Choose snacks based on the specific allergen your guest needs to avoid: peanut-based cocktail nuts are not suitable for someone with a peanut allergy, and the Dutch Coeliac Society says that cocktail nuts are usually not gluten-free. Check the ingredients and warnings on the exact flavour and pack every time. If you’re serving gluten-free guests, keep their snacks separate while serving, too.
You want to choose a snack without treating peanut-based cocktail nuts as a peanut-free option. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts and nuts separately as allergens, so check which one is relevant to your guest.
You want to know whether the coating and the latest product information are suitable for a gluten-free diet. The Dutch Coeliac Society says that cocktail nuts are usually not gluten-free and advises checking the ingredients of coated peanuts.
You want to distinguish a milk allergy from lactose intolerance and keep suitable snacks separate when serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes lactose intolerance as a problem with digesting milk sugar, while a milk allergy involves milk proteins.
When to choose them: if your guests can eat peanuts and the information on the exact pack meets their other dietary needs.
Consideration: peanut-based varieties are not suitable for someone with a peanut allergy.
When to choose them: only if the latest information for the specific flavour and pack confirms that they’re suitable for your guest.
Consideration: the Dutch Coeliac Society says cocktail nuts are usually not gluten-free. And a gluten-free option isn’t automatically peanut-free.
When to choose it: if cocktail nuts aren’t suitable for your guest’s allergy or combination of dietary needs.
Consideration: check the ingredients and warnings for any alternative, too, and avoid contact with snacks that aren’t suitable.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Exclude the right allergen | Ask which allergen needs to be avoided and check the ingredients and warning on the exact pack. | If a guest needs to avoid peanuts, I want to know first whether the snack contains peanuts and what the pack says. Around 28% of consumers put avoiding the relevant allergen first. |
| Gluten-free diets and the coating | Check the ingredients and the latest gluten-free information for the specific flavour. The Dutch Coeliac Society says cocktail nuts are usually not gluten-free. | For a gluten-free guest, I want to know what’s in the coating and whether the latest product information confirms it’s suitable. Around 22% of consumers give gluten-free suitability top priority. |
| Milk allergy or lactose intolerance | Ask whether the restriction relates to milk proteins or lactose, then assess the product information accordingly. | If a guest needs to avoid milk, I want to know first whether they need to avoid milk proteins or lactose. Around 17% of consumers start by making this distinction. |
| Serve snacks separately | Keep snacks separate and use clean bowls and utensils. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains that gluten can be transferred between snacks on people’s hands. | At a birthday party with gluten-free and other snacks, I want to prevent cross-contamination when people help themselves. Around 22% of consumers prioritise serving snacks safely apart. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Once you’ve established that the snack is suitable, match the pack size and quantity to your guests and the other food you’re serving. | When shopping for people with different dietary needs, I want to plan suitable quantities and avoid being left with snacks that aren’t suitable. Around 11% of consumers start with quantity and shopping plans. |
A claim about one ingredient doesn’t automatically tell you whether a product contains other allergens. Peanuts and nuts are separate allergens, and Duyvis Cocktail is a peanut-based product.
Ask which allergen your guest needs to avoid, then check the full ingredients list and warnings for the exact variety.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says gluten can be transferred from cocktail nuts to other snacks on people’s hands.
Use separate bowls and clean utensils, and make it clear which snacks need to be kept apart.
Ingredients and dietary or allergy information can change. A previous purchase doesn’t necessarily tell you what’s in the pack now.
Check the ingredients and warnings for the exact flavour again every time you buy it.
Lactose intolerance is about digesting milk sugar; a milk allergy involves milk proteins. So a claim about one doesn’t automatically answer the other dietary question.
Ask which restriction applies and check the product information for that specific need.
These brands and supermarket products can help you compare different varieties. Their inclusion here is not a general guarantee that any product is suitable for a particular allergy.
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes Cocktail as peanuts with a crunchy coating. The manufacturer lists several pack sizes.
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is an own-brand variety to assess based on the individual pack.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g is described as peanuts with a crispy dough coating.
Lidl lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes as a product from the manufacturer’s brand.
The Dutch product listing includes TRADER JOE’S cocktail nuts in oriental, provençale and cocktail varieties.
PLUS lists products including Borrelnoten Mild 300 g.
These Joybuy products are snack alternatives to consider for a birthday party. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the latest pack for each product. Product names don’t provide a general guarantee that a snack is suitable for someone with an allergy.
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A snack alternative to share. Check the ingredients for any allergens your guest needs to avoid.
The product information lists egg, wheat (gluten), milk and soya.
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A crispbread alternative. Check the latest ingredients and warnings on the pack against your guest’s dietary needs.
The product information lists wheat (gluten) and possible lupin.
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Individual portions can be handy for serving separately. Check the ingredients against your guests’ dietary needs.
The pack contains twenty individual sachets. The product information lists sesame.
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A snack in individual sachets that you can share at a gathering. Check the ingredients and warnings beforehand.
The pack contains twenty individual sachets. The product information lists sesame.
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Individual portions can make sharing easier. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the guests who’ll be eating them.
The product information lists twenty 18 g sachets and soya.
No. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts and nuts separately as allergens. Check which one relates to your guest’s allergy, or both if they need to avoid both.
Ingredients and dietary or allergy information can change. So check the latest pack for the exact flavour every time you buy it, rather than relying on a previous purchase.
Keep them separate for gluten-free guests. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains how gluten can be transferred from cocktail nuts to gluten-free crisps on people’s hands.
No. Lactose intolerance relates to digesting milk sugar, while a milk allergy involves milk proteins. Ask which restriction applies before choosing a snack, then check the product information against that need.
It’s a precautionary warning about possible cross-contamination, separate from the ingredients information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says new rules on how and when these warnings are used on labels apply from 1 January 2026.
