Choose a multipack if you want to open separate packs at different times, a large bag if you plan to weigh out portions at home, or a smaller resealable pack if you want to take less with you. Albert Heijn’s multipack consists of four separate 190 g items; AH Terra offers unsalted, unroasted varieties in 200 g and 500 g packs, while ALDI lists a 200 g resealable pack. Also check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for the variety you choose.
A larger bag could be a good choice if you eat almonds at home and on the go at different times. Seal the pack tightly after use and follow the storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts well sealed and dry, preferably in a cool place.
A multipack of separate items lets you divide your supply between different occasions or family members. Check the weight of each item: according to Albert Heijn, the four packs in the AH multipack each contain 190 g.
Unsalted almonds are available both unroasted and roasted. Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains the rules for allergen labelling.
First compare the quantity and packaging with how you plan to carry and store the almonds. Then check the preparation method and ingredients separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this more important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and stock | Compare the total weight with the weight per pack, and consider how much you can store at home. | If I buy almonds for different occasions, I want to have enough in stock without taking more than I’ll use. Around 33% of consumers put quantity and stock at the top of their buying priorities. |
| Carrying and sharing | Check whether the items are supplied separately, whether the pack is resealable and what storage instructions apply. | If I want to spread my supply across several train journeys, I look for packs I can open separately and packaging that suits the way I use them. Around 27% of consumers prioritise portability and dividing up their supply. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and nutritional information; check separately whether salt or oil has been added. | If I’m looking for unsalted almonds, I want the ingredients and preparation method to match. Around 27% of consumers make ingredients their top buying priority. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the almonds are unroasted, roasted or seasoned, and read the ingredients for any flavoured mix. | If I’m looking for a particular preparation method or flavour, I compare those before choosing a pack. Around 13% of consumers start with flavour and preparation. |
According to Albert Heijn, the AH multipack consists of four separate items, each weighing 190 g. These are separate packs to open individually, not four small portions for travelling.
Decide in advance how much you want to take on each journey. If needed, divide the almonds yourself into portions that suit your needs.
A product may be packed in a protective atmosphere and still have storage instructions for after opening. The protective-atmosphere label alone doesn’t tell you how to store it once opened.
Choose a quantity that suits your needs and follow the pack’s sealing and storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts well sealed and dry.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, but its ingredients include a savoury seasoning mix with salt.
Check the preparation method, added salt and ingredients separately. Read the ingredients list and nutritional information for the variety you choose.
The range includes an unsalted multipack and AH Terra almonds in different pack sizes.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds in a 200 g pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds come in a 140 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds are a roasted variety in a 150 g bag.
According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Almonds Original is an oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack.
Lidl lists Alesto Spanish almonds in different varieties, in 200 g packs.
These Joybuy products are almonds for anyone who wants to take a portion with them or divide them into portions at home. The selected packs range from 160 g to 500 g.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a larger pack to portion at home.
Pack size: 500 g.
Ingredients: 100% almonds; stated salt content: 0.00 g per 100 g.
Seal the pack tightly after opening.
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Suitable if you want to take a smaller quantity of almond kernels with you.
Pack size: 160 g.
Ingredients: 100% almond kernels.
Reseal the pack after opening.
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Suitable if you’re specifically looking for unroasted, unsalted almonds.
Pack size: 200 g.
The product title says Raw & Unsalted.
Keep the pack tightly sealed after opening, and store the almonds in a cool, dry place.
No. Albert Heijn lists four separate items weighing 190 g each, 760 g in total. Decide for yourself how much you want to take on each journey.
Seal the pack tightly after use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts dry and well sealed, preferably in a cool place; AH Terra advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place. Also follow the best-before date and storage instructions on your pack.
No. Jumbo and PLUS list sunflower oil in the ingredients of their unsalted almonds. AH Terra is described as unroasted and unsalted. Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt content separately.
No. Almonds aren’t a suitable snack if you have an almond allergy; unsalted or unroasted varieties still contain almonds. If you have any other relevant allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the pack too. The NVWA provides information about allergen labelling on food packaging.
NS says in its train rules that rubbish should go in the bin. Keep the empty pack with you until you can dispose of it properly.
