Choose a larger bag if you’ll use the leftovers after game night too; smaller or resealable packs are a better fit if you prefer to open a portion at a time. Compare the same type of almond by pack size and price per kilo, then choose based on how it’s prepared and whether it’s salted. If a guest has a relevant food allergy, always check the label on the exact pack.
You want enough almonds for the group, so you compare pack size and price per kilo rather than just the price of one bag. For example, PLUS lists the price per kilo for its 200 g pack of unroasted, unsalted almonds; Albert Heijn offers 200 g and 500 g packs.
You want to use any leftovers at a future game night, so you pay attention to the quantity, packaging and storage advice. ALDI lists its 200 g pack of unroasted almonds as resealable.
You’re specifically looking for an unsalted option, and you also check the ingredients and allergen information for your guests. PLUS describes its 200 g pack of almonds as unroasted and unsalted.
First, work out how much you need for the evening and whether you’ll use any leftovers. Then compare the same type by price per kilo, and check the preparation method, salt content and allergen information separately.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Price per kilo | Compare the same preparation method and flavour; calculate the price based on the net weight. | If I’m looking for a larger pack, I want to know whether the quantity is right for what we’ll actually use. Around 28% of consumers put price per kilo first. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Estimate how much you’ll need based on the number of guests and other snacks; consider whether you’ll use any leftovers later. | If I organise game nights regularly, I want to plan my supplies without opening more than I need. Around 22% of consumers put quantity and useful leftovers first. |
| Unsalted option | Look for the explicit ‘unsalted’ label and check the salt and ingredients on the pack. | If I want to serve unsalted almonds, I check this separately from how they’re prepared. Around 22% of consumers put an unsalted option first. |
| Savoury flavour | Check whether the variety is unroasted, roasted, salted or smoky; read the ingredients for the exact product. | If I want a savoury snack to serve during the game, I want to know which flavour and preparation method I’m buying. Around 17% of consumers choose savoury flavour first. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the exact pack. | If a guest has a relevant food allergy, suitability comes before flavour or value. Around 11% of consumers put allergen suitability first; it’s always important to check when an allergy is a concern. |
Bag prices are difficult to compare when packs have different weights or contain different varieties. A larger pack doesn’t automatically mean a lower price per kilo.
Compare the same type of almond by price per kilo, and work out how much you need for the evening and for later use.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. That alone doesn’t mean the variety is unsalted.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt information separately on the label of the variety you choose.
Resealability is a packaging feature, not a product-specific guarantee of shelf life. The quality of leftovers may deteriorate.
Follow the storage advice on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, toughness and mould as signs that almonds have spoiled.
Ingredients and possible cross-contamination are separate considerations; a different flavour or preparation method doesn’t remove the risk of a relevant allergy.
Check the current label, and if a guest can’t tolerate almonds, don’t offer another almond variety as an alternative.
According to Duyvis, the range includes both Almonds Original and Unsalted Almonds, for anyone looking for a savoury roasted or an unsalted option.
AH Terra unroasted almonds are listed in 200 g and 500 g packs, suiting different plans for stocking up.
The Jumbo Unsalted Almonds reviewed are a smaller unsalted option.
Alesto Spanish almonds are available in several varieties in 200 g packs.
The TRADER JOE'S almonds reviewed include unroasted and roasted varieties in 200 g packs.
The 200 g pack of PLUS unroasted, unsalted almonds is a good fit if you’re looking for both qualities.
This selection at Joybuy includes smaller packs, larger bags, unsalted almonds and savoury roasted varieties. Check the listed pack size and ingredients for each product.
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The 160 g pack could be a good fit if you’d like to open a smaller quantity.
The product information lists 100% almond kernels and advises sealing the pack after opening and storing it in a cool, dry place.
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This variety could be a good fit if you’re specifically looking for an unsalted option in a 200 g pack.
The product information lists almonds as the ingredient and advises keeping the pack closed after opening and storing it in a cool, dry place.
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The 500 g pack offers a larger quantity if you’ll use any leftovers later.
The product information describes roasted, salted almonds and advises storing them in a cool, dry place; reseal the pack after opening. The warning states that the product is not suitable for people with a nut allergy, babies or young children due to the risk of choking.
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This 500 g bag could be a good fit if you’re planning a larger quantity for several occasions.
The product information lists 100% almonds and suggests enjoying them as a snack, or using them in baking, cooking and as a topping. Seal the pack tightly after opening.
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The 150 g pack could be a good fit if you’d like to open a smaller, savoury roasted option.
The product information lists almonds, sunflower oil and salt, describes the bag as resealable and warns that it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
First, decide how much you’d like to allow per guest, taking other snacks into account. As an example calculation, not dietary advice: at 25 g per guest, 100 g is enough for four guests and 200 g for eight. Based on that amount, a 500 g bag contains twenty portions; consider whether you’ll use the rest too.
Not necessarily: ‘unroasted’ describes how the almonds are prepared, while ‘unsalted’ describes the salt content. Check both separately on the label. PLUS lists both qualities for its 200 g product; Duyvis also has a product range called Unsalted Almonds.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose. Jumbo advises storing its almonds in a cool, dry, dark place. For unsalted almonds, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer; quality may deteriorate after that. Rancidity, toughness or mould are signs that the almonds have spoiled.
Read the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the label for the exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that allergens in packaged products are clearly identified in the ingredients list. If a guest has a relevant allergy, choosing a different flavour or preparation method is no substitute for checking the pack.
Compare the product name and, if listed, the EAN code, batch number, sales period and best-before date with the warning from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Follow the instructions for the exact variety and batch; a warning about a different product doesn’t automatically apply to every bag from the same brand.
