Who is this choice relevant to?

Sharing a snack after training

You’re looking for a bag to share with your training partners and want to choose a size that suits the group. Duyvis lists Cocktail in several pack sizes; Jumbo lists a 300 g bag.

Snackers who are mindful of recovery

You want to know how your own portion contributes to your protein intake, especially after an intense workout or if you’ll be exercising again soon. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Association of Sports Nutrition Experts Netherlands offer dietary advice for these situations, not for a specific cocktail nuts product.

Sharing with someone who has allergy requirements

You’re sharing with someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients or allergens. The information on the pack for the exact flavour matters more than just the brand or bag size; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the rules for allergen information on labels.

What should you look for when choosing?

First consider your own protein needs, then look at how much the group needs, what might be left over and any allergy requirements. For intense exercise when you need to perform again soon, the Association of Sports Nutrition Experts Netherlands recommends 0.2–0.4 g of protein per kg of body weight within two hours; this isn’t a general target for every snack occasion.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Protein in your own portion Compare the protein per 100 g on the label for the exact product, then calculate how much is in your portion. If I want to assess my protein intake after an intense workout, I look at my portion and the rest of my diet; around 33% of consumers prioritise protein content.
How much you need to share Compare the net weight with what your group needs; don’t confuse bag size with nutritional value. If I’m bringing a bag to share with my training partners, I want enough for the group; around 27% of consumers prioritise how much there is to share.
Portion size and storage Keep an eye on your own portion and follow the storage advice on the exact pack once it’s opened. If there’s some left after sharing, I want to be able to assess my own portion and store the rest properly; around 20% of consumers prioritise portion size and storage.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. If someone with a food allergy is joining in, I base my choice on the information for that exact product; around 20% of consumers prioritise allergen requirements.

How to avoid common buying mistakes

  • Confusing a sharing bag with a personal protein portion

    The amount in the bag for the group doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll eat. Your needs depend on factors including your exercise goals and your overall diet.

    Use the nutritional information for the exact pack and your own portion, and consider it alongside what else you eat.

  • Relying on the brand or flavour name when dealing with allergies

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between products, and product information may change. So a pack that was suitable before doesn’t automatically tell you anything about the bag you’re choosing now.

    If you have a food allergy, always refer to the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact product.

  • Treating a taste test as proof of post-workout recovery benefits

    Snackspert’s taste review of 26 January 2025 was about flavour, not measured recovery after training.

    Use a taste review to judge flavour only, and bear in mind the period and context in which it was carried out.

  • Buying a large bag without a plan for storing it once opened

    A larger size may leave you with leftovers after sharing. For the Duyvis Cocktail product described by HANOS, HANOS recommends storing it in a light- and airtight container once opened.

    Choose a size that suits what you plan to share, and follow the pack’s advice for storing any leftovers.

    You may need a suitable storage container to keep an opened bag as recommended.

Relevant brands to consider

Duyvis

Duyvis lists Borrelnootjes Cocktail in several pack sizes, including 500 g and 1000 g.

  • The manufacturer also lists 125 g and 275 g sizes; the different weights make it easier to choose an amount that suits what you want to share.
  • The weight of the bag doesn’t tell you how much protein is in your portion; check the nutritional information on the exact pack.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells its own-brand Borrelnoten cocktail.

  • You can identify the product by its name, Borrelnoten cocktail.
  • Albert Heijn advises checking the pack, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes Borrelnoten Cocktail as peanuts with a crunchy coating.

  • The product page checked lists a 300 g pack and advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
  • The product type and pack size alone don’t tell you how much protein is in your portion.

Lidl

Lidl is worth considering as a retailer that stocks borrelnoten.

  • The range page confirms that borrelnoten are part of the product category.
  • Check the specific product and the information on its pack before comparing nutritional values or allergens.

ALDI

ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S Borrelnoten in oriental, provençale or cocktail flavours.

  • According to the product page, the listed flavours are available in a 300 g pack.
  • A retailer’s mention of a test result isn’t proof that the product is suitable for post-workout recovery.

PLUS

PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g bag.

  • The product page describes it as vegetarian and gives it a Nutri-Score C.
  • These details don’t tell you how much protein is in your portion or whether the product is suitable for a specific allergy.

Joybuy products

This Joybuy selection features cocktail nuts as a snack to enjoy alongside your usual diet.

Verse Class Nuts Cocktail Nuts, 235 g

Verse Class Nuts Cocktail Nuts, 235 g

The product description mentions a nut mix to enjoy as a snack or add to dishes.

Size: 235 g.

Once opened: reseal the pack securely and store in a cool, dry place.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a special protein snack after every workout?

No, not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, special protein products aren’t needed if a varied, everyday diet provides enough protein. The intensity of your workout, your exercise goals and your overall diet all matter.

When should you pay extra attention to protein after exercise?

Particularly after intense exercise and when you need to exercise again soon. For these situations, the Association of Sports Nutrition Experts Netherlands recommends 0.2–0.4 g of protein per kg of body weight within two hours; this isn’t a universal target for every casual snacking occasion.

How should you store any leftovers after sharing?

Follow the advice on the exact pack. Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing their products in a cool, dry, dark place; for the Duyvis Cocktail product it describes, HANOS recommends using a light- and airtight container once opened.

What allergen information should you be able to check on a pack?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly and correctly shown on the label. That doesn’t guarantee that every cocktail nuts product is suitable for someone with an allergy, so check the information on the exact pack.