Start with the flavour profile: choose a savoury cocktail flavour, onion and garlic, or something more distinctive, for example. Then match the bag size to how much you want to serve, and check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety. Offering a few different flavours lets everyone watching choose for themselves.
Want to serve a familiar savoury flavour for everyone watching, alongside an alternative such as onion and garlic? Duyvis, Jumbo and ALDI list a range of flavours, but no single one is guaranteed to be everyone’s favourite.
Want to decide how much to open or offer a few different flavours? Listed pack sizes range from 125 g for Duyvis to 300 g for PLUS and ALDI, and 500 g for Jumbo. Once opened, follow the storage advice on the label.
If you have allergies or dietary requirements, the exact variety matters. PLUS, for example, describes Duyvis provençale as vegan, but says it may contain milk. Always check the latest ingredients and allergen information.
First choose the flavour profile, then decide how much you want to serve, and finally check whether the variety suits any dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Savoury flavour | Check the flavour description for the exact variety; ‘cocktail’ does not guarantee the same taste experience across brands. | If a familiar savoury flavour is your priority, look for a variety that explicitly describes this profile. Around 34% of consumers put this preference first. |
| A distinctive flavour | Choose by the named flavour, such as onion and garlic, paprika or chilli; flavour names do not provide a like-for-like measure of heat. | If you want something different from a familiar savoury flavour, the specific flavour name gives you a useful starting point. Around 20% of consumers prioritise variety in flavour. |
| Bag size and cost | Compare the net weight with your serving plans and allow for any leftovers once the bag is open. | If your main concern is how much to open or how much will be left over, the pack size can help you decide. Around 20% of consumers prioritise a suitable quantity and the total cost of their purchase. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack; vegetarian or vegan labelling does not automatically mean a product is suitable for someone with an allergy. | If you have a relevant allergy or dietary requirement, the ingredients are a deciding factor. Around 13% of consumers put suitability first. |
| Nutritional information | Compare the nutrition table per 100 g, then decide separately how much you want to serve. | If you mainly focus on nutritional information, compare products on the same basis. Around 13% of consumers make this their first consideration. |
For Duyvis provençale and cocktail, PLUS lists 1.3 g and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, and 542 and 541 kcal per 100 g, respectively. These figures are for these two specific varieties, not a comparison of every flavour.
PLUS describes Duyvis provençale 125 g as vegan, but also says it may contain milk. A dietary label does not replace the allergen information.
If you have a relevant allergy, check the full ingredients list and warnings on the current packaging.
PLUS describes PLUS Ham Kaas as vegetarian, even though the variety contains milk. PLUS Mild also contains milk and celery, among other ingredients, according to PLUS.
Use the flavour name to choose a taste, and the ingredients and allergen information to check what the product contains.
According to PLUS, Duyvis provençale and cocktail contain 542 and 541 kcal per 100 g, respectively. The weight of the bag and the nutritional value per 100 g are two different things.
Compare nutritional information on the same basis and check the net weight separately.
The range includes cocktail, provençale and cheese and mustard flavours, among others. PLUS describes the specific 125 g cocktail and provençale varieties as savoury and onion-and-garlic flavoured, respectively.
The AH product page identifies cocktail nuts as one of its own-brand varieties.
Jumbo lists cocktail, Provençal, Shanghai-style, chilli and BBQ paprika flavours, in a range of pack sizes.
Lidl lists 300 g bags of cocktail nuts in various varieties, available in store only.
ALDI lists 300 g bags of Trader Joe’s cocktail nuts in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika flavours.
PLUS lists Ham Kaas and Mild, among other varieties, in 300 g bags, with product information about ingredients and allergens.
These Joybuy products suit a range of flavour preferences for sharing; compare the listed ingredients and bag size with what you’re looking for.
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An option to share if you’re looking for a seasoned, savoury flavour.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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A good match if you enjoy paprika and a bold seasoning.
The description lists paprika, onion, garlic and cumin. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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An option to share if you’re looking for a mildly aromatic curry flavour.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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A small pack with an onion-and-garlic flavour, ideal if you want to serve a few different varieties, for example.
Pack size: 125 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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An option to share if you’re looking for seasoned cocktail nuts with chilli and paprika.
Pack size: 300 g. The description also lists garlic and cumin. Contains peanuts, wheat and lupin; may contain traces of other nuts.
No, check the exact variety and its packaging. PLUS labels Ham Kaas as vegetarian, but this variety contains milk. Duyvis provençale 125 g is labelled vegan, while cocktail 125 g contains milk and lactose.
No. PLUS says Duyvis provençale 125 g may contain milk. If you have an allergy, check the full, up-to-date allergen information on the packaging.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your variety. For the Duyvis varieties checked, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry place and putting an opened bag in a container that keeps out light and air. PLUS Ham Kaas and Mild advise storing in a cool, dry and dark place.
Compare the figures per 100 g for the exact products, and check the net weight separately. PLUS lists 542 and 541 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis provençale and cocktail, respectively; these figures apply to those two varieties.
No. Duyvis and PLUS product information warns that young children can choke on peanuts and nuts. The product pages listed do not specify an age at which this risk no longer applies.
