Regular work-from-home lunchers
You eat nuts on several working days and want an amount that suits how much you use. Check the net weight and how much you’re realistically likely to get through.
Who gets more out of a larger pack?
Shoppers who check the ingredients
You choose based on the ingredients, types of nuts and how they are prepared. Read the label rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’ or ‘unsalted’.
Occasional homeworkers
You don’t often eat at home or want to try a mix first. A smaller pack, or one that the product information says is resealable, may be a better fit for how you use it.
What to look for in a large or small bag
First, work out how many nuts you use in a working week. Then compare the ingredients and how the pack should be stored.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
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| Quantity | Check the net weight and match it to how many nuts you actually eat. | If I eat nuts on several working-from-home days, I want to choose a pack I’ll finish. Around 25% of consumers prioritise an amount that suits how much they use. |
| Ingredients | Check which nuts are included, how they are prepared and whether any oil is listed. Albert Heijn lists sunflower oil in its unsalted nut mix. | When I check ingredients, I want to know which nuts I’m buying and how they’ve been prepared; ‘unsalted’ doesn’t tell me whether a mix is unroasted. Around 25% of consumers make the ingredients the deciding factor. |
| Storing after opening | Follow the storage advice on the pack and check whether the bag is resealable. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container. | If I won’t finish a bag quickly, I want to know how to store it after opening. Around 25% of consumers prioritise storage that suits their needs. |
| Types of nuts | Check which types you like; if you’re unsure, start with a smaller amount. | If I want to try a new mix, I don’t want to buy a lot straight away of types I might not enjoy eating. Around 13% of consumers prioritise their preferred types of nuts and variety. |
| Allergens | If a food allergy is relevant, read the ingredients and warnings for the exact variety. | If I or someone sharing my food has a relevant food allergy, I check that specific pack. Around 12% of consumers make allergen information the deciding factor. |
Common mistakes when buying packs of nuts
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Assuming a larger bag is automatically the right choice
The net weight doesn’t tell you whether you’ll finish the contents or get the same mix as in another pack.
Match the quantity to how much you use and compare the ingredients in the varieties you’re considering.
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Confusing ‘unsalted’ with ‘unroasted’ or ‘oil-free’
These are different product characteristics. For example, Albert Heijn’s unsalted mix lists sunflower oil, while Jumbo describes the mix it examined as unroasted.
Check the ingredients and preparation method separately if these characteristics matter to you.
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Applying the same storage period to every nut mix
How long nuts keep may depend on the type of nut and the packaging. The Voedingscentrum’s storage guide gives a period for opened unsalted cashews; this doesn’t automatically apply to every mix.
Follow the label, seal the pack properly and don’t eat nuts that are rancid, tough or mouldy.
Nuts can lose quality if they aren’t stored in a tightly sealed container and may eventually need to be thrown away.
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Relying on a label such as ‘unsalted’ to check for allergens
A label like this doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the exact variety or what the warning applies to.
If a food allergy is relevant, check the current ingredients list and allergen warning on the pack you’re planning to buy.
Brands and varieties to compare
Duyvis
Worth considering if you’re specifically looking for unsalted peanuts rather than a mixed nut selection.
- Duyvis lists an unsalted peanut variety.
- The manufacturer lists peanuts and possible traces of nuts; check the information on the exact pack.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Nut Mix is an example of a 500 g pack for anyone looking for a larger quantity.
- The product information lists almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts and sunflower oil.
- For this mix, ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean it contains no oil or that all the nuts are prepared in the same way.
Jumbo
The Jumbo Unroasted Nut Mix Value Pack, 500 g, is described as unroasted and unsalted.
- Jumbo lists walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews and almonds.
- On 12 October 2026, the Jumbo product page said the product was temporarily unavailable both online and in store.
Lidl
The Lidl nut mix examined is a 200 g pack of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
- The product information confirms the weight and preparation method.
- The Lidl product page says it is sold in store; this variety doesn’t confirm online availability or a permanent range of larger packs.
ALDI
The TRADER JOE'S products examined include a 500 g nut blend and a 200 g nut mix.
- ALDI says the 200 g pack is resealable.
- The two packs contain different types of nuts, so they aren’t simply different sizes of the same mix.
PLUS
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted nut mixes in 200 g and 500 g packs.
- The product pages examined list hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews in the same proportions.
- Check the ingredients and storage advice for the specific pack you choose.
Nut products at Joybuy
These Joybuy products range from unsalted peanuts and 200 g nut mixes to larger packs. Check the ingredients and preparation method for each variety.
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g'woon Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g
For anyone looking specifically for peanuts rather than a mixed nut selection.
The product information on Joybuy lists 250 g, 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and no added salt.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashews.
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g'woon Unroasted Nut Mix, 500 g
For anyone looking for a larger supply of mixed nuts for regular use.
The product information on Joybuy lists 500 g, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews; the mix is unroasted and unsalted.
The product information mentions possible traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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g'woon Raw and Unsalted Nut Mix, 200 g
For anyone who wants to try a smaller amount or eats nuts less often.
The product information on Joybuy lists 200 g: 30% hazelnuts, 30% walnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews.
The product information mentions possible traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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g'woon Unsalted Nut Mix, 200 g
For anyone looking for a smaller pack and wanting to compare the listed mix of nuts.
The product information on Joybuy lists 200 g and includes peanuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts.
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Haoxiangni Thin-Shelled Walnuts, 500 g (8 packs)
For anyone stocking up on walnuts who doesn’t mind the extra step before eating them.
The product title lists 500 g and 8 packs. According to the product information, the hard shell must be opened before eating.
Frequently asked questions about nuts for lunch
How many lunch portions can you get from a pack of nuts?
Divide the net weight by the portion size you choose. Using a 20 g portion for calculation, 500 g and 200 g provide 25 and 10 portions respectively; this is for planning your supplies, not dietary advice. Albert Heijn lists 20 portions of 25 g for its own 500 g pack.
How should you store nuts after opening?
Follow the label and seal the pack properly. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container, preferably in a cool place. Its storage guide gives a specific period of six months in a kitchen cupboard for opened unsalted cashews; don’t automatically apply this period to every mix. Don’t eat nuts that are rancid, tough or mouldy.
What allergen information matters when buying nuts?
If a food allergy is relevant, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. The NVWA stresses that allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been monitoring the rules on warnings about possible cross-contamination on prepacked products.
Can young children eat the same whole nuts?
Not without taking the warning on the product pages examined into account. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS warn that young children can choke on nuts; check the information on the exact pack.