Choose cocktail nuts based on how much you’ll actually eat, the cost per weighed portion and how you can store the pack after opening. Also check the nutritional information and allergens for the exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses the Dutch Wheel of Five as a guide for athletes, so don’t automatically treat cocktail nuts as targeted sports nutrition.
You regularly take a snack with you and mainly want to keep the cost per portion you actually eat down. Compare pack sizes and price per kilo, not just the price on the front. Product information from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS lists different pack sizes and portion details for you to compare.
You want to take a smaller amount with you and store the rest properly. Bear in mind the difference between a retail pack and a weighed snack portion, and follow the pack’s sealing and storage instructions. Albert Heijn and PLUS provide this guidance for specific varieties.
You want to know how the snack fits into your diet and check its nutritional information or any allergens relevant to you. Check the exact flavour: ingredients and warnings can vary between products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains how allergens are listed on food labels.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per portion | Compare the price per kilo and use the same weighed amount for each product. Take into account how much of the pack you’ll actually use. | If you regularly pack a snack, you’ll want to know what the amount you use costs. This also helps prevent unused stock from skewing your calculation. Around 31% of consumers put the cost per portion eaten first. |
| Nutritional profile | Compare energy, protein and salt per equal amount, and check the nutritional information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts as a Dutch Wheel of Five choice; don’t automatically apply that to cocktail nuts with a coating. | If you want to fit the snack thoughtfully into what you eat around exercise, check the nutritional values for the portion you have. Around 25% of consumers prioritise nutritional profile. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Check the pack size and portion size separately, and follow the storage advice. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Cocktail; PLUS recommends storing Duyvis Provençale in a light-proof, airtight container after opening. | If you want to weigh out an amount to take with you and store the rest at home, check the portion information and resealing advice. Around 19% of consumers prioritise taking snacks with them, portioning and storage. |
| Flavour | Compare the flavour description of the variety you’re buying. Duyvis describes Provençale as onion and garlic; this is the brand’s description, not an independent taste assessment. | If you have a particular flavour in mind, that may matter more than the lowest price per kilo. Around 13% of consumers choose flavour as their main consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. PLUS Borrelnoten Mild lists peanuts, wheat, milk and celery, among other ingredients; this applies to that variety. | If an ingredient could pose an allergy risk for you, also check the pack for warnings about possible traces. Around 12% of consumers prioritise allergen suitability over other buying factors. |
Pack size and portion size aren’t the same. For example, Albert Heijn lists 25 g portions for AH Cocktail; this information doesn’t automatically apply to other packs.
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you and follow the portion information for the variety you’re buying.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between flavours. PLUS Borrelnoten Mild lists milk and celery, among other ingredients.
Check the ingredients list and warnings on the exact pack, even if you already know the brand.
Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Provençale 300 g as discontinued, so an older listing doesn’t confirm that the variety is currently available.
Compare the product listing and pack being offered at the time you buy.
A larger pack and a smaller bag contain different amounts, so the price of the pack alone tells you little about the cost per equal portion.
Compare the price per kilo and use the same weighed amount. Only factor in a larger pack if you’ll use it all.
Duyvis offers Cocktail and Provençale, among other varieties, in different pack sizes. The manufacturer describes the flavours; these descriptions aren’t independent taste assessments.
AH Cocktail is an own-brand option with portion and resealing information listed.
The range includes Cocktail Borrelnoten in 300 g and 500 g packs.
PLUS offers Borrelnoten Mild and Ham Kaas, among other varieties, in 300 g packs.
ALDI lists cocktail nuts under the TRADER JOE'S product name, with varieties such as Bacon-kaas, Poesta and Paprika.
Lidl lists cocktail nuts in its Dutch range.
This Joybuy selection includes Duyvis cocktail nuts in a range of flavours and pack sizes. Compare the contents, flavour and allergen information with what you want to take with you.
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These seasoned peanuts are intended as a snack; the product description advises resealing the pack securely after opening.
Pack size: 275 g.
Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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The product description calls these seasoned peanuts a snack and advises resealing the pack securely after opening.
Pack size: 275 g; the flavour is described as curry.
Contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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This smaller pack is an option if you want to take a weighed portion with you; the product description lists 30 g portions.
Pack size: 125 g. The product description advises resealing the pack securely after opening.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The product description features peanuts with a crunchy coating and an onion and garlic flavour; it advises resealing the pack securely after opening.
Pack size: 275 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The product description features double-coated peanuts with a BBQ paprika flavour as a snack, and advises resealing the pack securely after opening.
Pack size: 275 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
The product information mentioned recommends storing them in a cool, dry and sometimes dark place, not in the freezer. Follow the storage advice on the pack you buy.
No, the pack size isn’t the same as the portion size. For example, Albert Heijn lists 25 g portions for AH Cocktail; don’t automatically apply that information to a different variety.
No, don’t assume so based on the product name alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses the Dutch Wheel of Five as a guide for athletes; check the nutritional information for the exact variety and the amount you eat.
Check the ingredients list and warnings on the exact pack. The NVWA explains that allergens specified by law must be clearly identified; this general information doesn’t prove that a specific product is suitable for your allergy.
Check the NVWA’s safety warnings and see whether a warning applies to your product and pack. Keep the original label information for this reason.
