If you want to take or hand out a set amount, choose a multipack only if the quantity in each individual pack matches that amount. If you want to weigh out your own portions, standard packs of unsalted almonds offer another option, but you’ll need to divide them up yourself. The packaging alone doesn’t prove that a product helps with weight loss; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five.
You want to decide in advance how many almonds to eat and keep track of your overall diet. Choose a pack format that makes this practical, without assuming the product will help you lose weight. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five.
You want to take almonds with you in individual portions, so you check the number of packs and the amount in each one. The product name AH Amandelen ongebrand 4-pack indicates a multipack, but that doesn’t automatically mean each pack contains a suitable portion for eating.
You want to share one supply between several people or eating occasions. PLUS lists almonds in stand-up pouches of 150 g and 200 g; for smaller amounts, you’ll need to portion them yourself. When sharing them, make sure the allergen information is available too.
First decide whether you want to weigh out portions, take individual packs with you or share a supply. Then compare the amount in each pack with the quantity you have in mind.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount eaten | Compare the net weight of each component with the amount you plan to eat. Use the nutritional information for the exact variant and calculate it for the quantity you’ll actually eat. | If I want to plan my portions in advance, I check the amount and nutritional information for the quantity I’ve chosen. Around 42% of consumers put portion planning first. |
| Taking individual portions with you | Check whether the multipack contains separate individual packs and how many grams each one contains. The 4-pack label alone doesn’t tell you how much is in each pack. | For a lunchbox, I want to take an individual portion with me without weighing it out again. Around 33% of consumers prioritise taking individual portions with them. |
| Sharing at home | Check the total net weight and bear in mind that you’ll need to portion it yourself. Store the remainder in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, and keep the original product information available for anyone sharing it. | If I’m sharing almonds between several people or eating occasions, I check the amount available and the information I can pass on. Around 25% of consumers prioritise sharing at home. |
A multipack label doesn’t tell you how much you want to eat at one time. Net weight and nutritional information are separate details.
Compare the amount in each pack with the quantity you have in mind, and use the label’s nutritional information for the amount you’ll actually eat.
Duyvis describes Unsalted Nutmix Walnut as a mix that includes almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts. This is a different product from a pack containing almonds only.
Read the full product name and ingredients list. Don’t include a nut mix when comparing products made with almonds only.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five and discusses weight loss in the context of your overall diet. This doesn’t prove that a particular brand or pack size will help you lose weight.
You can use the pack to help with your planning, but don’t assume it will help you lose weight.
The product name AH Amandelen ongebrand 4-pack makes this variant worth considering if you’re looking at multipacks.
PLUS lists unsalted almonds in 150 g stand-up pouches and unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
Albert Heijn lists Duyvis unsalted almonds. Duyvis also describes portion packs in its Unsalted Nutmix Walnut range.
The Dutch product page lists Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g.
The Dutch product page lists a variant called Amandelen ongezouten.
ALDI’s product page describes TRADER JOE'S Amandelen, 200 g, in a resealable pack.
No. Unroasted and unsalted are different product characteristics. PLUS lists them separately in the product name, so check the exact variant and the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five.
Store the almonds in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. For nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a cool storage place at 10 to 15 °C. Also follow the storage instructions and best-before information on your pack.
Almonds are an allergen, so the information on the label is important. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the European Union set out the rules for allergen labelling. Keep the original product information available when sharing almonds.
No, consider this separately: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that young children can choke on whole nuts. It recommends eating while sitting calmly and being supervised. A lunchbox choice for adults isn’t automatically suitable advice for babies or toddlers.
Read the pack before using the product, and contact the relevant retailer’s customer service team if you have questions. This doesn’t guarantee a refund, the right to return the product or free delivery.
