For eating on the go, choose an amount that suits your snack break and check that you can reseal the pack after opening. A stated portion size doesn’t mean the almonds are packed in individual portions, so check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product too. Whole nuts are not suitable for children under 4.
You want to set aside an amount of almonds before you leave, so you don’t have to eat from a larger pack while you’re out. Compare the net weight with the stated portion size and check whether the bag can be resealed. Albert Heijn, ALDI and Duyvis provide product information about portions or packaging.
You’re looking for an unsalted option and want to distinguish between roasted, unroasted and products with added oil. Check the ingredients on the exact pack to find out. Voedingscentrum and product information from Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo offer relevant examples.
You’re choosing mainly for the flavour and want to know how much is in the pack. Treat a seasoned variety as a different option from unsalted almonds. Duyvis and Albert Heijn provide information about the savoury variety reviewed.
A portion size on the label doesn’t mean the pack contains individual portion-sized bags. So first consider how much you want to take with you, then choose based on the ingredients, whether the pack can be resealed and the flavour.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking a portion with you | Compare the net weight with the portion size on the label; look for an explicit statement that the pack contains individual bags. | If you want to set aside one portion in advance, it’s important not to mistake a stated portion size for an inner pack. Around 31% of consumers say a measured portion to take with them is their top priority. |
| Ingredients | Check whether the variety is unsalted and read the full ingredients list. | If you’re looking for unsalted almonds, you’ll also want to know whether, for example, oil has been added. Around 31% of consumers say an unsalted recipe and clear ingredient information are their top priority. |
| Resealing and storage | Check whether the pack is explicitly described as resealable and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | If you want to use the pack on more than one occasion, you’ll want to store the remaining contents properly after opening. Around 23% of consumers say resealing and storage are their top priority. |
| Flavour and preparation | Distinguish between unroasted, roasted and seasoned varieties; check the ingredients for the specific variety. | If you’re looking for a savoury flavour in particular, you’ll want to know which seasonings have been added and whether the variety contains salt. Around 15% of consumers say flavour and preparation are their top priority. |
For a 190-gram pack, Albert Heijn states a portion size of 25 grams; the Duyvis variety reviewed lists 30 grams for a 125-gram pack. These details don’t, by themselves, mean the pack contains individual bags.
Check the type of packaging separately from the number of portions. If needed, measure out an amount yourself and take it with you in your own resealable container.
Portioning in advance takes preparation and may mean taking an extra container with you.
Duyvis describes its oven-roasted almonds as prepared without added oil or fat. However, Albert Heijn lists salt in the seasoning mix for this variety.
If an unsalted option is important to you, check the ingredients list for the exact flavour variety.
Voedingscentrum warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children under 4.
Keep whole almonds out of reach of young children and don’t give them as a snack to a child under 4.
The examples below relate to specific varieties or product ranges reviewed. The features of one variety don’t necessarily apply to the whole brand.
The AH Unsalted Almonds reviewed are roasted and come in a 190-gram pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is the 140-gram own-brand unsalted variety reviewed.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds is the roasted variety reviewed, in a 150-gram stand-up pouch.
The product pack reviewed is Trader Joe's Unroasted Almonds, 200 grams, sold as part of the named ALDI range.
Alesto is the nut range available at Lidl; there is also a product page for unsalted almonds.
The Almonds Original/Oven roasted variety reviewed is a savoury, oven-roasted almond in a 125-gram pack.
These products are almond snacks for eating on the go, including options you can portion out yourself and a savoury, seasoned variety.
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A good choice if you want to measure out your own portion; the product description says the almonds are ready to eat and the pack is resealable.
The pack contains 160 g; the product information lists 100% almond kernels.
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A good choice if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds and want to measure out your own portion.
The pack contains 200 g. The product information lists almonds as an ingredient, but also includes conflicting allergen information. Check the label and, if you have an allergy, ask for clarification before choosing this product.
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A good choice if you want to take almonds with you as a snack and decide on your own portion; reseal the pack securely after opening.
The product description lists almonds as the only ingredient and 0.00 g of salt per 100 g.
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A good choice if you’re specifically looking for a savoury, seasoned almond snack to take on the go.
The product information states 120 g, 75% almonds and wasabi-mustard seasoning. According to the ingredients and allergen information, the product also contains milk, soya and mustard.
No, the products mentioned are snacks for parents. Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
No, a portion size on the label is an amount stated for the product. For people who are breastfeeding and eat meat and fish, Voedingscentrum recommends 30 grams of unsalted nuts a day. That’s an amount for the whole day, not for one snack.
Seal the pack securely and follow the storage advice on the label. For example, Jumbo says the almonds reviewed should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place.
Being unsalted doesn’t change the fact that the product contains almonds. If you have an almond allergy, an almond product isn’t suitable for you; for other allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack.
There’s no reason to choose almonds based on a claim about milk production. Voedingscentrum recommends eating a varied diet in line with the Schijf van Vijf while breastfeeding.
