Choose individual snack packs only when the pack clearly states how many inner bags it contains and the weight of each one; a number of servings on the label doesn’t prove that it’s a multipack. For several lunchboxes, you can also portion out a larger bag yourself, while a sharing bag is ideal for eating together. Don’t give whole nuts to children under 4, and make sure older children eat slowly and are supervised.
You want to prepare several holiday lunches and are looking for a pack you can divide up. Check whether the stated servings correspond to individual bags; product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS makes clear that these are not the same thing.
You’re sharing almonds at a family lunch and taking age and chewing ability into account. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4; older children should also eat slowly and be supervised.
You’re looking for almonds for regular lunches and want to check the ingredients, salt content and allergen information on the exact pack first. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS shows that products labelled unsalted can still differ in their ingredients.
First decide whether you need sealed individual bags or would rather portion the almonds out yourself. If children will be eating them, also consider the form the nuts come in and the information on the packaging.
Choose this if: you want to fill lunchboxes for different days or occasions with separate, sealed portions.
Bear in mind: check how many inner bags there are and the weight of each one; a serving stated on the label doesn’t automatically mean it’s individually wrapped.
Choose this if: you want to prepare different quantities at home for several lunches.
Bear in mind: you’ll need time and separate containers; store the rest according to the packaging instructions.
Choose this if: everyone is eating at the same time and you’ll share the almonds there and then.
Bear in mind: one bag won’t give you separate, sealed portions for lunchboxes; also check that the contents are suitable for everyone eating.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging format | Number of inner bags and grams per bag; total net weight. | If you’re preparing lunchboxes for several days, you’ll want to know how many sealed portions you’ll actually get. That’s why packaging format is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Suitability for children | Age, chewing ability, and whether the nuts are whole or ground. | When a child is eating, an appropriate texture and eating slowly under supervision matter more than the convenience of a snack pack. Suitability for children is therefore the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Ingredients, added salt and allergen information. | If you regularly pack almonds for lunch or share them with others, you’ll want to check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. This is the main priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Storage | Whether the pack is resealable and its storage instructions. | If you use a bag over several lunch days, you’ll want to be able to seal the remaining almonds properly between uses. Storage is the top priority for around 13% of consumers. |
The packaging doesn’t change the choking risk posed by whole almonds.
Don’t give whole nuts to children under 4. Make sure older children eat slowly while sitting down, and stay nearby; if needed, choose a ground form that’s suitable for the person eating.
The number of servings on the label tells you how many portions are in one bag, not how many sealed inner bags it contains. Product information from Albert Heijn and Duyvis gives examples of this serving information.
Check how many inner packs there are and the weight of each one before planning lunches around them.
Otherwise, you may still need separate lunch containers and spend time portioning the almonds out.
According to the product information, Duyvis Oven roasted almonds have a savoury coating and contain 1.1 g of salt per 100 g.
Read both the ingredients list and the nutrition table, and compare them with what you’re looking for in a lunch snack.
As well as almonds, Duyvis Unsalted Nutmix Walnut contains walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts. Its contents and allergen information therefore differ from those of a bag of almonds alone.
Check whether you’re buying almonds or a nut mix, and review the information for everyone who’ll be eating them.
The range includes AH Blanched Unsalted Almonds in a 200 g bag, an option you can portion out yourself.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds come in a 140 g bag that you can portion out yourself.
PLUS Natural, Unsalted Almonds are sold in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds are an Aldi product range; the bag described contains 200 g.
Lidl has product pages for unsalted almonds and for Alesto Spanish almonds in various varieties.
Duyvis Oven roasted almonds are available in a 125 g pack.
These products are bags of almonds that you can portion out yourself for lunchboxes or different eating occasions.
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The 160 g bag is designed for portioning out yourself for different lunch occasions.
The product description lists almond kernels as an ingredient and advises sealing the pack after opening and storing it in a cool, dry place. These are whole kernels: don’t give whole nuts to children under 4.
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The 200 g bag is a good choice if you want to decide for yourself how much to put in each lunchbox.
The product title describes the almonds as raw and unsalted; the product description lists almonds as an ingredient and says to keep the pack tightly sealed after opening.
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At 500 g, this is a larger bag that you can portion out yourself for several lunches.
The product description lists almonds as the only ingredient and says no salt is added. Keep the pack sealed after opening and store it in a cool, dry place.
No. For AH Blanched Unsalted Almonds, Albert Heijn lists a 200 g bag with eight 25 g servings; this describes the contents, not eight separate packs. For a multipack, check how many inner bags there are and the weight of each one.
Don’t give whole nuts to children under 4. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests ground nuts or nut butter as alternatives; older children can choke too, so make sure they eat slowly and stay nearby.
Divide the weight of the bag by the number of grams you want to portion out each time. Don’t automatically treat the serving information on the label as guidance for a child: the servings listed by Albert Heijn and Duyvis aren’t tailored to every child.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack for everyone who’ll be eating them. Jumbo warns that the product may contain peanuts; Duyvis product information mentions peanuts and wheat, among other allergens. Using a separate lunch container doesn’t change this information.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the almonds properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container; PLUS and Jumbo advise storing them in a cool, dry place away from light.
