Only choose almonds for a school lunch if they comply with the school’s allergy policies and rules. The AH multipacks we looked at contain individual 190 g packs, not small lunch bags, so you’ll need to measure out the portions yourself if you choose one. Match the amount you buy to how much you use, and always check the label on the exact pack.
You want to divide almonds between lunchboxes and know in advance how much is in each pack. The multipacks listed by Albert Heijn contain standard packs, not small snack bags. They’re only an option if almonds comply with the allergy policies and rules at your school.
You want to stock up on several packs and buy an amount that suits the number of lunchboxes you prepare. With the AH multipacks, the difference between a 3-pack and a 6-pack is the number of individual packs, not the number of pre-portioned lunch servings.
You compare the ingredients of the exact variety. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean a product contains no oil, and oven-roasted doesn’t necessarily mean no salt has been added.
First, check that almonds are allowed at school and are suitable for the pupils who will be eating them. Then compare the portion packaging, ingredients and pack size with what you want to portion out at home.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and school rules | Check the rules at your school or in your child’s class, and read the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. | If I want to send almonds in or share them, they need to be suitable for the pupils and comply with the school’s rules. Around 28% of consumers put these safety and policy checks first. |
| Lunch portions per pack | Check the number of items and the weight of each one; see whether they’re small bags or standard packs. According to Albert Heijn, the AH multipacks contain individual 190 g packs. | I want to know how much I’ll need to measure out myself before choosing a multipack. Around 22% of consumers prioritise portioning and clear information about the packaging. |
| Ingredients and salt | Compare the ingredients of the specific variety. The AH almonds we looked at list almonds as an ingredient; Jumbo and PLUS also list sunflower oil. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Duyvis Oven roasted variety contains salt in its savoury seasoning mix. | If the ingredients are important to my choice, I look beyond words such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘roasted’ on the front of the pack. Around 22% of consumers start by checking the ingredients and salt content. |
| Amount to stock up on | Work out the total weight using the number of packs and the weight per pack. Follow the storage instructions on the label for opened products. | I want enough for the lunchboxes I prepare, without opening more packs than necessary. Around 17% of consumers focus mainly on how much they’re buying and how they’ll use it at home. |
| Preparation and storage | Check whether the almonds are unroasted or roasted, whether the pack is resealable and how the product should be stored. | If I’m portioning them out at home, I want to know how the variety has been prepared and how to store the rest. Around 11% of consumers first look at how a product is prepared and how easy it is to store. |
A serving size on a label is product information, not personal advice for every pupil. For a particular lunch, use the information on the product you buy and follow the rules at your school.
Changing the packaging doesn’t change the fact that the product contains almonds. An allergy or school rule may mean almonds aren’t suitable for lunch.
First, check the rules at your school or in your child’s class, and the information for the pupils who will eat the lunch. If almonds aren’t allowed, don’t send them in or share them.
The AH multipacks we looked at contain standard individual 190 g packs, not separate bags for a single school break.
Check the number of items and the weight of each one before working out how many lunch portions you’ll need to measure out yourself.
You’ll need to measure out the portions yourself and, if necessary, divide them between lunchboxes.
Albert Heijn says the Duyvis Oven roasted variety is roasted without added oil or fat, but its savoury seasoning mix does contain salt.
Check the preparation method and ingredients separately on the label of the variety you’re considering.
A 6-pack contains more individual packs than a 3-pack. You’ll need more storage space and an amount that suits how much you use at home.
Check the total weight and choose the number of packs according to how many lunchboxes you prepare. Follow the storage instructions for each individual pack.
A larger multipack could mean buying more than you’ll use in the short term.
Albert Heijn’s product information describes unsalted roasted almonds in a 190 g pack, with multipacks of three or six individual packs.
The Oven roasted almonds we looked at are a savoury, seasoned variety in a 125 g pack. The manufacturer’s description says this variety is roasted without added oil or fat.
Jumbo’s product information describes unsalted almonds in a 140 g pack.
Lidl lists 200 g packs of Alesto Spanish almonds in various varieties, as well as a separate listing for unsalted almonds.
ALDI lists 200 g of TRADER JOE'S unroasted almonds in a resealable pack.
PLUS’s product information lists unsalted almonds in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
The products shown are individual packs of almonds for measuring out lunch portions at home; they’re not multipacks with separate snack bags.
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An individual pack for measuring out lunch portions yourself; the product description says the pack is resealable.
Pack size: 160 g. The product description states that it contains 100% almond kernels.
Contains almonds. Check the school rules and product information before sending this product in or sharing it.
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An individual pack for measuring out lunch portions yourself. The product title says raw and unsalted.
Pack size: 200 g. The product description lists almonds as an ingredient and says to seal the pack tightly after opening.
Contains almonds. Check the school rules and product information before sending this product in or sharing it.
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A larger individual pack for measuring out several lunch portions yourself.
Pack size: 500 g. The product description states that it contains 100% natural almonds.
Contains almonds. Check the school rules and product information before sending this product in or sharing it.
No. The multipacks described by Albert Heijn contain individual standard 190 g packs. Measure out a separate lunch portion if you want to put these almonds in a lunchbox.
No. The 25 g is the serving size on the label of the AH almonds we looked at; it isn’t personal advice for every pupil. Treat this figure as product information, not as individual portion guidance.
Follow the storage instructions for the product you buy. For the products we looked at, Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing them in a cool, dry and dark place; ALDI lists a resealable pack for the unroasted almonds described. Keep the ingredients and allergen information from the original pack too.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that mandatory information about the 14 allergens must be included in the ingredients list. If a product doesn’t have an ingredients list, specific rules apply to statements such as ‘contains [allergen]’; there is an exception when the allergen is already clearly stated in the product name. Always check the label on the exact pack.
New Dutch rules on warnings about allergens that may be present unintentionally have applied since 1 January 2026, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority will oversee them from 2026. This type of warning is different from almonds being deliberately included as an ingredient in the product.
