Sharing on film night
If you want to share almonds with a group or across several film nights, check how many full packs are included. Albert Heijn lists multipacks of 3, 4 and 6 individual 190 g packs; these are not small bags for one person.
Who is this useful for?
Portioning for lunchboxes
If you want to weigh out a portion and keep the rest, a resealable pack is worth considering. Don’t give whole nuts to children under 4: the Voedingscentrum warns that they can cause choking.
Choosing a flavour carefully
If you’re looking for unsalted almonds or a savoury seasoned variety, check the ingredients on the exact pack. The products reviewed vary in their oils, seasonings and salt content, among other things, so the product name alone doesn’t always tell the whole story.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to share full packs or make smaller portions yourself. Then check the ingredients, the total quantity and whether the snack is suitable for the people eating it and the place you’ll be taking it.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Number of packs | Check the number of items, the weight of each item and whether there are individual inner bags. | If you want to hand out several full packs on film night, you’ll want to know exactly what the multipack contains. Around 34% of consumers prioritise how the packs are divided up. |
| Portioning them yourself | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage instructions on the label. | For a lunchbox or separate snack occasions, you may want to weigh out a portion yourself and reseal the rest. Around 20% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and check whether the variety is unsalted, salted or seasoned. | If you’re choosing between plain and savoury seasoned almonds, you’ll want to know what else has been added. Around 20% of consumers look at this first. |
| Quantity and how much you’ll use | Compare the total net weight with the number of snack occasions you plan to use the almonds for. | If you don’t want to buy more than you’re likely to use, choose a quantity that suits your plans. Around 13% of consumers consider this the most important factor. |
| Who’s eating them and where | Check the allergens on the pack, consider the age of the people eating them and read the cinema’s rules. | If the snack is for young children or you’re thinking of taking it to the cinema, make sure it’s suitable for both the people eating it and the venue. Around 13% of consumers start by considering these conditions of use. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a multipack contains small portion bags
The AH 3-pack reviewed contains three full 190 g packs and is supplied as individual packs. So the number of items in the multipack isn’t the same as the number of small portions.
Check both the number of items and the weight of each one. Also look for individual inner packs.
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Confusing no added oil or fat with unsalted
Duyvis describes its almonds as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, but the Oven roasted variety reviewed has a savoury seasoning mix and contains 1.1 g of salt per 100 g.
If you’re looking for unsalted almonds, check the ingredients and salt content of the exact variety.
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Assuming a small pack is automatically suitable for every child
A smaller portion doesn’t change the choking risk posed by whole nuts. The Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4.
First check that the form of the food is suitable for the person eating it, then choose a pack size.
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Buying a multipack without planning how to store it
The AH 6-pack reviewed contains 1,140 g in total. The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a cool, dry place in a well-sealed container.
Choose an amount that suits your planned snack occasions and seal opened packs well.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
The unsalted almonds reviewed are available as individual 190 g packs and in multipacks of 3, 4 or 6 packs.
- The product information clearly states how many full packs are included and the contents of each one.
- The multipacks aren’t small portion bags. When buying, also check whether they’re available to order at that time.
Duyvis
The Oven roasted almonds reviewed come in a 125 g pack with savoury seasoning; they’re not a multipack.
- The product information states that they contain 97% almonds and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g.
- Duyvis describes the almonds as roasted without added oil or fat, but this seasoned variety is not unsalted.
Jumbo
The Ongezouten Amandelen reviewed come in a single 140 g pack.
- The product information states that they contain 99% almonds.
- The ingredients list also includes sunflower oil; the label warns that the product may contain peanuts.
PLUS
The unsalted almonds reviewed come in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
- The ingredients list states that they contain 98% almonds.
- The ingredients list also includes sunflower oil; the pack warns that the product may contain peanuts and various other nuts.
Aldi
The Trader Joe’s almonds reviewed include unroasted and roasted varieties in 200 g packs.
- Aldi describes the packs reviewed as resealable, making it possible to portion the almonds yourself.
- Unroasted and seasoned varieties differ; the features of one variety don’t automatically apply to another.
Lidl
Alesto is Lidl’s nut range, which also includes almonds.
- The range information confirms that Alesto includes almonds.
- The range information alone doesn’t tell you whether a specific multipack or individual portion packs are available.
Almond products at Joybuy
These Joybuy products come in individual packs that you can portion yourself; they aren’t multipacks with individually sealed snack bags.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original almond kernels 160 g
A good choice if you want to weigh out portions yourself and reseal the rest.
The pack contains 160 g and is described as resealable; the ingredients list states 100% almond kernels.
This is one pack, not a multipack with individual portion bags.
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g'woon raw unsalted almonds 200 g
An individual pack for anyone who wants to portion out unsalted almonds themselves.
The product title describes them as raw, unsalted almonds; the ingredients list states almonds.
The 200 g pack isn’t a multipack. Seal it well after opening.
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Anatolia roasted salted almonds 500 g
A good fit if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds and want to portion them yourself.
The product title describes them as roasted, salted almonds; the pack contains 500 g.
This is one pack, not an unsalted multipack.
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Anatolia Badem Natural almonds 500 g
An individual pack to portion out yourself.
The product information states that it contains 500 g and 100% almonds.
This is one pack, not a multipack with individual portion bags.
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g'woon roasted salted almonds 150 g
A smaller, resealable pack for anyone who wants to portion out a savoury variety themselves.
The product information describes them as roasted, salted almonds and states that the pack contains 150 g.
The almonds are salted; this isn’t a multipack.
Frequently asked questions
How many portions can you get from an AH multipack?
Using the 25 g serving size on the label as an example, the 570 g 3-pack provides 22 full portions with 20 g left over; the 760 g 4-pack provides 30 full portions with 10 g left over; and the 1,140 g 6-pack provides 45 full portions with 15 g left over. These are calculations, not the number of individually packed bags or personal dietary advice.
Are whole almonds suitable for a toddler’s lunchbox?
No. The Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. A small pack doesn’t change that risk, so choose a different form of food that’s suitable for their age.
How should you store almonds after portioning them?
Store the remaining almonds in a well-sealed container in a dry place. The Voedingscentrum gives 10 to 15 °C as the best storage temperature. Also follow the use-by date and the instructions on your product’s packaging.
Can you take your own almonds to the cinema?
That depends on the cinema’s rules. In its FAQ for school visits, Pathé states that food and drink brought from outside may not be consumed in its cinemas. This is a Pathé rule, not a nationwide statement covering all Dutch cinemas, so check the terms and conditions of the venue you’re visiting.
What does a warning that a product may contain other allergens mean?
This kind of warning refers to the possible unintentional presence of an allergen, for example through cross-contamination, rather than necessarily indicating an ingredient that was deliberately added. From 1 January 2026, the NVWA will oversee the new rules for precautionary allergen labelling. Always check the current label on the exact variety, especially if you have an allergy.