Budget-conscious hosts
You want to put enough on the table without spending more than you need to. So compare the pack size and price per kilo for the same type of snack.
Who is this relevant for?
Households with more than one use for nuts
You want to enjoy the nuts with drinks and at other times too. In that case, the type of nuts, how they’re prepared and any added ingredients matter just as much as the pack size.
Small, regular get-togethers
You use a limited amount each time and want to decide whether one large bag or several individual packs better suits the way you snack.
What should you look for when buying?
For a Friday afternoon get-together at home, your choice mainly depends on the type of snack you want, whether you’ll use the rest later and whether any guests have allergies.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Price for the amount you’ll use | Compare the price per kilo for the same type of product and check the net weight. | If I want to buy enough without comparing different types of snacks, I look at the price per kilo within the same category. Around 33% of consumers prioritise price for the amount they’ll use. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients and percentages for the exact product; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted. | If I want to eat the nuts between meals too, I want to know which nuts and other ingredients are included. Around 27% of consumers consider the ingredients first. |
| Quantity and storage | Plan how you’ll use them and follow the storage advice on the pack; also compare individual packs. | For small, regular get-togethers, I want to be able to store the rest without opening more than I need. Around 20% of consumers prioritise stock and quantity. |
| Flavour and type of snack | First choose between plain mixed nuts, peanuts or coated cocktail nuts, then compare products within that category. | If I’m mainly looking for a savoury, crunchy snack to serve with drinks, a coated snack suits my preference better than plain mixed nuts. Around 13% of consumers prioritise a flavour that works well with drinks. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and warnings on the pack of the exact product. | If a guest has a relevant allergy, I check in advance whether the product is suitable. Around 7% of consumers put allergen suitability first when buying. |
Common buying mistakes
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Comparing cocktail nuts with plain nuts as if they contain the same thing
The Duyvis Cocktail product checked, in a 275 g pack, contains 50% peanuts; the rest includes a coating and flavouring ingredients. It’s a different type of product from plain mixed nuts.
First compare products within the same snack category, then check whether the ingredients suit your get-together.
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Buying a large bag without planning how you’ll use it
Albert Heijn lists twenty 25 g portions for the 500 g bag checked. This is a suggested portion size, not a set amount per guest.
Think in advance about whether you’ll use the rest at other times too; individual packs may be a better fit if you only want to open a little at a time.
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Assuming unsalted means unroasted
The AH Unsalted Mixed Nuts product checked also contains baked and roasted nuts, as well as sunflower oil.
If you specifically want an unroasted mix, read the preparation details and ingredients on the exact pack.
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Treating an old offer as a current buying option
A Foodello listing for Duyvis Cocktail 500 g was marked as out of stock and had a best-before date of 18 April 2026.
Base your choice on the seller’s current information and the details on the pack you actually buy.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
Cocktail nuts are a coated snack, not plain mixed nuts.
- Duyvis describes its Cocktail nuts as peanuts with a crunchy coating and lists several pack sizes.
- The 275 g AH product checked lists 50% peanuts, wheat and lactose from milk. The same ingredients don’t necessarily apply to every pack size.
Albert Heijn
The AH Unsalted Mixed Nuts product checked is a 500 g mix with a stated breakdown of ingredients.
- Albert Heijn lists 43% almonds, 35% hazelnuts, 15% walnuts and 5% Brazil nuts, as well as sunflower oil.
- The mix contains baked and roasted nuts, so unsalted doesn’t mean unroasted.
Jumbo
The Jumbo Unroasted Mixed Nuts Value Pack checked is a 500 g mix.
- Jumbo lists 30% walnuts, 30% hazelnuts, 20% cashews and 20% almonds.
- Check the current availability and storage advice for the pack you choose.
Lidl
According to Lidl, the luxury nut selection checked comes in 200 g flavour varieties.
- Lidl lists macadamia, olive and pistachio mixes as varieties.
- A flavoured variety isn’t directly comparable with unsalted mixed nuts; Lidl states that it’s available in store.
ALDI
The TRADER JOE’S range checked includes both a mixed nut selection and peanuts.
- The 500 g unsalted mixed nuts contain almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- Peanuts are a different type of product and aren’t directly comparable with a mixed nut selection.
PLUS
The PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Mixed Nuts product checked is a 500 g mix.
- The ingredients list gives the individual percentages of walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and cashews.
- Check the ingredients and product information on the specific pack if the proportions of different nuts matter to you.
Joybuy products
The Joybuy products below range from mixed nuts and peanuts to pine nuts, cashews and portion packs. Compare the type, preparation and packaging separately, as they aren’t like-for-like alternatives.
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g'woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts 500 g
An unsalted, unroasted mix for anyone who wants to serve different types of nuts with drinks or enjoy them between meals.
Contains 30% hazelnuts, 30% walnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews.
May contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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BE&CHEERY Northeast Pine Nuts 500 g
An option if you’re looking for pine nuts to serve on the table or use as an ingredient, rather than a mixed nut selection.
The product information lists at least 98% pine nuts, light roasting and palm oil.
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g'woon peanuts in shell 500 g
A good choice if you’re looking for peanuts in their shells to serve with drinks, rather than a mixed nut selection.
The product name lists a 500 g pack; the product information names peanuts as an ingredient.
Contains peanuts.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews 500 g
An option if you want to serve cashews as a standalone snack with drinks, rather than as a substitute for a mix of different nuts.
The product information lists 99% cashews and salt.
Contains cashews.
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Wolong Daily Nuts Series A Adult Version 750 g
The individual portions suit anyone who wants to open just one pack for each get-together and keep the rest sealed; this isn’t a plain mixed nut selection.
The pack contains 30 portions of 25 g and 26% dried cranberries and blueberries.
Contains almonds, cashews, walnuts and hazelnuts.
Frequently asked questions
How do you work out how many nuts you need?
Use the number of portions as a guide, then estimate how much you’ll need based on the number of guests and any other snacks you’re serving. Albert Heijn lists twenty 25 g portions for the 500 g bag checked; this isn’t a set catering standard.
How should you store an opened pack?
Follow the storage advice and best-before information on the exact pack. The advice for the Jumbo mix checked is to store it in a cool, dry, dark place; PLUS advises storing it in a dry, dark place.
Are cocktail nuts suitable for someone with a gluten or milk allergy?
You can’t tell from the product category alone. The 275 g Duyvis Cocktail product checked lists wheat and lactose from milk; if a guest has a relevant allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack.
What allergen information should you check on a pack?
Check the allergen information on the pack of the exact product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Since 1 January 2026, new rules have also applied in the Netherlands to warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination; the NVWA monitors compliance.
Where can you check for a safety warning about nuts?
If in doubt, check the official safety warnings from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, then compare the product name and details on your pack with the warning. A general overview doesn’t prove that every pack is free from a warning.