If you want to take small portions with you
You want to take a single snack portion with you or hand out individual portions. Check the difference between the pack weight, the stated serving size and whether there are actually separate bags.
Who are these options for?
For party snackers comparing ingredients
You choose almonds based on their flavour, how they’re prepared and whether salt has been added. Unsalted, unroasted and made without added oil describe different qualities.
If you’re handing out portions to different guests
You want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens, and keep that information with the portions, even if you weigh out the almonds yourself.
What should you look for when buying?
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| A genuinely small, take-away portion | Compare the pack weight with the stated serving size, and check whether it actually contains separate bags. | If you want to take one small portion with you, whether you weigh it out yourself or have a separate bag makes a practical difference. Around 33% of consumers put portion convenience first. |
| Flavour, salt and preparation | Read the ingredients for the exact variety; don’t rely on words such as unsalted or oven-roasted alone. | If you want a particular party-snack flavour, or no added salt, the ingredients are what matter. Around 27% of consumers give flavour and ingredients top priority. |
| Allergen information for portions you hand out | Check the allergens and warnings about possible traces; keep the label and make sure the portions can be identified. | If you’re handing almonds out to others, you’ll want them to be able to check the relevant information. Around 20% of consumers put allergen information first. |
| Preparation and leftovers | Work out the number of full portions using the same weight, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If you want to make enough portions and use the rest later, both the quantity and how you store it matter. Around 20% of consumers give portion planning and using leftovers top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a stated serving count means separate portion bags
Jumbo states that the 140 g pack contains around six servings. That doesn’t mean the almonds are individually packed.
Check the type of packaging separately from the stated nutritional serving size.
Dividing them up yourself takes preparation and may require separate packaging.
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Confusing oven-roasted with no added oil with unsalted
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, but lists salt in the savoury seasoning mix.
Check the ingredients for the exact variety if you want to avoid added salt.
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Throwing away the label after preparing portions to hand out
Once the almonds have been repacked, it’s less easy to check the ingredients and allergen information for each portion.
Keep the original label and make sure the portions can be identified. If you offer unpackaged food to customers and the relevant rules apply, allergen information must be available. The NVWA explains the requirements.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as savoury seasoned, oven-roasted almonds in a 125 g pack.
- According to the manufacturer, they’re roasted without added oil or fat.
- The seasoning mix contains salt. It’s a multipack, not a confirmed pack of separate portion bags. The manufacturer warns that it may contain traces of wheat, peanuts and other nuts.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Almonds are roasted almonds in a 190 g pack, which you can divide into portions yourself.
- Albert Heijn lists almonds as the ingredient and gives a serving size of 25 g; this isn’t the weight of the whole pack.
- The packaging warns that it may contain traces of other nuts and peanuts.
Jumbo
The varieties reviewed are 140 g packs of unsalted almonds and 150 g packs of salted almonds.
- Jumbo states that the unsalted pack contains around six servings.
- Both varieties reviewed contain sunflower oil; the salted variety also contains salt. A stated serving count doesn’t mean the pack contains separate bags.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists almonds in a 200 g bag and says that this product is available in store only.
- The pack weight can help you plan portions to weigh out yourself.
- The product listing doesn’t confirm a specific ingredients list, resealable packaging or separate portion bags.
ALDI
ALDI sells 200 g packs of unroasted almonds under the TRADER JOE’S product brand, and also describes roasted salted and smoky-flavour varieties.
- ALDI says the products reviewed come in resealable packaging.
- Resealable doesn’t mean individually portioned. TRADER JOE’S is the product brand; ALDI is the retailer.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted Almonds are a roasted variety in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
- According to PLUS, the ingredients are 98% almonds and sunflower oil; the pouch can be used as a basis for portions you weigh out yourself.
- It’s not a confirmed pack of separate portion bags. The packaging warns that it may contain traces of other nuts and peanuts.
Almonds for portions you weigh out yourself
These Joybuy products are larger packs for dividing up yourself, with plain or unsalted and roasted salted varieties. A pack doesn’t automatically contain separate portion bags.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
Ideal if you want to divide almonds into portions for several snack occasions and reseal the pack after opening.
The ingredients are listed as 100% almond kernels; the pack contains 160 g and is resealable.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted 200 g
Ideal if you want to weigh out small snack portions of raw, unsalted almonds yourself.
The title describes them as raw and unsalted; the pack contains 200 g and the ingredients list names almonds. Reseal the pack securely after opening.
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Anatolia Roasted Salted Almonds 500 g
Ideal if you’re looking for a savoury, roasted option for a get-together and want to divide it into portions yourself.
The pack contains 500 g; the ingredients list almonds and salt. The product description warns that the almonds pose a choking hazard for young children and says they’re not suitable for babies.
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Anatolia Badem Natural Almond 500 g
Ideal if you want to keep almonds in stock for snack occasions and weigh out portions yourself.
The pack contains 500 g; the ingredients list states 100% almonds.
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g'woon Roasted Salted Almonds 150 g
Ideal if you’re looking for a savoury party snack in packaging that you can reseal after opening.
The pack contains 150 g and is described as resealable. The ingredients list sunflower oil and salt; possible traces of peanuts and other nuts are also mentioned.
Frequently asked questions
How many portions can you make from a pack?
Using a planning portion of 25 g, you can make six portions from 150 g and eight from 200 g. A 190 g pack gives you seven full portions, with 15 g left over. This is a calculation based on weighed amounts, not an indication that the pack contains separate inner bags.
How should you store leftover almonds after a get-together?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the product you choose. For AH Unsalted Almonds, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and resealing the pack securely after use. If you throw away the original packaging, make a note of the best-before date too.
What allergen information should you provide when selling unpackaged portions?
If you offer unpackaged food to customers and the relevant rules apply, allergen information must be available. For nuts, it must be clear which type is involved; these portions contain almonds. The NVWA explains the requirements for providing information in writing and verbally.
Can young children eat whole almonds from a bag while walking?
A small bag doesn’t remove the choking risk posed by whole nuts. The Voedingscentrum advises that children sit quietly while eating and that you stay nearby.
Do food safety rules also apply if you sell snacks at an event as a private individual?
Yes. The NVWA states that the Warenwet rules for selling at markets and events also apply to private individuals. According to the NVWA, anyone who prepares and sells food several times a year must have an HACCP food safety plan.