For a school lunch, you can portion unsalted almonds from a larger pack yourself, as long as nuts are allowed under the school’s rules and are suitable for the way your child eats. For a small pack, check how many portions it contains too: Joybuy, for example, lists the 125 g Duyvis pack as 4–5 portions. Amsterdam UMC advises giving nut butter instead of whole nuts to children under 4; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating while seated and staying nearby.
You want to know whether nuts are allowed in your child’s class and whether your child can safely eat whole almonds. Rules can vary between classes. Amsterdam UMC advises giving nut butter instead of nuts to children under 4.
You want to prepare a suitable amount of unsalted almonds yourself and find a larger pack practical. PLUS lists a 200 g stand-up pouch, while Jumbo lists a 140 g pack.
You’re looking for an individual pack that you can pop into a lunchbox without weighing it out. Check that it really is a single portion: Joybuy describes the 125 g Duyvis pack as containing 4–5 portions.
First check whether almonds are allowed and suitable for the way your child eats. Then choose between portioning them yourself and buying a pack that’s ready to go.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| School rules and how your child eats | Check the rules for your child’s class. Amsterdam UMC advises giving nut butter instead of whole nuts to children under 4; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating while seated and staying nearby. | If you first need to check whether nuts are allowed at school and whole nuts are suitable for your child, this should be your priority. For around 28% of consumers, this is the most important factor when choosing. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; preparation method and added salt are separate characteristics. | If you regularly pack almonds and want an unsalted product, check the variant on the label. Around 22% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
| Portion size | Compare the total pack weight with the stated number of portions. Joybuy lists 4–5 portions for 125 g of Duyvis almonds; this is not dietary advice for a child. | If you want to decide how much goes into the lunchbox, it’s important to distinguish between the pack size and the amount you’ll give your child. This matters to around 22% of consumers. |
| Ready to pack | Check whether the pack contains individual sachets and how much each one holds. A resealable pack keeps a larger supply fresh, but doesn’t measure out a portion. | If you want to pack something without any preparation, look for a genuinely individual portion rather than just a resealable larger pack. Around 17% of consumers rank this as their top priority. |
| Cost and storage | Compare packs of the same weight and base your calculations on the amount you’ll actually give your child. Follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If you want to weigh up the cost per portion and how to store the larger pack, compare the pack sizes first. Around 11% of consumers consider this their main priority. |
According to Joybuy, the 125 g Duyvis pack contains 4–5 portions. So the size of the outer pack doesn’t tell you how much you’re giving your child.
Check the pack weight and portion information, then decide separately how much to put in the lunchbox.
Almonds are still nuts, even when they’re packaged. OBS De Venen describes rules for specific infant classes; this is an example of a school policy, not a national rule.
Check your child’s school rules before packing an almond product.
Duyvis describes its almonds as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. That doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as a separate characteristic.
Check the exact variant and read the ingredients and nutritional information.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted almonds with a savoury flavour, in a 125 g pack.
AH Unsalted Almonds are an option if you’re specifically looking for an unsalted product.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Almonds in a 140 g pack, as a larger supply to portion out yourself.
The product name Unsalted Almonds makes this variant worth considering if you’re watching salt intake.
Under the Trader Joe’s brand, ALDI lists 200 g of unroasted almonds, as well as separate roasted, salted and smoked-flavour varieties.
PLUS lists a 200 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted almonds, intended for you to portion out yourself.
These almond products come in packs that you can portion out yourself for a school lunch; they’re not confirmed individual portion packs. Almonds are nuts, so check the school rules. Amsterdam UMC advises giving nut butter instead of whole nuts to children under 4.
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The product description says these almond kernels are ready to eat, so you can portion them out yourself for a lunchbox.
160 g pack; the ingredients are listed as almond kernels only. The pack is described as resealable.
Almonds are nuts, so check the school rules. Amsterdam UMC advises giving nut butter instead of whole nuts to children under 4.
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The product description says these almonds are suitable as a snack; you can weigh out the amount you want for the lunchbox.
The title says Raw & Unsalted and the description gives the pack size as 200 g. After opening, store in a sealed container.
Almonds are nuts, so check the school rules. Amsterdam UMC advises giving nut butter instead of whole nuts to children under 4.
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The product description says these almonds are ready to eat and suitable as a snack; you can decide how much to pack for lunch.
500 gr pack; the ingredients are listed as 100% natural almonds. The nutritional information lists 0,00 g of salt per 100 g.
Almonds are nuts, so check the school rules. Amsterdam UMC advises giving nut butter instead of whole nuts to children under 4.
Amsterdam UMC advises giving nut butter instead of whole nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Older children can choke too; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating while seated and staying nearby.
No. A sealed pack still contains almonds, so follow the rules for your child’s class. OBS De Venen is an example of a school with rules about nuts and peanuts in specific infant classes, not an example of a national school policy.
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve bought. For the almonds it looked at, Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry place away from light. ALDI describes its unroasted almonds as resealable; this isn’t a guide to how long they’ll keep after opening.
Compare products of the same weight, then work out the cost of the amount you’ll actually give your child. The PLUS pack reviewed contains 200 g and the Jumbo pack 140 g, so comparing the pack prices alone won’t give you the full picture.
Business.gov.nl says food information in the Netherlands must be in Dutch and available online too. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been checking during inspections that the correct warning is given about possible cross-contamination with allergens. This warning is different from listing almond as an allergen that is present in the product.
