Stocking up for guests
If you want to share almonds over New Year’s Eve, compare the total contents of the bags you plan to serve. Duyvis lists a 125 g pack; Jumbo and PLUS list unsalted almonds in 140 g and 150 g packs respectively.
Who is this buying guide for?
Making your own lunchbox portions
If you want to take almonds with you after New Year, check the flavour and how you’ll seal and store the opened pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container. Take extra care when offering whole nuts to young children, as they can pose a choking risk.
Ready-to-go portions
Individual bags save you having to portion the almonds yourself, but check that they contain almonds on their own. The portion packs described by Duyvis are for a nut mix containing, among other things, almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts.
What should you look for when buying?
Individual portion packs
A good choice if: you want to hand out or take along unopened portions.
Bear in mind: check that the pack contains several inner bags of almonds on their own, and look at the weight of each bag.
Several individual bags
A good choice if: you want to put several packs out for guests and decide for yourself which ones to open.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to make up lunchbox portions yourself; the packs aren’t sold as a multipack.
Portioning one bag yourself
A good choice if: you want to serve some from the same pack and make up portions yourself later.
Bear in mind: a resealable bag doesn’t mean it contains individual portions; follow the storage instructions too.
This guide compares almonds for New Year’s Eve and, potentially, for lunchboxes afterwards. The percentages in each row reflect the main buying priority.
| What to consider | Check | Who it matters to |
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| Pack format | Number of inner bags, grams per bag and whether each bag contains almonds on their own. | If I want to hand out or take along portions straight away, I don’t want to have to portion a bag myself. Around 36% of shoppers with this buying need prioritise portions that are ready to take or hand out. |
| Quantity | Net weight per bag and the number of bags; multiply these to work out the total quantity. | If I’m planning snacks for guests, I want to put out enough without opening more packs than necessary. Around 28% of shoppers with this buying need prioritise getting the quantity right. |
| Flavour and use | Ingredients, flavour, added salt and preparation method shown on the pack. | If I want to serve almonds with drinks and use some later in a lunchbox, I look for a variety that suits both. Around 18% of shoppers with this buying need prioritise flavour and use. |
| Storage | Whether the pack is resealable, the best-before date and the storage instructions on the pack. | If I want to keep some after serving them, I want to know how to seal the remaining almonds properly. Around 18% of shoppers with this buying need prioritise storage and using the almonds later. |
Common buying mistakes
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Mistaking a nut mix for almonds on their own
Duyvis Unsalted Nutmix Walnut contains walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts as well as almonds. This makes it different from a pack containing almonds on their own.
Check the full product name and ingredients before choosing a portion pack, especially if you’re expecting guests with a nut allergy.
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Confusing several servings with several inner bags
The Joybuy product page for Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds, 125 g, states that one bag contains 4–5 servings. That doesn’t mean it contains 4–5 individual bags.
Check the pack for both the number of inner bags and the weight of each one.
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Automatically choosing salted almonds for a lunchbox
ALDI describes its 200 g almonds as available in salted or smoky flavours. These are different from unsalted almonds; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
Check the exact flavour, ingredients and salt information on the pack to make sure it suits how you plan to use it.
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Assuming resealable means they’ll keep indefinitely once opened
Resealability is a feature of the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container, and notes that nuts are susceptible to mould.
Follow the product’s storage instructions and seal the pack properly after use.
Brands to compare
These brands offer a useful starting point for comparing varieties and pack formats; their inclusion here says nothing about availability over New Year’s Eve.
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted almonds in a 125 g pack.
- The manufacturer says no oil or fat is added during roasting.
- The portion packs described by Duyvis are for a nut mix, not almonds on their own.
Albert Heijn
Its own-brand range has a product page for unsalted almonds and a category overview featuring different varieties.
- The product page and range offer different flavour and preparation options.
- A standard product page or category overview doesn’t confirm that the product is a multipack with individual inner bags.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted almonds in a 140 g pack.
- The product page gives the weight and advises storing the almonds in a cool, dark place.
- This is a standard bag; the weight alone doesn’t tell you whether it contains individual portion bags.
Lidl
Lidl lists Alesto Spanish almonds in a 200 g pack, available in different varieties.
- The stated weight helps you plan the total quantity.
- Check the exact variety and packaging; the range overview doesn’t make clear whether there are individual inner bags.
ALDI
ALDI describes Trader Joe's almonds in 200 g packs, with salted or smoky flavours, in resealable packaging.
- The manufacturer’s information about the packaging may be useful if you want to keep some for later.
- The varieties listed aren’t unsalted, and a resealable bag doesn’t automatically contain separate portions.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted almonds in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
- The product name gives the variety and net weight.
- A stand-up pouch doesn’t confirm that it’s resealable or contains individual inner bags; check the current packaging.
Almond products at Joybuy
These Joybuy almond packs are for anyone who wants to plan their own supply and portion it themselves.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
An option for making up your own portions; the product name specifies almond kernels and a pack size of 160 g.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted 200 g
The product name specifies raw, unsalted almonds in a 200 g pack; check the current packaging for ingredients and storage advice.
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Anatolia Badem Natural Amandel 500 gr
The product name specifies almonds and a pack size of 500 gr; this quantity may help when planning supplies to portion yourself.
Frequently asked questions
How do you work out how many bags of almonds you need?
First decide how many grams you want to serve and, if applicable, keep for later. Divide that amount by the contents of each bag, then round up to the next whole bag. Product pages list, for example, 125 g for Duyvis Almonds Original, 140 g for Jumbo Unsalted Almonds and 150 g for PLUS Unsalted Almonds.
How can I tell if a pack is really a multipack?
Check whether it contains several individual inner bags and look at the weight of each one. A statement that one bag contains several servings, such as the 4–5 servings Joybuy lists for a 125 g pack of Duyvis almonds, doesn’t confirm that it’s a multipack.
What should I check if a guest has a nut allergy?
Ask which nuts the guest needs to avoid, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. Almonds are among the nuts that must be listed as allergens in Europe. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation states that the allergen remains stable when heated.
Are whole almonds suitable for a young child’s lunchbox?
Don’t assume that whole almonds are suitable. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns of the risk of choking on whole nuts; bear this in mind when buying for a child.
How should you store almonds after serving them?
Store nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing them in a dry place; Jumbo also says to store its unsalted almonds in a dark place. Only use a resealable pack if it closes properly.