People making lunchboxes
You want to measure out a consistent amount for each lunchbox. Albert Heijn lists AH Terra as containing eight 25 g portions, but that doesn’t mean the bag contains eight individual packs.
Who is this guide for?
People managing the office food cupboard
You buy almonds for several lunches and want to know how to seal and store the pack once it’s open. Check the packaging and storage instructions for the specific product; ALDI describes its 200 g unroasted variety as resealable.
People who eat almonds every day
You regularly take almonds with you and want to choose the right variety by checking the ingredients and salt information. Check the label on the product you buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individually wrapped portions
Choose this if: you want to put a sealed portion in each lunchbox without weighing it out yourself.
Keep in mind: check how many individual sachets are included and how much each one weighs. A total portion count on the outer pack doesn’t prove that it contains separate sachets.
Portioning a standard bag yourself
Choose this if: you can weigh out portions at home or in the office and seal the pack properly after use.
Keep in mind: you’ll need to portion them yourself and keep the storage instructions and product information with the stock.
Several standard bags
Choose this if: you want to stock up for several lunches and make the portions yourself.
Keep in mind: several standard bags don’t automatically make a multipack of individual lunch portions.
When portioning almonds yourself, compare the net weight, portion information and instructions for after opening. Albert Heijn lists AH Terra as containing eight 25 g portions in a 200 g bag.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions per lunchbox | The number of individual sachets and the net weight of each one. | If you want to add a separate portion to every lunchbox without weighing it out yourself, individual sachets are essential. Around 36% of consumers say ready-to-pack portions are their top purchasing priority. |
| Storing your supply | Whether the pack is resealable and what storage and sealing instructions apply once it’s open. | If you want to take portions from the same bag for several lunches, sealing and storage are important practical considerations. Around 29% of consumers say managing their supply is their top purchasing priority. |
| Variety and ingredients | The exact ingredients and whether the variety is labelled as unsalted. | If you regularly take almonds with you and are particular about the variety, check the product name and label. Around 21% of consumers say an unsalted variety is their top purchasing priority. |
| Allergen information when sharing | Whether the pack lists almonds and includes any warnings about other allergens. | If you share almonds with others or serve them at a group lunch, you’ll want to keep the product information readily available. Around 14% of consumers say allergen information is their top purchasing priority. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a portion count means individual sachets
Albert Heijn lists eight portions for one 200 g bag of AH Terra. This tells you how much is in the bag, not whether it contains individual lunch packs.
Before buying, check how many sachets are inside and how many grams each one contains.
If the portions aren’t individually wrapped, you’ll need to weigh them out and possibly pack them yourself.
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Confusing a nut mix with almonds only
The seller Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis Tree Nuts box as a mix of peanuts, cashews and almonds. It isn’t the same as a pack containing almonds only.
Check the full product name and ingredients list. Seeing the word ‘almonds’ in a description doesn’t mean the product contains almonds alone.
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Assuming oven-roasted without added oil means unsalted
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. This product description doesn’t confirm that the variety is unsalted.
Check the ingredients and salt information for the exact variety before choosing.
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Throwing away the product information after portioning
Once you’ve transferred almonds into other bags, the original ingredients and allergen information may no longer be kept with your supply.
Keep the packaging or make sure the information remains clearly linked to the portions. The NVWA sets out separate information requirements for professional food service.
Relevant brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Terra Unroasted Almonds come in a standard bag that you can portion yourself.
- Albert Heijn lists a 200 g pack, eight 25 g portions and storage advice for after opening.
- The portion information doesn’t confirm that the bag contains individual sachets.
ALDI
TRADER JOE'S Unroasted Almonds come in a standard bag for portioning yourself.
- ALDI describes the 200 g pack as resealable.
- Resealability doesn’t mean the bag contains individual lunch portions.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds, 140 g, are a standard-size pack for making your own portions.
- Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dark place.
- The protective-atmosphere statement doesn’t confirm that the pack can be resealed after opening.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted Almonds are sold in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
- The product information states the pack size and that the variety is unsalted.
- The term ‘stand-up pouch’ alone doesn’t confirm that it’s resealable or contains individual sachets.
Duyvis
Almonds Original is a roasted almond variety in a 125 g pack.
- Duyvis says the product is oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
- The product description doesn’t confirm that it comes in individual lunch portions or is an unsalted variety.
Lidl
The Lidl product page lists 200 g of almonds per bag and says they are sold in store.
- The stated bag weight gives you an amount to plan your own portions from.
- The product information here doesn’t confirm a specific unsalted variety or resealable packaging.
Joybuy products for portioning yourself
The Joybuy products below come in standard bags for anyone who wants to make their own almond portions. Check the ingredients and storage instructions on the exact pack.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels, 160 g
A good choice if you want to portion almonds yourself from a standard bag.
The product information lists 160 g, whole almond kernels, 100% almonds and resealable packaging.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted, 200 g
A good choice if you want to make your own portions from a variety labelled raw and unsalted.
The pack contains 200 g; the product information says to seal it properly after opening.
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Anatolia Badem Natural (Almond), 500 g
A good choice if you want to make your own portions from a larger standard pack.
The product information lists 500 g, 100% almonds and 0.00 g salt per 100 g. Seal the pack properly after opening.
Frequently asked questions
How many lunch portions can you get from a 200 g bag of AH Terra?
Albert Heijn lists eight 25 g portions. This is a product-specific guide for portioning the almonds yourself, not confirmation that the pack contains eight individual sachets.
How can you identify a multipack with individual lunch portions?
Check whether the pack contains individual sachets and how many grams each one holds. A total weight or a stated portion count on one large bag isn’t enough to tell you.
How should you store an opened bag of almonds?
Follow the instructions on the pack you bought. For AH Terra, Albert Heijn advises storing the almonds in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack properly after use. Don’t assume a fixed storage period once it’s open.
Does oven-roasting make almonds suitable for someone with an almond allergy?
No. Stichting Voedselallergie states that nut allergens remain stable when heated, so don’t treat roasted almonds as allergen-free.
What information matters when sharing almonds at a professional catered event?
The NVWA states that allergen information must be accessible when food is served professionally. For nuts, the specific type must be named, such as almond. This applies to professional food service and doesn’t automatically apply when you bring your own lunch from home.