Who are these options relevant to?

Households that eat almonds regularly

You’re looking for enough to last across several occasions and want to work out how much you’ll actually use. Pack weight and shelf life are worth considering when choosing a larger pack.

People who plan their snacks around exercise

You’d like to eat almonds before a workout, while keeping portion size and timing in mind. A product’s sports-related claim doesn’t in itself tell you whether it’s right for you just before exercise.

People who use almonds less often

You don’t want to open more than you need, so you’re comparing a smaller resealable pack with individual packs in a multipack.

What should you look for when buying?

First, consider how many almonds you usually use and how long the pack will be open. Then look at when you plan to exercise, the ingredients and how you can seal the pack between uses.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important to?
Quantity and usage Check the net weight and the number of individual packs. Choose an amount you expect to use up. If I’m looking for enough to last across several occasions, I want to know how many almonds I’ll actually use. Around 33% of consumers prioritise suitable usage and total cost of use.
Timing before exercise Consider how soon before exercise you’ll eat and how large the portion is. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding large portions and foods high in fat, protein or dietary fibre around exercise. If I want to eat something shortly before a workout, I consider the timing and portion size. Around 27% of consumers prioritise whether it fits in with their exercise schedule.
Ingredients and variety Read the exact product name and ingredients list. Check whether the almonds are unsalted, roasted or unroasted, and look at the allergen information. If I’m looking for an unsalted variety or a particular ingredients list, I want to know exactly what’s in the pack. Around 20% of consumers make ingredients their top buying priority.
Packaging and storage Check whether the pack is explicitly described as resealable. Store opened almonds in a tightly sealed pack in a cool, dark and dry place; this is the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general storage advice. If I don’t use many almonds at once, I want to be able to store the rest properly after opening. Around 20% of consumers prioritise storage and resealing.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack contains individual snack portions

    The AH 4-pack contains four 190 g packs. These are separate packs, not four pre-measured portions for before exercise.

    Check the amount in each pack and decide for yourself what portion suits your mealtime.

  • Assuming a larger pack is always better value

    Packs vary in weight, ingredients and how the almonds are prepared. A higher net weight doesn’t tell you how much you’ll use or whether the pack suits your needs.

    Compare the contents and ingredients, and consider how much you expect to use.

  • Confusing oven-roasted with unsalted

    These terms describe different things. The ingredients in Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds include salt; the manufacturer describes Duyvis Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. That doesn’t prove that this variety is unsalted.

    Check the exact variety and ingredients list rather than relying on the description of how it’s prepared.

  • Not planning how to store the pack once opened

    Almonds can go rancid, turn chewy or become mouldy if they aren’t stored properly.

    Follow the instructions on the pack and store opened almonds in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

Brands and varieties to consider

Albert Heijn

The varieties listed range from unroasted almonds in 450 g or 500 g packs to a multipack of four 190 g packs.

  • The product information makes the differences in weight and pack contents clear.
  • The varieties aren’t identical; the contents of a multipack don’t in themselves tell you whether it suits your needs.

ALDI

TRADER JOE'S is listed with 200 g packs of unroasted almonds and roasted, unsalted almonds.

  • ALDI states that these specific varieties come in resealable packs.
  • This packaging information doesn’t apply to every product from the brand.

PLUS

The variety listed is unroasted and unsalted, and comes in a 200 g stand-up pouch.

  • The product information lists almonds as an ingredient.
  • A stand-up pouch isn’t automatically resealable.

Jumbo

The pack of Unsalted Almonds listed contains 140 g.

  • The ingredients list for this specific variety states that it contains 99% almonds.
  • The ingredients list also includes sunflower oil, so this variety isn’t made of almonds alone.

Duyvis

Duyvis distinguishes between Unsalted Almonds and Almonds Original, an oven-roasted variety.

  • Duyvis says that Almonds Original is oven-roasted without adding oil or fat.
  • This description applies to Almonds Original and doesn’t prove that the variety is unsalted.

Lidl

Lidl lists unsalted almonds that are only available in store.

  • The product listing makes the product type and where it’s sold clear.
  • Check the pack itself for the contents and ingredients information.

Almonds at Joybuy

This Joybuy selection is a smaller pack of raw, unsalted almonds for anyone who wants to measure out their own portions.

g'woon raw, unsalted almonds, 200 g

g'woon raw, unsalted almonds, 200 g

Suitable if you want to buy a smaller amount and measure out your own portions.

The pack contains 200 g of raw, unsalted almonds. If you plan to eat them just before exercise, consider your portion size and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice on eating around exercise.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 25 g of almonds a recommended portion before exercise?

No. The 25 g stated on the AH pack is a product serving, not personalised sports nutrition advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding large portions and foods high in fat, protein or dietary fibre around exercise. Consider when you’re eating and what feels right for you.

How should I store an opened pack of almonds?

Store opened almonds in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. For unsalted almonds, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them for six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. Also follow the best-before and storage information on the pack.

How can I tell if a multipack suits my needs?

Look at the net weight of each pack and how many packs there are, rather than just the total amount. The AH 4-pack contains four separate 190 g packs, so you can open them one at a time. Think about how much you’ll actually use and how you’ll store opened packs.

Are roasted almonds always unsalted?

No. Roasted and unsalted describe different product characteristics. Check the ingredients list for the exact variety; for example, the ingredients in Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds include salt.

What allergen information should I check?

Check the ingredients list and any warnings about cross-contamination. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens in an ingredients list to be clearly distinguished from the other ingredients. Exceptions apply to products without an ingredients list when the allergen is already clear from the product name. Unsalted doesn’t mean allergen-free.