Lunchbox packers
You want to take small portions with you and find out whether you’re buying individual snack portions or will need to weigh them out yourself. With children, there are also safety considerations around whole nuts and choking.
Who are multipacks suitable for?
Hosts serving snacks
You’re serving almonds alongside other nibbles and want a quantity that’s suitable for sharing, with perhaps a little extra to top up the bowl later. The preparation, flavour and allergen information for the exact product also matter.
Regular stock-up shoppers
You eat almonds at different times and want to choose a quantity that suits your consumption. Also check the amount in each pack and how to seal opened almonds.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you need individual portion bags or would rather make up your own portions. Then compare the quantity, preparation and packaging information with how you plan to use them.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should consider this? |
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| Individual snack portions | Check whether the inner bags are individually wrapped and how many grams each contains. | If I want to take almonds in a lunchbox without weighing them out, I check that each bag is genuinely individually wrapped. Around 28% of consumers prioritise ready-made portions. |
| Quantity for sharing | Check the number of packs and the weight per pack, and take the total amount into account. | For a get-together with several guests, I want to put out enough and perhaps top up the bowl. Around 28% of consumers give the quantity for sharing top priority. |
| Preparation and flavour | Read the ingredients and check the preparation method and salt content of the exact product. | If I want unroasted, roasted or a savoury smoked variety, I compare the information for that specific product. Around 17% of consumers prioritise preparation and flavour. |
| Stock that suits your needs | Compare the total amount with how much you expect to use and check the storage instructions. | I don’t want to open more stock than I can use in time, so I check the amount in each pack. Around 16% of consumers prioritise keeping stock to a manageable level. |
| Allergens | Check the current packaging for allergens and warnings about possible cross-contamination. | If I’m serving almonds to guests with allergies, I check the exact product information first. Around 11% of consumers use allergen information as their main reason for ruling out a product. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a 6-pack means six individual snack bags
The AH 6-packs reviewed are supplied as separate standard products. This doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get individual portions for a lunchbox.
Check the weight per inner pack and how the products are supplied before you choose.
For individual portions to take with you, you may need to weigh out the almonds yourself and pack them in your own containers.
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Mistaking a nut mix for almonds only
Duyvis Walnut Mix contains walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts as well as almonds.
Read the ingredients list, even if the portion packaging suits the way you plan to take it with you.
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Opening all your stock just because you bought it together
For unsalted almonds, Voedingscentrum recommends storing them in a well-sealed container. Rancidity, a chewy texture and mould can all be signs that they’ve gone off.
Open only what you need, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the rest.
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Assuming ‘no added oil’ means ‘no added flavourings’
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as made without added oil or fat, but also lists flavourings.
Check the full ingredients list rather than relying on a single product claim.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
The range includes 6-packs of unroasted, unsalted almonds and salted smoked almonds that we reviewed.
- The bundles consist of standard packs; the products reviewed are supplied as separate items.
- So a bundle isn’t automatically a set of individual snack portions. Ingredients vary by product.
Duyvis
Duyvis Almonds Original is described as almonds in a 125 g pack. The brand also offers a portion-packed nut mix.
- Duyvis says no oil or fat is added to Almonds Original.
- The portion-packed Walnut Mix also contains walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts, so it isn’t an almonds-only product. Duyvis lists flavourings in Almonds Original.
Jumbo
The option reviewed is unsalted roasted almonds in a 140 g pack.
- Jumbo states that each pack contains around six portions.
- That portion count doesn’t mean the pack contains six separate bags. The product information lists sunflower oil and warns that peanuts may be present.
Lidl
Alesto almonds include Spanish almonds in a 200 g pack, as well as several other varieties.
- The information for the products reviewed clearly states the weight and variety.
- References to serving at get-togethers or snacking are brand positioning, not an independent taste test or proof of a multipack with individual portions.
Aldi
The TRADER JOE'S almonds reviewed include unroasted and roasted varieties in 200 g packs.
- ALDI lists resealable packaging for the products reviewed.
- The roasted varieties are described as salted or smoked; that composition doesn’t automatically apply to the unroasted variety.
Plus
The own-brand range includes 200 g packs of unroasted, unsalted almonds and a 150 g unsalted variety.
- The ingredients list for the 200 g variety contains only almonds.
- The 150 g variety lists 98% almonds and sunflower oil. Check the allergen information on the pack you buy.
Almonds at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are individual packs of almonds for you to portion yourself, not multipacks with individually wrapped snack portions.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
Suitable if you want to divide one pack between several snack breaks.
The product information lists 160 g of almond kernels in a resealable pack, with almond kernels as the ingredient.
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g'woon Raw & Unsalted Almonds 200 g
Suitable if you want to portion out unroasted, unsalted almonds yourself.
The product title specifies one 200 g pack. The product information lists almonds and says the pack can be resealed after opening.
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Anatolia Badem Natural Almonds 500 gr
Suitable if you want a larger pack of almonds to portion out over several occasions.
The product information lists 500 g and 0.00 g of salt per 100 g; the description says the almonds are ready to eat.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to prepare unroasted almonds first?
Not for the AH Unroasted Almonds we reviewed: Albert Heijn says you can eat them as they are. For another product, follow the instructions on its packaging.
Is the stated portion size automatically right for my lunchbox?
No. A stated portion size isn’t the same as an individually wrapped bag. The AH product information we reviewed gives 25 g as the portion size; this isn’t personal dietary advice and doesn’t prove that the pack contains 25 g bags.
Can I give whole almonds to a young child?
Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, due to the risk of choking. Older children can choke too: encourage them to eat calmly while seated at the table, and stay with them when they’re eating whole nuts. This is safety advice, not a legal age limit.
How should I store unsalted almonds after opening?
According to Voedingscentrum, store them in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place. As general storage guidance, Voedingscentrum says opened unsalted almonds will keep for 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer. Also follow the instructions on the packaging, and don’t eat almonds that have gone mouldy.
What allergen information should I check on the packaging?
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including any warnings about possible cross-contamination. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods; nuts are one of the 14 allergen groups. Since 1 January 2026, Dutch rules also apply to food businesses making warnings about possible cross-contamination. This doesn’t prove that a specific product is suitable for someone with an allergy.