Budget-conscious party hosts
You want to buy enough almonds without ending up with more leftovers than you can use. Check the net weight and only compare like for like; Albert Heijn, for example, lists Terra almonds in 200 g and 500 g packs.
Who is this buying guide for?
Hosts with varying guest numbers
You want to top up the bowl without opening all your supplies at once. Individual packs in a multipack or a resealable pack could work well; ALDI lists a resealable pack for its 200 g roasted, unsalted almonds.
Fans of plain, natural almonds
You’re looking for unsalted almonds and want to know whether the ingredients list contains only almonds or also oil and flavourings. PLUS lists only almonds in its 200 g unroasted, unsalted variety; other unsalted varieties may contain oil.
What should you look for when buying?
Match the total quantity to the number of guests you expect, and decide whether you’d rather open one pack or keep some supplies in reserve. Then choose between plain, unsalted or savoury almonds, and check the ingredients and serving safety.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
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| Choosing the right quantity | Check the net weight and number of packs, and think about how you’ll use any leftovers after the get-together. | If I want to buy enough without ending up with lots of unused supplies, I consider what we’ll use at home. Around 26% of consumers prioritise matching the quantity they need to the pack size. |
| Opening packs as needed | Check whether a multipack contains individual packs and whether an opened pack can be resealed. | When guests arrive at different times, I want to keep some in reserve and top up only when needed. Around 21% of consumers prioritise opening packs gradually and managing their supplies. |
| Unsalted and plain | Read the ingredients list and check whether the almonds are unroasted or roasted; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free. | If I want to serve unsalted almonds, I also want to know whether oil or other ingredients have been added. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Savoury flavour | Check the flavour, preparation method and stated salt content per 100 g. | For a savoury snack bowl, I choose a flavour deliberately and distinguish between roasting and seasoning. Around 16% of consumers choose mainly according to the savoury flavour they want. |
| Serving safely | Check the allergen information and take the presence of young children into account. | If there are guests with allergies or young children, I want to choose the pack and serving style accordingly. Around 16% of consumers prioritise suitability for their guests. |
Common pitfalls
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Mistaking a multipack for one large pack
A multipack may contain individual packs. This lets you open them one at a time, but your total supply is still divided between several packs.
Check the number of packs and the quantity in each one before deciding how much to buy.
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Confusing oven-roasting without oil with being unsalted
Duyvis describes its Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat. The variety checked also lists salt and flavourings.
Read the ingredients list and nutritional information; don’t rely on the preparation method instead of checking these.
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Opening more than you need straight away
Nuts can absorb moisture, mould and odours. Any leftovers therefore need to be stored appropriately in a sealed container.
Top up the bowl in small amounts and store the remaining supply somewhere cool, dark and dry, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum.
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Assuming one shared bowl is suitable for every guest
Almonds are an allergen. The Voedingscentrum also advises against giving whole nuts to children under four because of the risk of choking.
Check the product information, consider your guests’ needs and choose an appropriate way to serve almonds to young children.
Relevant brands and varieties
Duyvis
Almonds Original is a savoury, oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack.
- Duyvis describes the almonds as roasted without added oil or fat.
- The product information lists salt and flavourings; 125 g is not a bulk pack.
Albert Heijn
AH Terra offers unroasted almonds in 200 g and 500 g packs; roasted, unsalted almonds are also available in multipacks.
- Multipack items are supplied individually, so you can open them one at a time.
- Compare Terra and roasted almonds as different varieties.
Jumbo
The unsalted pack described contains 140 g of almonds.
- The ingredients list states 99% almonds.
- The ingredients list also includes sunflower oil; 140 g is a smaller pack.
Lidl
Lidl lists unroasted almonds in a 200 g pack.
- The product information clearly identifies the quantity and unroasted variety.
- A Lidl Plus condition may apply; check the product information and terms when you buy.
ALDI
The TRADER JOE'S varieties described come in 200 g packs and include roasted, unsalted, salted and smoke-flavoured almonds.
- According to ALDI, the roasted, unsalted variety comes in a resealable pack.
- Preparation methods and ingredients vary by flavour; check the pack for the variety you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists 150 g unsalted almonds and 200 g unroasted, unsalted almonds.
- The ingredients list for the 200 g pack contains only almonds.
- The 150 g variety also lists sunflower oil; both are smaller packs.
Almonds at Joybuy
These Joybuy products come in a range of quantities and varieties for a neighbourhood get-together, from roasted, salted almonds to plain options.
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Anatolia Roasted Salted Almonds, 500 g
This larger pack is a good choice if you want to serve roasted, salted almonds at your get-together.
The product information lists 1,0 g of salt per 100 g. This variety contains almonds.
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Anatolia Badem Natural, 500 g
This pack is a good choice if you want to put out a larger quantity of plain almonds for your get-together.
The ingredients information lists 100% almonds; the nutritional information lists 0,00 g of salt per 100 g. The product description says the almonds are ready to eat.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels, 160 g
The 160 g pack is a smaller quantity for a get-together where you’ll be serving fewer almonds.
The product information lists 100% almond kernels and describes them as ready to eat.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted, 200 g
This smaller pack is a good choice if you’re looking for an unsalted, unprocessed almond variety for your get-together.
The title describes the almonds as raw and unsalted; the ingredients information lists almonds.
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g'woon Roasted & Salted Almonds, 150 g
This smaller pack is a good choice if you want to serve roasted, salted almonds at your get-together.
The product information lists 1 g of salt per 100 g and sunflower oil, and says the pack is resealable. This variety contains almonds.
Frequently asked questions
How do you work out how many almonds you need?
Use the number of guests who’ll be eating and the quantity you want to plan for as your starting point. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as a portion size for the plain products checked; this isn’t a fixed amount for every neighbourhood get-together, so also consider the other snacks and your guests.
How should you store an opened pack of almonds?
Store nuts somewhere cool, dark and dry, and seal the pack tightly. Follow the storage and use-by instructions on the pack too; don’t automatically apply storage advice for another type of nut to every variety of almond.
Does unsalted mean that no oil has been added?
No. The ingredients lists for Jumbo’s 140 g almonds and PLUS’s 150 g almonds include sunflower oil, even though the products are unsalted. Check the ingredients list as well as the product name.
What should you look for in the allergen information on almonds?
Check the information on the pack and take your guests’ specific allergies into account. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority includes almonds in the tree nut allergen group. According to the official EU guidance, any relevant allergen information must be emphasised in the ingredients list; information about possible cross-contamination is different from almonds deliberately added as an ingredient.
Can young children eat whole almonds?
The Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole nuts to children under four because of the risk of choking. This is separate from the choice between unsalted, roasted or salted almonds.