A multipack of standard packs is a good choice for sharing or stocking up, but you’ll need to portion out what you take in a lunchbox yourself. The AH multipacks covered here contain three, four or six individual 190 g packs; they are not individual snack portions. Choose a size that suits how you’ll use them, and check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety.
You want to take a measured morning snack with you, so it’s worth distinguishing between a genuine snack portion and a multipack of larger packs. For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking.
You’re buying for several people or places and want to know how many individual packs you’ll get, how much they contain and how to store opened nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
You pay attention to the ingredients and how the almonds are prepared, not just the pack size. Check the details for the exact variety; a product roasted without oil or fat isn’t automatically unsalted.
Best when: you’re sharing almonds, storing them in different places or preparing portions at home.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to measure out a portion to take with you; the number of items doesn’t tell you how many snack bags you’ll get.
Best when: you want to take a pack with you without weighing out a portion first.
Bear in mind: check the weight of each individual pack and its contents; a nut mix isn’t made from almonds alone.
Best when: you want to decide how much to take with you and don’t need a multipack.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to divide up the supply yourself and seal the pack tightly after use.
When comparing multipacks, look at both the number of individual packs and the contents of each one. Then decide whether you want a ready-to-go portion or a supply you can divide up yourself.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Take with you or portion out yourself | Check the number of individual packs, the weight of each pack and whether it contains just almonds or a mix. | If you’re packing a lunchbox, you’ll want to know whether you can take a portion straight from the pack or need to measure it out yourself. Around 33% of shoppers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| A supply to share | Compare the total contents with the number of people using them, and check the storage instructions. | If several people or places will share the supply, the number of individual packs matters. It lets you divide them up without having to open them all at once. Around 25% of shoppers prioritise having a shared supply. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients, salt information, preparation method and allergen information for the exact variety. | If unsalted almonds are your main priority, check the label rather than relying on a preparation claim on the front of the pack. Around 25% of shoppers prioritise the product’s ingredients. |
| A supply that suits how you use it | Choose the number of packs and the total quantity to suit how often you eat almonds and how you store them. | If you want to avoid unused stock, choose an amount that suits how quickly you’ll use it and open the packs one at a time. Around 17% of shoppers prioritise keeping a supply that suits their needs. |
The AH multipacks covered here contain individual 190 g packs. So the number in the multipack doesn’t tell you how many ready-to-eat portions you’ll get.
First check the contents of each pack, then decide how much you want to take in one lunchbox.
You may need to weigh out the almonds yourself and use a separate container to take them with you.
As well as almonds, Duyvis Unsalted Walnut Mix contains walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts. Its ingredients and allergens therefore differ from those of a product containing only almonds.
Choose a mix only if you want several types of nut, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat, and also offers a separate Unsalted Almonds range. The preparation method alone doesn’t confirm that a variety is unsalted.
Check the ingredients and salt information for the exact variety.
The AH multipack with six items contains 1140 g in total. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Choose a multipack that suits how you’ll use it, and don’t open more packs at once than you need.
A larger supply also needs enough space to keep the individual packs dry and sealed.
AH Unsalted Almonds are roasted almonds in 190 g packs. The multipacks listed by Albert Heijn contain three, four or six individual packs.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted and packed in 125 g bags. It also offers a separate Unsalted Almonds range. Unsalted Walnut Mix contains several types of nut.
PLUS describes a 200 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted almonds. The ingredients list names almonds.
ALDI’s product information describes TRADER JOE'S unroasted almonds in a resealable 200 g pack.
The Lidl product page describes a 200 g bag of almonds and says it’s sold in store.
The Jumbo category page confirms that almonds are part of its own-brand range.
These products may suit you if you want to portion out the almonds yourself. Check the ingredients, contents and any storage instructions for each pack.
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A good choice if you want raw, unsalted almonds and plan to portion them out yourself.
The pack contains 200 g; almonds are listed as an ingredient.
Contains almonds. Check the allergen information on the exact pack.
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The 500 g pack is a good choice if you want to portion out a larger supply yourself.
The product description states that it contains 100% almonds.
Contains almonds; check the ingredients and allergen information for the person who’ll be eating them.
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A good choice if you want a resealable pack and plan to portion out the almonds yourself.
The pack contains 160 g; the ingredients list states 100% almond kernels.
Contains almonds. Check the allergen information on the exact pack.
No. The 25 g serving shown on the label of the AH product covered here is the labelled serving size, not universal dietary advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts each day and eating a varied diet. Choose what’s right for the person eating them and their diet.
Keep nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them somewhere cool, ideally at 10 to 15 °C. Also follow the instructions and best-before information on the exact pack.
For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of nuts, because of the risk of choking. This is safety advice for a specific age group.
Check the ingredients list and any warning about possible cross-contamination for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that mandatory allergen information must appear on the label. An ingredient that is present and a warning about possible cross-contamination are two different types of information.
