First, check whether almonds are allowed under the school or childcare setting’s rules, and consider allergies in the group and the children’s ages. Whole nuts are not suitable treats for children under 4 because of the choking risk. If almonds are suitable, choose a large bag, multipack or smaller pack based on how much you need, whether you’re happy to portion them yourself and how you’ll store any leftovers.
You want to know whether almonds are suitable for the children’s ages, allergies and the school or childcare setting’s rules. For young children or a nut-free setting, checking this comes before comparing prices and pack sizes.
You want to buy enough almonds without ending up with more than you need. So compare the total weight and the number of standard packs, and factor in whether you’ll need to portion them yourself.
You might be looking for an unsalted option with a straightforward ingredients list, and want to know how to seal an opened pack. A serving size given by the manufacturer isn’t automatically a recommended treat portion for children.
Choose this when: the setting doesn’t allow nuts, a child can’t eat almonds or the treats are for children under 4.
Trade-off: leave the almonds on the shelf and choose an alternative that suits the group’s allergies and rules.
Choose this when: you want to portion the almonds yourself and you need enough to justify buying a larger pack.
Trade-off: you’ll need to provide your own treat bags and seal any leftovers properly.
Choose this when: you need a lot of almonds or want to keep unopened packs for later.
Trade-off: a multipack isn’t automatically a set of child-sized portions. You’ll still need to portion the almonds yourself, and the total amount you buy may be more than you need for one occasion.
Choose this when: you need less or want to keep leftovers to a minimum.
Trade-off: a smaller pack doesn’t automatically work out cheaper per kilo. And resealable doesn’t mean it contains individual portions.
Choose this when: you’d like a savoury flavour and almonds are suitable for the recipients.
Trade-off: no added oil or fat doesn’t mean unsalted or free from added sugar, so check the ingredients list.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability for the group | Ask about allergies and the rules for treats, and consider the children’s ages. | If I first want to know whether the school allows nuts and whether the children can eat almonds, suitability for the group comes first. This is the main concern for around 31% of consumers. |
| Quantity and total cost | Work out the weight you need and compare the total quantity and price per kilo on a like-for-like basis. | I want to fill enough treat bags without buying more than we’ll use. Around 25% of consumers mainly weigh up quantity and total cost. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients list and check salt and sugar separately. | If I’m looking for a simple ingredient list, I look beyond terms such as unroasted or no added oil. Ingredients are the main concern for around 19% of consumers. |
| Portioning | Check whether the pack contains standard packs or individual portion sachets. | I want to know how much work it’ll take to fill the treat bags before I buy a multipack. Around 13% of consumers mainly want to portion treats easily. |
| Leftovers | Check how to seal and store opened almonds, and follow the label instructions. | If I’m considering a larger pack, I want to be able to store the leftovers properly for later. Around 12% of consumers prioritise having leftovers they can use. |
Voedingscentrum recommends asking about allergies and the rules around treats in advance. Amsterdam UMC warns of the choking risk posed by whole nuts for children under 4. Older children should also eat while seated calmly and under supervision.
When comparing packs, check the net weight against how much you need. For example, the AH Unsalted Almonds 6-pack contains six standard 190 g packs, for a total of 1,140 g; these aren’t ready-made treat portions. Likewise, a product listing that gives a 25 g serving size isn’t automatically recommending that amount as a treat portion for children.
Unsalted almonds are still nuts. A smaller portion doesn’t change anything about allergies, the setting’s rules or the risk whole nuts pose to young children.
First, check whether almonds are suitable for the group. For children under 4, a nut-free setting or a child who can’t eat almonds, choose another treat that also fits the rules.
The AH 6-pack reviewed here contains standard packs, not small treat bags. You’ll need to portion the almonds yourself.
Check the contents of each pack and plan how you’ll weigh out the portions before buying the multipack.
Portioning the almonds yourself takes time and requires treat bags.
According to the product information, Duyvis Almonds Original contains salt and ingredients containing sugar, even though Duyvis says the almonds are roasted without added oil or fat.
Check how the almonds are prepared, then look separately for salt and sugar in the ingredients list.
A larger pack may leave you with leftovers after filling the treat bags. Opened almonds need to be sealed properly and stored as directed.
Compare the amount you need with the net weight, and only buy a larger pack if you can actually use and store the leftovers.
Leftovers need storage space and must be sealed properly.
Worth considering if you’re looking for either a larger pack or a multipack. Albert Heijn’s product information distinguishes between blanched, unroasted almonds and roasted, unsalted almonds.
PLUS’s product information describes a 200 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds as coming in a resealable 200 g pack.
The Jumbo option reviewed is a smaller 140 g pack of unsalted almonds.
According to the manufacturer’s product information, Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury-flavoured option in a 125 g pack.
Lidl Nederland lists 200 g packs of unroasted almonds as a supermarket option.
This selection includes almonds in 160 to 500 g packs for you to portion yourself. Before handing them out, always check the ingredients and allergen information, as well as the school or childcare setting’s rules.
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The 500 g pack gives you a larger quantity to portion into treat bags yourself.
The product description lists 100% almonds and 0.00 g salt per 100 g.
Contains almonds: check for allergies and the school or childcare setting’s rules. Whole nuts aren’t suitable treats for children under 4.
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The 160 g pack could suit you if you want a smaller quantity to portion yourself.
The product description lists almond kernels as the only ingredient and recommends sealing the contents after opening.
Contains almonds: check for allergies and the school or childcare setting’s rules. Whole nuts aren’t suitable treats for children under 4.
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The 200 g pack is a smaller quantity to portion yourself.
The product name and description state that these are raw, unsalted almonds. The description lists almonds as an ingredient and recommends keeping the opened pack tightly closed.
Contains almonds: check for allergies and the school or childcare setting’s rules. Whole nuts aren’t suitable treats for children under 4.
Don’t give whole almonds as a treat to children under 4 because of the choking risk. In its guidance for this age group, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts; that doesn’t mean nut butter is suitable for a child with a nut allergy or in a nut-free setting. Older children should also eat while seated calmly and under supervision.
Multiply the number of treat bags by the weight you choose to put in each one, then compare the result with the pack’s net weight. A serving size shown on a product page, such as the 25 g serving for an AH pack, isn’t automatically a recommended treat portion for children.
Seal opened almonds tightly, store them somewhere cool, dark and dry, and follow the label instructions. For opened unsalted almonds, Voedingscentrum gives general storage times of 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer. These times don’t guarantee how long homemade treat bags will keep; also check the almonds for rancidity, a chewy texture or mould.
Read the allergen information on the pack and compare it with information about the children and the setting’s rules. According to the NVWA, prepacked products must carry allergen information on the label. From 1 January 2026, there are also rules on how and when food businesses must warn about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination. These requirements for businesses don’t automatically determine the labelling obligations of a parent who occasionally fills treat bags.
Check with the school or childcare setting concerned. Voedingscentrum recommends taking allergies and the setting’s rules into account; some settings have a policy that means children can’t hand out treats. This doesn’t mean almonds are allowed at every school.
