When choosing a snack for one occasion, don’t rely on the outer packaging alone: check whether it contains individual sachets, or measure out a portion yourself. A pack that is clearly resealable is handy if you’re portioning the almonds yourself. Unsalted, unroasted and roasted are separate characteristics, so check each one for the variety you choose.
If you’re planning one snack, check the weight of each individual sachet rather than automatically treating a larger bag as one portion. Duyvis lists Almonds Original in a 125 g pack; that weight alone doesn’t tell you whether there are individual inner packs.
You want an unsalted nut snack, so check this separately from how the almonds have been prepared. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types of nuts you eat.
You want to take several portions from a larger pack. ALDI describes some 200 g packs as resealable, but you’ll need to measure out the portions yourself.
When picking up almonds while doing your food shop, portion size, the variety you choose and the information available before you buy all matter.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this more important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and packaging | Check the weight of each individual sachet and whether the pack can be resealed after opening. | If I’m planning one snack, I want to know how much is in an inner sachet and what I can do with the rest. Around 42% of consumers put portion convenience first. |
| Unsalted options | Check the salt information and preparation method separately; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted. | If I deliberately choose unsalted, I also want to know whether the almonds are raw or roasted. Around 25% of consumers put unsalted options first. |
| Allergen information | For unpackaged food that hasn’t been sold yet, ask for allergen information before buying. For prepacked products, check the label. The NVWA explains these information requirements. | If I’m buying almonds from a market stall, I want to be able to check or ask about allergen information before I buy. Around 17% of consumers put allergen information first. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check the full product name, how the almonds have been prepared and whether salt has been added. | If I’m looking for a roasted or savoury flavour, I want to be able to tell the varieties apart. Around 16% of consumers put flavour or preparation first. |
A pack weight, such as the 125 g Duyvis lists for Almonds Original, isn’t the same as one snack portion. The Joybuy product listing for oven-roasted almonds states that the bag contains multiple portions.
Decide in advance how much you want to take for this snack, and keep the rest separate.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, while Unsalted Almonds is listed separately as unsalted. One characteristic doesn’t automatically tell you about the other.
Check the preparation method, salt information and ingredients separately for the variety you choose.
According to the NVWA, allergen information for unpackaged food must be available before you buy.
Check the information at the stall or ask the seller before making your choice.
Worth considering if you want to compare Unsalted Almonds with Almonds Original.
The Dutch product listing features AH Unsalted Almonds 4-pack.
The own-brand range lists 140 g packs of Unsalted Almonds.
Alesto is the almond range named in the Dutch product listing.
Trader Joe’s almonds are listed in several 200 g varieties.
The product listing features PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products are worth considering if you want to take a portion from a larger pack, or if you’re looking for an unsalted, roasted or salted variety.
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The resealable pack is handy if you want to take some with you and save the rest for later.
160 g; the product information lists 100% almond kernels and a resealable pack.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good choice if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds to enjoy as a snack.
200 g; the product title says raw and unsalted. The product information advises keeping the pack closed after opening.
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A roasted, salted option if that’s the flavour you’re after. Decide how much you want to take for one snack.
500 g; the product information lists almonds and salt as ingredients.
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The product description lists almonds as the ingredient and says they’re suitable for eating as a snack straight from the pack.
500 gr; the product information lists 100% almonds.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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The resealable bag suits anyone who wants to enjoy the contents over several occasions.
150 g; the product information lists roasted, salted almonds in a resealable pack.
The product information notes that the almonds may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
Not necessarily: 125 g is the pack weight Duyvis lists for Almonds Original. The Joybuy listing for oven-roasted almonds states that each bag contains 4–5 portions; this applies to that product listing and isn’t personal dietary advice.
No. Unsalted and unroasted are different characteristics. ALDI lists a 200 g variety that is both roasted and unsalted; check both details on the specific pack.
Follow the storage instructions on the product. Jumbo advises keeping its almonds in a cool, dark place. ALDI describes some packs as resealable, which is handy if you’re enjoying the contents over several occasions.
According to the NVWA, allergen information for unpackaged food must be available before you buy. For prepacked products, you’ll find allergen information on the label. Almonds are among the nuts for which allergen information is relevant.
Check the net quantity, allergen information, best-before date and any storage instructions, among other details. According to the official EU guidance, allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list. There are exceptions to the requirement to provide an ingredients list for every product.
