A smaller bag of cocktail nuts isn’t automatically low in energy: according to the European Commission, the exact product must contain no more than 40 kcal per 100 g. If your main aim is to eat fewer calories on a road trip, weigh out your own portion and check the nutritional information per 100 g on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g handful as a guide for ordinary cocktail nuts. This is a category average, not the nutritional value of every product.
You want to take cocktail nuts with you, but base your choice on the calories in your actual portion rather than an unsubstantiated low-calorie label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g handful as a guide for ordinary cocktail nuts.
You want to decide in advance how much everyone gets, so you’re choosing between a smaller bag and a larger pack to divide up. Duyvis lists Cocktail packs in 125 g and 275 g sizes, among others; Jumbo lists a 300 g Cocktail pack.
If you or someone travelling with you has a food allergy, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label.
If you’re looking for a low-energy option, first compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Then consider the portion you actually want to take with you. A smaller bag helps you plan how much to bring, but on its own it tells you nothing about the energy value per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare the energy value per 100 g, then weigh your portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g as a guide for ordinary cocktail nuts. | Want to limit your snack portion without giving up the taste of cocktail nuts? Around 42% of consumers put the calories in their own portion first. |
| Portions and storage | Choose a pack size that suits the number of people and snack breaks. AH advises storing Provençale cocktail nuts in a sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place once opened. | Want to portion snacks in advance for several travellers and store the rest? Around 25% of consumers put portioning and convenience on the go first. |
| Food allergies | Check the label for the exact flavour and pack, as ingredients may vary between products. The NVWA requires allergen information for pre-packed products to appear on the label. | Does anyone in your group need to avoid certain allergens? Around 17% of consumers consider suitability for allergies a deciding factor. |
| Flavour and nutrition claims | Choose a flavour you like, but assess its energy value separately. According to the European Commission, a product can only be described as low in energy if it contains no more than 40 kcal per 100 g. | Want to take your favourite flavour with you while checking a nutrition claim carefully? Around 16% of consumers put flavour first. |
The low-energy claim refers to the energy value per 100 g, not the total energy in a small pack. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the limit at 40 kcal per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the label, then decide how many grams you want to take with you.
A bag may contain several portions. For example, Duyvis lists Cocktail packs in 125 g and 275 g sizes, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a 25 g handful as an example portion.
Before you set off, divide the pack into the amount you want to eat at each snack break.
Allergen information can vary between flavours and packs. For example, HANOS’s listing for 1 kg of Duyvis Cocktail nuts names gluten and milk; this information doesn’t automatically apply to every product.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact product.
Worth considering if you want to compare different cocktail nut flavours and pack sizes.
The AH own-brand range includes Provençale cocktail nuts, with storage advice provided.
An own-brand option offering 300 g packs of Cocktail nuts.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for cocktail nuts.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S cocktail nuts in several flavours.
The PLUS own-brand range includes Shanghai cocktail nuts.
These cocktail nuts are options for planning how much to bring for one or more snack breaks. If you’re looking for a low-calorie option, always check the nutritional information for the exact product.
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The 275 g pack may be a good choice if you want to divide the contents between several snack breaks.
Pack size: 275 g.
Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts. Check the latest pack.
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The Oriental variety is an option if you’re after curry-flavoured cocktail nuts and want to divide up the pack in advance.
Pack size: 275 g. Duyvis describes Oriental as a curry-flavoured variety.
Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard. Check the latest pack.
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The 125 g pack is a smaller amount to take with you; the stated portion size can help you divide it up in advance.
Pack size: 125 g. The product description gives portions of 30 g and 4–5 portions per pack.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the latest pack.
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The 275 g bag can be shared between several travellers or snack breaks; the stated energy value is not low in energy.
The product information gives 542 kcal per 100 g and a pack size of 275 g. The European Commission sets the limit for low in energy at 40 kcal per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the latest pack.
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The 300 g pack may be a good choice if you want to divide the contents between several snack breaks or travellers; the stated energy value is not low in energy.
The product information gives 512 kcal per 100 g and a pack size of 300 g. The European Commission sets the limit for low in energy at 40 kcal per 100 g.
Contains peanuts, wheat and lupin; may contain traces of other nuts. Check the latest pack.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g shown on the exact product label by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide the result by 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g as a guide for ordinary cocktail nuts; use this as a category average, not as the nutritional value of a specific product.
Follow the storage advice for the exact product. For AH Provençale, Albert Heijn advises keeping it in a cool, dark and dry place and putting the opened pack in a sealed container. When you’re travelling, choose a storage spot that follows this advice.
No. For solid foods, low in energy means no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. For a reduced-energy claim, the European Commission requires a reduction of at least 30% and an explanation of what has caused it. A smaller portion on its own doesn’t meet either product claim.
According to the NVWA, allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product before buying, as these can vary between flavours and packs.
Yes, check the latest packaging. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change as products are improved.
