Choose the amount of almonds based on what your group will eat and how many you’d like to keep for home. A large pack or multipack won’t necessarily suit every picnic. Only compare options with the same preparation method and ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; also consider the type of packaging and check the latest allergen information before sharing.
You’re looking for enough almonds for your group and want to use the rest at home. Match the pack size to your plans and how many you usually eat at home. For example, Albert Heijn lists a 4-pack of unsalted almonds; an external product listing gives the pack size for AH Amandelen ongebrand as 450 g.
You’re looking for unsalted almonds and also choosing between raw and roasted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; the preparation method is a separate choice.
You want to bring something practical to share and take into account who’ll be eating. A clearly labelled resealable pack may be useful. Whole nuts are unsafe for children under four because of the risk of choking; almonds are also an allergen.
Choose the quantity, type and packaging to suit your group, how you’ll use them at home and what you find convenient to take with you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and use | Check the total pack size and, for a multipack, the amount in each bag. Think about how many you’ll eat at the picnic and later at home. | If I’m buying for a group and want to save some for home, I’ll choose an amount that suits how much we’re likely to eat. Around 36% of consumers prioritise quantity and planning how they’ll use it. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the exact product name, ingredients and nutrition table. Raw and roasted refer to different preparation methods. | If I want unsalted almonds, I’ll check the specific variety rather than guess from the preparation method. Around 27% of consumers focus mainly on whether the product is unsalted. |
| Taking them with you and resealing | Look for an explicit statement that the pack is resealable and follow the storage advice on the packaging. A stand-up pouch isn’t necessarily resealable. | If I want to reseal the pack during and after the picnic, I’ll check that it’s clearly labelled as resealable. Around 27% of consumers consider practical packaging the most important factor. |
| Savoury flavour | Read the product name and check the ingredients. A claim about how a product is prepared doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether it’s unsalted. | If I’m mainly looking for a savoury snack, I’ll check the flavour variety rather than just the pack size. Around 10% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
The number of bags and the total pack size don’t tell you whether the amount is right for your group or how you’ll use them at home.
Check the amount in each pack and choose based on how many you expect to use.
PLUS lists the product reviewed as a stand-up pouch; ALDI explicitly describes certain varieties as resealable. These are different packaging features.
If you want to reseal the bag, check that the product listing explicitly says it’s resealable.
Duyvis uses this wording to describe how Almonds Original is prepared. The preparation claim doesn’t tell you whether the variety is unsalted.
Check the preparation method, salt content and nutrition table separately.
Almonds are an allergen. The MDL Fund also warns that whole nuts are unsafe for children under four because of the risk of choking.
Check who’ll be eating before sharing, and consult the latest ingredients and allergen information.
The product listing includes a multipack of AH Amandelen ongezouten.
Jumbo lists unsalted almonds in a 140 g pack.
The Trader Joe’s varieties reviewed include raw almonds and roasted, unsalted almonds.
PLUS lists raw, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
Lidl sells almonds under its own Alesto brand; the Dutch product listings reviewed include several varieties in 200 g packs.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as a savoury, oven-roasted almond snack in a 125 g pack.
This selection includes larger packs for stocking up and smaller options to take with you or suit a particular flavour preference.
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The 500 g pack is a good choice if you want to take almonds for a group and keep some for home.
The product information lists 100% almonds and no added salt. Seal the pack tightly after opening. Almonds are an allergen; check the latest information before sharing.
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This smaller pack is a good choice if you want to take fewer almonds than you would in a larger pack for stocking up.
The product information lists 160 g, 100% almond kernels and resealable packaging. Almonds are an allergen; check the latest information before sharing.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for an unsalted snack in a 200 g pack.
The product title describes raw, unsalted almonds. The product information advises keeping the pack tightly closed after opening. Almonds are an allergen; check the latest information before sharing.
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This larger pack is a good choice if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds to share with a group.
The product information lists 500 g and advises keeping the pack tightly closed after opening. This is a salted variety; almonds are an allergen.
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This smaller pack is a good choice if you’re looking for a savoury snack to take with you.
The product information lists 150 g, 97% almonds and a resealable bag. This is a salted variety; almonds are an allergen.
Choose the total pack size based on how many people are coming, how much you want to share at the picnic and whether you’ll use the rest at home. If you’re buying a multipack, check how much is in each individual bag too.
No. The preparation method and whether they’re salted are separate features. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; also check whether your chosen variety is raw or roasted.
No. The MDL Fund warns that whole nuts are unsafe for children under four because of the risk of choking. This warning applies to young children and doesn’t mean almonds are unsuitable for everyone else in your group.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information before sharing the almonds. Almonds are among the allergens that must be listed on the label; an unsalted variety isn’t automatically suitable for someone with a food allergy.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the variety you bought. For the unsalted almonds reviewed, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; certain ALDI varieties are listed in resealable packaging.
