Host serving several bowls of snacks
You want to open individual packs and share them around at your gathering. Albert Heijn describes the 4-pack as four separate items.
Who are these options suitable for?
Filling lunchboxes
You want to weigh out your own portions from a larger pack. ALDI lists a resealable 200 g pack of unroasted almonds; whole nuts need special consideration for young children because of the choking risk, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns.
Choosing by flavour and ingredients
You’re comparing unroasted, roasted unsalted and savoury seasoned varieties, and checking the ingredients and allergens for the specific pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want individual packs to serve at your gathering or a larger pack to divide into portions yourself; then compare the pack size and how the almonds are prepared.
The percentages below show how consumers buying almonds for a birthday gathering, possibly for lunchboxes too, divide according to their main purchasing priority.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Which consumers is this most relevant to? |
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| Packs to share | Check the number of items and the amount in each pack. Albert Heijn lists four separate 190 g items; these aren’t small lunchbox bags. | If I want to fill several bowls during the gathering, packs that can be opened individually matter more than small lunch portions. Around 45% of consumers say sharing is their main purchasing priority. |
| Dividing into portions yourself | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage advice. ALDI lists a resealable 200 g bag; PLUS recommends storing the variety reviewed in a cool, dry place. | Anyone filling lunchboxes themselves will want to choose their own portions and store the remaining almonds properly. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portioning and storage. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Read the preparation description and ingredients list together. The Jumbo variety reviewed is roasted and lists 99% almonds and sunflower oil; PLUS describes unroasted, unsalted almonds. | If flavour and ingredients determine my choice, I compare the exact variety and check whether salt or oil has been added. Around 22% of consumers say flavour and ingredients are their main purchasing priority. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a multipack contains small lunchbox bags
According to Albert Heijn, the AH 4-pack consists of regular sharing packs. So the amount in each item isn’t automatically a ready-made lunch portion.
Before buying, check how many grams each individual pack contains. Making lunch portions yourself takes extra effort and may require your own containers or bags.
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Treating unsalted, unroasted and oil-free as the same thing
The Jumbo almonds reviewed are unsalted, but they are roasted and contain sunflower oil. A savoury roasted variety may contain salt.
Read both the preparation description and the ingredients list for the variety you choose.
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Assuming a small bag is a safe portion for a child
The outer packaging doesn’t change the choking risk posed by whole nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about the risk of young children choking on whole nuts.
Consider the warning about young children separately from the convenience of the packaging, and follow the safety advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Relevant brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes a 4-pack of unsalted almonds supplied as separate items.
- Four individual packs of 190 g each.
- The packs aren’t small, individual lunch portions.
Jumbo
The Jumbo Unsalted Almonds reviewed, in a 140 g pack, are roasted.
- The product information states how the almonds are prepared and lists the ingredients.
- The ingredients list 99% almonds and sunflower oil; this is a single pack, not a multipack.
PLUS
PLUS describes a 200 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
- The ingredients list only almonds.
- The allergen information mentions possible traces of peanuts and other nuts; unsalted doesn’t mean allergen-free.
ALDI
Under Trader Joe’s, ALDI lists 200 g packs of unroasted almonds and separate 200 g packs of roasted flavoured varieties.
- The product information describes the pack of unroasted almonds as resealable.
- A resealable larger pack isn’t a multipack of individual lunch portions.
Lidl
Lidl lists 200 g packs of Alesto Spanish almonds in several varieties.
- The range information includes several varieties.
- The listing doesn’t describe individual portion packs or a mixed multipack.
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as a savoury, oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack.
- The product information gives details of the variety and packaging.
- The Dutch retail variety reviewed contains added salt and may contain traces of other allergens.
Individual almond packs at Joybuy
These product choices are larger single packs for portioning yourself; they aren’t sold as a multipack.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
A resealable single pack for anyone who wants to make their own portions.
The product information lists whole almond kernels, a pack size of 160 g and 100% almond kernels as the ingredient.
Bear in mind the choking risk posed by whole nuts for young children.
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g’woon raw, unsalted almonds 200 g
A larger single pack for anyone looking for raw, unsalted almonds to portion themselves.
The product information lists almonds as the ingredient and recommends sealing the pack securely after opening.
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Anatolia roasted, salted almonds 500 g
A larger single pack of savoury seasoned almonds for anyone looking for a roasted variety with salt.
The product information lists almonds and salt, and states that the salt content is 1.0 g per 100 g.
This is a salted variety, so it isn’t the right choice if you’re looking for unsalted almonds.
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Anatolia Badem Natural (Almonds) 500 g
A larger single pack for anyone who wants to portion out a supply of almonds with no added salt.
The product information lists 100% almonds and 0.00 g salt per 100 g.
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g’woon roasted, salted almonds 150 g
A smaller, resealable pack for anyone who wants to weigh out a portion of savoury seasoned almonds.
The product information lists almonds, sunflower oil and salt, and states a salt content of 0.7%.
This variety contains salt and sunflower oil; check the ingredients if you’re looking for a different combination.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many almonds to buy for a gathering?
Multiply the number of guests who’ll be eating by the amount you want to offer each guest, then divide by the total contents of one pack; round the number of packs up. The 30 g portion listed by Duyvis is product information, not a general guideline for every gathering or age group.
How should I store an opened bag of almonds?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you buy. For the products reviewed, PLUS and Jumbo recommend storing them in a cool, dry place; the Duyvis variety reviewed says to store in a cool, dry place. An airtight, light-proof container is recommended for an opened bag.
Are whole almonds suitable for a young child’s lunchbox?
A small pack doesn’t automatically make whole almonds suitable for young children. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about the risk of choking on whole nuts and advises that young children should eat while sitting calmly, with an adult nearby.
What allergen information should I check on the pack?
Check the ingredients list and warnings on the current pack, as the exact information varies by product. Under EU labelling rules, allergens present must be highlighted in the ingredients list. From 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority will oversee the rules on substantiated warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination.
Does an individual bag of almonds make them suitable for someone with a nut allergy?
No. Individual packaging doesn’t change the ingredients: the PLUS and Duyvis products reviewed contain almonds and mention the possible presence of other allergens. If choosing for a guest with an allergy, use their specific allergen information and check the details on the current pack.