A large bag works well for an afternoon snack if you use the contents regularly and can seal it properly after opening. A multipack is handy if you only want to open one smaller pack at a time. If you don’t eat almonds often, a smaller pack is likely to suit how much you use. Before choosing, compare the total quantity, ingredients and storage instructions for products with the same preparation.
You buy almonds regularly and want to choose a quantity that matches how much you use. Check the net weight and how many individual packs you’ll be opening at once. For example, Albert Heijn’s product pages show a 500 g bag and a multipack containing four individual 190 g packs.
You’re looking for almonds as a regular snack and want to check the ingredients and portion information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types you eat. A portion listed on a pack is not personal dietary advice.
You want to avoid having more opened almonds than you can use in time. A smaller pack or a resealable bag may suit your needs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
First, work out how many almonds you’ll actually use and how much you want to open at once. Then check the ingredients, preparation and portion information for the specific product.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Buying a larger pack | Check the total net weight and the number of individual packs. | If I’m considering a larger pack, I want to know how much I’m actually bringing home and whether it suits how much I use. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and check the salt content per 100 g. | If I’m looking for unsalted almonds, I don’t want to rely on the product name alone. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the ingredients above all else. |
| Opened packs | Check whether the multipack contains individual bags and whether a pack can be resealed. | If I don’t want to open everything at once, I look for individual or resealable packs. Around 19% of consumers prioritise keeping the amount of opened product to a minimum. |
| Portion planning | Compare portions by weight in grams and check how many portions the pack contains. | If I want to plan how much I snack on, I check the portion size used on the label. Around 13% of consumers prioritise portion planning. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the almonds are unroasted or roasted, and whether any flavouring or salt has been added. | If I want a savoury snack, I check what else is in the pack besides almonds. Around 12% of consumers prioritise savoury flavour and preparation. |
A larger quantity only makes sense if you’ll use the almonds and store them carefully after opening. A multipack of individual bags and one large bag call for different ways of managing your stock.
Choose the net weight and number of packs to suit how often you eat almonds and how much you want to open at once.
Nuts can lose quality if they aren’t stored properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed pack.
Seal the pack carefully after use and follow the storage and best-before information on the label.
Duyvis describes its roasted almonds as prepared without added oil or fat. According to Albert Heijn, the Oven roasted variant reviewed contains 1.1 g of salt per 100 g. So the preparation method doesn’t mean that the product is unsalted.
Read the ingredients list and nutrition table alongside the preparation description.
According to the product information, the Albert Heijn 190 g packs and the Duyvis 125 g pack reviewed each contain several portions. The stated portion sizes also differ.
Use the portion information for the exact product and compare quantities by weight in grams.
The product ranges reviewed include unsalted and unroasted almonds, including a 500 g bag and a multipack containing four individual 190 g packs.
The Jumbo Unsalted Almonds reviewed come in a smaller 140 g snack pack.
Lidl lists unsalted almonds, item number 172897, available in store.
The TRADER JOE'S Unroasted Almonds reviewed come in a 200 g pack.
The PLUS Unsalted Almonds reviewed come in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
The Dutch Oven roasted variant reviewed is a 125 g pack of roasted almonds for snacking.
These Joybuy products suit anyone looking for either a smaller pack or a larger supply of almonds.
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A good choice if you want to open a smaller quantity at a time.
The product information lists 100% almond kernels, in a resealable 160 g pack, ready to eat.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a smaller pack of raw, unsalted almonds.
The product information lists almonds as the ingredient and recommends sealing the pack carefully after opening, then storing the almonds in a cool, dry place.
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A good choice if you eat almonds regularly and want a larger supply.
The product information lists 500 g and 100% almonds. According to the description, the almonds can be eaten as they are or used in recipes.
Multiply the number of packs by the net weight of each pack. Albert Heijn’s product page describes the multipack reviewed as four individual 190 g packs, totalling 760 g. For other products, check the pack contents and weight per item separately.
Store them in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as possible signs of spoilage. Also follow the storage and best-before information on the pack.
No. Check the ingredients list for the specific product. Jumbo also lists sunflower oil in the ingredients for the unsalted almonds reviewed; PLUS lists 98% almonds and sunflower oil. So a product can be unsalted without containing only almonds.
No. The portion is the amount used to calculate the product information. For the AH Terra 500 g pack reviewed, Albert Heijn lists portions of 25 g; the Duyvis 125 g pack uses portions of 30 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types you eat, but a portion on a label isn’t personal dietary advice.
Check the ingredients list and any warnings about possible cross-contamination for the specific product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergens must be clearly listed on the label; Dutch rules for precautionary allergen warnings apply from 1 January 2026. If you have a relevant allergy, you should check the latest product information yourself.
