Lunchbox preppers
You want to prepare your own portion of almonds for each night shift. Check the difference between a standard pack, the serving size on the label and snacks that are individually wrapped.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Buyers stocking up for a team
You’re buying almonds to share between colleagues or across shifts. A bundle of separate packs may work well; keep the ingredients and allergen information with the pack when sharing.
Those looking for unsalted almonds
You’re looking for an unsalted snack and want to distinguish between unsalted, unroasted and savoury roasted almonds. Check the product name and ingredients for the specific variety.
What should you look for when buying?
A bundle of standard packs
A good fit if: you want to share stock between colleagues or across different shifts.
Bear in mind: you’ll still need to measure out lunchbox portions yourself; these aren’t small snack bags.
One pack to portion yourself
A good fit if: you want to decide how much to take with you for each shift.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to prepare the portion yourself and follow the storage instructions for the remaining contents.
A savoury roasted variety
A good fit if: a roasted flavour matters more to you than an unsalted option.
Bear in mind: no added oil or fat doesn’t automatically mean unsalted.
| What to consider | What to look for | Especially relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox portions | Check the weight per item and whether the portions are actually individually wrapped. | If I want to prepare a portion for each night shift, I look at the serving size and the packaging. Around 38% of consumers prioritise portioning snacks themselves for their lunchbox. |
| Sharing stock | Check whether the bundle contains separate items and keep the product information with each item. | If I’m sharing stock between colleagues or shifts, I want to be able to hand out separate items and keep the product information available. Around 31% of consumers prioritise sharing stock. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients and assess whether the almonds are unsalted, unroasted or made without added oil as separate attributes. | If I’m looking for an unsalted variety or a particular preparation method, I read the label on that exact pack. Around 23% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Storage between shifts | Check the storage instructions and seal the pack properly after use. | If I’m using a pack on several occasions, I want to know how to store what’s left. Around 8% of consumers prioritise storage between uses. |
Common buying mistakes
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Mistaking a multipack for individually wrapped snack portions
According to Albert Heijn, the AH 3-pack contains separate 190 g items. The 25 g serving size shown on the product page does not mean there’s an individually wrapped snack bag.
Check both the number of items and the weight per item. If you want individual snack portions, look specifically for packs divided into separate portions.
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Confusing no added oil with unsalted
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as savoury, with no added oil or fat. Jumbo lists sunflower oil in its unsalted variety: preparation method, salt and ingredients are different attributes.
Check the salt, preparation method and ingredients separately against the information for the exact variety.
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Sharing only the product name
The product name doesn’t show all the ingredients, allergens or warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Keep the information from the actual pack available when sharing almonds, especially if the person receiving them has a food allergy.
Brands worth comparing
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes a bundle of unsalted almonds for anyone looking to share stock across several shifts or between people.
- The official product information lists three separate 190 g items; each pack is roasted and unsalted.
- The bundle doesn’t contain small, individually wrapped snack portions. The stated 25 g serving size isn’t a separate pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a separate pack of unsalted almonds for anyone who wants to prepare their own portions.
- The product information lists a 140 g pack containing 99% almonds.
- The ingredients also include sunflower oil; here, unsalted doesn’t mean almonds are the only ingredient listed.
PLUS
PLUS lists an unroasted, unsalted variety in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
- The product information lists almonds as the ingredient and recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place.
- The term ‘stand-up pouch’ alone doesn’t confirm that the pack is resealable or contains small snack bags.
Duyvis
Duyvis Almonds Original is a separate pack of savoury roasted almonds.
- Duyvis describes this variety as oven-roasted without added oil or fat; the pack weighs 125 g.
- The description doesn’t confirm that the variety is unsalted, and it isn’t a multipack of small portions.
Aldi
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Almonds as a stock-up pack available in several savoury flavours.
- The product page lists a 200 g pack and describes it as resealable.
- The varieties are roasted and salted or have a smoky flavour; they’re not the same as unsalted almonds or individually wrapped portions.
Lidl
Lidl’s Dutch product page lists a variety called Unsalted Almonds.
- The product name makes it easy to identify the unsalted option.
- Check the contents and packaging of the specific pack before choosing it for portions or to stock up.
Almonds at Joybuy
These Joybuy almond products come in packs that you can portion yourself for each night shift.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
Suitable for portioning yourself: the product description says the almond kernels are ready to eat.
160 g; the ingredients are listed as 100% almond kernels. The pack can be sealed after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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g’woon almonds, raw and unsalted, 200 g
Suitable for portioning yourself if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds.
200 g; the product information lists almonds as the ingredient and recommends sealing the pack tightly after opening.
The allergen information in the product description is contradictory. Check the label before use, especially if you need to avoid allergens.
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Anatolia Badem Natural (Almond) 500 gr
Suitable for portioning yourself if you’re looking for a larger pack to use on several occasions.
500 gr; the product description lists almonds as the ingredient and says no salt has been added. Seal the pack after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AH 3-pack divided into three small snack bags?
No. Albert Heijn lists three separate 190 g items. The 25 g serving size on the individual product page doesn’t mean the snack is separately wrapped.
Does no added oil mean that almonds are unsalted?
No, these are different attributes. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted with no added oil or fat; that description doesn’t confirm that the variety is unsalted. Jumbo lists sunflower oil in its unsalted almonds.
How should you store almonds after preparing a lunchbox portion?
Follow the instructions on the pack for the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack tightly after use; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts dry and tightly sealed.
What allergen information should you check on pre-packed almonds?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed foods is shown on the label. Also check the specific pack for any warnings about possible cross-contamination, especially if someone has a food allergy.
Is a stand-up pouch always resealable?
No. PLUS lists a stand-up pouch, but that description alone doesn’t confirm that it’s resealable. ALDI describes its 200 g pack of Trader Joe’s Almonds as resealable; check the pack of the variety you choose.