First decide how many individual portions you want to take, then divide the almonds into airtight containers or bags in advance if needed. Next, choose a flavour that suits you and your guests, and check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the packaging. A 125–200 g bag does not automatically equal one snack portion.
Want to take a few portions to a birthday gathering without eating from a large bag on the way? Check the net weight, divide the almonds into portions in advance and store the rest in a well-sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in an airtight container.
If you’re after a savoury flavour, check the exact description, such as salted or smoky flavour. ALDI Netherlands and Jumbo list different varieties; the flavour of one product doesn’t automatically tell you anything about another variety from the same brand.
If you don’t want added salt, compare products explicitly labelled as unsalted. Also check separately whether the almonds are roasted and how to store the opened pack. Albert Heijn, PLUS, Jumbo and ALDI Netherlands list relevant unsalted varieties.
First decide how many portions you need and how you’ll store the rest. Then choose a flavour and check the label before handing them out, especially if any of your guests have allergies.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the net weight and decide in advance how much you want to put in each portion. Also check whether the packaging can be resealed. | If I want to hand out several portions, I want to divide the contents in advance and store the rest. Around 31% of consumers prioritise portioning convenience. |
| Savoury flavour | Check the variety and ingredients; roasted, salted and smoky flavour are different descriptions. Duyvis says Almonds Original are oven-roasted without added oil or fat; this does not mean they are unsalted or fat-free. | For a savoury snack, I choose based on the flavour variety, not just the brand. Around 25% of consumers give savoury flavour top priority. |
| Unsalted option | Check that the product is explicitly labelled as unsalted and assess the preparation method separately. Roasted does not automatically mean salted. | I want almonds without added salt that I can also use on other occasions. Around 19% of consumers prioritise an unsalted variety. |
| Allergen information | Read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging, and keep the original label with any portions you divide yourself. The NVWA provides information about allergen labelling; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists almonds among the tree nut allergens. | If I’m handing out almonds, I want to be able to check and keep the product information. Around 13% of consumers give allergen information top priority. |
| Cost per portion | Compare products on a like-for-like basis, such as the price per kilogram for the same variety, and factor in the ordering terms for your chosen retailer. Jumbo says that the minimum order for home delivery depends on your postcode and delivery charges vary by delivery slot. | I want to know what the portions I’ll actually use cost, and whether ordering for a small purchase is worthwhile. Around 12% of consumers prioritise the cost per usable portion. |
Duyvis lists Almonds Original at 125 g, PLUS lists unsalted almonds at 150 g, and ALDI Netherlands lists TRADER JOE'S roasted, unsalted almonds at 200 g. You can divide these packs into several portions of your choice; the pack size doesn’t automatically determine the portion size.
Before buying, work out how many portions you need based on the amount you’ve chosen. Dividing them in advance takes preparation and may require separate airtight containers or bags.
Duyvis says Almonds Original are oven-roasted without added oil or fat and describes them as savoury. This doesn’t mean the product is fat-free or unsalted.
Read the preparation method, ingredients and nutrition table as separate sources of information.
Almonds are a tree nut allergen. Without the original product information, it’s harder to check the ingredients and warnings for individual portions.
Keep the label with the rest of the packaging. Don’t serve an almond portion to anyone with a known almond allergy.
The total cost of your order may also depend on delivery charges and a minimum order value. Jumbo says that the minimum order for home delivery depends on your postcode and delivery charges vary by delivery slot.
Check the terms of your chosen retailer and compare the total order cost with picking up the almonds during your regular shop.
For a small order, delivery charges or extra items added to meet a minimum order value could affect what’s most practical.
A good option to consider if you’re looking for a savoury, oven-roasted variety. Duyvis lists Almonds Original in a 125 g pack.
Albert Heijn lists separate salted and unsalted almond products, so you can compare the salt options within its range.
Jumbo lists salted almonds in a 150 g pack and unsalted almonds in a 140 g pack.
Alesto is Lidl Netherlands’ relevant nut range. Lidl suggests the range for sharing and snacking, and lists Spanish almonds in several varieties in 200 g packs.
ALDI Netherlands lists 200 g packs of TRADER JOE'S almonds, including roasted, unsalted, salted and smoky flavour varieties.
PLUS lists unsalted almonds in a 150 g stand-up pouch, which could suit you if you want to divide them into portions yourself.
These Joybuy almond products come in packs that you can divide into portions yourself, with a choice of flavours and salt levels.
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You can divide the 160 g pack into portions of your choice. The product description says to reseal the pack after use.
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An option if you’re looking for unsalted almonds to portion yourself; the product name specifies raw, unsalted almonds in a 200 g pack.
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This variety is a good fit if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds. The 500 g pack gives you plenty to divide into portions yourself.
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The pack contains 500 g of almonds for you to portion yourself. Check the product information if you want to compare the exact salt and ingredient details.
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A roasted, salted variety in a 150 g pack. The product description says the pack is resealable.
It depends on how much you choose to put in each portion. As a simple example, a 125 g pack gives you five portions at 25 g each, a 150 g pack gives you six, and a 200 g pack gives you eight. This is a calculation based on the net weight, not a recommended amount per guest.
Store nuts in a dry place in an airtight container and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts in a cool place; Jumbo says to store its 140 g pack of unsalted almonds in a dry, dark place. Keep the original packaging with the rest of your supply so you can refer to the product information.
No. ALDI Netherlands lists a 200 g TRADER JOE'S variety that is both roasted and unsalted. Check the packaging for the roasted and unsalted descriptions separately.
No. Unsalted almonds still contain almonds. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists almonds among the tree nut allergens. Don’t give an almond portion to anyone with a known almond allergy, and choose an alternative that takes their allergies into account.
Allergens must be clearly listed on food labels; almonds are among the tree nut allergens. The NVWA says new rules take effect from 1 January 2026 on how and when food businesses must warn about allergens that may be present unintentionally, for example due to cross-contamination. This information relates to business labelling and does not establish any additional requirements for a private birthday gathering.
