Who are these options for?

One pack for the journey

Would you like to take a sealed snack pack with you over New Year without measuring out a portion at home? Albert Heijn lists individual 45 g packs in the Duyvis Provençale 20-pack, with one portion per pack.

Measure out your own to reduce packaging

Are you buying cocktail nuts for home too, and would you like to take some with you? AH, Jumbo and PLUS list larger bags. Measuring out your own portion means you’ll need to store the rest properly once opened. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened cocktail nuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days.

Sharing with people who have dietary requirements

If you’re taking snacks for other people, check the ingredients and warnings for your chosen flavour. The Duyvis Provençale packs contain peanuts and wheat; PLUS Ham Cheese contains milk as an ingredient. Duyvis also warns that young children may choke on the product.

What should you look for when buying?

If you’re taking cocktail nuts with you, first decide whether you want a single sealed pack or would rather measure out your own portion.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Portion per pack Check the weight of each individual pack, the number of packs and the stated portion size. Albert Heijn lists one 45 g portion per pack in the Duyvis Provençale 20-pack. If I want to take one sealed pack with me without measuring out a portion, I check how much is in each pack. Around 42% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them.
Quantity and stock Compare the total contents with the number of individual packs. A standard 125 g bag is not the same as twenty individual packs. For a single outing, I don’t want to buy more than I plan to use. Around 25% of consumers prioritise finding the right quantity and keeping stock.
Flavour Check the full flavour name. Duyvis describes Provençale as having an onion and garlic flavour; check the product information for the variant you’ve chosen. If flavour is what determines my choice, I check which variant is in the pack first. Around 17% of consumers prioritise flavour.
Ingredients and warnings Read the ingredients list, allergen information and usage warnings on the pack. Compare nutritional values per 100 g if you’re looking at different variants. If I’m taking snacks for several people, I want to know what’s in the chosen flavour and which warnings apply. Around 16% of consumers prioritise suitability and label information.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming a 125 g bag is one portion

    125 g is the contents of the standard bag. For the Duyvis 20-pack, Albert Heijn lists individual 45 g packs, with one portion per pack.

    Check the contents of each pack and the portion size separately. Choose sealed portion packs if you don’t want to measure out your own when you’re on the go.

  • Guessing the ingredients from the flavour name

    PLUS Ham Cheese contains milk as an ingredient. The Duyvis Provençale product information warns that it may contain milk. So the flavour name doesn’t tell you the whole story.

    Check the ingredients list and warnings on the current packaging, especially if you’re buying for someone with dietary restrictions.

  • Opening a large bag without a plan for the rest

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened cocktail nuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. PLUS recommends storing Duyvis Provençale in a light- and airtight container.

    Measure out what you want to take with you in advance, then seal the rest properly. Follow any more specific storage advice on the packaging.

  • Applying advice about unsalted nuts to cocktail nuts

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five dietary guidelines. This is not a health claim about coated cocktail nuts containing other ingredients.

    Assess your chosen snack using its own label, and keep information about unsalted nuts separate.

Brands and shops to compare

Duyvis

Duyvis lists Cocktail in various pack sizes; Albert Heijn also lists a Provençale 20-pack with 45 g packs.

  • Individual 45 g packs are convenient if you don’t want to measure out your own portion.
  • A standard 125 g bag is not the same as an individual 45 g pack.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Cocktail in a 300 g bag and the Duyvis Provençale 20-pack.

  • You can compare a larger own-brand bag with a multipack of individual snack packs.
  • AH Cocktail in a 300 g bag is not a set of individual packs to take with you.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Cocktail nuts in 300 g bags and a 500 g value pack.

  • The sizes listed are options if you want to portion them out at home.
  • With a larger bag, you’ll need to measure out your own portion to take with you.

Lidl

Lidl lists Duyvis cocktail nuts in a standard 200 g pack.

  • The product listing gives you a specific size to compare with other standard bags.
  • The 200 g pack is not an individual pack for a single outing.

Aldi

ALDI lists Trader Joe's cocktail nuts in Oriental, Provençale and Cocktail flavours, in 300 g packs.

  • The flavours listed give you a choice within the same stated pack size.
  • The 300 g pack is not made up of individual portion packs.

Plus

PLUS lists its own-brand Ham Cheese in a 300 g bag and Duyvis Provençale in a 125 g bag.

  • These two listings let you compare different flavours and pack sizes.
  • PLUS Ham Cheese contains milk as an ingredient; check the ingredients of each variant separately.

Cocktail nuts at Joybuy

The Joybuy selection below features cocktail nuts for sharing. Check the pack size and ingredients to see whether the bag suits your plans for taking snacks with you.

Duyvis Poeta cocktail nuts, 275 g

Duyvis Poeta cocktail nuts, 275 g

A ready-to-eat snack for sharing, according to the product description.

Pack size: 275 g.

Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery. May contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is a 125 g bag the same as one portion?

No. 125 g is the contents of the bag. For the Duyvis Provençale 20-pack, Albert Heijn lists individual 45 g packs, with one portion per pack. A stated portion size is not personal dietary advice.

How do I compare packs for an outing?

Compare the total contents, the number of individual packs and how much you want to take with you. Buying a multipack of individual packs is different from buying one standard bag; with the latter, you’ll need to measure out your own portion.

How should I store cocktail nuts once opened?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened cocktail nuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. PLUS recommends storing Duyvis Provençale in a light- and airtight container. Follow any more specific instructions on the packaging.

Do the Duyvis Provençale cocktail nuts reviewed contain peanuts and wheat?

Yes. The product information for the Provençale packs lists peanuts and wheat. It also warns that the product may contain milk, soya, mustard and other nuts, among other things. Always check the current label on the pack you’re buying.

Are cocktail nuts automatically suitable for young children?

No. Duyvis product information warns that young children may choke on peanuts and nuts. So don’t automatically treat these packs as a suitable snack for children.