If you want to hand out snacks without repacking them yourself, the Duyvis Provençale box containing 20 bags of 45 g is a practical option; Foods & Goods and Makro list this pack size. For sharing, you could consider Jumbo Cocktail Nuts, 500 g, as listed by Jumbo. A 45 g bag doesn’t automatically mean a snack is suitable for children or people with allergies: assess the way it is eaten and the allergen information separately.
You want to set out or hand out individual snacks at the Christmas market and are looking for a pack with a clearly stated number of inner bags. Foods & Goods and Makro list Duyvis Provençale as 20 bags of 45 g each.
You’ll want to match the total quantity, flavour and storage instructions to when you plan to serve them. If you sell snacks loose, you’ll also need to consider allergen information and good hygiene practices, as required by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
You’re looking for something to take on the go or pack in a lunchbox, but you assess the bag size separately from whether it’s suitable for the person receiving it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about the risk of choking on whole nuts and peanuts; a small bag doesn’t change the form of the food.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the number of inner bags and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods and Makro list Duyvis Provençale as 20 bags of 45 g each. | If I want to hand them out without repacking, I want to know how many sealed bags I’ll get. Around 36% of consumers prioritise handing out individual portions. |
| Quantity for your serving plan | Compare the total weight and number of bags with what you plan to serve. Jumbo lists Cocktail Nuts at 500 g; according to Foods & Goods and Makro, the Duyvis box contains 900 g. | For a get-together, I want the total quantity to match my serving plan. Around 29% of consumers prioritise getting the quantity they need. |
| Flavour | Check the flavour name and ingredients for the exact variety. A box containing several bags isn’t automatically an assortment of different flavours. | If I want to offer a specific flavour or a choice of flavours, I check each variety separately. Around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour choice. |
| Suitability for the person receiving it | Read the latest allergen information and assess the form of the food separately, especially if it’s for a child’s lunchbox. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about choking on whole nuts and peanuts. | If someone has an allergy or I’m packing a child’s lunchbox, I want to check the ingredients and the form of the food carefully. Around 14% of consumers prioritise personal suitability. |
A large pack, such as Jumbo Cocktail Nuts, 500 g, isn’t the same as a box with a stated number of individual portion bags.
Before buying, check the number of inner bags and the weight of each one.
Making up portions yourself takes extra preparation and packaging materials.
According to Makro, the Duyvis Provençale portion box contains peanuts and wheat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also warns about choking on whole nuts and peanuts; the size of the outer pack doesn’t change that.
Assess the person receiving it, the ingredients and the form of the food separately. Don’t treat the pack size as a safety certification.
PLUS labels its 300 g Oriental-style Cocktail Nuts as vegan. That label alone doesn’t tell you which allergens are present in the product.
Always check the allergen information for the exact variety as well as its dietary label.
Customers must be able to get information about relevant allergens before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets rules for unpackaged food and for working hygienically at markets and events.
Keep information for every variety you use to hand, and set up your stall in line with the applicable NVWA requirements.
Preparing allergen information and serving food hygienically take extra planning.
Duyvis is worth considering when comparing individual portion bags with regular flavour packs.
Albert Heijn lists both Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provençale 20-pack and AH Cocktail Nuts.
Jumbo lists Cocktail Nuts in a 500 g value pack.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s cocktail nuts in flavours such as Oriental, Provençale and Cocktail, in 300 g packs.
PLUS lists Oriental-style Cocktail Nuts in a 300 g bag.
Lidl lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes in a 200 g pack.
This selection of Joybuy products features cocktail nuts for get-togethers. Check that the pack suits your serving plan and whether you need individual portions.
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The product information describes these cocktail nuts as a ready-to-eat snack for get-togethers.
The pack contains 275 g; the product information states that it contains 51% peanuts.
The product information lists peanuts, milk, wheat/gluten and celery, and possible traces of soya, mustard and other nuts. Check the packaging for information about the version supplied.
If you’re planning one bag for each person you hand snacks to, divide the number of planned servings by twenty and round up. Foods & Goods and Makro list the Duyvis Provençale box as 20 bags of 45 g each; this is for stock planning, not advice on how much anyone should eat.
No. The weight of a large pack doesn’t mean it contains smaller bags. Jumbo lists Cocktail Nuts at 500 g, while Foods & Goods and Makro explicitly state that Duyvis Provençale contains 20 inner bags of 45 g each. Check the number of inner packs if you want to hand out individual snacks.
No. The size of the bag doesn’t automatically mean the snack is suitable for a child or safe to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about choking on whole nuts and peanuts. Assess the form of the food and its suitability separately; don’t treat a 45 g portion as dietary advice.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, customers must be able to get information about relevant allergens before buying. For unpackaged products, this information can be provided in writing; if it’s given verbally, customers must be able to see that they can ask for it. The NVWA says that anyone who prepares and sells food several times a year must have an HACCP food safety plan; this requirement doesn’t automatically apply to every private buyer.
Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. For its 500 g pack of Cocktail Nuts, Jumbo says to store in a cool, dry, dark place. Check the best-before date on the pack you receive.
