Sharing while watching a film
You want to have plenty of almonds ready to share, so you choose based on the number of standard packs and the total quantity, not just the word ‘multipack’.
Who is this option right for?
Film night and lunchboxes
You want to use the same purchase on different occasions, and it’s important to you to measure out your own portions and seal the pack properly. A bundle from a shop isn’t a collection of lunchbox bags. Whole nuts need extra care when serving them to young children.
Choosing carefully based on ingredients
You want to distinguish between unroasted, roasted and savoury-seasoned almonds. Check the ingredients and nutritional information for this, rather than relying only on the preparation claim on the front of the pack.
What should you look for in an almond multipack?
First decide whether you want to hand out individual packs or make up your own portions. Then choose the preparation method and quantity that suit how you’ll use them.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Packs to share | The number of individual items and the quantity in each pack. | If you’re watching a film with others, you’ll want enough to share and to know how much is in each pack. Consumers who prioritise sharing are estimated to make up around 29% of this group of shoppers. |
| Lunchbox portions and storage | The stated portion size and storage instructions after opening. | If you want to use one purchase for film night and future lunchboxes, you’ll need to measure out your own portions and seal the pack properly. Consumers whose main priority is making their own portions are estimated to make up around 29% of this group of shoppers. |
| Ingredients and flavour | The ingredients list and salt content per 100 g. | If flavour and ingredients matter more to you than pack size, compare unroasted, roasted and savoury-seasoned varieties. Consumers who prioritise ingredients and flavour are estimated to make up around 21% of this group of shoppers. |
| Cost and keeping a supply | The current cost per kilo and the total quantity of the same variety. | If you want to buy an amount that suits how much you use, look beyond the bundle name and compare products on the same quantity basis. Consumers whose main priority is cost and having a useful amount in stock are estimated to make up around 21% of this group of shoppers. |
Pitfalls when buying almonds for film night
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Assuming a multipack contains small portion bags
The AH bundles contain standard packs; a 3-pack or 6-pack doesn’t mean each pack is a single lunchbox portion.
Check both the number of items and the quantity in each one, and expect to measure out lunchbox portions yourself.
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Assuming no added fat means unsalted
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat. A Joybuy product description for Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds states that they have a salty flavour and contain 1.1 g of salt per 100 g.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and nutritional information separately; one characteristic doesn’t automatically tell you about the others.
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Assuming whole almonds are suitable for young children
Voedingscentrum warns that children can choke on whole nuts; a smaller pack doesn’t change that.
Check that the form of the food is suitable for the child and follow Voedingscentrum’s safety advice.
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Buying more because the bundle looks bigger
A larger bundle means more to store and a bigger one-off purchase. If you use less than you expect, some may go uneaten.
Compare the current cost per kilo for the same variety and choose a quantity that suits how much you use and how you can store it.
Brands and pack sizes compared
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as savoury, oven-roasted almonds and lists a pack size of 125 g.
- According to the product description, no oil or fat is added during roasting.
- This is a standard pack, not a multipack; no added fat doesn’t automatically mean unsalted.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists bundles of unsalted almonds in 3 × 190 g and 6 × 190 g sizes, as well as a bundle of unroasted almonds in a 3 × 450 g size.
- The bundle descriptions state the number of items and the quantity per pack; the items are supplied individually.
- A shop bundle isn’t a multipack of small lunchbox bags, and doesn’t in itself prove that you’ll save money.
Jumbo
For its standard 140 g pack of Unsalted Almonds, Jumbo lists ingredients including 99% almonds and sunflower oil.
- The ingredients information makes it clear that unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free.
- The pack described isn’t a bundle; check the packaging for the latest product information.
ALDI — Trader Joe's
ALDI describes unroasted almonds, as well as roasted salted and smoke-flavoured varieties, under the Trader Joe's brand.
- The unroasted variety described comes in a resealable pack.
- Packs and varieties differ; the 200 g pack described isn’t a confirmed multipack.
PLUS
PLUS describes unroasted, unsalted almonds in a stand-up pouch of 200 g.
- A standard pack could be a good option if you want to measure out your own portions.
- A stand-up pouch isn’t necessarily resealable or made up of individual portion bags.
Lidl — Alesto
Lidl describes Alesto Spanish almonds in several varieties, in a 200 g pack.
- The product description indicates a standard consumer pack.
- The description doesn’t say it’s a multipack; check the variety and availability at your local shop.
Almonds at Joybuy for portioning yourself
These Joybuy products are standard packs of almonds that you can portion yourself for film night and lunchboxes.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
A standard pack of almond kernels that you can divide between different snack occasions.
Quantity according to the product name: 160 g.
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g'woon Unroasted and unsalted almonds 200 g
A standard pack for measuring out your own portions for film night or a snack later on.
Unroasted and unsalted; 200 g according to the product name.
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Anatolia Roasted and salted almonds 500 g
A savoury option for anyone who wants to serve roasted, salted almonds and decide on the portion sizes themselves.
Roasted and salted; 500 g according to the product name.
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Anatolia Badem Natural (Almond) 500 g
A standard pack of almonds that you can measure out yourself for film night and later portions.
Quantity according to the product name: 500 g.
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g'woon Roasted and salted almonds 150 g
A standard pack for anyone who wants a savoury film-night snack and prefers to portion it themselves.
Roasted and salted; 150 g according to the product name.
Frequently asked questions about almond multipacks
Is a 3-pack automatically suitable as three separate lunchbox snacks?
No, not for the AH bundles described by Albert Heijn. The unsalted 3-pack contains three standard packs of 190 g; the unroasted 3-pack contains three packs of 450 g. You’ll need to measure out lunchbox portions yourself.
How can you work out whether a multipack is better value?
Divide the current total price by the total quantity in kilograms, then compare the result with the same variety sold individually. Albert Heijn lists a total of 570 g for the unsalted 3-pack and 1,140 g for the 6-pack; compare prices and any offers at the same time of purchase.
How should you store almonds after measuring out portions?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. For unroasted almonds, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and sealing the pack properly after use; Jumbo advises storing its unsalted almonds in a dry, dark place.
Are whole almonds suitable for a young child’s lunchbox?
Don’t assume that whole almonds are suitable for young children. Voedingscentrum warns about the risk of choking on whole nuts and advises children to sit calmly and for an adult to stay nearby while they eat. Take particular care to serve food in a suitable form to toddlers and pre-school children.
What allergen information should you check on almonds?
Check the ingredients list and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that sellers must inform consumers about allergens present, and that allergens must be listed in the ingredients of prepacked foods.