Choose an amount that suits how much you want to eat during one snack break: a bag of almonds may contain several servings. For example, according to Albert Heijn, the label on the 125 g Duyvis pack lists 4–5 servings. If you want unsalted almonds, also check whether they’re unroasted and whether oil has been added. For savoury varieties, check the salt content and allergen information. And remember to check the rules at the festival and campsite you’re visiting.
You want to take a measured amount with you and avoid treating a bag containing several servings as a single portion. Compare the total contents with the serving information on the label. For the 125 g Duyvis bag reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 4–5 servings.
You’re looking for almonds with no added salt, and you also want to know whether they’re unroasted or prepared with oil. Compare the ingredients list for the specific product, such as the product information provided by Jumbo and PLUS.
You want to split a larger pack into portions and store the rest properly after opening. ALDI says the Trader Joe's almonds reviewed come in resealable packs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a sealed container, in a dry place and preferably somewhere cool.
First decide how much you want to take for each snack break. Then compare how the almonds are prepared, their ingredients and the storage advice.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Identifying a snack portion | Check the net weight, serving size and number of servings separately. Also check the event rules. | If I want one measured amount to take with me, I check the serving information and total contents. Around 29% of consumers put portion convenience first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, salt content and allergen warnings on the pack. | If ingredients or allergen information are decisive for you, compare the product labels. Around 24% of consumers give ingredients top priority. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the almonds are unroasted, roasted or seasoned, and look at the salt content. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour, I want to know how the almonds are prepared and seasoned. Around 18% of consumers put flavour first. |
| Storing after opening | Check the seal and storage advice on the label. Keep the almonds dry and preferably somewhere cool. | If you’re planning several snack breaks, you’ll want to store the rest properly after opening. Around 17% of consumers put storage first. |
| A pack that suits your plans | Compare the total contents with the number of snack breaks you have planned, and decide in advance how much you want to portion out. | If I don’t want to be left with a large amount, I look for a pack that suits the quantities I’ve planned. Around 12% of consumers put this consideration first. |
According to Albert Heijn, the 125 g Duyvis pack contains 4–5 servings, so the total contents aren’t the same as one snack portion.
Decide in advance how much you want to take, and check both the net weight and serving information.
According to Albert Heijn, the AH 6-pack contains six separate 190 g packs, not six portions for one snack break.
Check the contents of each individual pack, and portion out a smaller amount yourself if that suits your plans better.
According to the manufacturer, the Duyvis variety is roasted without added oil or fat. However, Albert Heijn’s product information lists a seasoning mix containing salt.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and nutritional information separately.
A resealable pack doesn’t mean storage conditions don’t matter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a well-sealed container, in a dry place and preferably somewhere cool.
Take only the amount you’ve planned, and follow the label’s storage advice for the rest.
Worth considering if you’re looking for oven-roasted almonds with a savoury flavour. The manufacturer describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat.
The AH Unsalted Almonds reviewed are roasted and come in a 190 g pack, which you can portion out yourself.
Jumbo’s Unsalted Almonds, the variety reviewed, are roasted and suit anyone looking for an unsalted snack.
Lidl Netherlands describes a 200 g pack of unroasted almonds, which you can portion out yourself.
ALDI Netherlands describes Trader Joe's almonds as an untreated variety, and also sells roasted varieties with salt or a smoky flavour.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds come in a 200 g stand-up pouch and are intended to be portioned out at home.
The almonds shown come in pack sizes from 150 to 500 g and include plain and salted varieties that you can portion out yourself.
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An option you can portion out yourself to take with you; the product name lists 160 g of almond kernels.
Contains almonds. Check the allergen information if it’s relevant to you.
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Ideal if you want to portion out unroasted, unsalted almonds yourself; the product name lists 200 g.
Contains almonds. Check the allergen information if it’s relevant to you.
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A salted variety you can portion out as you like; the product name lists 500 g.
Contains almonds. Check the allergen information if it’s relevant to you.
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A larger pack to split into portions for several snack breaks; the product name lists 500 g.
Contains almonds. Check the allergen information if it’s relevant to you.
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A salted variety in a 150 g pack that you can portion out yourself.
The product information lists sunflower oil and salt, and says the product may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
No. For the 125 g Duyvis pack reviewed, Albert Heijn lists an average serving of 30 g and 4–5 servings per bag. Check the serving information for the specific product.
No. The unsalted Jumbo almonds reviewed are roasted and contain sunflower oil, while PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted almonds with almonds as the only ingredient. Check the preparation method and ingredients separately.
Store them in a well-sealed container, somewhere dry and preferably cool, and follow the product’s label. A resealable pack doesn’t replace proper storage conditions.
No. Almonds are an allergen. Check for personal allergies and read the information on the pack before sharing almonds. Unsalted or unprocessed almonds aren’t allergen-free.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that mandatory allergen information must appear on the label. New rules on precautionary warnings about possible cross-contamination have applied since 1 January 2026. Check the current label on the pack before choosing.
