A large bag is a good fit if you eat or share almonds regularly and can store them properly. If you only eat them occasionally, a smaller pack is more practical. Check the preparation method and ingredients too: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted or free from added oil.
If you regularly have almonds with your coffee or share a supply at home, compare packs with the same ingredients and preparation method. Albert Heijn offers AH Terra unroasted, unsalted almonds in 200 g and 500 g packs.
If you want unsalted almonds with a short ingredients list, check whether they’re roasted too. PLUS lists almonds as the only ingredient; Jumbo lists sunflower oil in its roasted, unsalted variety.
If you don’t eat almonds often, a smaller pack may suit your needs better. ALDI says its 200 g pack of unroasted almonds is resealable. Store nuts in a sealed, dry place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum.
First, think about how much you’re likely to use and what ingredients you’re looking for. Then compare the pack size, preparation method and storage options.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the pack size with how much you expect to use, and consider whether you can store the contents properly. | If I eat almonds regularly or share them at home, I want to choose a pack that suits how I use them. Around 36% of consumers put quantity and everyday use first. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients, preparation method, salt information and allergen warnings on the exact pack. | If I’m mainly looking for unsalted almonds with few ingredients, I also check whether they’re roasted and contain oil. Around 29% of consumers prefer a simple ingredients list. |
| Storage | Check whether the pack is resealable, and follow the storage instructions and use-by date. | If I only eat almonds now and then, I want to be able to seal the opened pack properly with ease. Around 21% of consumers focus mainly on choosing an amount that’s practical to store. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the almonds are unroasted, roasted or seasoned, and read the ingredients for flavoured varieties. | If I fancy something savoury with my coffee, I choose a roasted or seasoned variety and check what’s been added. Around 14% of consumers choose primarily based on flavour and preparation. |
A larger bag contains more, but it isn’t necessarily the most convenient option if you won’t use the contents or can’t store them properly.
Compare the same type of almonds and choose a pack size that suits how you use them.
Jumbo’s unsalted almonds are roasted and contain sunflower oil. So ‘unsalted’ doesn’t tell you by itself how the almonds have been prepared or what all the ingredients are.
Check both the preparation method and the ingredients list on the pack.
An offer may come with conditions, such as having a membership or buying multiple packs.
Check the terms and the quantity you actually want to buy before you make a purchase.
The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a sealed, dry place because they’re susceptible to mould.
Seal the pack carefully after use or use a suitable airtight container. Follow the instructions on the pack too.
AH Terra unroasted, unsalted almonds are available in 200 g and 500 g packs.
PLUS offers unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g bag.
Trader Joe’s is available as 200 g packs of unroasted almonds and in roasted, flavoured varieties.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds are roasted almonds in a 140 g pack.
Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury, seasoned, oven-roasted variety; the Dutch retailer listing is for a 125 g pack.
Lidl lists unroasted almonds in a 200 g pack.
This selection includes unroasted, unsalted and roasted almonds in a range of pack sizes.
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A smaller pack for anyone who has almonds with their coffee now and then. The product information lists 100% almond kernels as the ingredient; reseal the pack after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
Contains almonds (nuts).
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A good choice if you’re looking for unroasted, unsalted almonds in a smaller pack. The title says unroasted and unsalted; the product information lists almonds as the ingredient and advises resealing the pack carefully after opening.
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A larger pack for anyone looking for roasted, salted almonds to enjoy with their coffee. The product information lists almonds and salt as ingredients, and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g.
Once opened, store in a sealed pack in a cool, dry place.
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A larger pack for anyone looking for almonds with a simple ingredients list. The product information lists 100% almonds as the ingredient and 0.00 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains almonds (nuts); reseal after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
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A smaller pack for anyone who wants roasted, salted almonds as a coffee-break snack. The product information lists 97% almonds, sunflower oil and 0.7% salt.
The pack is resealable; seal it carefully after use.
For AH Terra 500 g, Albert Heijn lists 20 servings of 25 g. At one stated serving per coffee break, that works out at 20 breaks; sharing or having different amounts will change this. The serving suggestion isn’t personal dietary advice.
Store nuts in a sealed, dry place. The Voedingscentrum recommends keeping them somewhere cool if possible, for example at 10–15 °C. Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the pack too; these don’t provide a general guarantee for every opened bag.
No. Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g are roasted and contain sunflower oil. PLUS unroasted, unsalted almonds 200 g list almonds as the only ingredient. So check the ingredients and preparation method for the exact variety.
Check the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens on the specific pack. The NVWA requires allergens designated by law to be clearly distinguishable from the other ingredients in the ingredients list; there is an exception when the allergen is already clearly stated in the product name.
First, contact the seller and explain the problem and how you’d like it resolved. The Rijksoverheid lists a dispute resolution committee or the courts as possible next steps in certain circumstances if a complaint isn’t resolved; check whether the seller is a member of a dispute resolution committee.
