Choose a multipack based on what’s inside each pack: the AH 4-pack reviewed here contains four individual 190 g packs, not four small snack bags. For lunchboxes, you can weigh out your own portions and seal them securely. When choosing a flavour, unsalted or savoury seasoned makes more difference than simply whether the almonds are described as roasted. Always check the current label, allergen information and storage instructions too.
If you want to stock up for a few occasions on the patio or get-togethers, check whether you’re buying several standard packs or small snack bags. Albert Heijn lists the 4-pack reviewed here as four individual packs; they aren’t separate small portions for lunchboxes.
If you want to take almonds with you, consider portion size, how the pack seals and the containers you’ll use to store your portions. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as a serving size, and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a well-sealed container. It also warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children.
If you want to eat the same product on different occasions, compare unsalted almonds with varieties that have a savoury seasoning. Read the ingredients: the description ‘roasted’ or ‘without added oil’ does not, in itself, mean a product is unsalted.
First check the number of packs and the weight of each one, then decide whether you want to portion them yourself or are looking for a particular flavour.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| What’s in the multipack? | Check the number of individual packs and the weight of each one; see whether they’re small snack bags. | If I’m buying for several evenings on the patio, I want to know whether I’ll get standard packs or small portion bags. Around 31% of consumers give pack size the highest priority. |
| Lunchbox portions | Check the stated serving size and how to seal the pack after opening. | If I’m taking almonds with me, I want to choose the amount myself and seal the rest securely. Around 25% of consumers prioritise lunchbox convenience. |
| Flavour and salt | Compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g; roasted doesn’t automatically mean unsalted. | If I’m choosing almonds for sharing and snacking, I want to know whether they contain only almonds or also a savoury seasoning. Around 19% of consumers give flavour and salt options the highest priority. |
| Stocking up and storage | Compare the total weight and follow the storage instructions, especially if you’re buying several packs. | If I’m stocking up for different occasions, I want to be able to store the packs and use them up. Around 13% of consumers prioritise stocking up and getting through their supplies. |
| Allergens and sharing | Read the current allergen information and bear whole nuts in mind if children will be eating them too. | If I’m sharing almonds, I want to consider allergies and who else will be eating them. Around 12% of consumers give suitability for others sharing the food the highest priority. |
The AH 4-pack reviewed here contains four individual 190 g packs, not four small snack bags.
Check both the weight of each pack and the description of what you’ll receive.
Duyvis says that Almonds Original are roasted without added oil or fat, but the ingredients do include salt and savoury seasoning.
Read the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g separately from the preparation description.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a well-sealed container.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it securely after use.
A multipack doesn’t change the allergens in the almonds. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children.
Read the current allergen information and consider who will be eating the nuts before serving them whole.
The unsalted almonds reviewed are available as a 190 g pack and as a 4-pack of four individual packs.
Almonds Original, 125 g, is a savoury seasoned almond option for sharing.
The 140 g pack of unsalted almonds is a standard pack to share or portion yourself.
Trader Joe's offers 200 g of unroasted almonds, as well as a separate 200 g roasted, salted or smoked variety.
The unsalted almonds are sold in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for unsalted almonds with item number 172897.
The almond packs below are suitable if you want to choose your own portions for a lunchbox or different occasions; they are not confirmed multipacks containing small snack bags.
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This pack is a good choice if you want to decide how many almonds to take with you.
The product information lists 100% almond kernels and a net weight of 160 g.
The description recommends sealing the pack securely after opening.
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This unsalted variety is a good option if you want to portion the almonds yourself for different occasions.
The product information lists almonds as the only ingredient and a net weight of 200 g.
The description recommends sealing the pack securely after opening.
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The larger pack could suit you if you want to weigh out almonds for several occasions.
The product information lists 100% almonds, a net weight of 500 g and 0.00 g of salt per 100 g.
No. The AH 4-pack reviewed here contains four individual 190 g packs. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as the serving size for the product, so each pack contains several portions.
Bear the risk of choking in mind: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about whole nuts and peanuts. A small pack doesn’t remove that risk, so consider separately what’s suitable for the child who’ll be eating them.
Follow the instructions on the label. For the AH product reviewed, store it in a cool, dark and dry place, and seal it securely after use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a well-sealed container.
No. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat, but the ingredients do include salt and savoury seasoning. Check the ingredients and nutritional information separately.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains that 14 allergens must be listed; product-specific warnings about the possible presence of other allergens may also be relevant.
