First, choose between a bundle of several standard packs and a single pack that you portion yourself: the Albert Heijn 4-packs reviewed here are not bags of individual snack portions. Match the total quantity to how much you expect to use on holiday, and check the ingredients and salt content if you’re looking for a particular variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Eatwell Guide, while salted nuts are not included.
You want to take a measured amount for each person. Look out for the difference between a shop bundle and individual portion bags: a 190 g pack is not the same as a single snack portion. For children, also consider the risk of choking on whole nuts; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about this.
You’re buying almonds for several people or snack breaks and don’t want to open the whole supply at once. The Albert Heijn bundles contain four separate standard packs, but the amount in each pack varies.
You don’t mind making your own portions and would rather choose an amount that suits how you’ll use them. A single pack may work well; store opened nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
First decide whether you need ready-made small portions or would rather portion the almonds yourself. Then compare the amount in each pack, the product variety and how you’ll store any leftovers.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox portions | Check whether the product comes in small individual bags or standard packs that you’ll need to portion yourself. | If you’re packing lunchboxes, you’ll want an amount that’s easy to take along for each person. Around 31% of consumers say lunchbox convenience is their main reason for buying. |
| Stock to share | Check the amount in each pack and match the total quantity to the number of people and snack breaks. | If you’re stocking up for several people or days, you’ll want enough without having to open everything at once. Around 25% of consumers prioritise having a supply to share. |
| Quantity and use | Check the total amount and think about how much you’re likely to use during your holiday. | If you want to match your purchase to planned snack breaks, consider the total quantity and any leftovers. Around 19% of consumers say choosing the right amount is their main reason for buying. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Read the ingredients and check the salt content: unroasted, roasted and salted don’t mean the same thing. | If you’re looking for unsalted almonds or prefer a savoury flavour, check the product details rather than relying on a claim about how they’re prepared. Around 13% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Storage after opening | Check whether the pack can be resealed and how to keep the contents dry and tightly sealed. | If you’ll use a pack over several snack breaks, you’ll want to be able to seal any leftovers properly while you’re out and about. Around 12% of consumers say storage after opening is their main reason for buying. |
The Albert Heijn 4-packs contain four standard packs with several portions in each, not four individual lunchbox bags.
Check the amount in each pack and portion the almonds yourself if you need smaller servings.
Portioning them yourself takes time and may mean you need your own resealable containers.
Four packs can contain different amounts. A bundle of larger packs may also give you more than you’ll use during your holiday.
Compare the total quantity and how the almonds are prepared with what you actually need.
Duyvis describes its oven-roasting process as using no added oil or fat; the Dutch product information also lists salt.
Consider the preparation method, ingredients and salt content separately.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container. For an opened bag of Duyvis, the product information recommends a light- and airtight container.
Only open what you need, and plan where you’ll keep the rest dry and tightly sealed.
Each of the listed bundles contains four standard packs. Albert Heijn offers unsalted almonds in 190 g packs, unroasted almonds in 450 g packs, and smoked-flavour salted almonds in 175 g packs.
Jumbo lists its 140 g Ongezouten Amandelen as containing 99% almonds and sunflower oil.
ALDI describes its 200 g pack of Trader Joe's unroasted almonds as untreated and resealable.
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
Duyvis Oven roasted is a savoury, seasoned variety, oven-roasted and sold in a single 125 g bag. According to Duyvis, it’s roasted without added oil or fat.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for unsalted almonds.
These are single packs of almonds for those who want to decide how much to take along; they are not multipacks of individual snack bags.
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A resealable pack may suit you if you’ll be using the almonds over several snack breaks.
The product information lists 160 g and 100% almond kernels.
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This single pack is a good fit if you want to portion unroasted, unsalted almonds yourself.
The product information lists 200 g; seal the pack tightly after opening.
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This larger single pack may suit you if you want to portion more almonds over several snack breaks.
The product information lists 500 g, 100% almonds and 0.00 g salt per 100 g. After opening, store the pack sealed in a cool, dry place.
No. The Albert Heijn 4-packs are supplied as four standard products. The 4–5 portions listed for Duyvis Oven roasted are in one bag, not in individual bags.
Look at both the number of packs and the amount in each one. Check the total quantity and match it to the number of people and snack breaks you’re planning; also check whether you’ll need to make your own portions.
Bear in mind the risk of choking on whole nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about this; a small bag doesn’t change the risk posed by the hard, whole nuts inside.
Store nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the label on your product: Albert Heijn advises closing the pack tightly after use, and a light- and airtight container is recommended for an opened bag of Duyvis.
No. The product information for the Jumbo and PLUS unsalted almonds reviewed here warns that they may contain peanuts; always check the latest allergen label. ‘Unsalted’ says nothing about the risk of cross-contamination.
