If you want to take a sealed portion from the snack tin, check whether the pack contains individual inner bags: a stated serving size on a larger bag is not the same thing. If you’re happy to portion them yourself, larger packs are another option; keep the ingredients and allergen information with the portions and seal the bulk pack securely.
You want colleagues to be able to help themselves to a portion, while keeping information about the nuts in the pack close at hand. The NVWA lists almonds as a specific type of nut; ALDI describes a bulk pack with a resealable closure.
You want to take an individual bag to a meeting or with you on the go. A stated serving size on a larger pack isn’t enough for this; for example, Albert Heijn lists serving sizes for AH Terra almonds and Duyvis Oven roasted almonds.
If you snack on almonds regularly, pay attention to the variety and ingredients, not just how they’re prepared. The Dutch Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; that alone doesn’t tell you whether they come in individual portions.
First decide whether you need sealed bags to take with you or can portion the almonds yourself. Then check the allergen information, flavour and how to store the pack once opened.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bag or bulk pack? | Check whether there are individual inner bags; a stated serving size doesn’t prove that the pack contains separate bags. | If I want to take some with me without weighing them out, I check the pack format. Around 28% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go. |
| Allergen information | Keep the ingredients and warnings with the portions. The NVWA lists almonds as a specific type of nut. | When I’m sharing a snack tin, I want to be able to check which nuts and warnings apply to its contents. Around 22% of consumers prioritise clear allergen information. |
| Unsalted variety | Check the variety name and ingredients: unroasted, roasted, oil-free and unsalted don’t mean the same thing. | If I’m looking for unsalted almonds, I check the ingredients list too. Around 22% of consumers make unsalted snacks their top priority. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the net weight with the number of portions you want to make. The Dutch Nutrition Centre advises storing almonds in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container. | If you want to portion and store your supply carefully, look for practical serving sizes and a secure seal. Around 17% of consumers prioritise managing their supplies. |
| Savoury flavour | Check the salt content and preparation method separately. Albert Heijn lists 1.1 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Oven roasted. | If I’m looking for a savoury flavour, I want to know whether salt has been added and how the almonds have been prepared. Around 11% of consumers prioritise savoury flavours. |
A pack showing several serving sizes could still be one large bag. Portioning the almonds yourself also takes time and packaging materials.
Before buying, check that the pack explicitly contains individual bags and how many almonds are in each one.
If you portion them yourself, you’ll need to set aside time to weigh and pack the portions.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between varieties. Once you’ve transferred the almonds to another container, that information won’t necessarily stay with the individual portions.
Keep the original label with the bulk pack and make sure the information stays with the portions. The NVWA lists almonds as a specific type of nut.
Preparation method and salt content are separate product characteristics. Albert Heijn lists 1.1 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Oven roasted; Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat.
Check the ingredients, preparation method and nutritional information for the specific variety separately.
The Dutch Nutrition Centre points out that almonds are susceptible to mould and can absorb odours.
Store unsalted almonds in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
The features listed apply to specific varieties and pack formats. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Offers, among other products, a savoury roasted almond variety, as well as a mixed-nut multipack.
AH Terra unroasted almonds are a bulk option that you can portion yourself.
Offers an unsalted almond variety in a 140 g pack.
The Dutch product page identifies a variety called Amandelen ongezouten (unsalted almonds).
Sells almond varieties under the Trader Joe’s product brand.
The unsalted variety described comes in a 150 g bulk bag.
These products are larger packs of almonds that you can portion yourself; the selection also includes roasted and salted varieties if that’s what you’re looking for.
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A bulk pack of almond kernels to portion yourself.
The product description lists 100% almond kernels and a resealable pack.
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A good option for portioning yourself if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds.
The title describes them as raw and unsalted; the product description lists almonds as the ingredient and advises keeping the pack closed after opening.
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A larger bulk pack for anyone who wants to weigh out their own portions.
The product description lists 100% almonds and 0.00 g of salt per 100 g.
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A bulk option if you’re specifically looking for roasted, salted almonds.
The ingredients list almonds and salt; the product description lists 1.0 g of salt per 100 g.
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A smaller bulk pack for anyone who wants to portion out roasted, salted almonds.
The product description lists a resealable pack, 97% almonds, sunflower oil and 0.7% salt. It also warns that the product may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
No. Albert Heijn lists AH Terra as a 200 g pack with eight 25 g servings; Duyvis Oven roasted is listed as 125 g with four to five servings. If you want sealed portions to take with you, check the pack itself for individual inner bags.
Keep the original ingredients list, allergen warnings and best-before information with the portions. The NVWA lists almonds as a specific type of nut; some of the varieties described also warn that they may contain peanuts, other nuts or wheat.
The Dutch Nutrition Centre advises storing unsalted almonds in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container. For an unopened pack, follow the instructions on the label too.
No, these are different product characteristics. Jumbo lists 99% almonds and sunflower oil for its specific unsalted variety, so check the ingredients list for the variety you choose.
