For babies, how you serve almonds matters more than the pack size: whole or chopped almonds are not suitable finger food. Use very finely ground almonds in soft food, or smooth, thinned almond butter. A multipack of individual packs may suit regular household use, while a smaller bag may be more convenient if you use almonds less often. Compare the ingredients, allergen information, storage instructions and price per kilo before choosing.
You’ll want to know which texture is suitable for your baby’s portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises gradually making food less finely textured; whole and chopped almonds are not suitable finger food for babies.
You’re comparing individual packs with a multipack for quantity, storage and price per kilo. A multipack doesn’t automatically mean a lower price per kilo.
Your choice may also depend on an existing food allergy or rules at school or childcare. Read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging, and check the rules at the relevant location.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Texture and preparation | Don’t give your baby whole or chopped almonds; choose very finely ground almonds in soft food, or smooth, thinned almond butter. | When I buy almonds for my baby, I want to know how to prepare them safely first. This is a priority for around 31% of consumers who put serving style first. |
| Allergens and rules | Read both the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. If there’s an existing allergy, discuss their use with your healthcare professional. | If someone in my family has a food allergy or the childcare setting has its own rules, I want to check that information beforehand. Allergens and rules on use are the first consideration for around 19% of consumers. |
| Price per kilo and quantity | Compare packs on the same weight basis, and keep delivery costs and current offers separate. | If I use almonds regularly, I want to choose a suitable quantity at a good price per kilo, without buying more than I need. Unit price is the priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Storing your supply | Consider how many packs you’ll open at a time and follow the storage instructions on the label. | If I don’t want to open everything at once, I look for individual packs or a resealable bag. Managing supplies is the first consideration for around 13% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Check the full ingredients list; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean that almonds are the only ingredient. | If I’m looking for a simple ingredient to use in recipes, I want to know whether oil, salt or anything else has been added. Ingredients are the most important buying criterion for around 12% of consumers. |
The pack size doesn’t change the texture of whole or chopped almonds. They’re still unsuitable as finger food for babies.
Prepare your baby’s portion separately: use very finely ground almonds in suitable soft food, or smooth, thinned almond butter.
Grinding the almonds or preparing suitable almond butter takes extra time.
A larger pack may be better value than individual packs of the same product, but it isn’t necessarily cheaper than another, smaller option.
Compare the price per kilo and total quantity with options that suit how much you use; keep delivery costs separate.
A multipack costs more overall than buying one individual pack.
Duyvis describes its Original variety as made without added oil or fat, but the ingredients also include salt and sugar.
Read the full ingredients list if you’re looking for a pure, unsalted option.
A product with almonds as its only ingredient may also carry a warning about the possible presence of other nuts or peanuts.
Check the current packaging and discuss use with your healthcare professional if there’s an existing food allergy.
The 190 g unsalted roasted almonds reviewed are also available in a multipack of four individual packs.
The 200 g unroasted, unsalted variety lists almonds as its only ingredient.
The unsalted roasted variety reviewed comes in a 140 g pack.
The Trader Joe's almonds reviewed are described as roasted and unsalted, in a resealable 200 g pack.
Almonds Original is a 125 g oven-roasted snack with a savoury flavour.
The Dutch product listing names this variety ‘Unsalted Almonds’.
These Joybuy products are almonds for household use. Prepare your baby’s portion separately, and don’t offer whole or chopped almonds as finger food.
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This pack may suit you if you’re looking for a small supply of almonds to prepare separately at home.
The product information states 160 g and lists 100% almond kernels as the ingredient.
For baby portions: use only very finely ground almonds in suitable soft food, or smooth, thinned almond butter.
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This pack may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller quantity of raw, unsalted almonds for household use.
The product information states 200 g and lists almonds as the ingredient.
For baby portions: use only very finely ground almonds in suitable soft food, or smooth, thinned almond butter.
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The larger pack may suit you if you use almonds regularly at home.
The product information states 500 g and lists 100% almonds as the ingredient.
For baby portions: use only very finely ground almonds in suitable soft food, or smooth, thinned almond butter.
No. Whole and chopped almonds are a choking hazard. For your baby, use very finely ground almonds in suitable soft food, or smooth, thinned almond butter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises gradually making food coarser and staying with your baby while they eat.
Solid Starts describes suitable almond preparations from the point when a baby is ready for solid food, usually at around 6 months. Age alone doesn’t determine whether a baby is ready: their development and how the food is served matter too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that being able to sit upright and swallow and chew well are prerequisites for larger pieces.
Yes, for the baby preparation described here. Loosen and thin the smooth almond butter with water, milk or purée, then mix it into suitable soft food or spread it very thinly. Don’t give your baby a thick dollop. For babies under 12 months, don’t choose a variety containing honey.
Follow the label for the variety you’ve chosen. For the variety reviewed, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack properly. PLUS and Jumbo advise storing their products in a dry, dark place. These instructions don’t give a shelf life for homemade almond butter.
Check the rules at the relevant location. OBS Brinkschool has published a local peanut- and nut-free policy; this is an example of a location-specific policy, not a nationwide ban.
