A large pack makes sense if you’ll use it all and compare the price per kilo for the type of nuts you actually want to eat; the words ‘value pack’ alone don’t tell you enough. If you snack regularly, consider unsalted nuts, while coated cocktail nuts are a good choice if flavour and texture come first. If you’re sharing, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety, and follow the storage advice on the pack.
You eat nuts regularly and want a larger pack that suits your consumption and grocery budget. Compare the pack size and price per kilo for the same type of snack; Jumbo, for example, lists a 500 g value pack of cashews, while PLUS offers a 500 g mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
You’re mainly looking for unsalted nuts, then deciding between a single type of nut and a mix. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat; then see which mix suits your preferences.
You’re choosing based on flavour and texture, but also want to know whether everyone can eat the snack. Cocktail nuts may contain allergens other than peanuts. The MDL Fund points out that whole nuts pose a choking risk for children under four.
First decide whether you want unsalted nuts, coated cocktail snacks or a smaller amount. Then compare the pack and the information for that specific variety.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Genuine value in the pack | Compare the price per kilo for the same type of snack and check the net weight. | If you’re keeping an eye on costs, only choose a larger pack if you’ll use it all. Around 29% of consumers prioritise genuine value in a larger pack. |
| Unsalted nuts | First choose between a single type of nut and a mix; then compare the pack size and price per kilo. | If you’re looking for nuts to eat regularly, unsalted varieties may be your first choice. Around 23% of consumers prioritise an everyday, unsalted option. |
| Flavour and texture | Check whether they’re uncoated nuts or a snack with a crunchy batter coating, and read the ingredients. | For a bowl to share, the flavour and texture you prefer may be the deciding factor. Around 18% of consumers prioritise sharing snacks that suit their preferences. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a weight that suits how much you eat, and follow the storage advice for the opened pack. | If you only eat nuts occasionally or don’t want to open a large amount at once, a quantity for several snacking occasions may not be right for you. Around 18% of consumers focus mainly on how much they’ll use and how to store it. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the flavour you’ve chosen. | If someone sharing the snack has a relevant allergy, check the exact variety in advance. Around 12% of consumers make allergen information their top priority. |
The price per kilo for batter-coated peanuts doesn’t tell you what the same amount of cashews or mixed nuts costs.
First compare the type and mix you want to buy, then check the price per kilo and pack size.
A coating adds other ingredients. Dutch product information for Duyvis Cocktail, 275 g, lists milk and cereals containing gluten as well as peanuts.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack before sharing the snack.
Pack sizes and storage advice vary by product. For Duyvis Cocktail, 275 g, Jumbo recommends storing an opened bag in a light-proof, airtight container.
Choose an amount that suits how much you eat, and store the rest according to the advice on the pack.
A good option if you’re specifically looking for coated cocktail nuts. Duyvis Cocktail, 275 g, is one variety described in the Netherlands.
AH Unsalted Mixed Nuts are an option if you’re looking for an unsalted mix as part of your grocery shop.
The varieties described let you choose between unsalted cashews and cocktail nuts.
Alesto is the relevant product range if you’re looking at nuts, dried fruit or party snacks at Lidl.
ALDI describes a 500 g pack of unsalted Trader Joe’s Nut Mix with almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
The 500 g PLUS Unroasted, Unsalted Mixed Nuts are worth considering if you’re looking for a larger mixed pack.
These Joybuy products may suit you if you’re looking for a nut mix, portion packs or a single type of nut for a TV night. If you have specific ingredient requirements or want an unsalted option, check the product information for the variety you’ve chosen.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a ready-made mix in a larger pack. The product information also mentions dried fruit.
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A larger mix for anyone who wants to combine several types of nuts. The product name states that it contains 500 g of unroasted nuts.
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The individual sachets may suit you if you don’t want to open the whole pack at once. The product name describes peeled, ready-to-eat chestnuts in ten 100 g sachets.
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A pack of pistachios for anyone looking for this particular type of nut. According to the product information, this variety is roasted with salt, so it isn’t an unsalted option.
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The portion packs may suit you if you want to enjoy the mix over several occasions. The product name states that the 750 g pack contains thirty 25 g sachets; it’s a mix of nuts and dried fruit.
Only compare the price per kilo once you’ve chosen the type of snack and the ingredients you want. Jumbo, for example, lists separate prices per kilo for cashews and cocktail nuts; that doesn’t make the products like-for-like.
Unroasted and unsalted describe different qualities. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat; then choose the preparation method and type of nut you prefer.
Follow the advice on the pack for the variety you’ve chosen. For Duyvis Cocktail, 275 g, Jumbo recommends storing an opened bag in a light-proof, airtight container; this isn’t general storage advice for other products.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact variety. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; EU rules require any allergens present to be emphasised in the ingredients list. This doesn’t determine whether a product is suitable for every allergy.
Don’t give whole nuts to children under four because of the choking risk, as advised by the MDL Fund. Also bear in mind any allergies among the people sharing the snack.
