If you want to take a savoury snack with you without having to weigh it out, individual packs are practical; the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack contains twenty 45 g packs. If you’re looking for a quick breakfast that fits the Dutch Wheel of Five guidelines, don’t count cocktail nuts as the recommended nut component: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between cocktail nuts and unsalted nuts.
You want to be able to grab a sealed pack of savoury snacks and take it with you. Check the number of individual packs, and distinguish the contents of each pack from the total contents of the multipack. Albert Heijn’s product information lists the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack as containing twenty 45 g packs.
You’re after more than convenience: you want a breakfast that fits the Dutch Wheel of Five guidelines. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between cocktail nuts and unsalted nuts, so the two aren’t interchangeable.
You’re happy to portion out snacks at home and divide larger bags between several snack breaks. Check the pack size and follow the retailer’s storage advice, such as the instructions on Jumbo’s product page for its Cocktail bag.
First decide whether you want a savoury snack or breakfast. Then compare the portion packaging, pack size and information for the exact product you’re considering.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| A pack for each time you’re out | Check the number of individual packs, the contents of each pack and the stated portion size. | If I want to take a savoury snack with me straight away without weighing it out at home, I look for sealed portion packs. Around 31% of consumers put convenience first. |
| Breakfast or snack | Decide whether you’re looking for a savoury snack or a breakfast that fits the Dutch Wheel of Five guidelines. | If you’re mainly looking for a suitable quick breakfast, consider more than just convenience on the go. Around 25% of consumers put breakfast suitability first. |
| Enough for several occasions | Compare the total contents with the number of individual packs, and check how to store an opened pack. | If I want to divide the snacks up at home and use the supply over several snack breaks, I pay attention to the quantity and storage instructions. Around 19% of consumers consider this their main priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. | If ingredients or allergens influence my choice, I want to check the label for that exact product. Around 13% of consumers put this information first. |
| Flavour for on the go | Check the flavour name and product description. If you choose a different variety, check the ingredients again. | If I want to take a particular savoury flavour with me, I choose based on the variety, not just the packaging. Around 12% of consumers give flavour top priority. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between unsalted nuts and cocktail nuts. Information about one category therefore doesn’t automatically apply to the other.
First decide whether you’re looking for breakfast or simply a savoury snack for on the go. Don’t compare cocktail nuts with unsalted nuts as though they were the same thing.
A single 125 g bag is a different type of packaging from an individual 45 g pack in a multipack. The net weight alone doesn’t tell you whether the whole bag is one portion.
Check the contents of each sealed pack and look for an explicit portion size. Portioning snacks yourself takes preparation; store any opened product according to the instructions on the packaging.
Albert Heijn’s product information for the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack lists peanuts and wheat, and also warns of possible cross-contamination. A dietary label doesn’t replace this information.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact pack again, even if you’ve previously bought a different flavour from the same brand.
A multipack of individual packs and a 300 g sharing bag offer different ways to portion snacks for on the go. With a larger bag, you’ll need to portion it yourself and store it carefully once opened.
Compare the number of individual packs and the contents of each one. Choose a format that suits how you want to take the snack with you and store it.
Duyvis offers cocktail nuts in several flavours. Options for taking them with you include individual 45 g packs and single 125 g bags.
Albert Heijn lists both AH Borrelnoten cocktail nuts and the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack.
Jumbo lists its own 300 g Cocktail bag, as well as Duyvis cocktail nuts in its range.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for cocktail nuts.
ALDI’s product page lists Trader Joe’s cocktail nuts in oriental, provençale and cocktail flavours, in 300 g bags.
PLUS lists 300 g Oriental-style cocktail nuts, as well as individual 125 g bags of Duyvis cocktail and provençale nuts.
These Duyvis cocktail nuts are selected as savoury snacks for on the go. Check the pack size and allergen information for each product.
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A ready-to-eat savoury snack for on the go. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says cocktail nuts aren’t part of the Dutch Wheel of Five guidelines, so they aren’t a breakfast component under those guidelines.
Once opened, store in a well-sealed container.
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A ready-to-eat savoury snack for on the go. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says cocktail nuts aren’t part of the Dutch Wheel of Five guidelines, so they aren’t a breakfast component under those guidelines.
The product information lists a portion size of 30 g. Once opened, seal the pack well.
No. Check the portion size on the exact pack. Albert Heijn lists a portion of 45 g for an individual pack in the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack; the individual PLUS bags contain 125 g each.
Cocktail nuts aren’t the nut component recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre as part of its Dutch Wheel of Five guidelines. The Centre lists options such as bread and yoghurt or quark for breakfast. Choose cocktail nuts as a savoury snack, rather than as a replacement for those breakfast options.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack, as they can vary by product and flavour. Albert Heijn’s product information for the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack lists peanuts and wheat, and mentions possible cross-contamination with soy, milk, mustard and other nuts.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and seal any opened product well. The Duyvis 20-pack page advises storing an opened pack in an airtight, light-proof container; Jumbo recommends keeping its Cocktail bag in a cool, dry and dark place.
Choose a pack with individual portions and check the contents of each one. The Duyvis Provencale 20-pack at Albert Heijn contains twenty 45 g packs, unlike a single 125 g bag.
