If you want a sealed pack for each get-together or lunchbox, only buy a product that clearly states how many individual packs it contains and the weight of each one. A stated number of portions doesn’t prove that there are individual packs inside. With a larger bag, you can measure out portions yourself, but this takes preparation and careful storage.
You want to share almonds without having to shop again for every get-together. Check how many individual packs there are and how many people you want to serve: several portions in one bag aren’t the same as individual packs inside. Duyvis and Albert Heijn state the number of portions in their loose packs.
You want to portion out almonds in advance or take them with you in a sealed pack. A stated portion size helps you measure them out, but doesn’t mean the product contains individual portion packs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
You want to check the ingredients, whether you’re having them as a snack or serving them at a get-together. Check the product description and ingredients: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted or free from added oil.
Best if: you want to use a sealed pack for each get-together or lunchbox.
Bear in mind: check the number of packs and the amount in each one; a stated number of portions doesn’t prove that there are individual packs.
Best if: you want to measure out portions yourself and use one larger bag over several occasions.
Bear in mind: measuring out portions takes preparation. Store the remaining nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Albert Heijn lists AH Terra as 500 grams, with 25-gram portions and 20 portions; Duyvis lists 4–5 portions for a 125-gram pack. These figures tell you about portion sizes, not how many individual packs are included.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack format | The number of individual packs and the weight of each one; don’t confuse this with the stated number of portions. | If I want to take packs with me or get ready for several get-togethers, I want to know how many individual packs I’ll get. Around 31% of consumers give pack format top priority. |
| Flavour and quantity for sharing | The exact flavour, how the almonds are prepared and the weight of the bag. | For a get-together, I want to choose a flavour that goes with what I’m serving and have enough to share. Around 31% of consumers prioritise flavour and quantity for sharing. |
| Ingredients | The product description, ingredients, almond content and allergen information. | If I’m looking for unsalted almonds, I also want to know whether they’re plain almonds or a mix, and which ingredients have been added. This is the main buying priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Quantity and storage | The total amount you want to use and the storage instructions for an opened pack. | If I want to portion out a larger supply for several occasions, I check the quantity and how to store the rest. Around 15% of consumers prioritise having a useful amount. |
A pack can contain several portions without having individual packs inside. Albert Heijn lists 20 portions for 500 grams of AH Terra; Duyvis lists 4–5 portions for a 125-gram bag.
Check separately how many packs are in the multipack and how many grams are in each one.
Portioning them yourself takes preparation; store the remaining nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Duyvis Oven Roasted Tree Nuts contains cashews and peanuts as well as almonds, according to the product description.
Check the ingredients for the exact variety and don’t treat a nut mix as a pack of almonds only.
PLUS describes its unsalted almonds as roasted; the ingredients list 98% almonds and sunflower oil.
Check whether the almonds are unsalted, how they’re prepared and what the ingredients are as separate details.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
Bear this age guidance in mind when putting together a lunchbox.
Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury almond snack for get-togethers; the manufacturer lists it in a 125-gram pack.
AH Terra Unroasted Almonds come in a larger pack for measuring out your own portions.
Jumbo’s product information distinguishes between unroasted almonds and an unsalted almond and nut mix.
Alesto Spanish almonds are listed in several varieties, each in a 200-gram bag.
Trader Joe’s almonds are available in unroasted and roasted varieties.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds are a roasted variety in a 150-gram stand-up pouch.
These products are suitable for measuring out your own portions. If you’re taking them with you, check the amount and the packaging of the exact variety.
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The 160 g resealable pack is suitable for measuring out your own portions.
The product information lists 100% almond kernels.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, whole almonds aren’t suitable for children under 4.
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This raw, unsalted variety is a good choice if you want to measure out almonds yourself for different occasions.
The product information lists almonds as the ingredient and gives the pack size as 200 g.
Keep the pack sealed after opening.
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The 500 g pack is a larger quantity that you can portion out for several occasions.
The product information lists 100% almonds and 0,00 g salt per 100 g.
Store opened nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
No, a stated number of portions doesn’t prove that there are individual packs. For AH Terra, Albert Heijn lists 500 grams, 25-gram portions and 20 portions; use this information to measure out your own portions.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Bear this advice in mind when putting together a lunchbox.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. Also follow the storage instructions and use-by information on the pack for the exact variety.
Check the information for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must be shown on the label.
No, a nut mix contains more than just almonds and is a different type of product. Duyvis Oven Roasted Tree Nuts product information lists cashews and peanuts as well as almonds; check the ingredients if you only want almonds.
