If you want to hand them out without weighing portions, choose a pack that contains individual bags; with a larger bag, you can make portions to suit your plans. For regular use in lunchboxes, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts as a suitable option. However, for children under 4, it advises nut butter rather than whole nuts because of the choking risk. Before choosing, check how many bags are included, the ingredients and allergens, and whether the product is suitable for the people receiving it.
You want to know in advance whether whole nuts are suitable for the participants and how many individual bags you’ll need. Alongside the number of packs, consider the children’s ages and any allergens: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the choking risk.
You’re looking for something that will still come in handy for snack times after the Easter activity. Check the ingredients, and consider the weight of each bag separately from whether the portion size is suitable.
You want to adjust the amount for each person and don’t mind weighing and packing it yourself. A larger bag can be useful for this, but it won’t automatically give you individual, sealed bags to hand out.
Choose this if: you want to hand them out without weighing portions yourself. For example, Sligro lists a box of Duyvis Provencale containing 20 bags of 45 g each.
Bear in mind: each bag has a fixed portion size, and you’ll need to check the ingredients; this variety contains peanuts and wheat.
Choose this if: you want individual bags of unsalted nuts for later snack times, too. Duyvis describes a Walnut Mix multipack of 4 × 30 g.
Bear in mind: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the 4 × 30 g variety reviewed as discontinued, so the manufacturer’s product description doesn’t mean you can currently order it from these retailers.
Choose this if: you want to adjust the portion sizes or use the contents on different occasions.
Bear in mind: portioning everything yourself takes time; keep the original ingredients and allergen information, too.
Choose a different format if: one of the participants is under 4. For children of this age, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises nut butter with no added sugar or salt rather than whole nuts.
Bear in mind: nut butter is not a solution to a nut or peanut allergy; check allergens and age suitability separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability for participants | Age, ingredients and allergens on the label. | When I’m handing something out to a group, I want to check that the format and ingredients are suitable for the people receiving it. Around 36% of consumers put suitability for participants first. |
| Number of individual bags | The number of sealed bags and the weight of each one; a portion-size label doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a separate bag for each portion. | When I want to hand snacks out quickly without weighing and packing them myself, I check how many individual packs there are. Around 29% of consumers prioritise convenience when handing out snacks. |
| Ingredients for lunchboxes | Whether the nuts are unsalted or seasoned, and what ingredients the variety contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five. | When I want to use the pack for lunchboxes later, I want to consider its ingredients as well as how easy it is to hand out. Around 21% of consumers prioritise these recurring uses. |
| Quantity and leftovers | How many portions you need, how many are in the pack and how any leftovers should be stored. | When I don’t want to end up with more than I need, I compare the quantity I’m buying with how I plan to use it. Around 14% of consumers give the most weight to cost and stock levels. |
A small pack doesn’t reduce the choking risk posed by whole nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4.
Before handing them out, consider the recipients’ ages and choose a different format if needed.
A product labelled as containing several portions may still come in one larger pack. For example, the Joybuy product description for Duyvis Provencale 125 g refers to 4–5 portions, while Sligro’s listing for a different pack explicitly states that it contains 20 bags of 45 g each.
Before planning quantities for a group, check the stated number of bags and the weight of each one.
Duyvis describes Walnut Mix as a multipack of 4 × 30 g, but Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the variety reviewed as discontinued.
Check with the retailer to see whether the variety is available to order; don’t use an old product listing as an indication of current price or stock.
An unsalted nut mix and a seasoned snack mix are different products. Supplier information for Provencale lists peanuts, wheat-containing starch and sugar.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety, even if you plan to use the pack for lunchboxes later.
There are examples of both an unsalted multipack and individual bags of seasoned party nuts.
An example of a larger bag that you can portion yourself.
The product listing includes a 200 g unsalted nut mix, which you can portion yourself.
The product listing includes 200 g nut and fruit mixes.
The product range includes cashews, almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts, among other options, in salted and unsalted varieties.
A specific example of a larger own-brand bag for making your own portions.
This selection focuses on individually wrapped portions of nuts and snacks that you can hand out or take with you. Check the ingredients, allergens and number of bags for each variety.
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The five individual bags are a handy option if you want to hand out portions without weighing them yourself.
The mix contains walnuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts and dried fruit.
Contains nuts; check the ingredients and allergen information to make sure it’s suitable for the people receiving it.
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The individual bags are ideal if you want to prepare plenty of portions to hand out without portioning them yourself.
The pack contains 30 sealed bags of 25 g each.
The mix contains walnuts, almonds, cashews, raisins and dried fruit; the cranberries contain sugar.
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The individual bags could be a good fit if you want to hand out or take along small, pre-packed portions.
The pack contains 25 bags of 20 g each; the description says they are individually vacuum-packed.
The description lists sweeteners. The desiccant included in the pack is not edible.
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The description mentions individually portioned bags, making these handy for taking nut snacks with you or handing them out.
The product contains hickory nut kernels; the description lists sugar and salt as ingredients.
The product name doesn’t state how many bags there are or the weight of each one. Check the product information if these details will affect your choice.
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This selection could work if you want to offer a range of individually packed snacks rather than just one type of nut.
The pack contains five different snack products, including nut snacks.
The product information lists nuts, wheat, sesame and milk, among other ingredients. Check the ingredients and allergens before handing them out.
For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises nut butter with no added sugar or salt rather than whole nuts because of the choking risk. This is nutritional and safety advice, not a legal age restriction on buying them.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and the European Union state that allergens must be clearly indicated and emphasised in the ingredients list. This labelling doesn’t determine whether the product is suitable for every person with an allergy.
No. A portion-size label may refer to servings from one larger pack. Check whether the label or product description explicitly states the number of individual sealed bags and the weight of each one.
Keep the original packaging so you can refer to the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions. The PLUS stand-up pouch says to store it in a cool, dry place away from light; follow the pack instructions when storing portions you’ve made yourself.
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 and barcode 2003020120930 because they may contain metal fragments. Do not eat the affected product. Albert Heijn also issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, also due to possible metal fragments. These warnings apply to the products and dates listed, not to all nuts sold by these retailers.
