For lunchboxes you fill yourself, almonds in a resealable pack fit the bill; only choose individual portion bags if the pack clearly states how many bags it contains and how much is in each one. The AH 3 × 40 g format described is a mixed nuts product and is listed as discontinued, not as a current almond multipack. For children up to and including 4 years old, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends only nut butter or peanut butter with no added sugar or salt.
You want to portion almonds into lunchboxes in advance. A resealable bag works well if you’re portioning them yourself; with individual bags, it’s important to check how much each one contains. ALDI Netherlands describes resealable packs of almonds.
You want to use one pack for several occasions and decide how much everyone gets. That’s different from a multipack with fixed portions; PLUS describes unsalted almonds in stand-up pouches of 150 g and 200 g.
You want to take age guidance and allergy arrangements into account before choosing a snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends only nut butter or peanut butter with no added sugar or salt for children up to and including 4 years old; also check the allergen information on the packaging.
First decide whether you need individually packaged portions or would rather portion them yourself. Then check the type, variety and quantity you’ll actually use.
| Consideration | What to look for | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion packaging | Check whether the pack contains individual sealed bags and how many grams are in each one. The number of portions per bag doesn’t automatically mean there are individual bags. | If I’m filling lunchboxes in advance, I want to know how much I can pack each time. Around 33% of consumers put packaging convenience first. |
| Age and allergens | Check the form of the snack, the types of nuts listed and the allergen information. Small bags don’t change the fact that the almonds are whole. | When children are eating too, I want to check age guidance and allergy arrangements before considering packaging convenience. For around 27% of consumers, suitability for the people eating comes first. |
| Unsalted variety | Check that the specific variety you’ve chosen is described as unsalted. Roasted or prepared without added fat doesn’t automatically mean unsalted. | If I’m looking for unsalted almonds, I check the specific variety rather than relying on how they’re prepared. Around 20% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the same type and ingredients on the basis of the same weight. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you choose. | For stock and cost, I want to match the pack size to what we use at home. Around 20% of consumers put cost and how they use their stock first. |
The size of the pack doesn’t change the fact that the almonds are whole. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends only nut butter or peanut butter with no added sugar or salt for children up to and including 4 years old.
Put your child’s suitability for the snack ahead of the convenience of a lunchbox portion, and follow the age guidance.
The AH 3 × 40 g format contains walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews and almonds. So it’s a different mix from a pack containing almonds only.
Check the ingredients and don’t treat a mixed nuts product as the same as plain almonds.
A statement that a pack contains several portions doesn’t necessarily mean there are several individually packaged portions.
Check the packaging for the number of individual bags and the weight of each one.
Portioning them yourself takes time and may mean you need a suitable container to take them with you.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted, with no added oil or fat. This product description doesn’t confirm that the variety is unsalted.
Choose a variety that’s explicitly described as unsalted, and check the packaging.
An example of oven-roasted almonds; the Almonds Original pack described contains 125 g.
An example of supermarket and own-brand products, including a mixed nuts multipack.
A supermarket option for almonds and almond and mixed nuts products.
A supermarket option for Alesto almonds in different varieties.
An example of Trader Joe’s almonds in resealable retail packs.
A supermarket and own-brand option for unsalted almonds in different pack sizes.
These Joybuy products are packs of almonds for anyone who wants to portion them out themselves. The product names and pack contents vary, and none of the listings indicates individual portion bags. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends only nut butter or peanut butter with no added sugar or salt for children up to and including 4 years old.
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A good fit if you want to portion out raw, unsalted almonds yourself.
The product information lists almonds as an ingredient and mentions them as a snack. The description recommends keeping the pack sealed after opening.
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A good fit if you’re looking for almonds as a snack and want to portion them out yourself.
The product description lists 100% almonds and 0,00 g of salt per 100 g. It also mentions them as a snack and recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.
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A good fit if you want to portion out almond kernels as a snack.
The product description lists 100% almond kernels and 0,028 g of salt per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends only nut butter or peanut butter with no added sugar or salt for children up to and including 4 years old.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends only nut butter or peanut butter with no added sugar or salt for children up to and including 4 years old. Older children can choke too, so have them sit still while eating nuts. This is nutritional and safety guidance, not a legal age limit.
No. The Joybuy Netherlands product page describes Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds as a 125 g bag containing 4–5 portions. This describes the portions, not individually packaged bags.
You can’t tell from the pack size alone. Compare the total price and net weight of products with the same type and ingredients, using the same weight basis. For example, PLUS product pages describe packs of 150 g and 200 g.
Follow the storage advice and best-before information for the variety you’ve chosen. As general seller guidance, Versenoten.nl recommends storing nuts in a cool, dry, airtight place; this doesn’t give a fixed storage period for a specific supermarket variety.
According to the NVWA, food businesses must inform consumers about allergens present in their products. The NVWA says that new Dutch rules have also applied since 1 January 2026 for warnings about allergens that may be present unintentionally. Almonds are among the nuts that must be listed as allergens; check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging, and take personal allergy arrangements into account.
