A bag to take to the office
If you want to take something with you without weighing it out first, individual small bags are a good fit. Duyvis confirms Provençale in 45 g and Lay’s Patatje Joppie in 40 g.
Which pack sizes suit different needs?
Sharing snacks with colleagues
For several snack breaks, you could look at a box of individual bags. Bidfood Nederland lists a box of Duyvis Provençale with 20 bags of 45 g; keep the allergen information available for anyone you’re sharing them with.
Choosing your own portion
A larger pack could be suitable if you portion it yourself and seal the rest properly. Albert Heijn lists AH Borrelnoten Cocktail in a 300 g pack, with a serving size of 25 g; these are servings from one pack, not individual bags.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to take a sealed bag with you or weigh out your own portion. Then compare the amount in each bag with your preferred snack portion, the ingredients and how you can store the product once opened.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Easy to take with you | Check the weight of each bag and, for a box, the number of individual bags. Don’t compare this with the total weight of the box. | If I want to take something with me on the go or to my desk without weighing it out, I look for a sealed bag. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Amount per snack break | Check the net weight and stated serving size separately; a stated number of servings doesn’t mean they are individually wrapped. | If I want to decide how much I eat each time, I look at the contents and serving size. Around 27% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list and warnings on the specific pack; allergens may vary between flavours. | When stocking a shared office snack cupboard, I want to check that the ingredients are suitable for the person who’ll be eating them. Around 20% of consumers put ingredient and allergen suitability first. |
| Stock and storage | Check the pack size and storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing opened cocktail nuts in a well-sealed container. | If I buy a large bag or box, I want to be able to use it up and store it properly. Around 20% of consumers focus mainly on stock levels and unused leftovers. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a small bag is automatically one nutritional serving
The retail pack size and stated nutritional serving are different things. Duyvis confirms bags of 40 g and 45 g; AH Cocktail lists a serving size of 25 g in a 300 g pack.
Decide how much you want to take with you, then check the net weight and serving size separately in the product information.
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Assuming all flavours contain the same allergens
The variants reviewed list different allergens. Duyvis Provençale lists peanuts and wheat; Patatje Joppie also lists mustard. AH Cocktail lists milk, peanuts and cereals containing gluten, among other things.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the specific pack, and keep this information available when sharing snacks.
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Buying a large bag without a plan for leftovers
A larger quantity needs to be portioned and stored. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says opened cocktail nuts will keep for 2–5 days in a kitchen cupboard and advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
Choose a pack size that suits how often you eat these snacks, and seal the pack properly once opened.
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Treating an old flavour ranking as a test of office pack sizes
Snackspert’s flavour ranking dated 26 January 2025 covers Provençale-style supermarket cocktail nuts. It does not provide a current comparison of individual office snack packs.
For the office, compare the pack size, the amount in each bag and the ingredients of the variant you want to buy separately.
Brands and supermarket options to compare
Duyvis
The confirmed small packs include Provençale in 45 g and Lay’s Patatje Joppie in 40 g.
- Bidfood Nederland has also documented a box of 20 bags of Duyvis Provençale, each weighing 45 g.
- According to the product information, Provençale contains peanuts and wheat; Patatje Joppie also lists mustard. Check the pack of the variant you choose.
Albert Heijn
AH Borrelnoten Cocktail comes in a larger pack that you can portion yourself.
- The product page lists 300 g, a serving size of 25 g and 12 servings.
- The pack does not contain 12 individual bags. The variant reviewed lists peanuts, wheat and milk, among other things.
Jumbo
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is confirmed as a 300 g pack.
- The product description features peanuts with a crispy coating.
- The listed size is a larger retail pack, not a confirmed individual snack bag.
PLUS
The PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas reviewed are sold in a 300 g bag.
- PLUS states that this specific variant is vegetarian.
- That label does not automatically apply to other flavours, nor does it prove that the variant is vegan. The product page advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
ALDI
ALDI lists a 300 g bag under the Trader Joe’s product brand.
- The product listing reviewed names bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika flavours.
- The 300 g pack is not confirmed to contain individual portion bags.
Lidl
The Dutch product listing reviewed at Lidl is for Duyvis Borrelnootjes in a 200 g pack.
- This is a supermarket option in a larger pack.
- The listing identifies Duyvis as the product brand and does not confirm an individual portion pack under Lidl’s own brand.
Cocktail nuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products come in larger packs for portioning yourself; they are not confirmed multipacks of individual snack bags.
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Duyvis Cocktail Nuts Poeta 275 g
A good option for portioning yourself if you can seal and store a larger pack.
Pack size: 275 g. The product information lists peanuts (51%).
Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provençale 125 g
This pack could suit you if you want to choose your own amount for each snack break; the product information lists 30 g servings.
Pack size: 125 g; the description lists 4–5 servings of 30 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain traces of milk, other nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘12 servings’ mean there are 12 individual bags in the pack?
No, not in the AH Cocktail pack reviewed. Albert Heijn lists a net weight of 300 g, a serving size of 25 g and 12 servings; these are portions from one pack. For individual bags, the packaging must explicitly state the number of bags, as with the box of 20 bags of Duyvis Provençale, each weighing 45 g, documented by Bidfood Nederland.
How should you store an opened bag of cocktail nuts at the office?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing opened cocktail nuts in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, and says they will keep for 2–5 days in a kitchen cupboard. For an unopened pack, follow the label and use-by or best-before date.
What allergen information appears on packaging in the Netherlands?
Under general EU rules, allergens in prepacked foods must be listed and highlighted in the ingredients list. The NVWA also describes rules for warnings about unintended allergen presence that have applied since 1 January 2026. Check the ingredients and warnings on the pack of the flavour you choose; this information determines whether the product is suitable for the person who’ll be eating it.
Are the cocktail nuts reviewed suitable for someone who needs to avoid peanuts?
No. The Duyvis variants and AH Cocktail reviewed list peanuts, so they are not suitable for someone who needs to avoid them. Check other ingredients by flavour too: Patatje Joppie lists mustard and AH Cocktail lists milk.
How do you compare a box of small bags with a large bag?
Compare the cost of the same amount of snacks, and include any delivery charges and the cost of portioning or storage supplies. A box of 20 bags of 45 g contains individual retail bags; a larger pack with stated servings does not automatically contain them.