Student who cooks regularly
If you use almonds in several meals, a larger bag could be a good choice. Compare the net weight and consider whether you’ll use them in time. Albert Heijn and ALDI offer examples of different pack sizes.
Who are the different pack sizes for?
Occasional buyer
If you only need almonds now and then, a smaller pack may better suit what you’re planning to cook. Student interviews by HanzeMag highlight meal planning and cooking for several days as relevant shopping needs.
Housemate who shares the shopping
If you’re buying for several housemates, individual bags may be easier to share out. Albert Heijn’s 4-pack contains four separate bags; if you’re sharing a larger supply, make sure it can be stored in an airtight container.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many almonds you’ll need for the meals you have planned. Then check the pack and preparation method to make sure the contents suit both your needs and your recipe.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per pack | Compare the net weight and total quantity; don’t rely on the word ‘value’ alone. | If you use almonds often, you’ll want enough in stock without buying more than you’ll use. Around 33% of consumers prioritise quantity and how much they’ll use. |
| Smaller quantities | Choose a quantity that suits the meals you actually need the almonds for. | If you only buy them occasionally, a smaller bag may fit your plans better. Around 33% of consumers mainly prioritise buying a smaller quantity. |
| Sharing and storing your supply | Check whether the bags are individually packed or resealable, and follow the storage advice. | If you share your shopping with housemates, individual packs can be practical; opened packs need to be sealed properly. Around 17% of consumers mainly consider sharing and storage. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Check the preparation description, ingredients and allergen information separately. | If your recipe calls for a particular preparation, check whether the almonds are unroasted, roasted or salted. Around 17% of consumers mainly base their choice on preparation and ingredients. |
Common mistakes when buying almonds
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Assuming a value pack is automatically right for you
A bundle may contain several individual bags, but the packaging alone won’t tell you whether the quantity suits your meals or how the almonds have been prepared.
Check the total net weight, ingredients and preparation description before choosing.
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Buying more than you can store properly
Once opened, your supply needs to be stored appropriately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping almonds in a cool, dark and dry place.
Choose an amount that suits how much you use, and seal an opened pack tightly or use an airtight container.
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Confusing preparation claims with the full ingredients list
Unsalted, unroasted and roasted don’t mean the same thing. For example, PLUS lists sunflower oil in its unsalted roasted almonds.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and allergen information separately, especially if you have specific dietary or allergy needs.
Brands and product options for reference
Duyvis
A smaller pack of oven-roasted almonds, for anyone looking for this preparation method for their dish.
- According to Duyvis’s product information, the almonds are oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
- The manufacturer describes the flavour as savoury; this variety is not the same as a large bag of unroasted almonds.
Albert Heijn
Offers both a larger bag of AH Terra almonds and a multipack of individual bags.
- The AH Terra variety is an example of a larger bag; the 4-pack contains four separate 190 g bags.
- A multipack isn’t automatically the most suitable option; compare its contents and ingredients with your planned use.
Jumbo
An unsalted variety in a 140 g bag for anyone looking for a smaller quantity.
- The product information lists 99% almonds and sunflower oil.
- The product information warns that peanuts may be present; check the details on the exact pack.
Lidl
A 200 g variety of unroasted almonds from Lidl’s Dutch range.
- This pack size offers an alternative to both smaller bags and larger supplies.
- Check the latest product information and terms in store before making your choice.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g resealable pack.
- ALDI specifies the preparation method and resealable packaging for this particular variety.
- These features apply to the pack described and not automatically to other almond products from the brand.
PLUS
Unsalted roasted almonds in a 150 g bag.
- The product specification states how the almonds are prepared and lists sunflower oil among the ingredients.
- Here, unsalted doesn’t mean unroasted or free from added oil; check the ingredients for the exact variety.
Almonds at Joybuy
These Joybuy products include almonds in a range of pack sizes and preparations. Check each variety to make sure its contents and ingredients suit the meals you have planned.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original almond kernels 160 g
The product description suggests using them in baking, yoghurt, breakfast cereal and salads.
The description states that they contain 100% almond kernels.
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g’woon raw, unsalted almonds 200 g
This raw, unsalted variety may suit you if that’s the preparation you’re looking for and you only need a smaller quantity.
The product title states 200 g. The product description lists almonds as an ingredient and advises keeping the pack tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
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Anatolia roasted, salted almonds 500 g
This larger pack may suit you if roasted, salted almonds fit the way you use them.
The product title states 500 g and describes them as roasted and salted. Choose this variety only if salted almonds are right for your dish.
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Anatolia Badem Natural almonds 500 g
The product description suggests using them in cooking and baking, or as a topping for salads, yoghurt and desserts.
The title states 500 g; the product description lists almonds as the only ingredient.
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g’woon roasted, salted almonds 150 g
The product description suggests using them as a salad topping and in baking.
The product title states 150 g and describes them as roasted and salted; the product description mentions a resealable pack. Choose this variety only if salted almonds are right for your dish.
Frequently asked questions about buying almonds
Is a multipack always better value than a large bag?
No, a multipack isn’t automatically the best choice. Compare the total weight, ingredients and preparation method; several individual bags alone don’t tell you how the pack compares with other varieties or suits your needs.
Does unsalted also mean unroasted or oil-free?
No, unsalted doesn’t tell you whether the almonds are unroasted or contain oil. PLUS describes its variety as unsalted and roasted, and lists sunflower oil; check the preparation description and ingredients separately.
How should you store an opened pack of almonds?
Keep almonds in a cool, dark and dry place, and seal the pack tightly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends these storage conditions; for an unopened pack, follow the label too.
What allergen information should you check on a bag of almonds?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety. The NVWA states that allergens must be identified in the ingredients list; don’t rely on information from another pack of the same brand.
What does ‘may contain’ mean on a pack?
This warning indicates the possible unintended presence of an allergen, for example due to cross-contamination, and is not the same as listing it as an ingredient. The NVWA states that, since 1 January 2026, rules for these warnings have been based on a risk assessment; if you have a food allergy, check the information on the exact pack.