First decide how many snack occasions you want to prepare for. The pack sizes reviewed, ranging from 125–200 g, are not single portions, and Jumbo, for example, lists around six 25 g portions. Then choose between raw, unsalted or savoury almonds, and take a measured amount with you in a well-sealed bag or container. If you’re sharing, check the allergen information too.
If you want to take almonds with you for a few snack occasions, first decide how much you need and how you’ll seal the rest. Jumbo gives portion information based on 25 g; ALDI, for example, describes its 200 g pack as resealable.
If you’re looking to avoid added salt, check whether the almonds are raw or roasted too. PLUS describes its almonds as unroasted, while Albert Heijn lists a roasted, unsalted variety.
If you’d prefer a savoury or smoky variety, check the product name. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as savoury, while ALDI lists roasted, salted and smoky varieties.
Start by deciding how much you want to take with you. Then choose the preparation and flavour, and check whether the pack can be sealed securely after opening.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to take with you. For its 140 g pack, Jumbo lists around six 25 g portions. | If I want to take almonds for a few snack occasions, measuring out an amount in advance is helpful. Around 25% of consumers prioritise getting the quantity right. |
| Ease of resealing | Look for an explicit statement that the pack is resealable, or bring your own sealable container. ALDI explicitly describes its 200 g pack this way. | If I want to be able to reseal the bag between snacks, I check the packaging or bring my own container. Around 25% of consumers give ease of resealing top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Unsalted does not automatically mean unroasted or oil-free. | If I want the ingredients to suit my preferences or those of someone I’m sharing with, I check the label. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergen information. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the almonds are raw, roasted, unsalted or salted. These labels describe different options. | If I want a particular flavour or preparation, I look at the variety name rather than just the word ‘almonds’. Around 25% of consumers place the greatest importance on flavour or preparation. |
For its 140 g pack, Jumbo lists around six 25 g portions. So, a bag that’s convenient to take with you isn’t necessarily intended to be eaten in one go.
Decide in advance how much you want to take and use the portion information as a guide. Don’t automatically treat the whole bag as one snack occasion.
Jumbo describes its almonds as unsalted and roasted, with sunflower oil listed as an ingredient. PLUS describes its almonds as unroasted, with almonds as the ingredient.
Check both the preparation method and the ingredients list for the variety you’re buying.
PLUS describes its packaging as a stand-up pouch; ALDI explicitly states that the pack reviewed is resealable. These descriptions don’t automatically mean the same thing.
Check whether resealability is clearly stated, or bring your own sealable container.
Without a suitable seal, you may need to transfer the remaining almonds to your own container.
Almonds are an allergen, and product labels may also include warnings about other nuts or peanuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises giving children under four nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, due to the risk of choking.
Check the allergen information before sharing. Don’t give whole almonds to children under four as a snack to take with you.
Duyvis lists Almonds Original in a 125 g pack, as well as a separate range of unsalted almonds.
Albert Heijn lists a 190 g own-brand variety of roasted, unsalted almonds.
Jumbo lists roasted, unsalted almonds in a 140 g pack, with nutritional values given per 25 g.
Lidl lists 200 g packs of Alesto Spanish almonds in several varieties.
ALDI lists 200 g packs of TRADER JOE’S almonds, including roasted, unsalted, salted and smoky varieties.
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
This Joybuy selection includes plain, unroasted and savoury almonds in packs of 150–500 g. If you’re only preparing for a few snack occasions, decide on a portion yourself and check whether you can reseal the pack between uses.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat almond snack; the description says the kernels can be eaten straight from the pack.
Pack size: 160 g. The ingredients list states 100% almond kernels.
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A good choice if you’re looking for unroasted, unsalted almonds for your own snack occasions.
Pack size: 200 g. The product description states that the almonds are unroasted and unsalted.
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A good choice if you’re looking for roasted almonds with a salty flavour.
Pack size: 500 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a simple almond snack; the description says the almonds can be eaten straight from the pack.
Pack size: 500 g. The ingredients list gives almond kernels as the sole ingredient.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury almond snack to take with you.
Pack size: 150 g. The product description says the bag is resealable and the almonds are roasted and salted.
For its 140 g pack, Jumbo lists nutritional values per 25 g and around six portions. Dividing the pack size by 25 g gives 5.6 portions, which explains the rounded figure. It’s not a recommendation to eat the whole bag during one outing.
Follow the instructions on the pack for the exact variety. Albert Heijn advises storing its almonds in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the pack securely after use; Jumbo and PLUS advise storing them in a dry, dark place.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. For unpackaged products, the information must be made available to consumers in another way. If you’re sharing, check the label on the specific pack too.
For children under four, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises giving nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of nuts, due to the risk of choking. This is dietary and safety advice for this age group.
Not just because they’re unroasted: PLUS sells this variety as unsalted raw almonds. Unroasted and roasted are different product options; follow any usage instructions on the packaging for your product.
