Sharing at a group picnic
You want to open several regular bags to share, without mistaking a multipack for a set of individual snack portions. Albert Heijn lists multipacks of four separate bags.
Who are these options for?
Making up your own lunchbox portions
You decide how much to put in each container and want to keep the remaining almonds properly sealed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts pose a choking risk for young children.
Unsalted almonds for on the go
You’re looking for almonds with no added salt and want to compare how they’re prepared separately from how they’re packaged. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted; product information from Jumbo and PLUS describes unsalted varieties.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you want regular bags to share or would rather portion the almonds yourself. Then compare the ingredients, storage instructions and how much you expect to use.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Pack size | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one; a multipack isn’t necessarily divided into small portions. | If I want to take bags to share with a group, I check how much is in each one. Around 36% of consumers prioritise pack size for sharing or lunchboxes. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Check separately whether the almonds are unroasted, roasted or salted, and read the ingredients list. | If I’m choosing almonds for people with particular preferences, I want to be able to assess how they’re prepared and what they contain. Around 29% of consumers give these features top priority. |
| Storage after opening | Check whether the packaging can be resealed and follow the storage advice on the pack. | If I want to keep any almonds left after the picnic, I look for a secure seal and a practical amount to store. Around 21% of consumers prioritise storage and reuse. |
| Total quantity | Compare the total contents of the multipack with how much you plan to take and store for your planned picnics. | If I don’t want to take more than we expect to use, I compare the total quantity. Around 14% of consumers prioritise quantity and leftovers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a 4-pack for four individual snack portions
Albert Heijn’s unsalted 4-pack contains four regular 190 g bags. So the number of bags doesn’t mean that each one contains a small portion.
Check the weight of each individual pack before deciding how much to take.
Weighing out portions yourself takes time and requires suitable containers.
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Confusing unroasted or oil-free with unsalted
These are different product characteristics. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat; that alone doesn’t mean the variety is unsalted.
Check the ingredients and salt information for the specific variety.
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Buying more than you expect to use
Albert Heijn’s unroasted 4-pack contains four 450 g bags. A larger multipack may leave you with more than you need for one picnic.
Choose an amount that suits your plans and store opened nuts in a dry, airtight container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
A larger stock also requires enough suitable storage space that is dry and airtight.
Almond brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists multipacks of unsalted and unroasted almonds.
- The 4-packs listed contain either four 190 g bags or four 450 g bags.
- These are separate bags, not individually packed small snack portions.
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted almonds in a 125 g pack.
- Duyvis says they are roasted without added oil or fat.
- This preparation method doesn’t prove that the variety is unsalted; one 125 g bag isn’t a multipack.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a regular 140 g bag of unsalted almonds.
- The ingredients list states 99% almonds and sunflower oil.
- Jumbo states that the product may contain peanuts; check the packaging for allergen information.
Aldi
ALDI Netherlands lists 200 g Trader Joe’s almonds in unroasted and roasted varieties.
- The product information describes the packs as resealable.
- A resealable bag isn’t a multipack of individually sealed snack portions.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted almonds in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
- The listing gives a specific size for a regular bag.
- PLUS recommends checking the current packaging, as product information and origin may change.
Lidl
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for unsalted almonds.
- The product listing describes an unsalted variety.
- The listing doesn’t provide a basis for assuming a particular multipack or portion size.
Almonds at Joybuy
These products are suited to anyone who wants to weigh out their own almonds for a picnic or lunchbox; they aren’t ready-made individual snack portions.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
Ideal if you want to weigh out your own portions and seal up the remaining almonds.
The product information lists 160 g of almond kernels in resealable packaging. The kernels are described as ready to eat, and the pack specifies large, whole kernels. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against giving whole nuts to young children because of the risk of choking.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted 200 g
Ideal if you want to portion out a raw, unsalted variety yourself.
The product name states 200 g, raw and unsalted; the product information lists almonds as the ingredient. It’s recommended that you seal the pack securely after opening.
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Anatolia Badem Natural (Amandel) 500 g
Ideal if you want to weigh out the amount you need from a larger pack.
The product name states 500 g. The ingredients information lists 100% almonds, and the product description says they’re ready to eat; storing them in a sealed container after opening is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
How many almonds do you get in a multipack?
Multiply the number of bags by the weight per bag. The Albert Heijn 4-packs listed contain either 4 × 190 g, giving 760 g of unsalted almonds in total, or 4 × 450 g, giving 1,800 g of unroasted almonds. The total weight doesn’t tell you how many individual snack portions you’ll get.
How should you store almonds left over after a picnic?
Store nuts in a dry, airtight container and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them cool, for example at 10 to 15 °C. This is storage advice, not a legal temperature limit or a guarantee of how long they’ll keep after opening.
Are whole almonds suitable for a young child’s lunchbox?
Whole almonds aren’t necessarily suitable for young children: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts pose a choking risk. A small pack doesn’t change that risk.
What allergen information should you check for almonds?
Check the packaging for almonds and any additional allergens or warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists almonds among the allergens that must be declared; read the information for the exact variety.
What do warnings about possible cross-contamination mean?
From 1 January 2026, Dutch rules apply to precautionary warnings on prepacked products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority gives wording such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’; use of these warnings must be supported by a risk assessment. Read the current warning on the packaging, and don’t treat ‘unsalted’ or ‘unroasted’ as an allergen claim.