For your weekly shop, choose based on the weight of each pack and how much your household uses: the AH multipacks reviewed here contain individual packs, not ready-made lunchbox portions. Albert Heijn lists a 3-pack with three 190 g packs, weighing 570 g in total, and 6-packs with individual packs of either 190 g or 450 g, weighing 1,140 g and 2,700 g respectively. You’ll need to weigh out portions yourself for lunchboxes. If you’re not yet sure how much you’ll use, a smaller quantity can help you keep your stock at a suitable level.
You want to buy enough almonds during your weekly shop to portion out yourself later. The AH packs reviewed here contain individual packs, not single-serving snacks. Don’t give whole nuts to children under 4; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends ground nuts or nut butter as an alternative.
You share the same almonds with several people and want to match the number of packs to your household’s combined consumption. The AH 6-packs reviewed here differ in the weight of each pack: 190 g compared with 450 g.
You want enough in stock without automatically opting for a large multipack. Compare the total weight with how much your household uses, and store opened almonds as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre: well sealed, cool, dark and dry.
First decide whether you want to portion out standard packs yourself or need individual portions. Then compare the total weight with how much you use and how you plan to enjoy the almonds.
Albert Heijn supplies the packs reviewed here as individual items: three 190 g packs, six 190 g packs or six 450 g packs. That works out at 570 g, 1,140 g and 2,700 g in total, respectively.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox portions | Check the weight of each pack and bear in mind that you’ll need to weigh out portions yourself. | When I buy almonds for lunchboxes, I want to be able to choose the portion sizes myself. Around 29% of consumers say convenient portioning is their top priority. |
| Keeping the right amount in stock | Multiply the number of packs by the weight of each pack, then compare the total with how much your household uses. | When we share almonds at home, I want to buy enough without ending up with far more in stock than we need. Around 29% of consumers prioritise keeping a suitable amount in stock. |
| Variety and label | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean it contains only almonds. | When several people eat the almonds, I want to choose the variety and form carefully. Around 21% of consumers pay particular attention to ingredients and safety. |
| Storing after opening | Use an airtight container and store opened almonds somewhere cool, dark and dry, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. | When a pack isn’t used all at once, I want to be able to store the rest properly. Around 21% of consumers prioritise storage after opening. |
The AH packs reviewed here are supplied as individual items. So the number of packs doesn’t tell you how many ready-to-go lunchbox portions you’ll get.
Check the weight of each pack and decide in advance whether you’re happy to weigh out portions yourself.
Portioning the almonds yourself takes time and may mean you need an airtight container.
The AH 6-packs reviewed here contain 1,140 g or 2,700 g in total. The number of packs alone doesn’t show how much you’ll have in stock.
Multiply the number of packs by the weight of each pack, then compare the result with how much you use and what you already have at home.
If the quantity doesn’t match how much you use, it can take up storage space and sit around for longer than intended.
The varieties reviewed here differ in their ingredients and in their warnings about the possible presence of other nuts or peanuts.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; don’t rely on the brand name or the word ‘unsalted’ as a substitute.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
Choose a suitable form for young children. Older children should eat slowly, and you should stay with them when they’re eating whole nuts.
The pack combinations reviewed here include unsalted 3-packs and 6-packs, as well as a 6-pack of unroasted almonds. Albert Heijn’s pack pages list the number of packs and the weight of each one.
The own-brand product reviewed is PLUS Raw and Unsalted Almonds, in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
The Jumbo Unsalted Almonds reviewed here are available in a single 140 g pack.
The range reviewed includes Unsalted Almonds and Almonds Original, both in 125 g packs.
Lidl Netherlands lists almonds and unsalted almonds among its products.
A historical offer listing from Beste.nl showed a 500 g pack of almonds.
These Joybuy products are individual packs of almonds for you to portion out yourself, not multipacks. Compare the pack details and variety listed with how you use almonds at home.
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A single pack to weigh out yourself; the product name lists almond kernels and 160 g.
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A single pack to portion out yourself; the product name lists raw, unsalted almonds and 200 g.
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A single pack to weigh out yourself; the product name lists roasted, salted almonds and 500 g.
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A single 500 gr pack; the product name lists Anatolia Badem Natural (Amandel).
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A single pack to portion out yourself; the product name lists roasted, salted almonds and 150 g.
No. The AH packs reviewed here contain six individual packs, not six separate lunchbox portions. Albert Heijn lists 190 g packs for the unsalted combination and 450 g packs for the unroasted combination; you’ll need to portion out an amount yourself for lunchboxes.
Multiply the number of people by the number of times you plan to eat almonds and the amount you’ve planned for each occasion. Compare the result with the total weight of the multipack and the stock you already have. This is a planning calculation, not nutritional advice; pack weights aren’t recommended portion sizes.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a well-sealed container somewhere cool, dark and dry. For opened, unsalted almonds, the Storage Guide advises that they’ll keep for 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer; their quality may decline after that. For unopened packs, follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Ground nuts or nut butter are suggested alternatives. Older children can choke too, so make sure they eat slowly and stay with them when they’re eating whole nuts.
No. The PLUS variety reviewed here lists only almonds, while Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g and Duyvis Unsalted Almonds also list sunflower oil. Check the allergen information on the exact pack too: the products mentioned may carry warnings about the possible presence of other nuts or peanuts.
