Choose small individual bags if you want to hand out snacks in advance; larger sharing bags are better for group occasions when you’ll be eating together. Compare the number of bags with the amount in each bag and the total quantity. For lunchboxes, you can also portion out a larger pack yourself; check the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions for each variety. Whether you’re allowed to bring food depends on the festival, the event and the venue.
You want to get snacks ready for festival days, travel companions or lunchboxes. Check the number of bags and the amount in each one, not just the multipack label. Foods & Goods lists examples of both small bags and larger sharing bags.
You’re eating with a group and want to open a larger bag to share. Match the quantity to the planned snack breaks and how you can store any leftovers once opened. Foods & Goods lists a multipack with 275-gram bags; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing coated peanuts in a tightly sealed container after opening.
You’re looking for nuts to enjoy regularly and want to decide on the portion yourself. Check the ingredients and whether it’s practical to portion out the larger pack yourself. Jumbo and PLUS offer examples of unroasted nut mixes; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as a separate option.
Choose this if: you want to portion out snacks in advance for people, different days or lunchboxes. Foods & Goods lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale as 20 bags of 45 grams each.
Bear in mind: the ingredients differ from unsalted nuts; this variety consists of peanuts with a crunchy coating.
Choose this if: you’re eating with a group and want to open a larger bag for each occasion. Foods & Goods lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poesta as 8 bags of 275 grams each.
Bear in mind: for individual lunchboxes, you’ll need to portion the snacks out yourself and seal any leftovers properly.
Choose this if: you want to decide how much to put in each lunchbox. PLUS lists a 500-gram pack of unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out the portions yourself and store the nuts in an airtight container after opening.
Your choice mainly depends on who will be eating the nuts, when you’ll open the pack and whether you want to prepare portions in advance.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portioning bags in advance | Check the number of individual bags and the amount in each one. Make sure the bags themselves are sealed. | If I want to get snacks ready in advance for people or lunchboxes, I don’t want to have to weigh them out myself. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portioning in advance. |
| Quantity for a group | Multiply the number of bags by the amount in each one, then match the total quantity to the planned snack breaks. | For a group, I want to bring enough for the occasions when we’ll snack together, without packing more than we’ll use. Around 22% of consumers focus mainly on the quantity needed for sharing. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and check whether the variety is salted, unsalted or seasoned. | If I’m looking for nuts for a lunchbox, I want to know in advance which variety I’m choosing. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the ingredients they want. |
| Allergens and storage | Check the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions; keep the outer packaging too if needed. | When I’m handing out snacks or want to store leftovers, I want to have the product information to hand. Around 21% of consumers prioritise information and storage. |
A multipack might contain small individual snack bags, but it could also contain several larger sharing bags. So the number of packs alone doesn’t tell you how many individual snacks you’ll have.
Before choosing, note the number of bags, the amount in each bag and the total quantity.
A handy little bag doesn’t tell you what’s inside. A seasoned snack is not the same as an unsalted nut mix.
Check the ingredients and salt information for the exact variety before choosing a size.
You may need the information on the box to tell recipients about the ingredients and allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed food.
Check what information is printed on the individual bags, and keep the box if it contains information that isn’t on them.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing coated peanuts in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.
Only open what you’ll use, seal any leftovers carefully and follow the instructions on the packaging.
The examples listed range from small individual snack bags to larger sharing bags.
AH Zes noten mix gezouten is sold as a 4-pack.
Jumbo Ongebrande Notenmix is an example of a larger pack that you can portion out yourself.
The option listed is a nut and fruit mix or a nut and raisin mix weighing 200 grams, sold under the product name TRADER JOE’S.
PLUS Notenmix ongebrand ongezouten is an example of a larger pack that you can weigh out yourself.
These products are designed for individual portions of nuts to take on the go, hand out or pack in lunchboxes. Before use, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
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The individual bags are ideal if you want to portion out snacks in advance.
The product name lists 25 bags of 20 g.
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The five individual bags are a handy option if you want to portion out snacks for the journey or a lunchbox.
The mix described contains nuts and dried fruit; the product information lists 0.03 g of salt per 100 g.
The listed allergens include walnuts, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts.
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The description lists individually portioned hickory nuts, designed to take with you.
The product name lists 300 g and unroasted nuts.
The ingredients information lists hickory nuts, sugar and salt.
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The individual bags are designed to take with you or portion out in advance.
The description lists 30 bags of 25 g, totalling 750 g, with nuts and dried fruit.
The listed allergens include walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
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The description lists individually packed pecans to take with you or share.
The product name lists 70 g; the description states that the product contains 80% pecans and is flavoured with maple syrup and lime.
The ingredients information includes sugar and maple syrup.
No, the label doesn’t tell you how large the individual packs are. Check the amount in each bag; for example, Foods & Goods lists Duyvis multipacks with 20 bags of 45 grams and with 8 bags of 275 grams.
Store opened coated peanuts in a cool, dry, dark place and seal the pack tightly. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide, opened coated peanuts can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days under these conditions; also follow the label on the packaging.
Use an airtight container and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that nuts easily absorb odours from other strongly scented foods.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on labels of pre-packed food; also check whether any coating contains other allergens.
No, a smaller pack doesn’t remove the risk of choking. Jumbo’s product page warns that young children can choke on nuts.
