Who this guide is for

Households that portion out their supplies

You want to choose a bag that suits how much your household uses, and portion out the contents in advance.

People who want to eat something just before heading out to exercise

You’re mainly considering when to eat and how much to have. The Voedingscentrum’s general advice on timing is relevant here; it isn’t a recommendation for a particular variety of cocktail nuts.

Snack buyers who check the label

You compare the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. Cocktail and Mild don’t necessarily have the same ingredients.

What to look for when buying

First decide when you want to eat the snack, then check whether the pack size, serving information and ingredients suit how you plan to use it.

What to consider What should you check? Who should give this more thought?
When you eat them How soon before your workout you’ll eat, how much you’ll have and the nutritional information given for the exact variety. If you want to eat something just before exercising, factor in the timing and portion size. Consumers who prioritise timing make up around 33% of consumers in this buying context.
Bag size Compare the net weight and consider whether your household will use the whole amount. If your main aim is to buy enough to keep your household stocked, the amount in each bag matters. Consumers who prioritise stocking up make up around 33% of consumers in this buying context.
Portions and storage Check how many portions the manufacturer lists, and follow the storage and use-by instructions on the pack. If you want to spread the bag over several snack times, consider portioning and storage. Consumers who make this their first priority make up around 17% of consumers in this buying context.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients and both the allergens present and any potential allergens for the exact variety. If you want to check the ingredients first, for example because of a specific allergy, read the label on the exact pack. Consumers who prioritise this make up around 17% of consumers in this buying context.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming cocktail nuts are a suitable snack just before exercise

    Jumbo Cocktail 500 g lists 32,5 g of fat per 100 g, while AH Cocktail lists 33 g per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum advises against a large portion and foods high in fat just before exercise. The nutritional information is not evidence of improved athletic performance.

    First decide when you’ll eat and how much you’ll have. Don’t treat a larger pack as an advantage for your workout.

  • Using the flavour name to check for allergens

    Ingredients vary by product. PLUS Mild lists milk and celery, among other ingredients; a variety being called Mild or Cocktail doesn’t in itself tell you whether it suits your allergen requirements.

    When you buy, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety again. The NVWA states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.

Brands to compare

Duyvis

Duyvis’s Dutch Cocktail product page lists several pack sizes.

  • The sizes listed are 125 g, 275 g, 500 g and 1000 g.
  • The manufacturer’s information doesn’t confirm in-store availability or suitability just before a workout. Cocktail contains peanuts, wheat and milk ingredients.

Albert Heijn

AH Cocktail is a own-brand variety in a 300 g pack.

  • AH lists 12 servings of 25 g.
  • The product information lists milk, peanuts and wheat/gluten; check the exact pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells Cocktail in a 500 g bag labelled as a value pack.

  • Jumbo lists 20 servings of 25 g.
  • The product information lists 32,5 g of fat per 100 g. The larger bag doesn’t automatically make the snack a suitable choice just before exercise.

Lidl

Lidl’s Dutch product page lists 300 g bags of borrelnoten in several varieties.

  • The listed sales channel is in-store only.
  • Compare the flavour and label of the product you find in store.

ALDI

ALDI’s Dutch page lists Trader Joe’s cocktail nuts in bacon and cheese, Puszta or paprika flavours, in 300 g bags.

  • These varieties offer an alternative to Cocktail if you’re looking for one of these flavours.
  • These flavour varieties aren’t identical to Cocktail; check each label separately.

PLUS

PLUS Mild is an own-brand variety in a 300 g pack.

  • The product page gives storage advice for this variety.
  • PLUS lists milk, celery, peanuts and wheat/gluten, among other ingredients. Mild doesn’t mean allergen-free.

Cocktail nuts on Joybuy

This product selection is for anyone specifically looking for Duyvis cocktail nuts in a 275 g pack. Check the ingredients and consider when you’ll eat them before choosing.

Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta 275g

Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta 275g

Suited to anyone specifically looking for Duyvis Poeta cocktail nuts in a 275 g pack; this bag size doesn’t automatically make the snack a suitable choice just before exercise.

The Voedingscentrum advises against eating foods high in fat just before exercise. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; the product information lists peanuts, milk, wheat/gluten and celery.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you work out a portion from a larger bag?

Use the serving information to plan your supplies, not as a personal sports nutrition recommendation. Jumbo lists 20 servings of 25 g in its 500 g bag; AH lists 12 servings of 25 g in its 300 g bag. Measure out the amount you want to eat rather than treating the whole bag as one snack.

Can you eat a large portion of cocktail nuts just before a workout?

The Voedingscentrum advises against eating a large meal just before exercise. If you do eat something, it recommends a small amount and avoiding foods high in fat, protein or fibre, as these can stay in your stomach for a long time. This is general nutritional advice, not a product-specific performance test.

How should you store an opened bag?

Follow the instructions on the exact pack. Jumbo Cocktail and PLUS Mild advise storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place. The Voedingscentrum recommends keeping nuts well sealed and dry; don’t treat this general advice as a guarantee of how long an opened bag will keep.

Where can you find allergen information for prepacked cocktail nuts?

Check the label on the exact pack. The NVWA states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Also check the ingredients for the variety you’re buying, as ingredients can vary.

Are Cocktail and Mild suitable if you have a peanut, milk or wheat allergy?

That depends on the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. The Cocktail and Mild products mentioned list peanuts and wheat/gluten; AH Cocktail and PLUS Mild also list milk, while PLUS Mild lists celery. Don’t choose based only on the flavour name or bag size.