Snack preppers for the working week
You want to stock up on almonds with your weekly shop and make your own sealed portions to take with you. Check the pack size and see whether the seal can be closed again.
Who are these packs for?
On-the-go snackers who like to keep things simple
You want to take the product pack with you and decide how much to eat. A 125 or 140 g bag contains several portions of your choosing.
Everyday unsalted snackers
You’re looking for almonds to enjoy regularly as a snack and specifically want an unsalted variety. Check the product name and current label.
What should you look for when choosing?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful of unsalted nuts. Below, this is only a guide for working out how to divide up packs. Also choose based on how you plan to carry, store and use the bag.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Taking the bag with you and resealing it | Check whether the pack can be closed again after opening; a stand-up pouch is not necessarily resealable. | If I want to use the bag again after weighing out portions, I look for a resealable closure. Around 36% of consumers prioritise taking it with them and resealing it. |
| Weekly supplies and portions | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to take each time; 200 g makes eight 25 g portions. | If I want to divide one purchase into several snacks for the week, I look at the pack size and how I can store the rest. Around 29% of consumers give weekly supplies and portioning top priority. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the unsalted description separately from the preparation method, and read the ingredients and allergen information. | If I want to eat unsalted almonds regularly, I check that this is stated on the pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise an unsalted variety. |
| Savoury flavour and preparation | Check whether the almonds are described as roasted, salted or flavoured. | When I’m mainly looking for a savoury snack, I want to know what has been added to the almonds. Around 14% of consumers give flavour and preparation top priority. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming a small bag is one snack portion
The size of a retail pack doesn’t determine how much you want to eat at once. Using 25 g as a guide, 125 g makes five portions, while 140 g makes five portions with 15 g left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful of unsalted nuts.
Decide in advance how much you want to take with you and portion it out yourself if needed. A pack stating that it contains several portions doesn’t mean it includes separate inner bags.
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Assuming every stand-up pouch is resealable
The shape of the pack and its closure are two different things. The ALDI version of Trader Joe’s almonds is described as resealable; you can’t assume this just because it’s a stand-up pouch.
Check the closure on the variety you choose, and keep any portions you’ve prepared yourself properly sealed.
You may need a separate, securely sealed container for individual portions to take with you.
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Confusing oven-roasted without oil with unsalted
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. That doesn’t in itself mean the almonds are unsalted.
If an unsalted variety is important to you, check that this is stated and read the current ingredients label.
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Treating a nut mix as if it contains only almonds
Duyvis’s Unsalted Walnut Mix contains walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts as well as almonds. Its ingredients and allergen information are therefore different from those of a product containing almonds alone.
Check the product name and ingredients list. Choose a mix only if you also want the other listed types of nuts.
Brands worth comparing
Duyvis
Worth considering if you want to distinguish Duyvis’s Almonds Original from its separate Unsalted Almonds range.
- According to Duyvis, Almonds Original are oven-roasted without added oil or fat. The manufacturer also describes a separate range of unsalted almonds.
- The 125 g pack is not confirmed as an individual snack portion. The preparation method for Almonds Original doesn’t prove that they’re unsalted.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Almonds are a supermarket own-brand option to add to your regular weekly shop.
- The Dutch product page confirms that these are unsalted almonds.
- Don’t assume the bag is resealable or individually portioned; check the current label and product information.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds, 140 g, are a good fit if you’re looking for a smaller retail pack and want to portion it yourself.
- Jumbo states the 140 g pack size, that the almonds are unsalted, and that they should be stored in a cool, dark place.
- The pack is not a single portion, and resealability hasn’t been confirmed for this variety.
Lidl
Lidl lists Alesto as its nut range and describes 200 g packs of Spanish almonds in different varieties.
- The product information confirms the pack size and that several varieties are available.
- Descriptions of flavour and quality are Lidl’s claims, not an independent comparison. Dated promotional information doesn’t tell you whether a product or offer is currently available.
ALDI
The 200 g Trader Joe’s almonds described by ALDI are worth considering if you want to portion out a larger bag yourself.
- ALDI states that the roasted, unsalted variety comes in a resealable pack.
- ALDI also describes other varieties with salt or smoky flavouring; their features don’t necessarily apply to the unsalted variety.
PLUS
PLUS Raw and Unsalted Almonds come in a 200 g stand-up pouch, making them a suitable choice if you want to portion the contents yourself.
- The product page confirms that the almonds are raw and unsalted, and that the pack contains 200 g.
- A stand-up pouch isn’t necessarily resealable and doesn’t contain individual portions.
Almonds at Joybuy
These options include packs of almonds you can take with you or portion out yourself, with both unsalted and roasted, salted varieties.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
An option if you want to portion one pack into several servings; check how you can seal the bag after opening.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted 200 g
A good fit if you want to portion unsalted almonds yourself for several snack breaks; after opening, follow the storage and sealing instructions on the pack.
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Anatolia Roasted Salted Almonds 500 g
A roasted, salted variety for anyone looking for a savoury snack; choose it only if salted almonds suit your preferences.
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Anatolia Badem Natural Almonds 500 gr
Ideal if you want to decide how much to take from the pack; check the storage instructions if you plan to use it over several days.
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g'woon Roasted & Salted Almonds 150 g
A smaller pack of roasted, salted almonds for anyone looking for a savoury snack; if the ingredients matter to you, check the current ingredients and nutritional information.
Frequently asked questions
How many portions can I weigh out from one bag?
Using 25 g as a guide, 200 g makes eight portions and 125 g makes five. With 140 g, you get five 25 g portions with 15 g left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful of unsalted nuts; here, it’s simply a basis for calculation, not personal nutritional advice or a product-specific nutritional measurement.
How should I store almonds after portioning them?
Keep nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Jumbo’s product page says to store them in a cool, dark place. Don’t assume that all varieties have the same shelf life after opening.
What allergen information should I check?
Read the current ingredients list and warnings on the pack, even if you’ve bought the product before. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly identifiable on the label. A nut mix may also contain types of nuts that aren’t found in a product containing only almonds.
What do Dutch rules say about information on labels?
Prepacked foods must comply with rules on product and safety information, including allergen information, although some declarations are exempt. Business.gov.nl states that label information must be in Dutch and also available online. From 1 January 2026, the NVWA will check that businesses warn about allergen cross-contamination correctly on labels.
Does oven-roasted without added oil also mean unsalted?
No. That description alone doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat and also lists a separate Unsalted Almonds range. Check the description and current label of the variety you choose.