Choose a multipack only if the packaging clearly contains individual bags: several portions in one bag are not the same thing. If you want to decide the portion size yourself or share, standard bags that you portion in advance may be a better fit. Check the weight, whether the bag can be resealed and the exact variety. For children under 4, the Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts.
You want to portion almonds in advance and take them with you easily. Check whether you’re buying individual bags or one resealable bag. For children under 4, the Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts.
You’re buying for several people or snack occasions and want to portion the contents yourself. The packs listed vary in weight: Duyvis lists 125 g for Almonds Original, while ALDI and PLUS list 200 g for the products discussed.
You’re looking for an unsalted variety and also comparing unroasted and roasted options. The Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in its Schijf van Vijf; be sure to check the exact variety, as not every almond snack is unsalted.
When choosing almonds for autumn half-term outings or snack times, the key things to consider are individual packs, quantity, ingredients and preparation.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. A portion count may also refer to portions from one shared bag. | If you want to prepare lunchboxes or day-out snacks without portioning them yourself, check that there really are individual snack packs. Around 36% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go. |
| Quantity and cost | Compare the net weight and price per kilogram; compare the cost per portion only when the quantities are the same. | If you’re buying for several people or occasions, compare costs on a like-for-like basis rather than looking only at the price per bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise affordable portioning. |
| Ingredients and suitability | Check the exact variety, ingredients and allergen information. Take children’s age and eating circumstances into account. | If you’re looking for unsalted almonds or catering for the people eating them, read the label and check whether whole nuts are suitable. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and safe suitability. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the almonds are unroasted or roasted, and unsalted or seasoned. | If you’re choosing mainly by preparation or flavour, check the full variety name rather than relying on the word ‘almonds’ alone. Around 14% of consumers prioritise preparation and flavour. |
A product page may list several portions per bag without the pack containing individual bags. The Joybuy page for the 125 g bag mentioned lists 4–5 portions per bag, not 4–5 separate packs.
Before buying, check the number of physical inner packs and the weight of each bag.
If it’s one shared bag, you may need to fill containers yourself if you want to take separate portions with you.
A smaller pack does not change the risk posed by whole nuts. The Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of nuts for children under 4. Older children can also choke.
Do not give whole almonds to children under 4. Encourage older children to eat calmly at the table and stay with them while they eat whole nuts, as advised by Amsterdam UMC. Follow the relevant individual advice if someone has a nut allergy.
Preparation and salt content are different characteristics. ALDI describes the product mentioned as both roasted and unsalted.
If you’re specifically looking for unsalted almonds, compare the full variety name and the ingredients.
The almond range includes Almonds Original in a 125 g pack.
The AH own-label range lists an unsalted almond variety.
Jumbo lists unsalted almonds in a 140 g pack.
The Alesto range includes 200 g packs of Spanish almonds in various varieties.
ALDI lists a 200 g Trader Joe’s product.
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products are standard bags of almonds that you can portion yourself for different snack occasions or people; pack features vary by product. For children under 4, the Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts.
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A standard bag that’s suitable for portioning yourself for different snack occasions.
The product description lists 100% almond kernels; pack size 160 g.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a raw, unsalted almond variety to portion yourself.
The product title lists raw, unsalted almonds; pack size 200 g.
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A larger bag to portion yourself for several snack occasions or people.
The product information lists natural almonds, 500 g and 0.00 g of salt per 100 g.
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A good fit if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds to portion yourself.
Pack size 500 g; the product information lists 1.0 g of salt per 100 g. This is not the unsalted variety.
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The resealable bag is designed for use over several occasions.
Pack size 150 g; the product information lists roasted, salted almonds and 1 g of salt per 100 g.
No, that wording describes portions from one bag and does not confirm that there are separate packs. Check the packaging for the number of individual bags and the weight of each one.
For children under 4, the Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking. Older children can also choke; Amsterdam UMC advises them to eat calmly at the table, with an adult staying with them while they eat whole nuts.
Follow the storage instructions for the specific product. Jumbo says its 140 g pack of unsalted almonds should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place; ALDI confirms that the 200 g product mentioned comes in a resealable pack. This product information does not specify a fixed shelf life after opening.
No. ALDI describes the product mentioned as both roasted and unsalted. So check the full variety name, rather than relying on the word ‘roasted’ alone.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label. From 1 January 2026, the NVWA will also check that warnings about possible cross-contamination are correct during inspections. Check the current label; these rules do not prove that every individual pack has been approved.
You can’t tell from the packaging alone. Compare the total price and net weight as a price per kilogram; compare the cost per portion only when the quantities are the same. PLUS lists a price per kilogram for the 200 g stand-up pouch mentioned.
