Your first get-together with housemates
You want something to share and are looking for a choice of savoury, mild and bold flavours. Think about everyone’s preferences rather than assuming there’s one flavour everyone will enjoy.
Who are these options for?
Shopping on a budget
You want to know whether a larger bag makes sense for your get-together. Jumbo’s packs show why it’s worth comparing both the price per bag and the price per kilo.
Sharing with people who have dietary requirements
You’re looking for an option that suits a dietary requirement or need to take allergens into account. Check each flavour separately: PLUS Oriental Style is labelled vegan, but contains peanuts and wheat, among other ingredients.
What should you look for when buying?
Start by choosing a flavour, then work out how much you need and finally check the ingredients if anyone has a dietary requirement or allergy. The percentages below relate to consumers choosing flavoured cocktail nuts for their first student room or a get-together to get to know one another; each row focuses on the main buying priority.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who might prioritise this? |
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| Choosing a flavour | Check the exact flavour; ask your housemates what they like if you’re buying for them. | For a get-together to get to know one another, I want to choose a flavour I recognise or can try first; around 36% of consumers put flavour first. |
| Spend per bag | Compare the price per bag with the price per kilo for that exact pack. | If I want to keep my grocery spending within budget, I weigh up the cost of each purchase against the quantity; around 29% of consumers make budget their top priority. |
| Quantity and storage | Check the bag’s weight, how it closes and the storage advice after opening. | If I’m snacking on my own or want to store a bag after a get-together, I look for a size that suits; around 21% of consumers focus mainly on quantity and storage. |
| Dietary requirement or allergy | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. | If I have a specific dietary requirement or allergy, I want to know whether this particular variety is suitable; around 14% of consumers make suitability their top priority. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming vegan or mild means allergen-free
PLUS Oriental Style is labelled vegan, but contains peanuts and wheat. PLUS Mild also lists milk and celery, among other ingredients.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before buying anything for yourself or your housemates.
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Assuming the lowest price per kilo means the smallest spend
Jumbo’s 500 g and 300 g packs show that a lower price per kilo can come with a higher price per bag. This comparison applies to those two products, not to all cocktail nuts.
Compare both prices and choose the quantity you’ll actually use. On 12 October 2026, Jumbo listed a lower price per kilo for the 500 g pack than for the 300 g pack.
A larger bag costs more upfront and could leave you with snacks you haven’t used.
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Taking a taste test as a guarantee you’ll like the flavour
The 2018 Libelle test covered Provençal varieties; the 2024 AD test featured ten cocktail varieties and a panel of three people. Neither test tells you which flavour will suit you or your housemates.
Use a test only for the flavour category and context it covers. Let your own preferences guide what you buy.
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Buying a large open bag without a storage plan
Storage advice can vary by product. For Duyvis Cocktail 275 g, Jumbo recommends storing the product in a container that is airtight and keeps out light after opening.
Choose a size that suits how you’ll use it and follow the storage advice on the pack.
A larger pack may leave you with more than you’ll use straight away; this Duyvis variety needs a suitable storage container after opening.
Brands to explore
Duyvis
The range includes several Borrelnootjes flavours, including Cocktail, Provençale, sweet chilli and cheese varieties.
- The official product information lists Cocktail in several pack sizes; check which variety and size your shop stocks.
- A flavour description isn’t an independent assessment of what people will like. Check the ingredients of the variety you choose.
Albert Heijn
AH sells Borrelnoten cocktail, among other products, in a 250 g pack.
- The product page describes this pack as easy to reseal.
- This packaging feature applies to this variety and doesn’t mean all own-brand products stay fresher for longer.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Cocktail cocktail nuts in 300 g and 500 g packs.
- On 12 October 2026, the listed 500 g pack had a lower price per kilo than the 300 g pack.
- The larger pack also cost more per bag; this comparison applies to the two Jumbo products mentioned.
Lidl
Lidl lists Borrelnoten in its range.
- An option to consider when you’re looking for cocktail nuts.
- Check the flavour, quantity and ingredients on the specific pack you’re considering.
ALDI
Under the TRADER JOE'S label, ALDI lists cocktail nuts in flavours such as paprika, poesta and bacon-cheese, in 300 g bags.
- You can search for a particular flavour.
- A flavour name doesn’t tell you whether a variety contains meat or is vegan; check the ingredients list to find out.
PLUS
PLUS lists Mild and Oriental Style, among other varieties, in 300 g packs.
- PLUS labels Oriental Style as vegan; this applies to that specific variety.
- PLUS Mild lists peanuts, wheat, celery and milk, among other ingredients. Don’t assume ingredients or dietary properties are the same across different flavours.
Joybuy products
These Joybuy picks include seasoned peanuts and savoury snacks in a range of flavour styles.
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Verse Spicy Peanuts (Katjang Pedis) - 220 g
The product name specifies spicy peanuts (Katjang Pedis) in a 220 g pack; an option if you’re specifically looking for a hot flavour.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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Duyvis Tiger Nuts Paprika Fiesta - 275 g
The product name specifies Paprika Fiesta and 275 g; an option if you’d like to try a paprika flavour.
Contains peanuts and wheat. The product information also mentions possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Oncros Bacon and Cheese Cocktail Nuts - 300 g
The product name specifies bacon and cheese and lists a 300 g pack; an option if you’re looking for this particular savoury flavour.
Contains peanuts and milk. The product information mentions possible traces of nuts.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika - 275 g
The product name specifies BBQ Paprika and 275 g; an option if you’re looking for a seasoned paprika and barbecue flavour.
Contains peanuts and wheat. The product information also mentions possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Chio Borrel Bites Paprika Sweet Chili - 240 g
The product name specifies Paprika Sweet Chili and 240 g; an option if you’re looking for a combination of paprika and sweet chilli.
Contains peanuts and wheat. The product information mentions possible traces of other nuts.
Frequently asked questions
How can you tell whether sweet chilli or poesta will be too spicy?
Use the flavour name as a guide, not a definitive measure of heat. If the intensity matters, choose a product explicitly described as mild or try a smaller amount first.
Are all cocktail nuts vegan?
No, it depends on the variety. PLUS Oriental Style 300 g is listed as vegan, while Duyvis Cocktail 275 g and PLUS Mild list milk in their ingredients. Always check the exact flavour.
How should you store an opened bag in your student room?
Follow the storage advice for the specific variety. For Duyvis Cocktail 275 g, Jumbo recommends an airtight container that keeps out light after opening; AH Cocktail 250 g is described on its product page as easy to reseal.
Do peanuts and wheat have to be clearly identified on Dutch labels?
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens that must be declared by law need to be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. For ingredients made from cereals containing gluten, the type of cereal must be stated. So always check the ingredients on the exact pack.
Does a lower price per kilo mean a larger bag works out cheaper?
Not necessarily in terms of how much you spend in one go. On 12 October 2026, Jumbo’s product pages listed a lower price per kilo for Cocktail 500 g, but a higher price per bag than for 300 g. Compare both prices for the pack you’re planning to buy.