If you want to carry less, a smaller retail pack is a practical option. If you want to decide how much to eat at a time, you can portion out what you need from a larger bag. Duyvis lists a 125 g pack, while Jumbo Cocktail and PLUS Ham Kaas are sold in 300 g packs. A 125 g bag is not automatically one snack portion, so decide for yourself how much you want to eat. If you have dietary requirements, check the information on the packaging of the exact variant.
You want a smaller pack to carry in your bag, but you’d like to decide how much to eat on each snacking occasion. Duyvis lists 125 g as a pack size, and PLUS features this variant on a Dutch product page. That weight is not proof that it’s a single serving.
You’d rather buy a larger bag and take a measured amount with you each time. The Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS variants mentioned come in 300 g bags. Remember to store any leftovers.
You might start with a flavour such as cocktail, ham and cheese, paprika or poesta, or with ingredients you can eat. A flavour name or a vegetarian label does not replace the allergen information for the exact variant.
First decide how much you want to take with you and whether you want to portion it yourself. Then compare the flavour, storage guidance and ingredients of the variant.
The breakdown below covers shoppers who take cocktail nuts with them or portion them out for a late-night snack. Each row describes one first-purchase priority.
| Consideration | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| How much to take with you | Check the net weight and whether the pack contains individual portion sachets. Duyvis lists 125 g; Jumbo Cocktail and PLUS Ham Kaas are sold in 300 g packs. These weights don’t tell you how much you’ll want to eat on one snacking occasion. | If you want a measured amount for when you’re out and about, choose a size that suits what you want to take with you. Around 39% of shoppers prioritise the amount they want for one snacking occasion. |
| Storing and carrying leftovers | Check the storage instructions on the pack and seal an opened bag well. Jumbo Cocktail 300 g and PLUS Ham Kaas 300 g say to store in a cool, dry, dark place. | If you want to take several portions from a larger bag, how you store the rest at home matters too. Around 23% of shoppers give storage and convenience when taking it with them top priority. |
| Flavour you’re looking for | Compare the flavour names of the specific variants: the range includes cocktail, ham and cheese, paprika and poesta, among others. A flavour description is not an independent taste assessment. | If you’re mainly looking for a particular seasoning, check the exact variant rather than relying on the brand name alone. Around 23% of shoppers prioritise the flavour they want. |
| Ingredients and suitability for your diet | Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the exact variant. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly stated on the label. A vegetarian label does not automatically mean a product is vegan or allergen-free. | If you have a dietary requirement or allergy, the information on the specific pack is decisive. Around 15% of shoppers start by checking whether the ingredients suit their own diet. |
A pack weight, such as 125 g, doesn’t tell you how much one person wants to eat on a snacking occasion.
Decide in advance how much you want to take with you or eat. Don’t use the bag weight as a serving recommendation.
The Voedingscentrum distinguishes cocktail nuts from unsalted nuts; cocktail nuts are not included in the Dutch Wheel of Five.
Treat cocktail nuts as a separate snack choice, and don’t take dietary advice from the word ‘nuts’.
PLUS labels the specific Borrelnoten Ham Kaas 300 g variant as vegetarian. That alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for an allergy or another dietary requirement.
For your choice, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variant.
A cocktail variant is available in several pack sizes; Duyvis lists 125 g among them. PLUS features this variant on a Dutch product page.
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is an own-brand option to look at if you shop at Albert Heijn.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is sold in a 300 g bag. Jumbo describes the product as peanuts with a crisp dough coating.
Lidl stocks cocktail nuts. Check the current packaging for the variant available in store.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S Borrelnoten in a 300 g bag, in poesta, paprika and bacon and cheese flavours.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Ham Kaas in a 300 g bag and also offers Duyvis Cocktail 125 g.
This selection includes cocktail nuts in bags from 125 g to 300 g, with a range of flavours. Choose based on the flavour you’re looking for and how much you want to take with you or measure out.
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The 125 g pack may suit you if you want to take a smaller retail pack with you. The weight doesn’t determine how much you eat.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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This 275 g variant may suit you if you want to portion out a larger bag yourself and are looking for a spicy flavour.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The 275 g bag may suit you if you want to measure out your own portions and are looking for a mild curry flavour.
Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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The 300 g bag may suit you if you’re looking for a BBQ paprika flavour and want to decide how much to take with you each time.
Contains peanuts, milk and wheat; may contain traces of nuts.
No. Duyvis lists 125 g as the pack weight, not as a recommended amount for one person. Decide for yourself how much you want to eat on your snacking occasion.
Follow the instructions on the packaging of your variant and seal an opened bag well. Jumbo Cocktail 300 g and PLUS Ham Kaas 300 g say to store in a cool, dry, dark place. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
No. The Voedingscentrum distinguishes cocktail nuts from unsalted nuts; cocktail nuts are not included in the Dutch Wheel of Five.
PLUS labels the specific Borrelnoten Ham Kaas 300 g as vegetarian. Treat this as information about that variant and check other products separately.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variant. The NVWA explains the requirements for clearly labelling allergens; this doesn’t automatically make an individual pack suitable for your allergy.
