A larger bag is a good fit if you often prepare lunch portions or share your supplies; a smaller pack may be more practical if you eat almonds less often or want a resealable bag. Compare the ingredients and how the almonds are prepared, as unsalted does not necessarily mean unroasted or free from added oil. Choose an amount that suits how you use them, and seal the bag properly after each serving.
You regularly prepare lunch and want to portion out almonds from a larger bag. Pack size, ingredients and how well the bag seals may all influence your choice. Albert Heijn lists its unroasted almonds in a 500 g pack, with 20 servings of 25 g.
Several people use the same supply. A pack everyone will actually finish, and that can be sealed properly after use, is better suited to sharing. The product information we reviewed shows that Albert Heijn, ALDI and PLUS offer different pack sizes and variants.
You don’t take almonds with you every day and may prefer a smaller pack or one you can reseal. ALDI lists a resealable 200 g pack for the TRADER JOE'S almonds we reviewed.
First, decide which ingredients and preparation method you prefer. Then choose a pack size based on how often you take portions with you and how much you can store.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| How much you’ll use | Compare the net weight with how often you use almonds and how much you can store. | If I share supplies or often prepare lunch portions, I want a bag that suits how much we’ll use; around 33% of consumers put choosing a quantity that matches their usage first. |
| Portioning almonds for lunch | Check the stated serving size and whether the bag is resealable; a resealable bag doesn’t automatically contain individual portions. | If you want to take a suitable amount with you in advance, pay particular attention to portioning and sealing; around 27% of consumers say these are their top priorities. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients and preparation details, and check the allergen information on the current packaging. | If ingredients or potential allergens are important to my choice, I want to check the packaging carefully; around 20% of consumers prioritise ingredients and preparation. |
| Storing after opening | Check the storage instructions and best-before information, and seal the pack properly after use. | If you don’t eat almonds often, you’ll want to store the remaining supply appropriately; around 20% of consumers prioritise storage and using up the product. |
A bag for keeping in the cupboard isn’t the same as a lunch portion. A larger amount may take extra weighing and storage if you only take almonds with you occasionally.
Choose a net weight that suits how you use them, and check how to seal the bag once opened.
Preparation methods and ingredients vary by product. For example, Jumbo lists sunflower oil in its unsalted roasted almonds. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat, while the ingredients also include salt and other flavourings.
Read the ingredients and preparation details rather than relying on the front of the pack.
The ALDI pack we reviewed is resealable. That doesn’t mean the almonds are already divided into separate portions, so you may need to portion them yourself.
Decide in advance whether you want to weigh out and pack your own portions.
Portioning them yourself takes time and may require a separate sealable container.
A bag of almonds will stay in good condition only if you follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Seal the pack after use and follow the product-specific storage and best-before instructions.
The AH Terra Unroasted Almonds we reviewed are a larger-pack option if you regularly divide almonds into portions.
The TRADER JOE'S variant we reviewed is a smaller pack of roasted, unsalted almonds.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds is a smaller pack containing almonds as its only ingredient.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds are a roasted option if you’re happy with sunflower oil.
Almonds Original is a smaller, savoury oven-roasted option, rather than a confirmed large pack for stocking up.
Alesto Spanish Almonds is a product range worth considering if you’re looking for smaller packs of almonds.
This selection of Joybuy products includes smaller and larger packs, with different ingredients and preparation methods.
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The resealable pack may suit you if you want to portion out almonds for lunch yourself.
The product information lists 100% almond kernels and recommends storing the product in a cool, dry place and sealing it after use.
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This smaller, plain variant may suit you if you don’t want to buy a large supply all at once.
The product information lists almonds as the ingredient and describes them as raw and unsalted. It also advises sealing the pack properly after opening.
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The 500 g pack may suit you if you want to portion out a larger amount and this variant matches your preferences.
This isn’t a plain almond product: the product information lists ingredients including sugar, salt, flavourings and sweeteners. Once opened, the description recommends consuming the product promptly. The product information also notes that other allergens are handled at the production facility.
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This larger pack may suit you if you want to portion out roasted, salted almonds.
The product information lists almonds and salt. This isn’t an unsalted variant, so seal the pack properly after opening.
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This larger variant may suit you if you want to portion out a supply of almonds and can store the pack properly.
The product information lists almond kernels as the only ingredient and recommends storing the product in a cool, dry place and sealing it after opening.
No. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as a serving for the 500 g AH Terra pack, which contains 20 stated servings. Use this product information to portion out the supply, not as personal dietary advice.
Seal the pack straight away and follow the instructions on the product you’ve chosen. For the almonds we reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Check the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the current packaging for the person who’ll be eating the lunch. The products we reviewed contain almonds; some product information also notes that they may contain peanuts, other nuts or wheat. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that any allergens present must be clearly identified. The absence of a warning does not guarantee that a product is suitable for everyone with an allergy.
No. Product information from Albert Heijn and Duyvis warns that young children may choke on nuts. This guide to larger and smaller packs does not assess whether whole nuts are suitable for a particular child’s lunch.
Check that you can read the product information for the variant you’ve chosen, including the ingredients, allergens, net quantity and any storage instructions. Business.gov.nl states that label information in the Netherlands must be in Dutch and available online too; the European Union sets out the information requirements for prepacked foods.
