Who is this buying guide for?

Sharing with a running group

You’re looking for a savoury snack to enjoy together around your training session. Choose the pack size to suit your group, and think about how you’ll store any leftovers.

Runners looking for energy on the go

You want to know whether cocktail nuts are suitable for a long run. Keep a social snack separate from the food you plan to use during prolonged, intensive exercise.

Small groups with dietary requirements

You want to share an appropriate amount without overlooking any ingredients or allergens. Check the packaging of the exact flavour you plan to serve.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you’re buying cocktail nuts for a social snack or looking for something to eat while running. Then choose a bag to suit the number of people, their dietary requirements and how you can store it once opened.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most relevant to?
When you’ll eat them Decide whether you’re buying the snack to share or looking for food to eat during prolonged, intensive training. If I’m looking for energy on the go, I want to know whether the snack suits my activity. Around 28% of consumers prioritise whether it’s suitable for their training session.
Amount to share Compare the net weight with the number of people and the amount you want to serve. For a running group, I want to have enough to share without automatically choosing the biggest bag. Around 28% of consumers say the amount for sharing is their main consideration.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging of the exact product variant. If someone at the table has an allergy or dietary requirement, I want to check the product against it. Around 11% of consumers prioritise this suitability.
Portions and leftovers Check the storage instructions and think about how you’ll seal the bag if you don’t finish it. I want to be able to portion out the contents and store any leftover nuts. Around 17% of consumers focus mainly on portions and leftovers.
How much you need Choose a bag size to suit your planned snack occasion, so you don’t buy more than you expect to use. If I only need a small amount, I don’t want to be left with unnecessary stock. Around 16% of consumers prioritise how much they need.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming a savoury snack is the same as training fuel

    Nutritional information on the packaging doesn’t prove that a product is suitable just before or during exercise. The Voedingscentrum lists sports bars and sports gels as possible ways to top up your energy during prolonged, intensive training; Duyvis describes Cocktail as high in fat.

    First, decide whether you’re buying for a social occasion or for the run itself.

  • Automatically choosing the biggest bag

    A larger pack is only useful if you want to share and store that amount.

    Compare the net weight with the number of people and the amount you want to serve.

  • Assuming every flavour contains the same allergens

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between brands and product variants. Duyvis lists milk, peanuts and gluten as allergens for Cocktail; this information doesn’t automatically apply to other flavours or brands.

    Read the packaging of the product variant you’ve chosen, including any warnings about possible traces.

  • Not planning what to do with an opened bag

    A larger pack may leave you with leftovers. For its Cocktail listing, HANOS recommends storing the nuts in a light- and airtight container after opening.

    Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and, if needed, make sure you have a sealable container to hand.

    If you don’t use the whole bag at once, you may need a suitable container to keep the leftovers sealed.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

Cocktail is available in several listed pack sizes, from 125 g to 1000 g.

  • The manufacturer lists several pack sizes for Cocktail.
  • Duyvis lists milk, peanuts and gluten as allergens for Cocktail; check the exact packaging.

Albert Heijn

AH Borrelnoten cocktail is an own-brand option to compare with other cocktail nuts.

  • Albert Heijn advises reading the packaging before eating the product.
  • Check the current ingredients and allergens on the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo Cocktail Borrelnoten is listed in a 500 g pack.

  • The product details describe peanuts with a crunchy coating.
  • Jumbo recommends storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place.

Lidl

Lidl lists cocktail nuts in its product range.

  • The category gives you a starting point for checking the current range.
  • Check the pack size, ingredients and allergens on each product’s packaging.

ALDI

The listed TRADER JOE’S cocktail nuts are available in the stated bacon-cheese, poesta and paprika flavours, in 300 g bags.

  • The product listing gives three flavours and the pack size.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for the flavour you choose.

PLUS

PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g bag.

  • The product details describe this variant as vegetarian.
  • A vegetarian label doesn’t mean a product is free from allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Are cocktail nuts a sensible choice just before a long run?

Not as an obvious choice for training fuel. The Voedingscentrum advises against choosing foods high in fat around exercise; Duyvis describes Cocktail as high in fat. So treat cocktail nuts as a separate snack occasion.

How many people can share one large bag?

It depends on how much you want to serve and what other snacks you’re offering. Divide the net weight by the portion size you plan to serve; the packaging doesn’t specify a set group size.

How should I store an opened sharing bag?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing their products in a cool, dry, dark place. For its Duyvis Cocktail listing, HANOS recommends using a light- and airtight container after opening; this isn’t a general storage period.

What information must appear on a pre-packed bag?

The European Union’s guidance on food labelling includes details such as ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date and nutritional information. Allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority oversees food labelling in the Netherlands.

Is a vegetarian variant suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?

A vegetarian label doesn’t prove that it is. Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product variant; for example, Duyvis lists peanuts, milk and gluten for Cocktail.