Who are the different pack types for?

Hosts handing out snacks at a Christmas party

You want to have a set number of sealed bags ready in advance, so you don’t have to portion them out during the party. Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Provençale in a pack of 20 bags, each weighing 45 g.

Hosts serving sharing bowls

You fill bowls for everyone to share and decide how much to put in. A large sharing bag, such as Jumbo’s 500 g pack, is a different type of packaging from a multipack of individual bags.

People packing snacks in a lunchbox

You want to take a sealed bag with you or portion out an amount yourself. Check the allergens for the exact variant. For children, the choking risk from whole nuts and peanuts is also relevant, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need sealed individual bags or would rather portion the snack out yourself. Then compare the pack sizes and check the packaging information for the people who will be eating it.

What to consider What to look for Who is this most important for?
Individual snack bags Check the number of bags inside and the weight of each one. Nutritional servings are not automatically individual packs. I want to have a sealed bag ready for each guest without having to portion them out at the party. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when handing out snacks.
Comparing pack sizes Compare the total contents and the weight per bag on a like-for-like basis, and consider how much you need. I want to estimate how much I’ll need for the party and compare packs of different weights. Around 27% of consumers put this comparison first.
Allergens and suitability Read the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. For children, also consider the choking risk from whole nuts. I want to check whether the snack is suitable for the people eating it, including guests with allergies or children. Around 20% of consumers give suitability the greatest weight.
Portioning and storage Check whether the bag is resealable and follow the storage advice for the opened pack. I want to portion out the amount myself and take or store any leftovers for later. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this flexibility.

Common buying mistakes

  • Confusing nutritional servings with individual bags

    A pack containing 20 nutritional servings is not necessarily divided into 20 individual bags. Jumbo lists 25 g servings for its 500 g pack, while Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Provençale in 20 bags, each weighing 45 g.

    Before ordering, check both the number of bags inside and the weight of each one, and make sure they match the number of guests.

  • Assuming a small bag is suitable for children

    A smaller pack does not change the shape of whole nuts or peanuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on them.

    First check whether whole coated nuts are suitable for the person eating them. Make sure children eat calmly while seated, and supervise them. Choose a different product if this snack isn’t suitable.

  • Looking only at the number of packs

    A multipack of small bags and a single large sharing bag do not contain the same amount per pack. Comparing only the number of packs can therefore give you an incomplete picture.

    Compare the total contents and the weight per bag, and consider packaging convenience separately from the quantity of product you need.

  • Using allergen information for a different variant

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between product variants. The AH cocktail variant in this review contains milk and lactose; that does not necessarily apply to a different flavour or pack.

    Read the ingredients list and warnings on the exact pack. If you’re filling sharing bowls, keep the relevant packaging nearby so the information remains available.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Duyvis Provençale pack reviewed is a multipack containing 20 bags, each weighing 45 g.

  • The individual bags are handy for handing out in advance or taking with you.
  • The contents of each sealed bag are fixed. Check the allergen information for this specific variant.

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, the AH cocktail coated nuts reviewed come in a resealable 250 g bag.

  • Portioning the snack yourself and resealing the bag afterwards suits anyone who doesn’t need individual portion packs.
  • This specific variant contains peanuts, wheat, milk and lactose. Albert Heijn lists the previously available AH Cocktail coated nuts 2-pack as no longer in its range.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a 500 g pack of Cocktail coated nuts as a single pack.

  • The sharing bag is handy for filling communal bowls and portioning the snack yourself.
  • The 20 servings shown in the product information are 25 g nutritional servings, not individual snack bags.

Lidl

Lidl lists coated nuts in its Alesto range and says that this product is available in store.

  • The range information confirms that coated nuts are part of the product category.
  • The listing does not describe a specific multipack or individual bags.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s coated nuts in flavours such as bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika, in 300 g bags.

  • The product information lists several flavours and a bag weight of 300 g.
  • The listed bag is a sharing pack; the product description does not confirm that it is a multipack of individual portions.

PLUS

PLUS lists Ham and Cheese coated nuts in a 300 g bag.

  • PLUS’s product information gives the weight and storage advice for this variant.
  • Information about this flavour and pack does not tell you whether other variants contain individual bags.

Coated nuts at Joybuy

Joybuy coated nuts for your drinks table.

Duyvis Poeta Coated Nuts 275 g

Duyvis Poeta Coated Nuts 275 g

The product description recommends these coated nuts as a snack for get-togethers or to enjoy straight from the pack.

Pack size: 275 g.

Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery. According to the product description, it may also contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.

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Frequently asked questions

How many individual bags are in the Duyvis 20-pack?

Albert Heijn lists 20 bags, each weighing 45 g. If you give one bag to each guest, that gives you 20 individual packs. For other products, check whether the stated number refers to individual bags or nutritional servings.

Can I store an opened bag of Duyvis coated nuts?

For this Duyvis product, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and, ideally, transferring an opened bag to an airtight, light-proof container. Also follow the use-by or best-before information on the pack.

Are small bags of coated nuts suitable for every child?

No. A small bag does not automatically mean that whole nuts are suitable for a child. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns of the risk of choking and advises that children eat calmly while seated, with an adult nearby.

Why should I check the ingredients list for the exact variant?

The allergens present vary between products. According to Albert Heijn, Duyvis Provençale contains peanuts and wheat and may also contain milk, soya and mustard, among other allergens. The AH cocktail variant reviewed contains milk and lactose. So always use the information on the pack of the variant you’re serving.

What’s the difference between 20 servings and 20 individual bags?

Twenty servings may refer to nutritional portions within one large pack, whereas 20 individual bags means 20 separate packs. Jumbo lists 25 g nutritional servings for its 500 g pack; Albert Heijn lists the Duyvis 20-pack as 20 individual bags, each weighing 45 g.