For Schiphol, choose cocktail nuts based on their flavour, how much you want to take with you and the ingredients of the specific variety. Dry cocktail nuts are not covered by the liquids rules, according to Schiphol. Albert Heijn has shops before security, but that doesn’t guarantee your favourite bag will be available there.
If you’re after paprika, barbecue, cocktail or ham and cheese, choose by the flavour listed for the specific variety. Duyvis describes its Cocktail flavour as savoury, while Jumbo lists barbecue and paprika flavour for its BBQ Paprika variety.
Choose a bag to suit how much you want to take with you and eat. Albert Heijn lists six 25 g portions in its 150 g bag of paprika cocktail nuts; Jumbo lists eight 25 g portions in its 200 g bag.
Compare the ingredients and allergens for the specific variety. Albert Heijn describes its paprika variety as vegan and lactose-free, but it also lists peanuts and wheat. These claims don’t prove that it’s suitable for someone with a particular allergy.
First decide which flavour you want, then choose an amount that suits your journey and check the ingredients for that variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing a flavour | Check the full flavour name and the specific variety; don’t assume a brand is the overall winner based on name recognition. | If I’m taking something to Schiphol, I want to choose a flavour I enjoy rather than rely on a brand being a general favourite. Around 42% of consumers put flavour first. |
| How much to take | Compare the weight of each bag with the stated portion size and number of portions. A bag’s contents don’t automatically equal one snack portion. | For a journey, I want to work out how much I really want to take and eat. Around 33% of consumers prioritise how much they’ll need on the go. |
| Checking the ingredients | Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. | If my dietary preferences matter, I want to know what’s in this particular variety. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ingredients and dietary preferences. |
AH Paprika is described as vegan and lactose-free, but Albert Heijn says it contains peanuts and wheat. A dietary claim doesn’t mean a product is free from other allergens.
If you have a relevant allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the specific packaging. Don’t treat a vegan or lactose-free label as proof that a product is safe for you.
The 150 g bag of AH Paprika is listed as six 25 g portions; the 200 g bag of Jumbo BBQ Paprika as eight 25 g portions. So pack size and portion size are two different things.
Decide in advance how much you want to eat, and follow the storage instructions if you open the pack.
Schiphol lists Albert Heijn shops before security, but that doesn’t confirm that a particular variety of cocktail nuts is available at the shop in question.
If you want to be sure of getting your favourite variety, take it with you in advance or be prepared to choose a different flavour at the airport.
Product information for Duyvis Cocktail and AH products warns that young children can choke on peanuts or nuts.
If you’re buying for young children, take the warning on the packaging into account.
An option if you’re looking for a savoury cocktail flavour or want to compare different pack sizes.
The AH paprika-flavoured variety is an option if you’re looking for a product described as vegan and lactose-free.
A supermarket variety for anyone specifically looking for barbecue and paprika flavour.
An option if you’re looking for ham and cheese or bacon and cheese flavour.
ALDI’s TRADER JOE'S varieties offer several herb and cheese-style flavour names to compare on the packaging.
A supermarket option in the cocktail nuts category.
This selection at Joybuy includes a range of flavoured cocktail nuts, from paprika and barbecue paprika to bacon and cheese and cocktail nuts.
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An option with a paprika-style flavour; the product description calls it Mexican-style.
The pack contains 275 g. The product description states that it contains 40% peanuts and has a double coating.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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An option if you’re specifically looking for bacon and cheese flavour.
The pack contains 275 g; the product description mentions a double crunchy coating.
Contains peanuts, wheat/gluten and milk; may contain nuts, soya and mustard.
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An option if you’re looking for both barbecue and paprika flavour.
The pack contains 275 g. The product description states that it contains 40% peanuts.
Contains peanuts and wheat/gluten; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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An option if you’re looking for cocktail nuts with a BBQ paprika flavour.
The pack contains 300 g; the product description states that it contains 48% peanuts and herbs and spices including garlic, paprika and white pepper.
Contains peanuts, milk and wheat; may contain traces of nuts.
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An option if you’re looking for cocktail nuts.
The product name lists a pack size of 235 g.
Yes. According to Schiphol, dry cocktail nuts count as food, not as liquid or spreadable products. Follow the instructions from security staff; for safety reasons, a member of staff may still refuse an item.
No, the limit applies to liquids and gels, not dry cocktail nuts. The Dutch government says liquids and gels must be in containers of no more than 100 ml.
Yes, Schiphol lists Albert Heijn shops before security, including a large store and two to-go shops on Plaza. The store being there doesn’t confirm that a specific flavour is in stock.
No, it varies by variety. Albert Heijn describes its 150 g AH Borrelnoten paprika smaak as vegan and lactose-free, while the Jumbo BBQ Paprika variety contains milk/lactose. Check the specific packaging.
Follow the instructions for the specific variety. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Paprika in a cool, dark and dry place and resealing the pack securely after use; for Duyvis Cocktail, an airtight, light-proof container is recommended after opening.
