Choose the amount of almonds based on how many you’ll actually use during and after the Easter activity. A multipack can be handy if you want to open a pack on several occasions, while a smaller bag suits more limited use. A multipack doesn’t automatically mean you’ll save money, so compare the weight and price on a like-for-like basis. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4, and you’ll need a different treat if anyone has an almond allergy.
You want to use the almonds during the Easter activity and afterwards too. Choose the pack format to suit how much you expect to use, and follow the storage advice for the product you choose. Albert Heijn lists a four-pack of unsalted almonds, but that alone tells you nothing about the total contents or whether it offers a saving.
You’re looking for almonds that also work as a snack and want to distinguish unsalted from unroasted or made without added oil. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines; check the preparation method and product information separately.
You want to check first whether whole almonds are suitable for the participants. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4. If anyone has an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation explains that a nut allergy is a reaction to proteins in nuts.
First decide who the almonds are for, then estimate how many you’re likely to use, and finally choose a product and pack format to suit.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable treat | Consider who the almonds are for and check the product format and allergen information. | If young children are taking part or someone has an almond allergy, I want to choose a suitable treat first. Around 31% of consumers in this context prioritise whether a product is suitable for participants. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4. |
| Quantity and value | Compare the same type of product by price per kilogram, and check the net weight and number of individual packs. | If I want to use up the supplies after the activity too, I’d rather not buy more than I need. Around 30% of consumers give quantity and genuine value for money the highest priority. A four-pack doesn’t prove that the price per kilogram is lower. |
| Preparation and salt | Check whether the almonds are unsalted; unroasted or made without added oil doesn’t automatically mean unsalted. | If I want to use the almonds as an everyday snack too, I pay attention to the exact product. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this dietary choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines. |
| Portioning and storage | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage advice for the product you choose. | If I want to hand out portions and store any leftovers, I want to know in advance how the pack closes and what the label recommends. Around 16% of consumers give portioning and storage the highest priority. If you repack the almonds yourself, use materials intended for food contact. |
Whole nuts can pose a choking risk for young children. Almonds are also an allergen, so a larger pack won’t make them suitable for everyone taking part.
Decide in advance who will receive the treat. Don’t give whole almonds to children under 4, and choose a different treat for anyone with an almond allergy.
You may need a separate treat for participants who shouldn’t have whole almonds.
A label such as ‘four-pack’ doesn’t tell you how much the pack contains in total or what the price per kilogram is.
Compare the same product by net weight and price per kilogram. Also work out how much you actually need.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. That doesn’t mean the product is unsalted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre specifically includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
Check the ‘unsalted’ label and ingredients separately; don’t assume anything about the salt content from the preparation method.
A decorative egg isn’t necessarily intended for direct contact with food.
If you’re repacking the almonds yourself, use materials explicitly suitable for the intended food contact.
Portioning the almonds yourself takes preparation and, if the original packaging isn’t suitable, appropriate packaging materials.
The range includes AH Unsalted Almonds 4-pack, a useful pack format if you want to open a pack on several occasions.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is a smaller pack for limited use.
PLUS lists a 200 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
Lidl lists unsalted almonds in its Dutch range.
The Trader Joe’s range includes a product listing for unroasted almonds.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted almonds in a 125 g pack.
This Joybuy selection includes smaller packs and 500 g bags, with both unsalted and salted options. Choose based on how much you need, and check that the variety is suitable for the participants.
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An option to consider if you’re looking for a smaller quantity of almond kernels.
The product name states 160 g.
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A good fit if you’re specifically looking for raw, unsalted almonds.
The product name states that the pack contains 200 g.
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A larger pack to consider if you expect to use the contents after the activity too.
The product name states 500 g. Check the product information for details of the product and allergens.
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An option if you’re looking for a larger pack of savoury almonds and salted almonds suit your needs.
The product name states that these are roasted and salted almonds, 500 g. The product description warns of a choking risk for young children and says the product isn’t suitable for babies.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a smaller portion of roasted, salted almonds rather than an unsalted option.
The product name states 150 g. Check the product information and allergens before serving the almonds.
Don’t give whole almonds to children under 4. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can cause choking; the advice cited recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts. This is safety advice, not a legal sales restriction.
Only if the packaging is intended and suitable for the relevant food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for materials that come into contact with food and says that not every product is checked in advance. So a decorative appearance doesn’t prove that something is suitable for food.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack; almonds are among the types of nuts that must be listed. Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has also checked warnings about possible cross-contamination on prepacked products during inspections. This check doesn’t automatically make a product suitable for someone with an almond allergy.
Follow the storage advice for the product you’ve bought. Jumbo says to store its Unsalted Almonds 140 g in a cool, dry place away from light; ALDI describes the pack reviewed for unroasted almonds as resealable. A resealable pack doesn’t guarantee a specific shelf life after opening.
Keep the packaging and contact the seller or the customer service team listed. PLUS directs customers with questions or comments to its customer service team. Check the returns or refund terms for your specific purchase separately.
