For a snack night where you’re sharing almonds, look at the weight per pack and the total amount, not just the number of packs. The AH bundles discussed here contain standard packs supplied individually, not small lunchbox portions. So if you want lunchbox portions, you’ll need to portion them yourself and check the preparation method, salt content and allergens for the exact variety.
You want to put enough almonds on the table and spread your stock across packs, without opening everything at once. Check the number of grams per pack, the total weight and the flavour. Albert Heijn bundles are supplied as individual items.
You want to take measured portions with you and store what’s left properly. A standard pack isn’t automatically a lunchbox portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under four because of the risk of choking.
You use almonds at different times and want the amount you buy to match what you’ll actually use. A bundle of six packs can vary considerably in total weight depending on the variety, so check the amount per pack too.
Albert Heijn lists the bundles discussed here as individual items: 4 × 175 g, 6 × 190 g and 6 × 450 g. For the 175 g smoked-almond tub, Albert Heijn lists 1.2 g of salt per 100 g; the unsalted varieties reviewed list 0 g.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing with a group | Work out the total weight from the number of packs and the amount in each; the AH bundles discussed here contain 700 g, 1,140 g or 2,700 g. | If you want to fill several bowls without opening all your stock at once, how the amount is divided between packs matters. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having a suitable amount to share. |
| Lunchboxes and storage | Check whether the packs are portion-sized and how they close. Store nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. | If you want to take small amounts with you and store the rest, portion size and packaging that seals properly both matter. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portioning for later. |
| Flavour and preparation | Read the ingredients and preparation method for the exact variety; check the salt content per 100 g too. | If you’re looking for a particular flavour or preparation method, you’ll want to know exactly what’s in the pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation. |
| How much you’ll use | Compare the total weight with how much you expect to use, and think about where you’ll store unopened and opened packs. | If you want to avoid buying more than you’ll use, consider how much you actually need. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this. |
The bundles discussed here contain standard packs of 190 g or 450 g each, not six small lunchbox portions.
Check the amount per pack and the total weight before buying.
The product information for smoked almonds lists 150 g and 175 g packs. The contents and ingredients of one variety don’t necessarily apply to another.
Check the amount and the exact product variety, not just the product name.
The largest bundle discussed here contains 2,700 g. That much stock calls for a plan for using and storing the packs.
First, work out how many almonds you expect to use and where you’ll store the rest.
A large stock takes up more storage space and may go unused.
Almonds are an allergen in their own right; some varieties also warn that they may contain peanuts or other nuts.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack before serving almonds to others.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted almonds in a 125 g pack.
The bundles discussed here combine standard packs of roasted, unsalted or unroasted almonds.
The unsalted almonds are available in a standard 140 g pack.
Lidl lists Alesto almonds in various 200 g varieties, including an unroasted option.
Trader Joe’s almonds are described as standard 200 g packs, including roasted and unroasted varieties.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds come in a standard 150 g stand-up pouch that you can portion yourself.
These Joybuy products are individual packs of almonds for you to portion yourself; they aren’t multipacks.
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An individual pack you can measure out for a snack or lunchbox.
The product information lists 160 g of almond kernels, a resealable pack and 100% almond kernels as the ingredients.
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An individual 200 g pack, not a multipack; you’ll need to portion the contents yourself.
If allergens are a concern, check the full ingredients and allergen information on the pack before serving this variety; the product listing isn’t consistent on this point.
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This individual 500 g pack is suitable if you want to portion larger quantities yourself; it isn’t a multipack.
The product information lists 100% natural almonds and 0.00 g of salt per 100 g.
No, the AH bundles discussed here consist of standard packs supplied as individual items. A pack of AH unsalted almonds contains 190 g; the serving size on the label is 25 g. Portion the contents yourself if you want to take smaller amounts with you.
Check the number of packs, the weight per pack and the total weight. The AH bundles discussed here contain 700 g, 1,140 g or 2,700 g; consider how much you expect to use and how much you want to keep afterwards.
Keep them dry in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container; also follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose.
No, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under four because of the risk of choking. Also bear allergies in mind and check the information on the exact pack.
No. Almonds are an allergen in their own right; whether they’re unsalted and how they’re prepared tell you nothing about the presence of other possible allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) requires that allergens which must be declared are clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. Also check for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
