For your TV night, choose a bag that suits the amount you want to serve at each snack break. If you want to save or take the rest with you, check explicitly whether the packaging is resealable. Unsalted, unroasted and roasted describe different qualities, so check the exact variety and its label, and don’t automatically treat the contents of a bag as one portion.
You want to set out an amount in advance rather than treating the whole bag as one snack during the film. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a portion reference for unsalted nuts; this is not a fixed packaging requirement or a personal guideline.
You want to be able to take some with you on different occasions from a single purchase. ALDI states that its Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds come in resealable packaging; follow the storage instructions on the packaging you choose.
You’re mainly interested in unsalted, roasted or savoury varieties and want to know which version you’re buying. Duyvis and ALDI describe different preparation methods and flavour options; these are product descriptions, not independent taste assessments.
When buying packaged almonds for a TV snack, perhaps to take on the go too, it helps to decide what matters most to you before you shop. The table groups consumers by their top priority.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per snack break | Net weight and whether there are individual packets; also check whether the nutritional information is given per 100 g or per portion. | If you want to set out your own amount before the film, the net weight determines how much you can portion out yourself. Around 42% of consumers put portion size first. |
| Taking them with you and resealing the bag | An explicit statement that the packaging is resealable, and the storage advice on the exact product packaging. | If you’re taking the rest with you or using the bag on several occasions, being able to reseal it matters. Around 33% of consumers prioritise taking snacks with them and storing them. |
| Flavour and preparation | The full variety name, ingredients and salt information on the packaging. | If you’re looking for a savoury flavour or an unsalted variety, you’ll want to know how the almonds have been prepared and what has been added. Around 25% of consumers make flavour variety their top priority. |
Duyvis lists a pack size of 125 g, Jumbo 140 g and PLUS 200 g. These are pack sizes, not set portions for one TV snack.
Decide in advance how much you want to eat and set that amount aside. You can use the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s 25 g portion reference for unsalted nuts as a calculation example, not as a personal dietary guideline.
PLUS describes its packaging as a stand-up pouch; ALDI explicitly states that its unroasted almonds come in resealable packaging. These descriptions don’t mean the same thing.
Look for an explicit statement about the seal and follow the storage advice on the packaging of the variety you choose.
If the packaging can’t be resealed and you want to take the almonds with you, a separate sealable container may come in handy.
According to Duyvis, the description of Almonds Original refers to preparation without adding oil or fat. It doesn’t mean that almonds themselves contain no fat.
Check the nutritional information for the exact variety alongside the preparation description.
The characteristics listed apply to the product ranges and varieties described, not to every product from each brand.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as an oven-roasted almond variety in a 125 g pack.
AH Unsalted Almonds is an own-brand product for anyone looking for an unsalted variety.
Jumbo lists unsalted almonds in a 140 g pack.
At Lidl, almonds are sold under the Alesto product brand, including Spanish almonds in various 200 g varieties.
ALDI sells almonds under the Trader Joe’s product brand, including unroasted almonds and separate roasted varieties.
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
The products below are packaged almonds for anyone who wants to choose their own snack portion. Check the pack size, preparation method and any information about the seal for each product.
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The description says these are ready-to-eat almond kernels for anyone who wants to measure out their own portion.
Pack size: 160 g. The product description states that the packaging is resealable.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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The raw, unsalted variety is ideal if you’re not looking for roasted or salted almonds.
Pack size: 200 g. The product description advises keeping the pack closed after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A roasted, salted variety for anyone who’s looking for just that kind of TV snack.
Pack size: 500 g. The product information lists 1.0 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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The product description says these are ready-to-eat almonds for anyone who wants to measure out their own snack portion.
Pack size: 500 g. The product information lists 0.00 g of salt per 100 g and advises storing in a cool, dry place and keeping the packaging closed after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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The product description lists roasted, salted almonds for a savoury snack.
Pack size: 150 g. The description states that the bag is resealable and contains 1 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
No. Duyvis lists 125 g as the pack size, not as a single snack portion. If you use 25 g as a calculation example, the bag contains five 25 g portions; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives this amount as a portion reference for unsalted nuts, not as a personal guideline.
Follow the label on the variety you buy. Jumbo advises storing its almonds in a cool, dry and dark place; Noten.nl also recommends storing almost all of its own range in an airtight container, somewhere cool and dark. This additional advice doesn’t set a fixed shelf life after opening for all brands.
No. According to Duyvis, ‘without adding oil or fat’ describes how Almonds Original is prepared; it doesn’t mean the almonds themselves contain no fat. Check the label of the exact variety for its nutritional information.
Almonds are one of the tree nut allergens. Check the ingredients and any warnings about other allergens on the packaging of the variety you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly and accurately listed on labels.
New rules have applied in the Netherlands since 1 January 2026 for warnings about allergens that unintentionally end up in prepacked foods. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority will monitor compliance with these rules from 2026. These are requirements for food businesses and don’t confirm that any specific package has been checked individually.
