The almond products reviewed are not low-calorie options: the four products with nutritional information listed contain 627–661 kcal per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission, Food Safety sets a limit of no more than 40 kcal per 100 g for the ‘low-calorie’ claim. So compare the nutritional information per 100 g, weigh out the portion you plan to take and follow the storage instructions.
You want to take almonds with you and know in advance how much energy your portion provides. Weigh out the amount and use the nutritional information for the exact product; the portion size on the label may not match how much you want to eat.
You want a supply that you can seal properly and store appropriately. The packaging, storage instructions and amount you’ll use during your trip all play a part.
You want to distinguish between almonds with no added ingredients and varieties containing things such as oil, salt or flavourings. Check the ingredients list and any allergen warnings on the exact pack.
First decide how many grams you want to take for each snack break. Then compare the nutritional information, ingredients and storage options for the exact pack.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g and calculate the amount for your own portion: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. | If you want to weigh out your snack in advance, the nutritional information per 100 g helps you calculate the energy in that portion; around 36% of consumers say this is their top purchasing priority. |
| Storage after opening | Read the storage instructions and check whether the pack reseals or whether you’ll need an airtight container. | If you’re planning ahead for several days of camping, it matters whether you can seal and store your supply properly during the trip; around 29% of consumers put storage first. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the full ingredients list, the salt content per 100 g and any warnings about other potential allergens. | If you want to assess additives and salt, the label on the exact variety is a useful guide; around 21% of consumers say checking the ingredients is their main consideration. |
| Amount to take | Compare the net weight with the amount you and your fellow travellers expect to use during the trip. | If you want to take enough without planning more than you can store and use properly, the pack weight is relevant; around 14% of consumers make planning their supply their top priority. |
These are different product characteristics from energy content. The Duyvis Oven roasted almonds reviewed list 635 kcal per 100 g, even though the product information says they are roasted without added oil or fat. For solid foods, the European Commission, Food Safety sets a limit of no more than 40 kcal per 100 g for the ‘low-calorie’ claim.
Check the kcal per 100 g on the exact pack, then calculate the energy in the amount you want to eat.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a label portion of 25 g for the varieties reviewed; the Duyvis Oven roasted almonds list a 30 g portion. This means the kcal per portion figures relate to different amounts.
Compare the values per 100 g first, then calculate them all for the same portion weight.
A stand-up pouch is not automatically resealable. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. ALDI describes the 200 g pack of Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds reviewed as resealable.
Check the closure on the exact pack and follow the storage advice. If necessary, take a suitable airtight container with you.
A short ingredients list does not remove the risk of almonds as an allergen. Some of the varieties reviewed also carry warnings about other potential allergens.
If you have relevant allergies, check both the ingredients list and the warnings on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels.
The product ranges mentioned include Unsalted Almonds and the savoury Oven roasted almonds. When choosing, note the difference between an unsalted variety and a seasoned flavour mix.
AH Unsalted Almonds, 190 g, is a roasted variety made with almonds and has a stated portion size.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds, 140 g, is a roasted variety containing sunflower oil.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for Unsalted Almonds.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds, 200 g, as untreated almonds in a resealable pack.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds, per 150 g stand-up pouch, is a roasted variety containing sunflower oil.
These almond products are options to assess for portion size, nutritional information, ingredients and storage instructions when putting together a camping supply. None of the products is described here as low-calorie.
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Suitable if you want to take almonds with you and weigh out your own portion in advance; check the nutritional information per 100 g on the pack to work this out.
Pack weight: 160 g.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it securely after opening.
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This variety is listed as raw and unsalted. If you want to calculate the energy in your measured camping portion, check the nutritional information per 100 g.
Pack weight: 200g.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it securely after opening.
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If you want to weigh out your own almonds, check the nutritional information per 100 g and use it to calculate the energy in your chosen portion.
Pack weight: 500 gr.
Check the storage instructions and match the amount you take to what you can store and use during your trip.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission, Food Safety sets a limit of no more than 40 kcal per 100 g for the ‘low-calorie’ claim. A smaller portion reduces the energy in that snack, but it does not change the nutritional information per 100 g.
No, 25 g is a label portion or a quantity used for calculations here, not individual dietary advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s calorie checker lists 158 kcal for 25 g of unsalted almonds.
Follow the product’s storage instructions and keep nuts in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives this as general storage advice for nuts. For the Duyvis Oven roasted almonds reviewed, an airtight, light-proof tin is recommended after opening; this is not a storage-life recommendation for warm or damp camping conditions.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancid, tough or mouldy nuts as signs of loss of quality or spoilage. Also check the best-before date and storage instructions on your own pack.
If you have relevant allergies, check the ingredients list and any warnings about other allergens on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen labelling on food products. Product information for the almonds reviewed also warns that young children may choke on nuts.
