For a late snack on the go, the most convenient almond packaging depends on how much you want to take with you and whether you want to portion it yourself. A resealable bag is designed for several snack occasions, not automatically for a single serving. Choose individual inner packs only if the amount in each pack suits you, or portion the almonds in advance into a tightly sealed container.
You want to take almonds with you without having to portion them on the spot. It’s useful to distinguish between packs with individual inner bags and a resealable bag for several occasions. ALDI describes its unroasted Trader Joe’s almonds as being packed in a resealable bag; Albert Heijn lists a Duyvis multipack containing four 30 g bags.
You want to decide in advance how much to take with you and are looking for a bulk pack that seals securely. PLUS lists only almonds as an ingredient in its unroasted, unsalted almonds. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
You’re choosing between a simple ingredients list and a savoury roasted flavour. Check the salt, added oil and other flavouring ingredients, as these vary between products. According to Duyvis, Duyvis Almonds Original is roasted without added oil, but does contain salt and flavourings.
First decide whether you want to take a pre-portioned amount with you or portion it yourself. Then compare the amount in each inner bag and the ingredients in the variety you choose.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience on the go | Check whether the pack contains individual inner bags or is simply resealable. Also check the weight of each inner bag. | If I want to take something with me without weighing it out in advance, I look for a ready-portioned amount in a sealed pack. Around 42% of consumers put convenience on the go first. |
| Choosing your own portion size | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to portion yourself. A large bag is not the same as a portion pack. | If you want to decide how many almonds to take with you, you can weigh them out in advance and use a tightly sealed container. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Check the exact product to see whether it is unroasted, unsalted or roasted, and whether oil, salt or flavourings have been added. Check the relevant allergen information. | If I want to know which ingredients and flavour suit my preferences, I compare the labels of each variety. Ingredients and flavour are the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
A 125 g or 200 g pack may contain several portions that you choose yourself. Only an explicit mention of inner bags means the contents have been pre-portioned into separate packs.
Check the total weight, the weight of each inner bag and the number of bags separately. Then decide how much you want to take with you.
Unsalted, unroasted and without added oil describe different qualities. Duyvis Unsalted Almonds contains sunflower oil; according to Duyvis, Duyvis Almonds Original is roasted without added oil, but it does contain salt.
Check the preparation method, salt and oil separately on the label of the exact variety.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. With unsalted almonds, rancidity, a chewy texture or mould can be signs of spoilage.
Seal the pack carefully or transfer the almonds to tightly sealed containers, and follow the storage instructions.
The varieties reviewed offer different options, from unsalted almonds to a savoury roasted snack.
AH Unsalted Almonds is a roasted own-brand variety in a 190 g tub.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is a 140 g own-brand variety for portioning yourself.
Alesto includes Spanish almonds in a range of varieties; the pack described here is 200 g.
Trader Joe’s almonds are available unroasted or roasted with a salted or smoky flavour, in 200 g packs.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds comes in a 200 g stand-up pouch for anyone who wants to portion it themselves.
These products offer options if you want to take a resealable pack with you, portion the contents yourself or choose a roasted, salted variety.
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The resealable pack is designed for several snack occasions, so you don’t have to portion everything out at once.
The product description lists a pack size of 160 g and an ingredients list containing 100% almond kernels.
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This raw, unsalted variety is a good choice if you want to portion the amount you take with you in advance.
The pack contains 200 g; the ingredients list names almonds.
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These roasted, salted almonds are a handy option if you want to take a savoury snack with you and reseal the bag between servings.
The product information lists a resealable 150 g bag, 97% almonds, sunflower oil and 0.7% salt. The product may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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These roasted, salted almonds are a good choice if you want to divide a larger pack into smaller portions yourself.
The pack contains 500 g, so you’ll need to portion it yourself if you want to take a small amount with you.
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This variety is a good option if you want to portion unsalted almonds into smaller amounts yourself.
The ingredients list states 100% almonds. The product description lists 0.00 g of salt per 100 g; the pack contains 500 g.
Divide the net pack weight by the portion size you choose. For example, at 25 g per portion, 200 g gives you eight portions and 125 g gives you five. This is a calculation, not dietary advice.
Store almonds in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened unsalted almonds for six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. Rancidity, a chewy texture or mould are signs of spoilage.
No. Roasting does not remove nut allergens; the Dutch Food Allergy Foundation describes the allergen as stable when heated. If you have a known allergy, check the ingredients and any relevant warnings about possible cross-contamination.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says relevant allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list, for example by being printed in bold. Dutch government information also states that label information must be available in Dutch and online.
This type of warning concerns the unintended presence of an allergen and is separate from ingredients deliberately used in the product. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been overseeing the rules for cross-contamination warnings on prepacked products.
