First, choose between an unsalted nut mix and coated savoury peanuts: their ingredients differ, so don’t compare them on price per kilo alone. Then compare the price per kilo of the same type of snack and choose a size that matches what your household will actually use. A large bag isn’t automatically better value.
If you eat nuts at home regularly, consider how much you’ll actually use and compare the price per kilo of the same type of snack. ALDI and PLUS product pages describe 500 g packs of unsalted nut mix; Duyvis Cocktail at PLUS is listed in a 450 g bag.
You want to be able to enjoy the same unsalted nuts on a TV night as you do at other times. Check which types of nuts are listed, and treat ‘unsalted’ and ‘unroasted’ as separate characteristics.
You’re mainly looking for peanuts with a seasoned, crunchy coating to share. Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes and Tijgernootjes as peanuts with a coating; these are a different type of product from a plain nut mix.
First decide which snack you want to share, then consider the ingredients, pack size, storage and the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Price per kilo | Divide the pack price by the net weight in kilograms. Compare the same type of snack and check the terms of any offer. | If I regularly stock up on nuts, I want to know whether I’ll use the whole pack, and I only compare the same type of snack. Around 20% of consumers put getting good value first. |
| Ingredients | Check which types of nuts are listed on the packaging. Check whether they are unsalted and unroasted separately. | If I want unsalted nuts for watching TV and other occasions, I check the types of nuts in the mix and how they’ve been prepared. Around 20% of consumers prioritise unsalted ingredients. |
| Flavour and coating | Check the flavour and whether the product is coated peanuts; also read the ingredients in the coating. | If I’m looking for a savoury, crunchy party snack, I choose based on flavour and coating rather than the characteristics of a plain nut mix. Around 20% of consumers put savoury flavour first. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose an amount that matches how much you eat and follow the storage instructions on the specific pack. | If there’s still a large bag in the cupboard after TV night, I want to know whether I can use the rest in time and store it properly. Around 20% of consumers prioritise managing their supplies. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list and check the allergens and warnings about possible unintentional presence on the packaging. | If someone I’m eating with has a food allergy, I check the information on that specific pack and don’t base my choice on the product name. Around 20% of consumers put allergen information first. |
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes as peanuts with a coating. Their ingredients differ from those of a plain nut mix.
First choose the type of product you want, then compare pack size and price per kilo.
A larger pack won’t automatically suit every household. Storage advice also depends on the product; advice for unsalted cashews won’t necessarily apply to every nut mix.
Choose an amount that matches how much you eat and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Voedingscentrum lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of spoilage.
A name such as ‘nut mix’ or ‘Cocktail’ doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients or the possible unintentional presence of allergens.
Check the ingredients list and the warnings on the specific pack. Under general EU labelling rules, allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list; from 2026, the NVWA will oversee Dutch rules on warnings about the unintentional presence of allergens.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a coated peanut snack to serve with drinks.
The AH own-brand range includes unsalted nut mixes in different sizes.
An option to explore if you’re looking for a large pack of unroasted nut mix.
Alesto is a product range covering nuts, dried fruit and party snacks.
Trader Joe’s Nut Mix is described as a 500 g unsalted mix.
PLUS describes both an own-brand unroasted, unsalted nut mix and Duyvis Cocktail.
These Joybuy products suit a range of snacking preferences: an unsalted nut mix, individually packed chestnuts, pecans, a mix of nuts and dried fruit, or pistachios.
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A mixed nut snack for anyone looking for an unroasted, unsalted option.
Pack size: 500 g. The nuts listed are hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews; the product information states 0 g salt. May contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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An option if you’d like to take individual portions of chestnuts along for a snack.
Pack size: 1 kg, split into 10 bags of 100 g. The product name describes the chestnuts as peeled and ready to eat.
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A snack pack for anyone specifically looking for pecans rather than a mixed nut selection.
Pack size: 500 g. The product information lists 87.6% pecans, along with sugar and salt.
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A mix to consider if you’d like to snack on dried fruit as well as nuts, and find individual portions convenient.
Pack size: 750 g, split into 30 bags of 25 g. The mix contains walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts, as well as raisins, cranberries and blackcurrants. The cranberries contain sugar.
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A large pack for anyone who wants to share pistachios rather than a mix of different types of nuts.
Pack size: 1 kg. The product information lists 99% pistachios and 1% salt; the nuts are in shells that you need to open yourself.
Divide the pack price by the net weight in kilograms. Also compare the same type of snack: the price of coated peanuts isn’t directly comparable with that of a plain nut mix.
No. Whether salt has been added and how the nuts have been prepared are separate characteristics. PLUS describes its 500 g nut mix as both unroasted and unsalted.
Follow the storage instructions on your pack. For opened unsalted cashews, Voedingscentrum recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer; don’t automatically apply those time limits to other nut mixes.
Read the ingredients list and check the information about allergens and possible unintentional presence on the specific pack. Under general EU labelling rules, allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list; from 2026, the NVWA will oversee Dutch rules on warnings about the unintentional presence of allergens.
Voedingscentrum warns that whole nuts and peanuts can cause choking in young children. Bear this warning in mind, even on a TV night.
