Budget-conscious weekly shoppers
You want to know whether a larger bag really works out cheaper. So compare the price per kilo and the contents, rather than relying on the words ‘value pack’ on the packaging.
Who is a large pack for?
People who eat nuts regularly
You often eat nuts as a snack or add them to dishes, and you pay attention to the types of nuts and how the mix is prepared. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five guidelines.
Households with varying levels of consumption
You don’t eat the same amount of nuts every week, or you sometimes buy them separately for drinks and nibbles. Choosing a pack that suits your usage and can be sealed properly after opening helps you manage your stock.
What should you look for when buying?
Start by comparing the price per kilo, then look at what’s in the bag, how much you use and how you’ll store the nuts.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Price per kilo | The price per kilogram and the net weight; compare the ingredients, too. | If you’re mainly looking for a clear saving on your weekly shop, don’t rely on the ‘value’ label alone. Around 28% of consumers prioritise the price per kilo. |
| Choosing nuts for regular use | Check whether the nuts are unsalted, and read the ingredients and preparation method. | If you eat nuts regularly, you’ll want a mix that fits your everyday food choices. Around 22% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Quantity and storage | Estimate how much you use and check whether the pack can be resealed after opening. | If your consumption varies, you won’t want to open more stock than you can store properly. Around 22% of consumers focus on choosing a suitable pack size. |
| Types of nuts and flavour | Check the types of nuts, any stated percentages, and whether the mix contains oil or a coating. | If you’re looking for particular nuts or a specific flavour, you’ll want to know what the mix actually contains. Around 17% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. | If someone in your household has a relevant allergy, first check whether the product information is suitable for them. Around 11% of consumers prioritise allergen information. |
Common mistakes
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Relying on the words ‘value pack’ alone
A larger bag isn’t automatically cheaper per kilogram. Among the PLUS packs reviewed, the price per kilo varies by pack size; that difference doesn’t necessarily apply to other shops or mixes.
Compare the price per kilo, then check that the quantity and ingredients suit how much you use.
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Comparing different mixes as if they were the same product
Nut mixes can contain different types of nuts, proportions and preparation methods. For the 500 g mix reviewed, PLUS lists 30% walnuts, 30% blanched hazelnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews. Duyvis Borrelnootjes® Cocktail is a different type of product: according to Duyvis, this variety contains 50% peanuts and a coating.
Check the ingredients before comparing prices, and treat uncoated mixes and coated snack nuts as separate choices.
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Buying a large bag without thinking about storage
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, nuts can go rancid, become tough or develop mould. A larger stockpile is only practical if you can seal and store it properly.
Store nuts in a cool, dark and dry place in an airtight container, and follow the instructions on the packaging.
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Assuming that ‘no peanuts as an ingredient’ means suitable for someone with an allergy
An ingredients list that doesn’t include peanuts doesn’t automatically mean a product is suitable for someone with a peanut allergy. The PLUS mix reviewed also carries a warning that it may contain peanuts.
Read the current ingredients list and any warnings about possible cross-contamination, and assess whether the product is suitable for the person who’ll be eating it.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
A separate option for drinks and nibbles, rather than an unsalted nut mix for everyday use.
- Duyvis lists Borrelnootjes® Cocktail in packs including 500 g and 1000 g.
- According to the manufacturer, Cocktail contains 50% peanuts and ingredients containing wheat and milk. Descriptions of flavour and crunch are the manufacturer’s own.
Albert Heijn
The AH Unsalted Nut Mix reviewed is a 500 g mix containing almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- Albert Heijn lists 43% almonds, 35% hazelnuts, 15% walnuts and 5% Brazil nuts.
- The mix contains sunflower oil and combines baked, roasted and unroasted nuts. So ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean that none of the nuts have been roasted.
Jumbo
The 500 g Unroasted Nut Mix Value Pack reviewed is intended to be an unroasted, unsalted mix.
- Jumbo lists 30% walnuts, 30% hazelnuts, 20% cashews and 20% almonds.
- On 12 October 2026, the product page stated that this variety was temporarily unavailable both for online grocery shopping and in store.
Lidl
The 200 g nut mix reviewed is a smaller pack for anyone who wants to buy less stock at a time.
- Lidl describes this variety as unroasted and unsalted.
- Lidl says it is sold in store. The pack size alone doesn’t tell you anything about the price per kilo.
ALDI
TRADER JOE'S Unsalted Nut Mix is a 500 g variety reviewed that lists four types of nuts.
- ALDI’s product information lists almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- Its ingredients differ from the PLUS and Jumbo mixes reviewed, which contain cashews.
PLUS
The unroasted, unsalted nut mix reviewed is available in 200 g and 500 g packs.
- For the 500 g variety, PLUS lists four types of nuts and their percentages.
- The 200 g variety lists the same four types, but doesn’t give percentages. So don’t assume the proportions are identical.
Products at Joybuy
These Joybuy products offer options for different nut and snack preferences, occasions and storage needs.
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NUTS Deal: seed, nut and chickpea mix
The seeds, nuts and chickpeas listed make this a different blend from a mix containing nuts only.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information before sharing the mix.
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g’woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts 500 g
The title describes a 500 g pack of unroasted mixed nuts, suitable if you’re looking for this pack size.
The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews; check the current allergen information.
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g’woon Peanuts in Shell 500 g
This is a pack of in-shell peanuts for snack time.
Remove the peanuts from their shells before eating. Check the allergen information.
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J.ZAO Pistachios 1 kg, Large-Kernel, Unbleached
The 1 kg pack gives you a larger quantity of one type of nut.
The product information lists salt, so this isn’t an unsalted option for stocking up. Check the ingredients before buying.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix 750 g, 30 sachets
The 750 g pack is divided into 30 sachets.
This is a mix of nuts and dried fruit, not a mix containing nuts only. The nuts listed are walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
Frequently asked questions
Does a value pack have to last exactly one week?
No, choose a quantity that matches how much you actually use. As an example, a 500 g pack contains twenty 25 g portions. Albert Heijn gives this portion size for the variety reviewed; it’s a stock calculation, not personal dietary advice.
How should you store an opened bag of nuts?
Store nuts in a cool, dark and dry place in an airtight container, and follow the instructions on the packaging. As general guidance for mixed, unsalted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer; this isn’t a guarantee of shelf life for every pack. Rancidity, toughness and mould are signs of spoilage.
Does unsalted mean unroasted?
No, these are different qualities. The AH Unsalted Nut Mix reviewed combines baked, roasted and unroasted nuts, and contains sunflower oil. The PLUS mix reviewed is described as unroasted and unsalted. Check both qualities separately in the product information.
Is a nut mix with no peanuts in the ingredients list suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?
Not automatically. Check the current warnings about possible cross-contamination, too, and assess the information for the person who’ll be eating it. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list; that doesn’t automatically make a particular product suitable for everyone with an allergy.
Can young children eat whole nuts from a family-size pack?
Take extra care with whole nuts and peanuts for young children, as they can cause choking. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends supervision and sitting calmly while eating. So a large family-size pack doesn’t automatically provide a ready-to-eat portion suitable for a toddler or young child.