Individual packs for home and on the go
You want to hand out sealed packs while watching TV and take the same kind of pack in a lunchbox. The number of individual packs and the weight of each one will help you decide whether they suit your needs.
Who are individual packs useful for?
Sharing and portioning it yourself
You’d rather put a bowl on the table and decide how much everyone gets. A larger pack or one that’s clearly resealable may suit you; follow the storage advice on the pack once it’s opened.
Choosing by ingredients
First decide whether you want unsalted nuts, salted peanuts or coated snack nuts, then consider how convenient the packaging is. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need sealed individual packs or would rather weigh out portions yourself. Then check the ingredients and how much you want to store.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it for? |
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| Individual packs and portion size | Check the number of individual packs, the weight of each one and the total contents. A 45 g pack contains a different amount from a 60 g pack. | If I want to serve portions without weighing them out or take a sealed pack with me, I focus on the amount in each pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise individual portions. |
| Sharing and portioning it yourself | Check whether the pack contains one large bag or several individual packs. Also check whether it’s resealable and what storage advice applies once opened. | If you’re putting a bowl on the table or want to weigh out different amounts, a pack you can portion yourself may be more suitable. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. Check whether it contains unsalted nuts, salted peanuts or coated snack nuts. | If I want to choose a particular type of product first, I check the ingredients separately from the pack size. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients; allergen information is also relevant to everyone eating them. |
| Stock and storage | Choose the total amount based on how much you expect to portion out and how you’ll store an opened pack. Follow the storage advice for the specific product. | If you want to plan how much to keep in stock for several occasions, consider the total amount and how to store it once opened. Around 14% of consumers prioritise managing their stock to suit their needs. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all products labelled ‘nuts’ have the same ingredients
Unsalted mixed nuts, salted peanuts and coated snack nuts are different products. The Provençale snack nuts reviewed contain peanuts and wheat starch.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product before choosing by flavour or pack type.
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Assuming every pack is the same size
The Duyvis individual packs described contain either 45 g of snack nuts or 60 g of salted peanuts. So the number of packs doesn’t tell you how much each one contains.
Compare the weight of each pack with the amount you want to serve or take with you.
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Confusing a value pack with a multipack
A larger pack, such as Jumbo’s 500 g value pack, doesn’t prove that it contains individual packs. This matters most if you’re looking for something to put in a lunchbox.
Check specifically how many individual packs there are and the weight of each one.
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Assuming a wholesale product is suitable for a small order
Products in a trade range may have ordering terms that don’t suit a small order. Bidfood sets out trade ordering terms.
Consider the sales channel and ordering terms separately from the pack size.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis describes individual packs of salted peanuts and coated snack nuts, as well as an unsalted walnut mix.
- The described boxes of snack nuts or salted peanuts each contain 20 packs, with 45 g and 60 g in each pack respectively.
- The manufacturer also describes an unsalted multipack of 4 × 30 g, but Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the product reviewed as no longer in their range. A manufacturer’s description doesn’t confirm that it’s currently available to order.
Albert Heijn
The AH own-brand range is worth considering if you want to portion a larger pack yourself.
- The category information reviewed includes larger packs of unsalted mixed nuts.
- A larger bag isn’t automatically a multipack with individual packs. AH lists the Duyvis product reviewed as no longer in its range.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its own-brand nuts in unsalted and salted varieties, including larger packs.
- One example is a 500 g pack of unsalted cashews, which may suit you if you want to portion them yourself.
- A value pack doesn’t prove that it contains individual packs. Jumbo lists the Duyvis 4 × 30 g pack reviewed as no longer part of its online range.
Lidl
Lidl refers to Alesto in its own communications as its own-brand nut range.
- As an own brand, Alesto is worth considering when looking at nuts.
- The brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a specific product is a multipack or give you its product details.
ALDI
ALDI describes a 200 g unroasted nut mix under the TRADER JOE’S name.
- The mix described contains hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts and almonds, and the pack is described as resealable.
- This product information doesn’t confirm that it contains individual packs, and doesn’t necessarily apply to other products in the range.
PLUS
PLUS describes a 150 g stand-up pouch of salted mixed nuts.
- The stated pack size gives you a clear point of reference if you’re choosing by total quantity.
- The term ‘stand-up pouch’ doesn’t in itself prove that the pack is resealable or contains individual portions.
Joybuy picks for sharing and portioning
These picks include both nuts to portion yourself and packs with individual portions for sharing or taking with you.
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g'woon Nut Mix Raw & Unsalted, 200 g
A good option if you want to put a bowl of unsalted mixed nuts on the table and portion them yourself.
The mix is raw and unsalted, and contains hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. May contain traces of other nuts and peanuts.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g, 30 sachets
The individual packs are handy for sharing or taking with you when you want a sealed portion.
The pack contains 30 sealed 25 g sachets, weighing 750 g in total. The mix contains nuts and dried fruit; the dried cranberries contain sugar. Contains walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack, 242 g
Individually packed nuts are an option if you want to hand out portions or take them with you.
The total contents weigh 242 g. The description includes cashews, macadamias, pistachios and walnuts. Contains, among other things, gluten (wheat), nuts, sesame and milk; some flavours contain sweeteners and liquorice.
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Duyvis Dry-Roasted Mixed Nuts, 125 g
This size may suit you if you want to share a smaller amount in a bowl.
The mix contains cashews, peanuts and almonds. According to the product description, the nuts are roasted without added oil or fat. A savoury seasoning is listed, so don’t assume this is an unsalted product.
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Haoxiangni Thin-Shelled Walnuts, 500 g, 8 packs
The pack of eight may suit you if you want to take walnuts with you in individual packs.
The contents weigh 500 g, and walnuts are the only listed ingredient. The walnuts are in their shells, which need to be cracked before eating.
Frequently asked questions
Is a value pack the same as a multipack?
No. Don’t rely on that label alone. Jumbo describes a 500 g value pack, while the Duyvis portion boxes are specifically described as containing 20 individual packs. For a multipack, check both the number of packs and the weight of each one.
How should you store an opened pack of nuts?
Follow the storage advice on the specific pack. For the Duyvis walnut mix reviewed, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a dry place and putting an opened pack in a light- and airtight container. HANOS gives the same container advice for the Provençale snack nuts reviewed.
Can whole nuts go in every child’s lunchbox?
The Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. It suggests nut butter with no added sugar or salt on bread as an alternative. This advice is for this age group; it isn’t a general legal age restriction on buying nuts.
What allergen information should you check on packaged nuts?
The NVWA says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been checking that cross-contamination warnings are used correctly. If you have a relevant allergy, read the ingredients and warnings on the specific pack. Individual portions don’t in themselves indicate whether a product is safe for someone with an allergy.
Does a product page prove that a multipack is still available to order?
No. The Albert Heijn page reviewed for the Duyvis Unsal Nutmix Walnut MP says ‘No longer in range’; Jumbo says the 4 × 30 g product is no longer part of its online range. A product page or manufacturer’s description doesn’t in itself prove that the product is still available to order.