yourself for a snack.
Contents: 500 g.
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Anatolia Badem Natural (Amandel) 500 g
A single 500 g bag to portion out yourself; check the product information for the variety you choose.
Contents: 500 g.
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g'woon Roasted & Salted Almonds 150 g
A single resealable bag of roasted, salted almonds to portion out yourself.
Contents: 150 g. The ingredients list states 97% almonds, sunflower oil and salt. The product information notes that it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
Frequently asked questions
How can you tell whether a product really contains several bags?
Check the number of inner packs and the weight per pack. A weight such as 125 g or 200 g only describes the contents; a stand-up pouch isn’t automatically a multipack.
How many 25 g portions can you get from a pack?
Divide the net weight by 25 g: you can weigh out five portions from 125 g and eight from 200 g. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as the weight of a handful of nuts; this doesn’t prove that the pack contains individual bags, and it isn’t a universal portion size for children.
Are whole almonds suitable for every child’s lunchbox?
No. The Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Choosing a smaller pack doesn’t change this.
How should you store an opened bag of almonds?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo says to store its unsalted almonds in a cool, dry and dark place. Resealable packaging, as listed for specific ALDI varieties, doesn’t in itself guarantee a set shelf life after opening.
Does oven-roasting without added oil mean almonds are fat-free?
No. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as being prepared without added oil or fat; this doesn’t mean the almonds themselves contain no fat.