Choose a large bag if you’re sharing it with your group and can seal the opened pack properly, storing it somewhere cool and dry. Smaller bags or individual portions are more practical if you want to split up your supplies or avoid taking the whole amount with you each time. Compare the price per kilo only after checking the ingredients, the amount you need and the allergen information on the exact pack.
You want enough for several snacking occasions and are considering the usable quantity, ingredients and price per kilo. Product information from Albert Heijn, ALDI and PLUS shows that 500 g bags can contain different nut mixes.
You don’t want to carry all your supplies with you every time, so you’re considering smaller bags, splitting the contents yourself or choosing individual packs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends sealing nuts well and storing them somewhere cool, dark and dry.
Choose based on the types of nuts you want and any allergen restrictions among the people sharing them. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack: an unsalted option isn’t automatically suitable for everyone.
Choose this if: you’re sharing the same mix with several people or planning several snack breaks.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to split up the contents yourself and store the opened pack properly.
Choose this if: your group has a clear preference, such as cashews.
Bear in mind: you’ll have less variety, and ingredients vary from product to product.
Choose this if: you want to take less with you or prefer to start with a smaller pack.
Bear in mind: a smaller bag isn’t necessarily an individual portion.
Choose this if: you want to split up the contents by bag or take them individually.
Bear in mind: you’ll be buying the whole box; Bidfood’s Duyvis option contains salted peanuts.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and value | Match the quantity to the number of people and snack breaks. Then compare the price per kilo of products with suitable ingredients. | If I’m buying supplies for several occasions, I don’t want to take more than my group will use. Around 31% of consumers focus mainly on usable quantity and value. |
| Taking with you and storing | Check how the pack seals and whether you can split up the contents. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts well sealed in a cool, dark and dry place. | If I don’t want to take all my supplies with me each time, I look for ways to split them up and seal them. Around 23% of consumers prioritise ease of carrying and storage. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients and nutritional information on the exact pack; the product name alone doesn’t tell you everything about what’s inside. | If I’m looking for an unsalted option, I want to check this on the label of the variety I choose. Around 23% of consumers make ingredients their main consideration. |
| Types of nuts and flavour | Check which types are in the mix and, if listed, their percentages. Don’t automatically compare a mix with a single type of nut. | If I’m choosing for a group, I want to consider which nuts everyone likes. Around 15% of consumers focus mainly on flavour preferences and contents. |
| Allergens | Check both the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the current pack. | If someone in my group needs to avoid allergens, I check the pack before sharing the supplies. Around 8% of consumers make allergen suitability their main selection criterion. |
Mixed nuts, cashews and salted peanuts have different ingredients. So a price comparison alone won’t tell you whether a pack suits your group’s preferences.
Compare the contents and flavour preferences first, then look at the price per kilo of the products you’re actually considering.
The term ‘stand-up pouch’ doesn’t tell you how the pack closes. You need to be able to seal and store the opened contents properly.
Check the seal and, if needed, take a resealable container with you.
Bidfood’s Duyvis box contains 60 g bags. That’s the amount in each pack, not necessarily the right quantity for every snack break.
Decide for yourself how much you want to take and eat; don’t base it solely on the size of a bag.
Unsalted cashews may still contain other relevant allergens or carry warnings about the possible presence of tree nuts and peanuts.
If anyone sharing the food has an allergy, check both the ingredients and cross-contamination warnings on the pack.
Bidfood’s product information describes a box of salted peanuts in individual bags.
Albert Heijn’s product information describes a 500 g unsalted nut mix containing almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews.
Lidl lists a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts.
ALDI lists a 500 g pack of unsalted Trader Joe’s nut mix containing almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
PLUS lists a 500 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts.
This selection includes nuts and peanuts in larger packs, as well as options you can split up or take with you individually.
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A good choice for sharing if you’re looking for an unsalted mix.
500 g; 30% hazelnuts, 30% walnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews. The description says the mix is unroasted and unsalted.
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A larger pack of one type if you’re looking for peanuts in their shells.
500 g of peanuts in their shells; bear in mind they take a little extra effort to eat.
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A large pack of pistachios if you’re looking for a salted option.
1 kg; the description states 99% pistachios and 1% salt. These pistachios are roasted with salt, not unsalted.
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The individual packs may be handy if you want to split up the contents or take them with you.
300 g; the description mentions individual portion packs and at least 85% hickory nuts. The ingredients also include sugar and salt.
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An assortment of individually packed nuts if you want to share out different varieties.
242 g. The description includes cashews, macadamias, pistachios and walnuts, with a range of salted, sweetened and seasoned varieties. The ingredients also include wheat, milk and sesame.
Match the amount to the number of people sharing, how many snack breaks you’ll have and how much you want to take each time. For its own 500 g mix, Albert Heijn lists 20 portions of 25 g; this is product information, not a fixed amount for every festival-goer.
Ideally, store nuts somewhere cool, dark and dry, and seal the pack properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10–15 °C as an example of cool storage; a warm tent won’t necessarily meet this recommendation.
The best-before date applies while the pack is unopened. Once opened, follow the storage advice on the pack; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing mixed unsalted nuts in a well-sealed container.
Check both the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the current pack. Prepacked products must display allergen information on the label; from 1 January 2026, the NVWA will also check that cross-contamination warnings are used correctly during inspections.
No. Botanically, peanuts are legumes, but the Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes them in the nuts food group because of their composition. Peanuts and tree nuts are listed separately in allergen information on labels.
