First, decide how many almonds you want to take with you: a multi-portion bag does not automatically count as one snack portion. If the ingredients are your main concern, compare an unsalted option. If you’re after a savoury flavour, check the ingredients, salt content and storage instructions too.
You want to eat a measured amount in the evening or on the go, rather than automatically finishing the whole bag. Check the net weight and portion out a multi-portion pack in advance if you want to take a small amount with you. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a guide for a handful of unsalted nuts.
You buy almonds for a regular snack and want an unsalted option. Check the exact product variant and the information on the packaging.
You’re mainly choosing based on a roasted or savoury flavour. Compare the exact variant and ingredients: Duyvis describes an oven-roasted option, while ALDI lists roasted varieties with salt or a smoky flavour.
Start with how much you want to eat, then consider the flavour, ingredients and storage when making your choice. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a practical guide for a handful of unsalted nuts; it isn’t a mandatory maximum.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and taking it with you | Check the net weight and whether the portion information refers to individual sachets or just portions from one pack. | If I want to take a small, measured snack with me, I’d rather portion it out in advance. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion size and taking it with them. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the exact variant and ingredients list; if you have a relevant allergy, check the latest allergen information too. | If you regularly choose almonds as an evening snack and want them unsalted, prioritise that. Around 29% of consumers do. |
| Flavour and preparation | Compare the full variant name and ingredients; the preparation method alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is unsalted. | For a savoury evening snack, a roasted option or a particular flavour may be the deciding factor. Around 21% of consumers put flavour and preparation first. |
| Storage after opening | Look for an explicit statement that the pack is resealable, and follow the storage instructions on the label for your chosen variant. | If I want to split a bag across several snack times, I check how the rest can be sealed and stored. Around 14% of consumers make storage their top priority. |
A 125 g bag of Duyvis Oven roasted, 140 g of Jumbo Unsalted Almonds or 200 g of PLUS Almonds contains more than the 25 g guide the Voedingscentrum uses for a handful of unsalted nuts. What’s more, portion information doesn’t automatically mean there are individual sachets in the pack.
Check the net weight and portion it out in advance if you want to take one measured amount with you.
The PLUS product listing for Duyvis Oven roasted almonds names additional flavouring ingredients and 1,1 g of salt per 100 g.
Choose based on the exact ingredients and salt content, not just the preparation method.
ALDI explicitly describes the packaging for the Trader Joe’s almonds mentioned as resealable. The term ‘stand-up pouch’ alone doesn’t mean the pack can be sealed again after opening.
Look for an explicit statement that it can be resealed, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
For the Duyvis option mentioned, PLUS recommends storing it in an airtight, light-proof container after opening. This may mean you’ll need a separate storage container.
A good option to consider if you’re looking for a savoury roasted almond variety.
The AH own-brand range includes an unsalted almond option for anyone choosing based on ingredients.
The 140 g pack of unsalted almonds suits anyone who wants to portion out a larger pack themselves.
Alesto Spanish almonds are listed in several varieties.
The Trader Joe’s almonds mentioned are worth considering if you’re looking for resealable packaging.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds is a larger pack for anyone who wants to weigh out smaller portions themselves.
These Joybuy products are almonds in different pack sizes and varieties. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a guide for a handful of unsalted nuts; with multi-portion packs, you can weigh out the amount yourself.
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The 160 g pack is ideal if you want to weigh out an amount to take with you.
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The product title describes a Raw & Unsalted variety in a 200 g pack, which you can portion out yourself.
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This roasted, salted variety is a good choice if savoury flavour comes first; the pack contains 150 g.
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This roasted, salted variety comes in a 500 g pack; weigh out how much you want to take for a snack.
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This natural almond variety has a net weight of 500 g, making it suitable for portioning into smaller amounts yourself.
No, the weight of the bag alone doesn’t make it a single portion. The Joybuy listing for the 125 g Duyvis bag states that it contains 4–5 portions; the Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a guide for a handful of unsalted nuts. You can use this amount as a practical guide for weighing out a portion, not as a mandatory maximum.
No. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as made without added oil or fat, while the PLUS product listing for Duyvis Oven roasted almonds mentions salt and additional flavouring ingredients. Check the ingredients list for the exact variety.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your variety. For Duyvis Oven roasted almonds, PLUS recommends storing them in an airtight, light-proof container after opening; Jumbo says to store its unsalted almonds in a cool, dry place away from light.
Don’t assume they are: according to Stichting Voedselallergie, almonds are among the tree nuts that may be relevant to a nut allergy. Don’t use this buying guide to determine whether a product is suitable for you personally. The PLUS product listing for the Duyvis variety mentioned also warns that it may contain wheat, peanuts and other nuts; always check the latest information on the exact packaging.
From 1 January 2026, new rules apply in the Netherlands on how and when food businesses must label warnings about allergens that may accidentally get into food. The NVWA describes this as a requirement for businesses, not a personal assessment or a guarantee of safety. If you have a relevant allergy, read the latest ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging.
