If you want to head out without any preparation, only choose almonds whose packaging explicitly states that it contains individual bags and gives the amount in each bag: a portion size or a 4-pack doesn’t prove this. If you have time to weigh them out in advance, a larger pack that you portion yourself is another practical option. For an unsalted addition to your breakfast, you could consider unsalted almonds; also check the ingredients, allergens and what else you’re eating with them.
You want to be able to grab your almonds and go, and to know whether the pack really contains one portion. A multipack of larger individual packs doesn’t necessarily include small bags for taking with you. Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 25 g for its unsalted almonds, while the pack contains 190 g.
You’re looking for an unsalted addition and are also considering the rest of your breakfast. For example, Voedingscentrum suggests combining yoghurt or quark with fruit, nuts and granola for breakfast.
You can weigh out an amount at home and are looking for a larger pack with ingredients and storage information that suit your needs. The Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI products reviewed differ in their preparation and ingredients, among other things.
First, decide whether you want to be able to head straight out or can prepare portions at home. Then compare the ingredients and packaging with what you’re looking for in a breakfast option.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking one portion with you | Check the number of individual bags and the amount in each one; compare this with the total pack weight. | If you want to head straight out, you won’t want to weigh or repackage the almonds first. Around 31% of consumers prioritise being able to take them with them straight away. |
| Unsalted as a breakfast addition | Read the ingredients and salt information, and consider what you’ll eat alongside the almonds. | If you’re specifically looking for unsalted almonds for breakfast, you’ll want the ingredients to suit that choice. Around 25% of consumers prioritise unsalted almonds. |
| Preparing portions yourself | Check the amount in the pack and follow the storage instructions after opening. | If you regularly prepare something to take with you, you’ll want to be able to weigh it out at home and store the rest properly. Around 19% of consumers give top priority to portioning almonds themselves. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check whether almonds and any warnings about other nuts, peanuts or other allergens are suitable for you. | If you need to consider ingredients or other allergens, you’ll want to check the specific label. Around 13% of consumers prioritise label information. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the almonds are unroasted, roasted or seasoned, and review the ingredients separately. | If you’re looking for a savoury flavour, you’ll want to know which seasonings have been added. Around 12% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
The AH 4-pack reviewed consists of four separate 190 g items, not four small bags of breakfast portions.
Check the pack contents and the weight of each item. Don’t rely on the words ‘4-pack’ alone.
The Duyvis description says the almonds are oven-roasted without added fat, but the ingredients also include salt and seasonings.
Check the ingredients and salt information separately from the description of how the almonds are prepared.
Unsalted almonds still contain almonds; some products also carry warnings about other nuts or peanuts.
Check the current label for ingredients and warnings that are relevant to you.
Once opened, the remaining contents should be stored according to the product instructions.
Prepare the amount you need in advance and reseal the rest as directed on the label.
The examples below relate to the specific product varieties mentioned. They are not a general assessment of the brands and don’t indicate where a product is available.
The unsalted roasted almonds are an option if you want to portion them yourself.
The 140 g pack of unsalted almonds is roasted and intended to be portioned yourself.
The 200 g pack of unroasted, unsalted almonds is a larger option to portion in advance.
The unroasted TRADER JOE’S almonds reviewed come in a 200 g bag.
Lidl offers 200 g packs of Alesto Spanish almonds in different varieties and also has a page for unsalted almonds.
The oven-roasted almonds with a savoury flavour are an option if that’s what you’re looking for.
This Joybuy selection includes unsalted and salted almonds in a range of pack sizes. Check the ingredients and packaging for each product to decide whether you want to portion it yourself in advance.
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An option if you want to weigh out an amount to take with you or have with breakfast.
The product information lists 100% almond kernels and suggests having them with yoghurt or breakfast cereals.
Storage advice: store in a cool, dry place and reseal after opening.
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A good fit if you’re looking for unsalted almonds to portion yourself at home.
The product information describes the almonds as raw and lists almonds as an ingredient.
After opening, store in a cool, dry place and keep tightly sealed.
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A larger pack to weigh out an amount to take with you or have for breakfast.
The product information lists almonds as an ingredient and says no salt has been added.
The description suggests eating them as they are or having them with yoghurt or breakfast cereals.
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A savoury option if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds to portion yourself.
The product information lists almonds and salt as ingredients.
This variety isn’t unsalted; check the ingredients if you’re specifically looking for an unsalted addition to breakfast.
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A savoury option if you want to portion the contents into bags to take with you.
The ingredients list almonds, sunflower oil and 0.7% salt.
The description says the pack is resealable. The almonds are salted, so they aren’t an unsalted addition to breakfast.
No. A listed portion size is product information, not personalised breakfast advice. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 25 g, while the Duyvis pack reviewed gives an average portion size of 30 g. A portion size on the label also doesn’t mean that the pack contains individual bags.
Follow the product label and store the remaining almonds in a dry place, keeping them tightly sealed. Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a cool place; for the Duyvis pack reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends using a light- and airtight container after opening.
Not necessarily: almonds are an allergen themselves, and a product may also carry warnings about other allergens. If you have an almond allergy, an almond product isn’t a suitable choice. If you have other allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the specific pack.
Not necessarily. The Albert Heijn product pages reviewed warn that young children can choke on nuts. So don’t assume whole almonds are automatically suitable for this age group.
If there’s a warning, check that the product and batch details match, and follow the instructions provided. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority publishes safety warnings; Albert Heijn also has its own overview.
