First, decide whether you need individually wrapped portions or want to portion the almonds yourself: a total weight on the outer packaging doesn’t mean there are individual portions inside. Then consider the exact flavour, storage and packaging information, and whether they’re suitable for your guests. Don’t give whole almonds to children under 4; supervise older children and bear in mind that some guests need to avoid almonds.
You want each guest to have their own snack, so you’re choosing between individual inner bags and weighing portions out of a larger pack. For the Trader Joe’s variety mentioned, ALDI describes a resealable outer pack; this doesn’t confirm that it contains individual portion bags.
You’re looking for a variety with no added salt, so check the product name and ingredients on the exact pack. Jumbo and PLUS describe unsalted varieties; the preparation method alone doesn’t make a product unsalted.
You want to know whether whole almonds are suitable for your guests. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking; Amsterdam UMC advises older children to eat slowly and to be supervised. Also bear in mind that some guests need to avoid almonds.
First decide whether you need ready-made inner bags or want to portion the almonds yourself. Then consider the flavour, whether they’re suitable for your guests and how much preparation is involved.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check whether there are inner bags and how much each one weighs; a resealable outer bag is not the same thing. | If I want to give each guest their own snack without weighing it out on the spot, the packaging is a deciding factor. Around 36% of consumers make individual portions their top priority. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Read the ingredients and salt information for the exact variety; don’t assume something is unsalted because it’s ‘unroasted’ or ‘made without added oil’. | If you’re looking for unsalted almonds or prefer a savoury flavour, let that guide your choice of variety. Around 21% of consumers put ingredients and flavour first. |
| Suitability for guests | Take guests’ ages and any known allergies into account, and keep the original ingredients and allergen information. | If I’m expecting guests of different ages or someone with an almond allergy, I want to decide in advance what I can safely hand out. Around 29% of consumers put suitability for guests above all else. |
| Quantity and preparation | Compare the net weight and work out how many portions you can make based on how much you want to give each guest. | If I want to make enough portions for a group without spending too much time dividing them up, the total quantity matters. Around 14% of consumers make quantity and preparation their top priority. |
A total weight of 125–200 g doesn’t tell you how many individual portions are inside. If there are no inner bags, you’ll need to divide the almonds up yourself.
Check the number of inner bags and the weight of each one. Otherwise, allow time to portion them yourself and use packaging suitable for food.
Portioning the almonds yourself takes extra preparation and requires separate packaging that’s suitable for contact with food.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. The amount in the bag doesn’t change that.
Don’t give whole almonds to children in this age group. As Amsterdam UMC advises, older children should eat slowly and be supervised.
The manufacturer describes Duyvis Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. This alone doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added.
Choose the exact variety you want and check the ingredients and salt information.
You’ll lose the original information about ingredients, allergens, use-by date and storage.
Keep the packaging and make sure portions of different varieties stay clearly separated.
Keeping the original packaging takes up extra space while you’re handing out portions, but it means the product information remains available.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as savoury, oven-roasted almonds in a 125 g pack.
AH Unsalted Almonds is a product variety for anyone specifically looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo describes Unsalted Almonds in a 140 g pack.
Lidl describes Alesto Spanish almonds in several 200 g varieties.
ALDI describes 200 g of Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds as untreated and packed in a resealable bag.
PLUS describes unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products are packs of almonds that you can divide between party bags or containers yourself. Choose a variety based on its stated flavour and ingredients; the total weight doesn’t confirm that there are individual inner bags. Keep the original product information. Don’t give whole almonds to children under 4, and bear in mind that some guests need to avoid almonds.
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The resealable pack could be a good choice if you want to make your own portions and seal the rest of the pack afterwards.
The product description states that it contains 160 g and 100% almond kernels.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re specifically looking for raw, unsalted almonds to portion yourself.
The product title states that it contains 200 g and that the almonds are raw and unsalted.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for a savoury, roasted flavour for your party bags.
The product title states that these are roasted, salted almonds and that the pack contains 500 g.
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This natural variety is a good choice if you want to portion almonds yourself and are looking for a product that lists almonds as its only ingredient.
The product title states that the pack contains 500 g.
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The resealable bag could be a good choice if you want to portion a roasted, salted variety yourself and seal the rest of the pack afterwards.
The product information states that the pack contains 150 g and is resealable.
No. The net weight of the outer pack doesn’t tell you how much each guest will get. For a multipack, check the number of inner bags and the weight of each one; if you’re portioning the almonds yourself, decide in advance how much you want to give each guest.
Don’t give whole nuts to children under 4: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the risk of choking and recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts. Amsterdam UMC also advises older children to eat calmly at the table and to be supervised, so don’t give whole almonds as a snack to eat while running around or playing.
Check the ingredients list and any precautionary warnings on the exact pack, and bear in mind that some guests need to avoid almonds. According to the European Union’s guidance, allergens in prepacked foods must be emphasised in the ingredients list. The NVWA states that new Dutch rules for warnings about possible cross-contamination apply from 1 January 2026; ingredients and such warnings are different types of information.
For direct contact with the almonds, use a bag or container intended for food; a decorative appearance doesn’t confirm that it’s suitable. The NVWA outlines legal requirements for materials that come into contact with food. You can decorate suitable food packaging separately.
Follow the storage and use-by information on the exact pack. For its unsalted variety, Jumbo says to store the almonds in a cool, dry, dark place; for the Trader Joe’s variety mentioned, ALDI describes a resealable outer pack. Don’t assume these features apply to other varieties.
