Portion planners
You want to take one or a few measured snacks with you, and pay attention to how much actually goes in your bag. A stated serving size doesn’t mean the retail pack is divided into individual sachets.
Which option is right for you?
Unsalted snackers
You want almonds with no added salt, so check the ingredients for the exact variety. A preparation method such as roasting doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether salt has been added.
Last-minute shoppers
You want to pick something up before security, so it helps to know where the shops are and quickly check the pack and label. Schiphol lists Albert Heijn locations on Plaza for this purpose.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many snack breaks you’re preparing for. Then choose based on the ingredients, flavour and how you’ll store the almonds once opened.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Measuring out a portion | Compare the total contents with the serving size, and check whether the almonds are actually packed in individual portions. Albert Heijn lists 190 g in total and a serving size of 25 g; Jumbo lists nutritional values per 25 g. | If I’m planning one or a few snack breaks, I want to take only a measured amount and not mistake a multipack for individual portion sachets. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check the ingredients and salt information for the exact variety; don’t rely on words such as roasted or crunchy alone. | If you want almonds with no added salt, check the ingredients rather than just the preparation method. Around 29% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Resealing after opening | Look for a pack that is explicitly described as resealable, or divide the contents into portions in containers that seal securely. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container. | If I’m using the same pack over several snack breaks, I want to be able to seal it securely between uses. Around 21% of consumers prioritise storage after opening. |
| Savoury flavour | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat; according to the manufacturer, the variety does contain salt and flavourings. | If savoury flavour is my first choice, I also check whether the variety contains salt and what other ingredients are listed. Around 14% of consumers prioritise savoury flavour. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a multipack for small snack bags
According to Albert Heijn, the AH Unsalted Almonds 4-pack contains four full 190 g items. So the word ‘pack’ doesn’t tell you how many grams are in one snack portion.
Check the contents of each item and how the almonds are physically packed. Then take only the amount you want to use.
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Confusing no added oil with unsalted
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, but also lists salt and flavourings.
Check the ingredients for the exact variety before choosing it as an unsalted option.
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Assuming a stand-up pouch or resealable bag is pre-portioned
ALDI describes the TRADER JOE’S Unroasted Almonds pack as resealable. A PLUS stand-up pouch or resealable pack doesn’t automatically mean the contents are divided into individual snack portions.
Check the closure and portioning separately. Weigh out the amount yourself if you want to take a set portion.
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Confusing permission at security with import rules at your destination
The Dutch Government notes that separate restrictions may apply to taking food abroad.
Check your destination’s official import rules if you want to take the almonds with you.
Brands and product ranges to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury, oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack.
- Duyvis says the almonds are roasted without added oil or fat.
- This variety contains salt and flavourings, and may contain wheat, peanuts and other nuts. These product details apply to Almonds Original.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Almonds are an option if you want to portion them yourself; the product page lists 190 g and a serving size of 25 g.
- The ingredients list only almonds.
- A serving size doesn’t mean the contents are packed separately. Schiphol lists Albert Heijn locations on Plaza, but this doesn’t confirm that this product is in stock.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g are an option if you want to decide how much to take with you.
- The product information lists 99% almonds and nutritional values per 25 g.
- Sunflower oil is also listed in the ingredients, so unsalted doesn’t mean no added oil for this variety.
Lidl
Lidl lists a product called Unsalted Almonds.
- The product name indicates that the variety is sold as unsalted.
- Check the pack for its contents, ingredients and closure before choosing these almonds to take with you.
ALDI
TRADER JOE’S Unroasted Almonds at ALDI are sold in a 200 g pack.
- ALDI describes the pack as resealable and the almonds as untreated.
- Resealable doesn’t mean pre-portioned; decide for yourself how much to take for each snack break.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted Almonds come in a 150 g stand-up pouch for anyone who wants to decide on their own snack portion.
- The ingredients list 98% almonds.
- Sunflower oil is also listed in the ingredients; the product may contain peanuts and various other nuts. A stand-up pouch isn’t automatically resealable.
Almonds at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are almonds in natural, unsalted or savoury varieties. Check each pack to see which quantity and flavour suit your snack breaks, and read the product information for storage advice and allergen details.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original almond kernels, 160 g
A pack you can portion out yourself for one or more snack breaks.
Contents: 160 g.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you need to avoid almonds.
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g'woon raw, unsalted almonds, 200 g
A good choice if you’re looking for an unsalted variety and want to measure out your own amount to take with you.
Raw and unsalted; contents: 200 g.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you need to avoid almonds.
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Anatolia roasted salted almonds, 500 g
A larger pack for anyone choosing a savoury variety and portioning it themselves.
Roasted and salted; contents: 500 g. This is not an unsalted variety.
The product information warns that the almonds pose a choking hazard to young children and says the product is not suitable for infants.
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Anatolia Badem Natural almonds, 500 g
The 500 g pack suits anyone who wants to portion the almonds themselves and divide them across several snack breaks.
Contents: 500 g.
Check the ingredients and storage advice on the product packaging.
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g'woon roasted salted almonds, 150 g
A savoury variety in a 150 g pack for anyone who wants to decide on their own snack portion.
Roasted and salted; the product information lists 0.7% salt and sunflower oil. This is not an unsalted variety.
May contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take whole almonds through security at Schiphol?
Whole almonds are solid food, not a liquid or paste. The Dutch Government states a 100 ml limit for liquids and gels; Transavia allows solid food in hand and cabin baggage. Also check your own airline’s conditions and the import rules at your destination.
Is 25 grams a mandatory maximum for a snack portion?
No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 25 grams as a serving size for product information. This isn’t a legal limit or personal nutritional advice; decide for yourself how much to take for your planned snack breaks.
Where can I do some shopping before security?
Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn supermarket and two Albert Heijn to go locations on Plaza, before security. These locations don’t confirm that a specific almond variety will be available at the time.
How should I store an opened pack while travelling?
Seal the almonds securely and keep them dry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container. Also follow the label for your chosen variety; Albert Heijn advises storing AH Unsalted Almonds in a cool, dark and dry place, and closing the pack securely after use.
Are unsalted or roasted almonds suitable if I need to avoid almonds?
No. Unsalted or roasted doesn’t mean almond-free. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety; according to the manufacturer, Duyvis Almonds Original may also contain wheat, peanuts and other nuts.