The AH 6-pack of unsalted almonds reviewed here contains six standard 190 g bags, not six ready-to-go snack portions. Choose a bulk pack if you’re happy to portion the almonds yourself. Then consider whether you prefer unsalted or savoury almonds, how the pack closes and how many people will be sharing them.
You want to take almonds with you and know in advance whether you’ll need to portion a bulk bag yourself. The AH multipack reviewed here contains six standard bags, not small snack portions; Albert Heijn lists each bag as 190 g.
You portion almonds into lunchboxes yourself and pay attention to the quantity, the packaging and the ingredients. For the Trader Joe’s almonds reviewed here, ALDI lists a 200 g resealable pack.
You put almonds out for a group and want the ingredient and allergen information to remain available. PLUS lists almonds and notes that the product may contain peanuts and other nuts.
First, check whether you’re buying loose bulk bags or individually packed portions to take with you. Then choose based on flavour and ingredients, packaging and storage. If you’re sharing, keep the allergen information to hand.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one; a multipack may contain standard bulk packs. | If you want to pop something straight into your bag without any preparation, look for individually portioned packs. Around 29% of consumers put convenience on the go first. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Check whether the variety is unsalted or savoury, and read the ingredients list for that exact product. | If you take almonds with you regularly, you’ll want to choose a flavour and ingredients that suit you. Around 23% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Sharing and allergens | Read the allergen information on the packaging and keep it available if you portion the almonds into containers. | When sharing a coffee break, you’ll want others to be able to check what’s in the product. Around 18% of consumers prioritise clear ingredient and allergen information. |
| Closing and storage | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage instructions; a bulk bag isn’t automatically resealable. | If you use the bag over several days, you’ll want to be able to store it properly between uses. Around 18% of consumers prioritise keeping packs closed and storing them correctly. |
| Quantity | Compare the total contents and think about how much you want to portion out yourself; the number of bags doesn’t tell you how many portions you’ll get. | If you only take almonds with you occasionally, choose a quantity that suits how you use them. Around 12% of consumers focus mainly on the quantity in the pack. |
The AH multipacks reviewed here are supplied as separate standard packs. So the number of items doesn’t tell you how many small, ready-to-go portions you’ll get.
Check the weight of each inner pack and decide in advance how much you want to take with you.
If you don’t have a container with you, you’ll need to transfer the amount into another pack first.
The ingredients list for Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g includes sunflower oil as well as 99% almonds.
Read the ingredients list for the exact variety rather than relying only on the wording on the front of the pack.
The packs reviewed here may carry warnings about peanuts or other nuts. That information won’t automatically be on your own lunchbox.
Keep the original packaging or make sure the ingredient and allergen information is available to anyone sharing the almonds.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a sealed, dry place. For opened Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds, Albert Heijn recommends an airtight, light-proof container.
Check the seal and follow the storage instructions for the pack you choose.
Albert Heijn lists a 6-pack of unsalted almonds and a 4-pack with a smoky, salted flavour.
Duyvis offers products including Almonds Original and Unsalted Almonds. The Original pack described contains 125 g.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds comes in a single 140 g pack, which you can portion yourself.
The Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds from ALDI reviewed here come in a 200 g bulk pack.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds comes in a 200 g stand-up pouch, suitable for portioning yourself or sharing.
Lidl lists Alesto Spanish almonds in several varieties, with a stated pack size of 200 g.
These packs are for measuring out your own portion of almonds for coffee on the go or a lunchbox; they aren’t sets of individual snack portions.
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Suitable for measuring out your own portion to take with you; the pack doesn’t contain individual portions.
The product information describes the pack as resealable.
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A single pack for measuring out your own portion for a coffee break or lunchbox; it doesn’t contain individual portions.
The product name describes raw, unsalted almonds. Follow the instruction to seal the pack properly after opening.
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Suitable for portioning yourself from a larger pack; the contents aren’t a set of individual portions to take with you.
The product name states that the pack contains 500 g.
No. The AH Unsalted Almonds 6-pack reviewed here contains six separate packs, each weighing 190 g. When buying a multipack, check both the number of packs and the weight of each one.
Store nuts in a sealed, dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the instructions for the variety you choose: for opened Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds, Albert Heijn recommends an airtight, light-proof container.
Be aware of the risk of choking. The use instructions for Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds warn that young children can choke on peanuts and nuts, so don’t assume whole almonds are suitable for young children.
Check the ingredients list and the allergen information, which should be clearly highlighted. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that relevant allergens must be easy to identify; if you’re sharing, always check the information on the actual pack.
Multiply the number of bags by the weight of each bag to work out the total contents. The AH 6-pack of unsalted almonds reviewed here contains 6 × 190 g, or 1,140 g in total; the number of bags isn’t the same as the number of snack portions.
