First decide how many almonds you want with your sandwich, then check the weight of each individual pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a guide for a handful of nuts. A larger resealable pack could be a good option if you weigh out portions in advance. If you prefer a savoury, roasted variety, check the ingredients too: Duyvis says its almonds are roasted without added oil or fat, but that doesn’t automatically mean they’re unsalted.
You want to take a small amount of almonds with your sandwich. Check the contents of each pack, or weigh out a portion in advance from a larger pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a guide for a handful of nuts.
You take almonds with you regularly and prefer an unsalted variety. Compare the ingredients and portion size; terms such as roasted or natural don’t, on their own, tell you what ingredients have been added.
You’re mainly looking for roasted almonds with a savoury flavour. Check the ingredients, salt content and allergen information for the exact variety.
Choose this if: you want to grab a pack without weighing anything out first. Albert Heijn lists an unsalted multipack of four.
Bear in mind: check the weight of each individual pack; the number of packs alone doesn’t tell you how much is in one lunch portion.
Choose this if: you can portion them in advance and want to decide how much to take for lunch. ALDI lists a 200-gram pack of roasted, unsalted almonds.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out the portions yourself and store the remainder as directed.
Choose this if: savoury flavour matters more to you than choosing an unsalted variety.
Bear in mind: check the ingredients and salt content of your chosen flavour; a claim about the roasting method doesn’t tell you, on its own, whether salt has been added.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion per pack | Check the net weight of each individual pack and the number of packs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a guide for a handful of nuts. | If I want to take a set amount with my sandwich, I pay particular attention to the portion in each pack. Around 31% of consumers prioritise portion control when making this choice. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients and salt information for the exact variety; roasted doesn’t automatically mean salted or unsalted. | If you take almonds with you regularly and want an unsalted variety, compare the ingredients. Around 25% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage advice on the label. | If I take a larger pack for several lunches, I want to be able to seal the remainder properly. Around 19% of consumers pay particular attention to taking them with you and storing them. |
| Savoury flavour | Check the flavour variety, ingredients and salt information. Duyvis says Almonds Original are roasted without added oil or fat; the PLUS product information lists salt and flavourings. | If you’re mainly after a savoury, roasted flavour and are happy with flavourings, compare the exact variety. Around 13% of consumers choose mainly on flavour. |
| Allergen information | Check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging, especially if you have another food allergy. | If you have another food allergy, check which ingredients and warnings apply to that variety before taking it with you. Around 12% of consumers pay particular attention to allergen information. |
A 125-gram pack contains five 25-gram portions; a 200-gram pack contains eight. This is a calculation based on the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s suggested amount, not a required pack size.
Check the weight of each individual pack, or weigh out an amount in advance from a larger pack. PLUS and ALDI list the 125-gram and 200-gram packs mentioned here.
Duyvis describes its almonds as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. The Dutch PLUS product information for Duyvis Almonds Original also lists salt and flavourings.
Check the ingredients and salt information for your chosen flavour; don’t base your choice on the preparation method alone.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container. For the Duyvis variety reviewed, PLUS recommends using a lightproof, airtight container after opening.
Use the resealable closure if the pack has one, or follow the storage advice on the label.
Albert Heijn lists unsalted almonds in a multipack of four, an option to consider if you’re looking for pre-portioned packs.
Jumbo lists unsalted almonds in a 140-gram pack, so you can weigh out the amount you want to take for lunch.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for unsalted almonds, making it worth considering if you’re looking for this variety.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s almonds in 200-gram packs, including roasted, unsalted and unroasted varieties.
PLUS lists unsalted almonds in a 150-gram stand-up pouch, suitable for weighing out your own lunch portions.
Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury roasted variety in a 125-gram pack. Duyvis says its almonds are roasted without added oil or fat.
These Joybuy almond products are available in packs you can portion out for lunch yourself, including unsalted varieties and a roasted, salted option.
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Suitable if you want to weigh out your own lunch portion; the pack contains 160 g.
The product description lists almond kernels as the only ingredient and says the pack can be resealed after opening.
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Suitable if you’re looking for unsalted almonds to weigh out for lunch.
The product name specifies 200 g of raw, unsalted almonds. The description lists almonds as the ingredient and recommends keeping the pack tightly sealed after opening.
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Suitable if you want a roasted, salted variety and prefer to weigh out your own lunch portion.
The product name specifies a 500 g pack. The almonds contain added salt; the description says to keep the pack sealed after opening.
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Suitable if you want to weigh out almonds for several lunches; the pack contains 500 g.
The product description lists almonds as the only ingredient and says no salt has been added. It also says the almonds are ready to eat.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a guide for a handful of nuts. You can use this as a practical amount to weigh out, rather than a required weight for every pack.
Check the net weight of each individual pack and the number of packs. The term ‘multipack’ on its own doesn’t tell you how many almonds are in each one.
No. Duyvis says this claim describes how the almonds are prepared; the Dutch PLUS product information for Duyvis Almonds Original also lists salt and flavourings. So check the ingredients and salt information for the variety.
Store nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container, and follow the label instructions. For the Duyvis variety reviewed, PLUS recommends using a lightproof, airtight container after opening.
No. Unsalted almonds still contain almonds, which are an allergen. If you have other food allergies, also check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the exact variety.
