Choose a bundle of standard packs if you portion almonds yourself for lunchboxes or several people; the AH multipacks don’t contain individual snack bags. Match the total amount to how much you use and the space you have for storage. Don’t automatically eat almonds just before exercising: the timing and portion size matter, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating foods high in fat, protein or fibre shortly before exercise.
You want to take almonds to work or training and don’t mind weighing out your own portions. A bundle of standard packs could work, but it won’t necessarily contain individual snack bags. Albert Heijn lists its bundles as separate items.
You want to take your training time and what you can comfortably digest into account. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating foods high in fat, protein or fibre shortly before exercise.
You’re buying for several people or regular use, and want to open packs one at a time. Match your supply to how much you use, seal opened packs securely and check the allergen information before sharing. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides storage advice, while the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen information on labels.
First, decide whether you want standard packs to keep in stock or ready-to-eat portions. Then compare the total quantity with how much you use, and check that the preparation and eating time suit your plans.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and packaging | Check the number of packs, the weight of each pack and whether they really are individual snack bags. | If I’m making lunchboxes or sharing almonds, I want to know whether I’ll need to weigh them out myself or get portion-sized bags. That’s why around 36% of consumers prioritise portion size and portability. |
| Timing around training | Consider how soon before exercise you’ll be eating and how much you’ll have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against eating foods high in fat, protein or fibre shortly before exercise. | If I eat shortly before training, I want to consider the timing and how well I can digest it. Around 29% of consumers put this consideration first. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and check separately whether salt or oil has been added. | If I’m looking for unsalted almonds or a particular preparation, I want to be able to check the exact variety. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and preparation. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the total net weight with how much you expect to use and the storage instructions after opening. | If I’m stocking up for several people, I want to avoid buying an amount that doesn’t suit how much we use or the space we have to store it. Around 14% of consumers prioritise having the right amount in stock. |
AH bundles consist of standard packs supplied as separate items. So you’ll need to weigh out or repack the lunchbox portions yourself.
Check the weight of each pack and see whether the product information mentions individual snack bags.
Almonds contain fat, protein and fibre. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that foods high in these nutrients can cause stomach discomfort if eaten shortly before exercise.
Decide when you want to eat and what portion size you can comfortably manage; don’t choose a multipack based only on a ‘pre-workout’ label.
Duyvis says Almonds Original is roasted without added oil or fat, but its ingredients do include salt.
Check the preparation method and salt content separately on the pack of the variety you choose.
The bundle sizes reviewed vary in total quantity. Opened nuts also need to be sealed securely and stored somewhere dry; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them somewhere cool if possible.
Choose a bundle to suit how much everyone will use, and open packs one at a time.
The bundles come in different quantities of standard packs, for people who portion their own almonds.
Almonds Original is a single pack with a savoury flavour; Walnut Nutmix is a different product category.
A single pack for anyone who wants to make their own portions rather than buy a bundle of almonds.
A standard stand-up pouch for making your own snack portions.
The product page lists Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds in a resealable pack.
The product page lists unsalted almonds.
These Joybuy options are single packs of almonds for you to portion yourself, not multipacks with individual snack bags.
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A single pack for making your own portions.
The product name lists 160 g of almond kernels.
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A single pack for anyone who wants to weigh out their own portions to take with them or share.
The product name lists raw, unsalted almonds, 200 g.
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This larger single pack needs portioning yourself and is best suited to regular use.
The product name lists roasted, salted almonds, 500 g.
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A single pack that you can divide into portions yourself.
The product name lists Natural (Almond), 500 g.
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A smaller single pack for anyone who wants to weigh out their own snack portion.
The product name lists roasted, salted almonds, 150 g.
No. The AH bundles contain four standard packs, each weighing 190 g or 450 g, supplied as separate items. The label serving size for the product in each pack is 25 g; this isn’t a recommended amount to eat before exercise.
Don’t automatically have a large portion just before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding foods high in fat, protein or fibre at that time, as they stay in your stomach for longer. For a normal meal, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests eating around 2 to 3 hours before exercising; this doesn’t give an exact time for eating almonds.
Follow the instructions on the packaging and seal it securely after use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a sealed pack in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool. How long they keep also depends on the product instructions and how you store the pack.
Check both the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the exact pack. The AH almonds reviewed contain almonds; also check for any mention of other nuts or peanuts. A nut mix isn’t automatically a safe alternative for someone with an allergy.
Don’t automatically include whole almonds as a snack for a young child. The AH product pages reviewed warn that young children can choke on nuts; bear this warning in mind when choosing a lunchbox snack.
