Choose cocktail nuts based on the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant. The Duyvis, Jumbo, AH and PLUS products mentioned contain peanuts and wheat, so none is a confirmed gluten-free option. Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g does not list milk as an ingredient, but this does not confirm that it is suitable for someone with a milk allergy. AH Cocktail and PLUS Mild list milk and lactose, while Duyvis Provencale may contain milk. For a regular morning-break snack, also compare the portion size and salt content.
You want to choose a snack for your morning break without a particular allergen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of checking ingredients and warnings about possible cross-contamination; a general free-from description isn’t enough.
You’re looking for a snack that suits coeliac disease or lactose intolerance. Wheat in a crispy coating and lactose in a recipe need to be checked separately: lactose intolerance and milk allergy aren’t the same thing.
You want a convenient savoury snack and need to weigh up portion size, packaging and salt content without confusing these factors with suitability for a particular diet. Jumbo lists a 25 g portion for its Cocktail nuts.
Start with the ingredient you need to avoid, then check the exact variant, portion size and nutritional information.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and cross-contamination | Check the ingredients, listed allergens and warning about possible cross-contamination on the exact packaging. | I need to avoid a specific allergen and also want to know whether cross-contamination is mentioned. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding allergens and cross-contamination. |
| Gluten in the coating | Check the ingredients for wheat, flour and starch, and see whether there is substantiated gluten-free information for the exact variant. | I need a gluten-free option and don’t want to rely on the name ‘cocktail nuts’ alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise gluten-free suitability. |
| Milk and lactose | Look out for milk, lactose, whey and compound flavourings; check separately for the possible presence of milk. | I want to avoid milk or lactose and need the right information for my situation. Around 21% of consumers prioritise avoiding milk or lactose. |
| Portion size and storage | Compare nutritional values on the same basis, check the portion size and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | I want to take a practical amount with me and store the rest properly, without losing sight of dietary suitability. Around 14% of consumers prioritise everyday snacking practicality. |
The product information for the cocktail nuts mentioned lists peanuts and wheat; information about milk and possible cross-contamination varies by variant.
Choose based on the specific ingredient you need to avoid, and check the ingredients and precautionary warnings separately.
Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for AH Cocktail; PLUS lists milk ingredients and lactose for Mild. The flavour name doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in the product.
Check compound ingredients and flavourings too, not just the front of the packaging.
Jumbo lists twelve 25 g portions in Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g. Nutritional values per 100 g aren’t the same as those for the amount you take with you.
When comparing products, make sure you compare the stated portion size and nutritional values on the same basis.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts a day. That advice doesn’t automatically apply to coated cocktail nuts; Jumbo lists 1,63 g of salt per 100 g for Cocktail.
Assess nutritional information separately from allergen suitability, and compare salt values for the same quantity.
Duyvis sells varieties including Cocktail and Provencale, with a crispy coating around peanuts.
AH Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g provides portion information and product details for this specific variant.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g is worth comparing if you’re looking for a recipe that doesn’t list milk as an ingredient.
Alesto is Lidl’s range of nuts and party snacks.
ALDI’s Dutch product information lists TRADER JOE'S Borrelnoten in Poesta, Paprika and Bacon-kaas flavours, in 300 g bags.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild 300 g is a supermarket own-brand option where compound flavourings are worth checking.
This selection features coated peanuts as a savoury snack; check the allergen information for the variant before choosing.
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A savoury snack option if you don’t need to avoid peanuts or gluten (wheat) and can check the possible allergens beforehand.
Pack size: 275 g. Salt: 1,3 g per 100 g.
The product information lists peanuts and gluten (wheat); the product may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
No. Lactose intolerance affects the body’s ability to digest milk sugar; a milk allergy is an allergy to milk proteins. If you have a milk allergy, check for milk ingredients and information about possible cross-contamination, not just a lactose listing.
Yes, if the product meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 828/2014. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) requires the gluten-containing cereal to remain named on the label. So check the full product information and don’t base your choice on the word ‘wheat’ alone.
A precautionary warning refers to the possible unintended presence of an allergen. From 1 January 2026, the NVWA is overseeing the new rules for these warnings. According to the NVWA, a warning must not be used if the reference values aren’t exceeded.
Yes. The NVWA identifies fourteen allergens that must be listed. The name must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list; for cereals containing gluten, the specific cereal must also be named.
Jumbo lists 25 g as a portion of Cocktail nuts; this is information from the label, not personal dietary advice. Albert Heijn advises closing AH Cocktail tightly after use and storing it in a cool, dark, dry place.
