For an everyday snack on the go, you can choose unsalted almonds and measure out a portion in advance; a 125 or 200 g bag doesn’t automatically count as one portion. If you need to perform again soon after an intense or prolonged training session, consider the protein and carbohydrates in your full recovery meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Dutch Association of Sports Dietitians put those needs in the context of your overall diet and your next bout of exercise.
You want to take something with you after exercising without treating the whole pack as one portion. Decide in advance how much you want to take, or choose a pack you can reseal between snacks. ALDI lists resealable packaging for specific TRADER JOE'S almond varieties.
If you train intensely or for a long time and exercise again later that day or the next day, think of your snack as part of your overall diet. The Dutch Association of Sports Dietitians links the focus on rapid recovery to the exercise you have coming up.
You want to split one pack across several occasions and make a considered choice between unroasted, roasted or unsalted almonds. Check the ingredients for the exact variety; the product name alone doesn’t always tell you whether, for example, oil has been added.
First decide whether you want a snack or need to perform again soon; then check the portion size and ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises the place of nuts in your overall diet, while the Dutch Association of Sports Dietitians links rapid recovery to the exercise that follows.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this more relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery needs | Think about how intense or prolonged your training was and when you’ll exercise again. Check the protein and carbohydrates in your full meal, not just your snack. | If I’m exercising again soon after an intense session, I want to know how the snack fits into my overall recovery meal. Around 38% of consumers are said to prioritise recovery needs. |
| Portion for on the go | Check the net weight, portion information and whether the pack is actually resealable. A resealable bag doesn’t decide how much you eat. | If I’m heading straight on after exercise, I want to take a manageable amount with me and store the rest. Around 38% of consumers are said to consider taking snacks with them and portioning them out most important. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Compare the exact ingredients and salt information. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean no oil has been added; if you have allergies, check the allergen information too. | If I eat almonds across several snack breaks, I want to know in advance what ingredients and preparation to expect. Around 24% of consumers are said to prioritise the ingredients. |
The product description for Duyvis’s 125 g oven-roasted variety on Joybuy Netherlands lists four to five portions per bag. So the size of a pack doesn’t automatically tell you how much one portion is.
Decide in advance how much you’ll take and eat, and use the portion information on the pack.
According to the Dutch Association of Sports Dietitians, the focus on recovery depends on the exercise that follows. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also emphasises your overall diet.
Consider your snack alongside your meal and your next training session, rather than as a standalone recovery solution.
Duyvis lists sunflower oil among the ingredients of its Unsalted Almonds variety.
Read the ingredients list for the exact variety if you want to know whether oil or other ingredients have been added.
PLUS describes a stand-up pouch, while ALDI lists resealable packaging for specific TRADER JOE'S almond packs. These are different packaging details.
Check that the pack is explicitly described as resealable before relying on it for several snack breaks.
A separate storage container can be useful for dividing up a larger bag.
The manufacturer describes Almonds Original and Unsalted Almonds as almond varieties in 125 g packs.
AH Unsalted Almonds is a relevant own-brand option if you’re looking for an unsalted snack.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Almonds in a 140 g pack.
The Dutch Lidl website lists Unsalted Almonds as a relevant option if you’re looking for unsalted almonds.
ALDI lists two relevant 200 g TRADER JOE'S varieties: unroasted almonds and roasted, unsalted almonds.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds is listed in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
This selection includes almonds prepared in different ways and in various pack sizes, for anyone who wants to choose their own snack portion.
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The resealable pack could suit you if you want to split the contents across several snack breaks.
The description lists 160 g and 100% almond kernels.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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This variety is raw and unsalted, if that’s what you’re looking for.
The title lists 200 g; the ingredients description lists almonds.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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The product description lists almonds as the ingredient and describes them as ready to eat.
The title lists a 500 g pack.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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This variety is roasted and salted, if that’s what you’re looking for.
The title lists 500 g; the ingredients description lists almonds and salt.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
No, not automatically. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. Extra focus on rapid recovery is most relevant after intense or prolonged exercise when you’ll be exercising again later that day or the next day.
Not for the Duyvis 125 g oven-roasted variety described on Joybuy: the product page lists four to five portions per bag. So check the portion information rather than relying on the pack size alone.
No. Duyvis lists almonds and sunflower oil as ingredients in its Unsalted Almonds. Read the ingredients list for the exact variety if you want to know whether oil has been added.
Follow the storage advice on the pack for your variety. Jumbo recommends storing its unsalted almonds in a cool, dry and dark place; ALDI describes the TRADER JOE'S packs in question as resealable. Resealability doesn’t in itself extend the use-by date.
No. Almonds are an allergen; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. If you have an almond allergy, don’t choose an almond snack. If you have other allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack.
