Start with the flavours you and your guests enjoy: for example, cocktail, onion and garlic, mildly spicy chilli, or creamy and savoury. Then check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety, and choose an amount that suits what you’re serving. If needed, compare the same flavour and type by price per kilo rather than looking at the pack price alone.
You’re looking for a savoury option or want to serve a choice of flavours alongside party appetisers. Duyvis describes Cocktail, Provençale, Chilli and Patatje Joppie as separate flavour varieties; the right one depends on what your guests like.
You check the ingredients and allergens for the specific variety. For example, Duyvis lists peanuts and wheat for Provencale, while PLUS describes its Ham Kaas variety as vegetarian. This product information does not automatically apply to other flavours.
You choose a pack size that suits what you’re serving and compare quantities. Duyvis lists several pack sizes for Cocktail, while Jumbo shows different pack sizes with prices per kilo.
Choose a flavour first, then check the suitability, quantity and ingredients of the exact variety.
| What to consider | What should you look out for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour and coating | Compare the flavour description for each variety; cocktail, onion and garlic, and chilli are different flavour profiles. | If you’re looking for something to suit your guests’ tastes, check the exact variety. For around 39% of consumers, flavour is the main reason for choosing a product. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack for your chosen flavour. | If you’re catering for an allergy or dietary requirement, check the whole pack rather than relying on the flavour name alone. For around 23% of consumers, dietary suitability is the main reason for choosing a product. |
| Quantity and cost | Compare the same flavour and type by weight and, where shown, price per kilo. | If you want to buy the right amount and make a like-for-like comparison, check both the weight and the price per kilo. Around 23% of consumers prioritise quantity and cost. |
| Nutritional composition | Check the ingredients and nutrition table for the specific variety; don’t assume that all flavours have the same composition. | If you mainly want to know what’s in the coating, compare the product information for the exact flavour. For around 15% of consumers, nutritional composition is the main reason for choosing a product. |
A flavour name doesn’t tell you all the ingredients. Duyvis lists peanuts and wheat for Provencale and notes that other allergens may also be present.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. Don’t choose Provencale if you have a peanut allergy or need a gluten-free option.
PLUS describes its Ham Kaas variety as vegetarian. That product description doesn’t automatically mean the product is vegan or dairy-free.
Check the full ingredients and allergen information if you’re looking for a vegan option or need to avoid an allergen.
Pack weights can vary, so comparing the price per pack alone doesn’t give you a like-for-like comparison.
Compare the same flavour and type by price per kilo, then check whether the quantity suits what you’re serving.
Duyvis lists ingredients such as sugar and salt for Provencale. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s daily nut recommendation is for unsalted nuts.
Check the full ingredients and nutrition table; don’t draw conclusions about the overall nutritional profile from one individual claim.
Duyvis offers a range of individual flavours, including Cocktail, Provencale, Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper and Lay's Patatje Joppie.
Albert Heijn’s own-brand range includes Borrelnoten cocktail.
Jumbo lists Borrelnoten Cocktail in a 300 g pack and a larger value pack, among other options.
Lidl lists cocktail nuts in its range and also has a separate product page for Duyvis Borrelnootjes.
ALDI lists Trader Joe's Borrelnoten in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika flavours, in 300 g packs.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild and Ham Kaas, among other options, both in 300 g packs.
These Joybuy products include seasoned peanuts and cocktail nuts in flavours such as paprika, Provençal and bacon and cheese.
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A seasoned peanut flavour for anyone looking for a spicy snack.
The product information lists peanuts and wheat flour; bear this in mind if you have a peanut allergy or need a gluten-free option.
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A paprika and Mexican-seasoned variety for anyone looking for those flavours.
The product information lists peanuts and wheat, and notes that milk, nuts, soya and mustard may also be present; check the pack before choosing.
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According to the product information, these cocktail nuts have a bacon and cheese flavour.
The product information lists peanuts and milk, and notes that traces of nuts may be present. Check the ingredients and warnings if you have an allergy.
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An onion and garlic flavour for anyone who enjoys this profile.
The product information lists peanuts and wheat, and notes that milk, nuts, soya and mustard may also be present. Not suitable if you have a peanut allergy or need a gluten-free option.
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A bacon and cheese flavour for anyone looking for a savoury option.
The product information lists peanuts, wheat and milk, and notes that nuts, soya and mustard may also be present. Check the pack if you need to avoid allergens.
No, check the exact variety. According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Provencale contains peanuts and wheat, so it isn’t suitable if you have a peanut allergy or need a gluten-free option. A flavour name is not an allergen declaration.
Yes, PLUS describes its Borrelnoten Ham Kaas as vegetarian. This description applies to that product; vegetarian doesn’t automatically mean vegan or dairy-free. Check the current packaging.
Compare the same flavour and type by price per kilo, then consider how much you want to use. Jumbo lists prices per kilo for different pack sizes; the pack price alone doesn’t necessarily compare the same quantity.
For Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g, Jumbo advises storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place. For other packs, follow the storage and use instructions on the packaging.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, new rules on warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination have applied since 1 January 2026. Such a warning follows a risk assessment; the NVWA gives wording such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. An ingredient and a warning about possible cross-contamination are different things.
