A large bag of unsalted almonds makes sense if your household will use them up and you can seal the pack properly. If you’ll only use a small amount, a smaller pack is more practical. Compare the price per kilogram for the same type and check the ingredients, rather than choosing based on pack size alone. For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts.
If you eat almonds at different times during the holidays, compare the price per kilogram with how much you realistically expect to use. A larger pack is most practical if you can store it properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing almonds in a cool, dark and dry place.
Check the ingredients and think about who will be eating them. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4. Check the allergen information on the pack before sharing almonds, too.
If you don’t eat almonds often, a smaller pack can help you match your stock to how much you’ll use. Check that the pack seals properly, or store the contents according to the instructions on the label.
First, choose a quantity that matches how much you expect to use. Then compare the ingredients and how easy the almonds are to store properly.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the amount you’ll use | Net weight, price per kilogram for the same variety, and how much you expect to use. | If you eat almonds often during the holidays, you’ll want to know whether you’ll actually get through a larger pack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the price for the amount they’ll use. |
| Sharing safely | Who will be eating them, the form of the snack and the allergen information. | If children or someone with a food allergy will be eating them, first check that the form and product information are suitable. Around 20% of consumers make sharing safely their top priority. |
| Ingredients and taste | Ingredients, salt per 100 g and the exact variety. | If you’re looking for a simple, unsalted option, compare the ingredients rather than relying on the product description alone. Around 27% of consumers put ingredients first. |
| Stock and storage | Whether the pack can be resealed, storage instructions and how long you expect to use it for. | If you don’t eat many almonds, you’ll want to be able to seal and store them easily. Around 20% of consumers say keeping stock manageable is most important. |
A larger pack is only practical if you’ll use the contents and can store them properly. The price of the bag alone doesn’t tell you how much the almonds cost for the amount you’ll actually use.
Compare the price per kilogram for the same type of almonds and match the quantity to how much you expect to use.
If the pack doesn’t seal properly, you’ll need a suitable airtight container; you could be left with unused almonds.
Duyvis Oven roasted almonds are roasted without added oil, but this variety does contain salt and savoury flavourings.
Read the ingredients list and check the salt content of the exact variety.
Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Older children can choke on whole nuts, too.
Choose a suitable form for the child’s age. Older children should eat them calmly at the table, under supervision.
An ingredients list that includes almonds doesn’t necessarily tell you whether there are warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Read both the ingredients and the current allergen warnings before sharing the snack.
The varieties reviewed include AH Terra unroasted almonds in a 500 g pack and unroasted, blanched almonds in a 450 g pack.
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
The 200 g pack of unroasted almonds reviewed is sold under the TRADER JOE'S product brand.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is available in a 140 g pack reviewed here.
The product range reviewed includes Unsalted Almonds and 125 g packs of Oven roasted almonds.
The Alesto range includes 200 g packs of Spanish almonds in different varieties.
This Joybuy selection includes smaller packs and larger bags of almonds, with both unsalted and salted varieties. Compare the pack size and ingredients with how much you expect to use.
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A smaller amount for snacking; the product information says they’re ready to eat.
Ingredients: 100% almond kernels. Salt: 0.028 g per 100 g.
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A smaller pack for anyone looking for a limited supply of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
The ingredients list includes almonds. Salt: 0.03 g per 100 g. Seal the pack properly after opening.
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A larger pack for anyone who eats almonds regularly and can store them properly.
The product information lists 100% almonds and 0.00 g salt per 100 g. Seal the pack properly after opening.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a larger supply of roasted almonds with salt.
The ingredients list almonds and salt. Salt: 1.0 g per 100 g.
Plan how much you expect to use based on the number of people eating, the occasions you have in mind and how much you want to serve. Don’t automatically treat the serving suggestion on a pack as advice for children; age and their overall diet are separate considerations.
Store unsalted almonds in a cool, dark and dry place, in a tightly sealed pack or container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives the following general storage guidance for opened unsalted almonds: 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer. Follow the product label, too, and don’t eat almonds that are mouldy or rancid.
Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Older children can choke, too: make sure they eat calmly at the table and stay with them while they’re eating whole nuts.
Read both the ingredients and the allergen warnings. The NVWA says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; almonds are a tree nut allergen. The NVWA also says that new rules on warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination come into force on 1 January 2026.
Check the product information for the exact variety, including the ingredients and allergens. Dutch government information says mandatory labelling information must be in Dutch and available online, too. A product name or image alone doesn’t give you enough information to assess the ingredients.
