People who regularly prepare packed lunches
You regularly make packed lunches at home and want to choose how many almonds to take with you. When deciding, consider the total amount, the packaging and how you’ll store the rest.
Who is this relevant to?
Mindful everyday snackers
You’re looking for almonds to add to your lunch and prefer an unsalted option. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types you choose.
Occasional office visitors
You don’t take the same snack to work every day and want to match the amount you buy to how often you eat almonds. A smaller pack may be easier to manage than a supply that sits around for a long time.
What should you consider when choosing?
One pack to portion yourself
A good fit if: you regularly prepare packed lunches and want to choose the amount yourself.
Bear in mind: check the contents and closure of the exact pack; a resealable pack doesn’t guarantee a longer shelf life.
Multipack
A good fit if: you’d rather split your supply across several packs. Albert Heijn lists an AH Unsalted Almonds 4-pack.
Bear in mind: check the total net weight and the contents of each pack; four packs don’t necessarily make four lunch portions.
Smaller pack
A good fit if: you take almonds with you less often or prefer to buy a smaller amount at a time.
Bear in mind: compare the contents of the same type of product and follow the storage advice for that option.
First, work out how much you’ll actually use. Then consider whether you want an unsalted or seasoned option, how to store it and any allergen information if you plan to share the almonds.
| Consideration | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
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| Amount and supply | Compare the net weight and the weight per pack. Work out how much you’ll actually use. | I want enough for my lunch routine without buying more than I’ll use. Around 33% of consumers mainly look for an amount that suits their own needs. |
| Unsalted or seasoned | Check the product name and ingredients; roasted doesn’t automatically mean salted or unsalted. | I want to choose an unsalted option, regardless of how it’s prepared. Around 27% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Storage and portioning | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage advice for that option. | With a mix of office and home-working days, I want to be able to store a pack properly after measuring out a portion. Around 20% of consumers mainly consider storage and portioning. |
| Allergens when sharing | Read the ingredients and any warnings on the pack, and keep that information available. | If I take almonds in to share, I want others to be able to check the product information. Around 20% of consumers prioritise allergen information in this situation. |
Almonds are an allergen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists almonds among tree nut allergens, so check the information on the pack when sharing products.
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a multipack automatically means four lunch portions
A 4-pack listing doesn’t tell you how much is in each pack or how many portions you’ll get.
Check the total net weight and the contents of each individual pack, then compare them with the amount you want to take with you.
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Assuming no added oil or fat means unsalted
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as savoury and made without added oil or fat. That doesn’t mean the almonds are unsalted.
Check the product name, ingredients and nutritional information separately from any claims about how the almonds are prepared.
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Assuming every stand-up pouch is resealable
PLUS lists a stand-up pouch, while ALDI specifies resealable packaging for certain options. These packaging descriptions aren’t interchangeable.
Check the closure on the exact pack and follow the relevant storage advice.
If the pack doesn’t close properly, you may need a separate airtight storage container.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Almonds as a 4-pack.
- The product listing makes clear that this is a multipack of unsalted almonds.
- Check the contents of each pack and the total net weight before deciding whether the supply suits your lunch routine.
ALDI
ALDI product pages list TRADER JOE'S as the product brand. The options mentioned include 200 g packs of roasted unsalted and untreated almonds.
- ALDI describes these options as being in resealable packs.
- Salted and smoky-flavoured options are also available; check the exact product rather than assuming features carry over from one option to another.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Unsalted Almonds in a 140 g pack.
- The product advice is to store the almonds in a cool, dry and dark place.
- Don’t assume the pack is resealable; follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted almonds in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
- The product listing tells you both the type and the pack size.
- A stand-up pouch isn’t necessarily resealable; check the pack closure.
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as an oven-baked, savoury option in a 125 g pack.
- According to Duyvis, this option is made without added oil or fat.
- The description doesn’t say that these almonds are unsalted.
Lidl
Lidl lists unsalted almonds in its range.
- The product listing identifies these as unsalted.
- When you buy them, check the contents, closure and storage instructions for the pack you’ve chosen.
Almonds for packed lunches
These Joybuy products are packs of almonds for anyone who wants to measure out their own lunch portions, with both unsalted and salted options available. Almonds are an allergen, so check the product information if you’re sharing them.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
The 160 g pack could suit you if you want to portion almonds from one larger pack.
The product description lists 100% almond kernels and says the pack can be resealed after opening. No unsalted option is specified.
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g'woon Raw & Unsalted Almonds 200 g
This option could suit you if you want a supply of raw, unsalted almonds to portion yourself.
200 g; the product description lists almonds as the ingredient. Keep the pack tightly closed after opening.
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Anatolia Natural Almond 500 g
The 500 g pack could suit you if you use almonds regularly and want to measure out your own portions.
The product description lists almonds as the ingredient and says no salt has been added. Follow the storage advice for this option.
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Anatolia Roasted Salted Almonds 500 g
This larger pack could suit you if you’re specifically looking for roasted, salted almonds.
500 g. The salted option is different from unsalted almonds.
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g'woon Roasted Salted Almonds 150 g
The 150 g pack could suit you if you want to take a smaller amount with you at a time.
The almonds are roasted and salted; the product description says they come in a resealable bag.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many almonds suit my lunch routine?
Match the amount to your own lunch habits and check that it fits within the net weight shown on the pack. A 4-pack doesn’t automatically mean four lunch portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts a day and varying the types you eat; this isn’t a recommendation to eat only almonds.
Do I need to choose unroasted almonds for an unsalted option?
No. How the almonds are prepared and whether they’re salted are separate things to consider. If you want unsalted almonds, check the exact product; ALDI, for example, also lists roasted, unsalted almonds.
How should I store almonds after preparing lunch portions?
Follow the advice on the pack for your chosen option. For its 140 g Unsalted Almonds, Jumbo says to store them in a cool, dry and dark place; ALDI lists resealable packaging for certain almond options. Don’t assume these features apply to other packs.
What’s the difference between roasted, salted and unsalted almonds?
Roasted describes how the almonds are prepared; salted or unsalted describes the product option. So read the full product name and information. A claim that no oil or fat has been added doesn’t automatically mean the almonds are unsalted.
What should I consider when sharing almonds at work?
Almonds are an allergen, so keep the ingredients information and any warnings from the pack available. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists almonds among tree nut allergens; don’t share the snack with anyone who needs to avoid almonds because of an allergy.