First, decide between individually wrapped bags and a larger bag that you can portion out yourself. The Duyvis, Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS standard packs reviewed contain 125, 140 or 200 g; treat them as products to portion yourself, and check that ready-made portions really do come in separate inner bags. Then choose the variety you want and bear in mind any allergies and the ages of your guests.
If guests will be taking an individual portion home after the party, check how many separate inner packs there are, rather than just how many servings a bag contains. Joybuy’s product page for Duyvis 125 g lists 4–5 servings per bag; that doesn’t mean it contains separate bags.
Portioning the almonds yourself is handy if you want to choose how much each guest gets. ALDI describes the unroasted variety reviewed as being in a resealable pack; keep the original product information when you repackage it, too.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose. Almonds are a tree nut allergen; the MDL Fonds also advises that whole nuts are not suitable for children under four.
Choose this option: if you want to give each guest a bag without weighing out portions yourself.
Bear in mind: several servings in one bag doesn’t necessarily mean it contains separate bags to hand out.
Choose this option: if you want to decide how much each guest gets. The standard packs reviewed are listed as 125 g for Duyvis, 140 g for Jumbo and 200 g for ALDI and PLUS.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh and pack the portions yourself, and keep the product information with them.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Separate inner packs | Check how many separate bags there are and the weight of each one; a mention of several servings could also refer to one larger bag. | I want to give every guest their own bag without portioning them at home. That’s why around 31% of consumers prioritise separate inner packs. |
| Suitability for guests | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you choose. Don’t give whole nuts to children under four. | If guests have different allergies or are of different ages, I want to check in advance what’s suitable for each person. Around 25% of consumers prioritise suitability for their guests. |
| Preparation and flavour | Consider unroasted, roasted, unsalted and salted as separate characteristics, and check the information on the specific pack. | I want to choose between an unsalted variety and a savoury roasted flavour. Around 25% of consumers place the most importance on taste and ingredients. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Work out how much you need by multiplying the number of guests by your chosen portion weight; the weight of the bag alone won’t tell you how many portions you want to hand out. | I want to bring enough for my guests without having lots left over. That’s why around 19% of consumers prioritise the quantity needed and the preparation involved. |
Joybuy’s product page for Duyvis 125 g lists 4–5 servings per bag. This doesn’t tell you how many separate inner packs it contains.
Before handing them out, check how many inner bags there are and the weight of each one. If the pack doesn’t contain separate bags, you’ll need to portion the almonds yourself.
Portioning them yourself takes extra preparation and requires separate packaging.
Almonds are a tree nut allergen. The MDL Fonds also warns that whole nuts are not suitable for children under four because of the risk of choking.
Ask guests about any relevant allergies, read the information on the packaging and don’t give whole almonds to young children.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. That preparation method doesn’t mean the almonds themselves are fat-free, nor does it mean the variety is unsalted.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and nutritional information separately on the packaging.
A larger bag won’t necessarily suit the number of guests or the portion size you want to hand out; you may have almonds left over.
Work out how much you need in advance, based on your chosen portion weight and the number of guests.
According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury, oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack.
The AH range includes unsalted almonds, smoked-flavour salted almonds and organic unroasted almonds.
Jumbo lists unsalted almonds in a 140 g pack.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for 200 g of Alesto unroasted almonds.
ALDI lists 200 g of Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds, as well as roasted flavour varieties.
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products are standard packs of almonds for you to portion out yourself, including both plain and roasted varieties.
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A standard pack for anyone who wants to weigh out small portions themselves.
The product description lists whole almond kernels, ready to eat, in a resealable pack.
Contains almonds; bear in mind that some guests may have a nut allergy. Whole nuts are not suitable for children under four.
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An unsalted variety to portion into small bags yourself.
The product title describes raw, unsalted almonds in a 200 g pack.
Contains almonds; bear in mind that some guests may have a nut allergy.
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A savoury, roasted and salted variety for anyone who enjoys that flavour and wants to make their own portions.
The product title describes roasted, salted almonds in a 500 g pack.
Contains almonds; bear in mind that some guests may have a nut allergy.
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A plain almond variety to weigh out for guests yourself.
The product description states that it contains 100% almonds and is ready to eat; the pack contains 500 g.
Contains almonds; bear in mind that some guests may have a nut allergy.
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A roasted, salted variety for anyone looking for a savoury flavour and planning to portion it out themselves.
The product description lists a resealable 150 g bag.
The product description warns that it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts; bear this in mind if any guests have allergies.
Multiply the number of guests by the portion weight you choose. For example, eight 25 g portions require 200 g; a 125 g bag will provide five portions of that size. Round up the number of standard packs you need.
Check whether the product information mentions separate inner packs. A statement that one larger bag contains several servings doesn’t mean that each serving is individually wrapped.
Don’t give children under four whole nuts because of the risk of choking, as advised by the MDL Fonds. This warning doesn’t mean that almonds are unsuitable for all other guests.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of almonds you choose, and keep that information if you portion them yourself. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires clear allergen information on food labels. This requirement applies to relevant food businesses; it doesn’t establish a general labelling obligation for a private birthday party.
Keep nuts well sealed in a dry, preferably cool place, and follow the advice on the product packaging. The Jumbo product page says to store the almonds reviewed in a cool, dark place. This doesn’t guarantee how long almonds will keep in bags you’ve repackaged yourself.
