Choose individually sealed portion packs if you want to hand them out or put them in a lunchbox without weighing them yourself: Albert Heijn lists the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack as containing 20 bags of 45 g. For sharing, several large bags are a different packaging option; portioning snacks yourself from a resealable bag is a good choice if you want to decide how much to take. Always check the weight of each inner pack and the allergens for the exact variety.
You want to take or hand out individually sealed bags without having to portion the nuts from a large bag first. Albert Heijn lists the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack as containing 45 g bags; check whether that size suits your lunch break.
You’re buying for several shared lunches and want to know how many large bags you’ll get. For the Duyvis 4-pack, Albert Heijn lists four items, with the 275 g variety as the pack contents; these aren’t small individual portions.
You want to measure out a smaller amount yourself and keep the rest sealed. According to Albert Heijn, the AH Borrelnoten cocktail bag is resealable and contains ten 25 g portions; you’ll need to portion it yourself for a lunchbox.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Small bags or large sharing bags | Check the number of inner packs and the weight of each bag. Albert Heijn lists 20 × 45 g for the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack and four 275 g bags for the Duyvis 4-pack. | If I want to hand out snacks or take a sealed bag in my lunchbox, I don’t want to weigh it out myself first. Around 25% of consumers say convenience is their top priority. |
| Supplies for a group | Check how many large bags there are, the weight of each bag and how to store the supply after opening. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis Provençale pack as containing eight 275 g bags. | For shared lunches, I want to be able to spread the supply over several occasions. Around 20% of consumers prioritise sharing and managing their supplies. |
| Comparing quantities | Compare the total weight and the weight of each inner bag; use the same quantity in grams when comparing packs. | When I’m looking at different packaging options, I want to know how much product I’m actually getting, not just how many bags are in a pack. Around 20% of consumers focus on comparing like-for-like quantities. |
| Allergens in each flavour | Read the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the exact pack. For the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack, Albert Heijn lists peanuts and wheat, and possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard. | If I’m buying for or handing out snacks to others, I want to check the allergen information for each variety beforehand. Around 20% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Quantity and nutritional information | Check the weight per portion and compare nutritional values for the same quantity. A portion shown on the label is not a personal recommendation. | For my lunch, I want to decide how much I eat and check the nutritional information for the right variety. Around 15% of consumers prioritise quantity and nutritional values. |
Four 275 g bags are different from twenty 45 g bags. The number of packs alone doesn’t tell you how much is in each individual bag.
Check the weight of each inner pack and choose the format that suits your lunch breaks.
Portioning the snacks yourself takes extra time and may mean you need a separate container.
Bags of different weights aren’t like-for-like. A 45 g bag and a 275 g bag contain different quantities.
Check both the number of inner packs and the total weight, and compare packs on a like-for-like basis.
According to PLUS, PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas is vegetarian, but contains peanuts, wheat and milk, among other ingredients. The Duyvis Provencale variety checked also lists peanuts and wheat.
Check the ingredients and any statements about possible traces on the packaging for each variety.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice in question is about unsalted nuts. Borrel nuts coated in seasoned batter are a different product, with their own ingredients and nutritional information.
Use the nutritional information for the exact borrel nuts variety and decide for yourself how much suits your lunch.
A snack brand offering both individual portion packs and larger packs for sharing or stocking up.
A supermarket chain offering its own-brand AH Borrelnoten as well as Duyvis packs.
A supermarket chain offering its own-brand borrel nuts, including Cocktail and Provençaals varieties.
A supermarket chain offering Alesto Cruspies as its own-brand alternative in the snack category.
A supermarket chain offering Trader Joe’s borrel nuts in a range of flavours.
A supermarket chain offering, among other products, PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas in a 300 g bag.
No. For the Duyvis Provencale 4-pack, Albert Heijn lists four items, with the 275 g variety as the pack contents. The Duyvis 20-pack of 45 g bags is a different packaging option for taking individual bags with you or handing them out.
No. The portion label describes the packaging; it isn’t a personal dietary recommendation. You can choose how much to eat. When comparing nutritional values, use the same weight in grams.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for the exact variety. For an opened bag from the Duyvis 20-pack, Albert Heijn recommends an airtight, lightproof container. For AH Borrelnoten cocktail, Albert Heijn says to seal the pack well and store it in a cool, dark and dry place.
Check each flavour separately and read the information on the pack you receive. For the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack, Albert Heijn lists peanuts and wheat, with possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard. According to Albert Heijn, AH Borrelnoten cocktail also contains milk.
The canteen must inform customers about relevant allergens in unpackaged foods. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information can be provided in writing or, under certain conditions, verbally. If it’s given verbally, it must be available before purchase and also available in writing or electronically for staff and inspectors. Customers must be clearly told where they can get the information. This applies to the food business, not as a general purchasing requirement for students bringing their own snacks.
