If you want to take one portion with you without weighing it out, check whether the pack really contains individual sachets: a portion size listed on a large bag doesn’t mean the portions are packed separately. If you’d rather choose the amount yourself, pick a multi-portion pack and then check the preparation method, salt content and allergen information for the exact variety. Almonds work as a snack or part of a lunch, but not as a complete lunch on their own.
You want to grab a measured amount before you leave, without opening a large bag at your desk. Check whether the pack contains individual sachets or simply lists a portion size; product information from Albert Heijn and Duyvis makes this distinction relevant.
You’re looking for almonds as a regular snack or part of your lunch, and you particularly want an unsalted variety. Compare the ingredients on the exact pack, then decide whether you’d prefer unroasted or roasted almonds; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its nutrition information.
You want to make several portions to take with you from one pack. The total weight, a resealable pack and the storage instructions are useful things to check; ALDI, for example, describes its unroasted almonds as coming in a resealable pack.
First choose between individually packed portions and portioning them yourself. Then compare the ingredients and flavour of the variety you want to take with you.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A single portion to take with you | Check for individual inner sachets and compare the total weight with the stated portion size. | If I want to take one set amount with me before leaving, without weighing it out, I check the inner packaging first. Around 36% of consumers prioritise being able to take a portion with them straight away. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients and nutrition information for the exact variety; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean that no oil has been added. | If eating unsalted food matters more to me than flavour or convenient packaging, I compare the ingredients list. Around 29% of consumers put the ingredients first. |
| Portioning and storing | Check the total weight, whether the pack is resealable and the storage instructions. Store nuts in a sealed container in a dry place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. | If you want to prepare portions from one pack for several working days, clear storage and resealing information is useful. Around 21% of consumers make preparing several portions their top priority. |
| Savoury flavour and preparation | Check whether the variety is salted or smoked, and read the salt content per 100 g; a roasting claim alone tells you nothing about the salt content. | If I’m mainly looking for a savoury flavour, I check the name and nutrition information for the variety. Around 14% of consumers choose flavour as their deciding priority. |
Albert Heijn’s product information lists Duyvis Oven roasted as a 125 g pack, with a 30 g portion size and four to five portions per bag. So the whole pack is not the same as one stated portion.
Check the total weight, portion size and whether there are individual inner sachets. If you want to take a measured amount with you, portion out a multi-portion pack in advance.
Duyvis says that Almonds Original is roasted in the oven without added oil or fat. The label for Duyvis Oven roasted at Albert Heijn lists 1.1 g of salt per 100 g.
Read the ingredients and nutrition information for the exact variety; a claim about how it’s prepared is no substitute for checking the label.
Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS differs in its warnings about the possible presence of peanuts and other nuts.
Check the pack and product information for the variety you’re buying. If you have a relevant allergy, general information about almonds isn’t enough to determine whether a product is suitable for you.
The Almonds Original and Oven roasted product ranges have different names and varieties, so check which pack you have in mind.
AH Unsalted Almonds are a 190 g roasted variety for anyone who wants to portion them out themselves.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds in a 140 g pack are sold in a multi-portion pack.
Lidl sells almonds under the Alesto brand; its product information lists Spanish almonds in various varieties.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s almonds as unroasted, or roasted and unsalted; salted and smoky-flavoured varieties are also available.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds come in a 200 g stand-up pouch, for anyone who wants to make their own portions of plain almonds.
This selection includes almonds to portion yourself, with plain or unsalted options as well as roasted and salted varieties.
Image unavailable
An option to take with you as a snack or part of your lunch; check the portion you want to pack yourself.
The product title lists almond kernels and a net weight of 160 g.
Image unavailable
Suitable if you want to measure out unsalted almonds yourself for a snack to take with you.
The product title states raw, unsalted and 200 g.
Image unavailable
A savoury option if you’re looking for salted almonds and want to divide them into portions yourself.
The product title lists roasted, salted almonds and 500 g; this variety isn’t suitable if you’re looking for an unsalted option.
Image unavailable
A variety described as plain, which you can portion out yourself if you want to take almonds with you as a snack.
The product title lists almonds and 500 g.
Image unavailable
Suitable if you’re looking for a roasted, salted snack and want to choose your own portion to take with you.
The product title states roasted, salted and 150 g; this variety is not unsalted.
No, a portion size on the label doesn’t mean the portion is packed separately. Albert Heijn lists 25 g per portion for a 190 g bag; for Duyvis Oven roasted, Albert Heijn lists 30 g per portion and four to five portions in 125 g. Check whether the pack really contains individual inner sachets. These are label portions, not personalised dietary advice.
Store nuts in a sealed container in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts sealed and dry; for its unsalted almonds, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack well after use. Follow the instructions on the pack you buy too.
It depends on the preparation method you choose: PLUS describes unroasted almonds, while Albert Heijn lists a roasted, unsalted variety. Choose the variety you want when you buy them; there’s no need to roast the products described as roasted again.
Check the information on the exact pack and variety. The NVWA states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label; Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS mention the possible presence of peanuts in their product information, while Albert Heijn and PLUS also mention other nuts. This doesn’t automatically tell you anything about a different almond variety.
Have almonds as a snack or part of your lunch, rather than as a complete lunch on their own. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives examples of lunch foods such as wholemeal bread, wraps and salads; choose the rest of your lunch to suit what you want to eat.
