Households with a regular snacking routine
If you regularly buy almonds for a morning snack, a multipack with individual packs can help you open your supplies a little at a time. Albert Heijn sells the 4-packs covered here as separate items.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Consumers looking for an unsalted option
When choosing an everyday snack, check the exact preparation style and ingredients rather than relying on the product name alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts, while product information from PLUS and Albert Heijn shows that ingredients vary between variants.
People who snack occasionally or slowly
If you don't eat almonds often or like to alternate them with other snacks, a smaller pack may be easier to manage. ALDI describes the 200 g unroasted Trader Joe’s almonds covered here as resealable; it's still important to follow the storage advice after closing the pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First compare the quantity with how much you typically eat. Then choose your preferred preparation style, and finally consider how you want to open and store the pack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Value for money | For a multipack, add up the total net weight and compare the price per kilo for the same preparation variant. | If I mainly want to know how much stock I'm getting for my money, I compare the same type of almond first; around 36% of consumers prioritise the price per kilo. |
| Preparation style and ingredients | Check whether the almonds are unroasted, roasted and unsalted, or savoury-seasoned. Also check for added salt and oil. | If I want an unsalted snack, I read the ingredients list rather than relying on a claim about roasting; around 29% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Stock and storage | Check whether you can open individual packs one at a time or reseal a bag securely, and follow the storage advice. | If I eat varying amounts, I don't want to open more than I can store properly at once; around 21% of consumers prioritise managing their stock. |
| Portioning convenience | A bulk pack isn't automatically a portion pack, so consider whether you're happy to weigh out your own portions. | If I want to take a measured amount with me quickly, I factor in having to portion it myself; around 14% of consumers start with portioning convenience. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a bulk pack means the lowest price per kilo
The saving Albert Heijn mentions for the multipacks covered here is compared with its own individual items. That doesn't automatically mean they're cheaper per kilo than smaller packs from other retailers.
Compare the net weight and price per kilo for the same preparation variant, and check that the total quantity suits how much you eat.
A larger supply may sit unopened if you eat fewer almonds than expected.
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Assuming no added oil means unsalted
Duyvis says its almonds are roasted without added oil or fat, but the ingredients for the Oven roasted variant covered here also list salt in the seasoning mix.
Check the full ingredients list if you want to avoid added salt.
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Assuming a 4-pack contains four snack portions
The Albert Heijn multipacks covered here contain four 190 g bulk packs or four 450 g bulk packs, not four small individual portions.
Decide in advance how much you want for each snack, and weigh out your own portion if you want to take a set amount with you.
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Assuming resealable means it will keep indefinitely
A resealable bag doesn't replace the storage advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.
Choose an amount that suits how much you eat, seal the pack securely and follow the label instructions.
Supplies stored for too long may lose quality or spoil.
Brands and product ranges to compare
Albert Heijn
The product range covered here includes unsalted roasted and unroasted almonds in multipacks sold as separate items.
- According to Albert Heijn, the 4-packs covered here contain either four 190 g packs or four 450 g packs.
- The stated bulk saving is compared with its own individual items; it isn't a comparison with other retailers or preparation styles.
ALDI
The unroasted almonds covered here, sold in the Netherlands, are marketed under the Trader Joe’s brand.
- ALDI describes the 200 g unroasted variant as untreated and resealable.
- The roasted salted and smoked-flavour variants are different products, with ingredients that differ from the unroasted variant.
PLUS
The PLUS variant covered here is a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
- The product information lists almonds as the sole ingredient.
- This information applies to the variant mentioned and isn't an assessment of the full range.
Jumbo
The pack of Unsalted Almonds covered here contains 140 g.
- The product information lists 99% almonds and sunflower oil.
- The product page also says the product may contain peanuts; check the current packaging.
Duyvis
Duyvis Almonds Original and Oven roasted offer a savoury, roasted snack option among the products covered here.
- Duyvis says its almonds are oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
- The ingredients for the Oven roasted variant covered here list salt and a seasoning mix; the product information also warns that it may contain wheat, peanuts and other nuts.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands has a product page for almonds described as unsalted.
- The product name makes this variant worth considering if you're looking for unsalted almonds.
Almonds at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are suited to anyone looking for whole almonds to enjoy as a snack, with different pack sizes and variants described as unsalted in the product information.
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Anatolia Badem Natural almonds 500 g
The 500 g pack suits anyone looking for a larger supply of whole almonds for regular snacking.
According to the product information, the ingredients are 100% almonds and the almonds are ready to eat. Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack securely after opening.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted 200 g
The 200 g pack is a smaller option for anyone specifically looking for unsalted almonds.
The product name states raw and unsalted, and the ingredients list names almonds. Seal the pack securely after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
The 160 g pack may suit anyone looking for a smaller amount of almond kernels for snacking.
The product description states that the kernels are 100% almonds and ready to eat. After opening, the product information recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack.
Frequently asked questions
How many snacks can you get from one pack?
Divide the net weight by the amount you want to have at each snack. As an example, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g for a handful of unsalted nuts: that makes eight portions from 200 g, or thirty full portions with 10 g left over from 760 g. This is a calculation for managing your supplies, not personal dietary advice.
How should you store almonds after opening?
Keep almonds tightly sealed in a cool, dark and dry place, and follow the label instructions. For opened unsalted almonds, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a storage time of six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer. Don't eat them if they are mouldy or rancid.
Do almonds need to be roasted to eat as a snack?
No, you can choose between unroasted and roasted products. Check the product description and ingredients: unroasted doesn't, by itself, tell you the salt content, and roasting without extra oil doesn't mean no salt has been added.
What allergen information should you check in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that sellers are legally required to inform consumers about allergens present in their products. Check the ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging. The NVWA describes an exception to listing an allergen separately when it's already clearly named in the product name. Almonds are an allergen themselves.
Are whole almonds suitable for young children?
Bear in mind the risk of choking. Albert Heijn's product information warns that young children can choke on nuts, so don't assume whole almonds are a suitable snack for every child.