For autumn half-term snacks, a big bag or multipack makes sense if your household will actually use the whole amount; if you get through less, a smaller pack is more practical. First choose between unsalted and savoury roasted almonds, then check the storage instructions, packaging closure and whether they are suitable for everyone eating them. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five, but that doesn’t automatically make every pack suitable for every situation.
You want to have enough snacks for several occasions without buying more than you’re likely to use. Deloitte Netherlands identifies affordability as a concern for Dutch supermarket shoppers, so compare the total quantity with how much you expect to get through.
You’re looking for almonds to enjoy regularly and want to store them properly once opened. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; also check the variety and storage advice on the pack.
You want to divide snacks between days out or different people. Check the quantity in each pack and whether it can be resealed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against whole nuts for young children; if anyone has an allergy, check the latest allergen information.
First decide who will be eating the almonds and which variety is right for them. Then choose a pack size that suits how much you expect to use and how you’ll store the contents.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and usage | Check the total net weight and compare like-for-like preparation styles. Think in advance about how much you’ll use over the holiday. | If I’m stocking up for several snack breaks, I want enough without ending up with unnecessary leftovers. Around 28% of consumers put practical quantity first. |
| Unsalted or savoury | Check the variety name and ingredients to see whether salt has been added. Roasted or made without added oil doesn’t automatically mean unsalted. | If I snack regularly, I want to know whether the almonds are unsalted; around 22% of consumers make this their first selection criterion. |
| Storing after opening | Follow the storage instructions and check whether the pack can be resealed. Match the quantity you buy to how much you’ll use. | If I buy a larger quantity, I want to store it properly and avoid leftovers. Around 22% of consumers prioritise managing their supplies. |
| Taking along and sharing | Check the quantity in each individual pack and whether the bag can be resealed after opening. A multipack label doesn’t tell you how much is in each portion. | For snacks on the go or to share across different occasions, I want to know what each pack contains. Around 11% of consumers focus mainly on portability and sharing. |
| Suitability for those eating them | Consider whether whole nuts are suitable for everyone eating them and read the latest allergen information, including any cross-contamination warning. | If there are young children or someone with an allergy, I need to check suitability before thinking about pack size. Around 17% of consumers put this check first. |
Whole nuts can pose a choking risk for young children. If anyone has an allergy, check the product information before choosing a pack.
First consider the texture of the snack and read the allergen information; only then look at the quantity.
The 4-pack label doesn’t tell you how much is in each pack or how to store it after opening.
Check the total net weight, the quantity in each individual pack and whether the packaging can be resealed after opening.
A larger quantity may go unused if your household eats fewer almonds than expected.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as ‘without added oil or fat’. This refers to how the almonds are prepared; it doesn’t mean that no salt has been added.
If you’re looking for unsalted almonds, check the ingredients and nutrition table for the exact variety.
The Almonds Original variety reviewed is a 125 g pack of savoury roasted almonds.
The range reviewed includes unroasted almonds in larger pack sizes and an unroasted 4-pack.
The unseasoned almonds reviewed are sold in a 140 g pack.
The unroasted almonds reviewed come in a 200 g pack.
The product ranges reviewed include unroasted almonds, as well as roasted salted and smoky-flavour varieties in 200 g packs.
The stand-up pouch reviewed contains 200 g of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
This selection includes larger packs, smaller unroasted or unsalted varieties, and roasted almonds for different snack occasions.
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This larger pack may suit you if you plan how many almonds you’ll use in advance.
The product description lists 100% almonds and 0,00 g salt per 100 g. Store in a cool, dry place and close the pack after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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The 160 g pack may suit you if you want to buy a smaller quantity.
The product description suggests using them as a snack or ingredient and says to seal the pack after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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This variety may suit you if you’re specifically looking for unroasted, unsalted almonds.
The product information lists almonds as the ingredient and advises storing them in a cool, dry place and closing the pack after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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This larger pack may suit you if you’re specifically looking for roasted, salted almonds.
The title identifies these as 500 g of roasted, salted almonds. The product description advises storing them in a cool, dry place and closing the pack after opening.
This is the salted variety, not the unsalted option. Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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The 150 g pack may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller savoury snack pack.
The product description mentions a resealable bag and says it’s suitable for taking on the go.
This is the salted variety, not the unsalted option. Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
Not necessarily: the label doesn’t tell you how much is in each pack or how to store the contents after opening. Check the total net weight, variety and how much your household is likely to use.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general guidance of 6 months in a kitchen cupboard or 1 year in the freezer. Also follow the instructions on the pack and look out for changes in quality, such as a rancid smell, chewy texture or mould. This general advice isn’t a guarantee for every pack or storage condition.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against whole nuts and peanuts because of the risk of choking. Check the texture before choosing whole almonds as a snack for young children.
Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack, including any cross-contamination warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that sellers are legally required to provide information about allergens present.
Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has been checking during inspections that pre-packed products carry the correct warnings about allergen cross-contamination. So check the latest information on the pack; recognising a brand or a pack you’ve bought before is no substitute for checking.
