Ready-made snack packs are handy when you want to take something along or share it without any preparation; portioning unsalted nuts yourself gives you more control over the amount. Compare the weight per pack and the total pack size, check the ingredients and allergen information, and always check your festival’s rules before eating on site.
You want to be able to take a pack with you or hand it out straight away. Compare the weight per pack and the number of packs per box: Foods & Goods lists salted peanuts at 60 grams per pack and HANOS Provencale party nuts at 45 grams per pack, both in boxes of 20.
You want unsalted nuts and prefer to weigh out how much to take with you. A larger retail pack, such as the 500-gram PLUS stand-up pouch, means portioning them yourself and storing them in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum.
You’re looking for a savoury flavour or a crunchy coating. Duyvis describes its Provencale variety as peanuts with a crunchy coating in an onion and garlic flavour; also check the allergen information for this variety from HANOS.
First decide whether you want ready-made packs or would rather portion the nuts yourself. Then choose based on the ingredients, quantity and the rules at the venue where you want to eat your snack.
Choose this when: you want to take peanuts without a crunchy coating with you, without having to portion them at home first.
Bear in mind: the verified Duyvis box contains 20 packs of 60 grams; that may not be the snack portion size you want.
Choose this when: you’re looking for peanuts with a crunchy coating in an onion and garlic flavour.
Bear in mind: the verified Duyvis box contains 20 packs of 45 grams; these aren’t unsalted mixed nuts, and this variety has its own allergen warnings.
Choose this when: you want to decide how much unsalted nuts to take for each snack break.
Bear in mind: a larger stand-up pouch isn’t a collection of snack packs; you’ll need to portion the nuts yourself and store them in a sealed container in a dry place.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and quantity | HANOS lists 20 packs of 45 grams; Foods & Goods lists 20 packs of 60 grams. Compare both the weight per pack and the number of packs in the box. | If you want to take something along or share it without portioning it at home, look for a pack size that suits the occasion. Around 31% of consumers put convenience first. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients and net weight. The PLUS stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts contains 500 grams; it’s a larger retail pack, not a single-serving pack. | If you want unsalted nuts and to decide the portion size yourself, the ingredients are key. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Flavour and coating | Check whether it’s a nut mix, salted peanuts or coated peanuts. Duyvis describes its Provencale variety as having an onion and garlic flavour with a crunchy coating. | If you’re choosing mainly for savoury flavour and texture, it helps to identify the variety correctly. Around 19% of consumers put this preference first. |
| Total pack size | Compare a box of individual packs with a larger stand-up pouch by net weight and the amount you actually want to take with you. Only compare costs on an equal weight basis. | If you don’t want to buy more stock or packaging than you need, compare the total quantity in each order. Around 13% of consumers focus mainly on the total purchase. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including warnings about possible cross-contamination. The HANOS Provencale packs list the possible presence of soya, milk, mustard and various types of nuts. | If you want to check allergen information carefully for yourself or for others, look at the exact variety. Around 12% of consumers make this their top priority. |
Bevrijdingsfestival Fryslân’s house rules prohibit bringing your own food and drink onto the festival site. A small pack isn’t a general exception to this rule.
Before buying, check the official house rules for your event and edition.
Your snack may be refused at the entrance.
The Duyvis portion packs mentioned contain 20 packs, each weighing 45 or 60 grams. The order quantity is a box, not one snack pack.
Check both the weight of each individual pack and the number of packs in the box.
You could end up with more stock at home than you need for one trip.
Unsalted mixed nuts, salted peanuts and coated party nuts have different ingredients. The Provencale variety is a coated peanut, not an unsalted nut mix.
First choose the ingredients and flavour you want, then check the label and the allergen warnings for that particular variety.
The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, as they are susceptible to mould.
Divide the nuts into resealable containers and follow the storage instructions on the original packaging.
Incorrect storage can lead to food waste.
Worth considering for salted peanuts and party nuts in individual packs.
AH Unsalted Nut Mix is an option if unsalted ingredients are your priority.
The Dutch range includes salted and unsalted nut mixes.
Lidl lists Alesto for nuts, dried fruit and savoury party snacks.
The Dutch range includes several types of nuts, both salted and unsalted.
PLUS is worth considering if you want to portion unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts yourself.
This selection includes coated and unsalted nut snacks, larger packs for portioning yourself, and products supplied in individual packs.
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Suits anyone looking for a savoury peanut snack with a crunchy coating to take along.
The product description lists 30-gram portions and 4–5 portions per pack. Contains peanuts and wheat; the possible presence of milk, nuts, soya and mustard is listed.
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Suits anyone looking for unsalted cashews in a larger pack.
The product name states that these are roasted, unsalted cashews, with a net weight of 200 grams. Contains cashews.
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Suits anyone who wants to take hickory kernels along as a snack; the description mentions individual packs.
The product name states a weight of 300 grams. The ingredients list hickory kernels, sugar and salt. Contains hickory nuts.
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Suits anyone looking for pre-packed snacks containing nuts and dried fruit.
The box contains 30 individual packs of 25 grams. The ingredients list walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and dried fruit.
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Suits anyone looking for an unsalted nut mix to weigh out themselves.
The product description states a net weight of 200 grams and no added salt. The ingredients list peanuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts.
It depends on the event’s house rules and edition. Bevrijdingsfestival Fryslân states that you cannot bring your own food and drink onto the site; this is a rule set by that organiser, not a nationwide ban on nuts. Check the official rules for your festival.
No. For the Duyvis portion pack, 60 grams is the weight of each pack; this doesn’t determine your personal daily nutritional needs.
Read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. The HANOS Provencale packs list the possible presence of soya, milk, mustard and various types of nuts; this warning doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum. The Voedingscentrum says 10 to 15 °C is the best storage temperature; PLUS advises storing its 200-gram mix in a dry, dark place. Also follow the instructions on the packaging you buy.
No. Jumbo’s product page warns that young children can choke on nuts. So don’t assume that a regular pack of whole nuts is suitable for young children.
