For cocktail nuts in the office snack tin, portion control is the simplest approach: weigh out a serving in advance and calculate the energy using the kcal per 100 g for the exact variety. A smaller serving does not change the nutritional composition. If you share the tin, it’s also important to check storage instructions and the latest allergen information.
You want to enjoy something savoury from the tin without absent-mindedly going back for more. Compare the nutritional values with the amount you actually eat. The Open University notes that snacking can also be driven by habit or impulse.
You’re buying snacks for colleagues and want to be able to check storage instructions and allergen information for each product. Keep the latest product information with the stock. For commercial catering, the NVWA sets out rules on providing allergen information.
You’re mainly looking for a snack that fits within the Dutch Wheel of Five and are open to unsalted nuts instead of cocktail nuts. That’s a different priority from choosing the lowest-energy snack per serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five.
First decide how much you want to eat at each snack break. Then compare the nutritional information on the same serving basis and check the label if the snacks will be shared.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per serving | Check the kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you actually eat. | When I have a snack, I want to weigh my portion and compare the energy on a like-for-like basis; around 36% of consumers prioritise energy per snack occasion. |
| A regular portion routine | Check the net pack weight and decide separately how much you’ll have at each snack break. | If the office snack tin tempts you to go back for more, a regular portion routine can help; around 29% of consumers prioritise this routine. |
| Allergen information | Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour, and keep the packaging available. | For a shared snack tin, I want to be able to check product and allergen information for each flavour; this is a priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Stock and pack size | Check the net contents and choose a storage location that suits the storage advice. | When I’m buying for several colleagues, I want to match the pack size and storage location to how the snacks will be used; around 14% of consumers prioritise planning a shared supply. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five, but gives 164 kcal per 25 g handful for the category as a whole. So being included in this dietary guidance doesn’t automatically mean a serving is low in energy.
First decide what matters to you: energy per snack occasion, or choosing a snack that fits within the Dutch Wheel of Five. Consider these goals separately.
Duyvis lists Oriental in a 275 g pack, while Jumbo lists Cocktail in a 300 g pack. These are packs for stocking up, not individual serving sizes.
Weigh out your portion separately before putting the snack tin on the table.
Once the snacks have been transferred, the product information is no longer easy to see. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergen information can change.
Keep the current packaging with the stock. For commercial catering, follow the applicable NVWA requirements for providing allergen information.
For the Duyvis Cocktail product listing in question, HANOS recommends storing the product in a light-proof, airtight container after opening.
Check the storage advice for the specific product and choose a storage location accordingly.
If your existing tin doesn’t meet that advice, you may need a more suitable storage container.
The manufacturer describes Borrelnootjes Oriental as peanuts with a crunchy coating and curry flavour; the pack listed is 275 g.
Albert Heijn lists AH Borrelnoten cocktail as one of its own products.
Jumbo describes Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g as peanuts with a crunchy dough coating.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g bag.
Lidl lists cocktail nuts on its Dutch product page.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S Borrelnoten oriental, provençale or cocktail in a 300 g pack.
These Joybuy options include cocktail nuts and seasoned peanuts, which you can compare by variety, portion information and label. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
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Ideal if you’re after a savoury snack of peanuts with a crunchy coating; the product information states that it contains 51% peanuts.
Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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Ideal if you’re after peanuts with a crunchy coating and curry flavour; the product information states that it contains 49% peanuts.
Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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Ideal if you want to decide on your portion in advance; the product information gives a serving size of 30 g and states that it contains 50% peanuts.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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If you want to compare energy on a consistent serving basis, the product information gives 542 kcal per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Ideal if you’re after seasoned peanuts with a BBQ paprika flavour; the product information states that it contains 40% peanuts.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
If the label for the exact variety gives kcal per 100 g, multiply that figure by the weight of your portion in grams and divide by 100. Use the latest product information and the weight you actually measure out.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five and gives 164 kcal per 25 g handful for the category as a whole. A choice that fits nutritional guidance isn’t the same as one that’s low in energy.
Follow the advice for the exact variety. For the Duyvis Cocktail product listing in question, HANOS recommends storing the product in a light-proof, airtight container after opening. Jumbo Cocktail and PLUS Mild recommend storing their products in a cool, dry, dark place.
Yes, for commercial catering involving unpackaged food. The NVWA says allergen information must be available; for example, it can be provided in writing. If the information is given verbally, it must be clearly signposted so guests know they can ask for it. This doesn’t automatically apply to every informally shared snack tin in a private setting.
Before eating the product, check the packaging of the one you actually have. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, and advises customers to contact its customer service team with any questions.
