Start by choosing the flavour you’re looking for, then pick a pack size to suit how often you want to enjoy seasoned snack nuts with your work-from-home lunch. Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging of the exact variant you’re buying. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, seasoned snack nuts are not part of the Wheel of Five: they’re an occasional treat, not a replacement for unsalted nuts.
You’re looking for a savoury extra with your lunch and want to choose between flavours such as cocktail, onion and garlic, mild, or a familiar crisp flavour. These flavour options are available in different product variants.
You don’t want to open a large bag by default, so you compare smaller packs with larger ones. A pack’s weight doesn’t automatically equal one portion; decide how much to have and follow the storage instructions once opened.
You want to compare nutritional information or take an allergy into account. Check the ingredients and any warnings on the packaging of the exact variant you’re considering.
Start with the flavour you’re looking for, then decide which pack size suits how you’ll use it, and finally check the information on the label.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour | Choose based on the specific flavour description; a product or flavour name can’t tell you whether you’ll enjoy the taste. | If I want something savoury with my lunch, I look for a flavour that suits my preferences. Around 36% of consumers put flavour first. |
| Pack size and portion | Compare the weight of each pack and decide on your own portion; one pack isn’t automatically one portion. | If I want to enjoy the contents over several occasions, I consider the pack size and how to store it once opened. Around 28% of consumers prioritise finding the right pack size. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare nutritional information on the same basis and read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the exact variant. | If nutritional information or an allergy affects my choice, I want to check the details for that specific product. Around 18% of consumers prioritise this label information. |
| Where you shop | Check with your usual retailer whether the variant you want is available through a channel that suits you. | If I want to add seasoned snack nuts to my regular shop, it matters whether I can buy them where I usually shop. Around 18% of consumers first choose products that fit their usual shopping routine. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include seasoned snack nuts in the Wheel of Five. The fact that they contain peanuts or other nuts doesn’t make them the same as unsalted nuts.
Enjoy seasoned snack nuts as a treat, and compare the nutritional information for the variant you’re buying.
The word “mild” doesn’t indicate a measured salt content. Similarly, a vegetarian label doesn’t mean a product is vegan or allergen-free.
Check the current label for the nutritional information, ingredients and allergen details relevant to your choice.
For Duyvis Patatje Joppie 200 g, Jumbo gives nutritional information per 100 g and per average 30 g portion. The portion shown on the label isn’t personal dietary advice.
Decide how much you want to have, and follow the storage instructions for the opened pack.
Libelle covered a test of Provençale variants in 2018, while AD reported on a panel test of cocktail variants in 2024. They involved different flavours and took place at different times.
Don’t treat these tests as a verdict on every flavour. Choose according to your own preferences and check the label of the variant you want to buy.
Duyvis offers several flavoured seasoned snack nut variants, including Cocktail, Provençale and collaborations with crisp brands.
Albert Heijn has its own Borrelnoten cocktail variant.
The range includes several flavour options, such as Cocktail, Provençale, Oriental, BBQ Paprika and Chilli.
Lidl lists seasoned snack nuts in its Alesto range.
ALDI Netherlands lists TRADER JOE’S Borrelnoten cocktail in a 300 g pack.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild and Borrelnoten Ham Kaas, both in 300 g packs.
These Joybuy picks focus on flavoured seasoned snack nuts for a savoury treat with your work-from-home lunch, with a choice of flavours and pack sizes.
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A good choice if you’re looking for savoury, seasoned snack nuts to enjoy as a snack.
Pack weight: 275 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for seasoned snack nuts with the distinctly named Paprika Fiesta flavour.
Pack weight: 275 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for seasoned snack nuts; the product information describes a curry flavour.
Pack weight: 275 g.
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A good choice if you like onion and garlic flavours and want a smaller pack.
Pack weight: 125 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a spicy cocktail nut mix to enjoy over several snack breaks.
Pack weight: 300 g.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, seasoned snack nuts aren’t a replacement for the unsalted nuts included in the Wheel of Five. Enjoy them as a treat, not as an interchangeable alternative.
Check the ingredients and any warning about possible traces on the packaging of the exact variant. For Duyvis Patatje Joppie 200 g, Jumbo lists peanuts, wheat and mustard as present, and milk, nuts and soya as possible traces. This doesn’t automatically apply to other flavours.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variant. For Duyvis Patatje Joppie, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping an opened pack in a lightproof, airtight container. For Borrelnoten Mild and Ham Kaas, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry and dark place.
Not necessarily: PLUS describes its 300 g Borrelnoten Ham Kaas as vegetarian. Don’t assume the ingredients from the flavour name alone, and remember that vegetarian doesn’t mean vegan or allergen-free.
That depends on the retailer and the variant. The PLUS product pages consulted offer online ordering, while Lidl lists its Alesto seasoned snack nuts as available in store only. Check with your retailer which channels are available and the terms for your order.
