Choose individual snack bags if you want to count out a set number of separate packs in advance; go for a larger bag if you’d rather fill bowls yourself. For lunchboxes, an unsalted nut mix that you portion yourself is a different choice from salted peanuts or savoury party nuts. So be sure to compare the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions for the exact variety too.
If you want to give each guest their own pack, count the individual inner bags and check the weight per bag. Foods & Goods and Makro Nederland describe Duyvis boxes containing 20 bags; a large multipack with a serving count isn’t necessarily the same thing.
If you want to take leftover nuts with you later, check both the contents and the quantity per pack. An unsalted mix that you portion yourself is different from a bag of salted peanuts or savoury party nuts. The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children under four.
When serving bowls of nuts, you can decide how much to put out. A larger bag does mean you’ll need to portion it and store it after opening, so follow the advice on the packaging. Jumbo provides storage advice and ingredient information for the multipack reviewed.
Start by deciding whether you want to give guests individual bags or fill bowls and lunchboxes yourself.
A good fit if: you want to hand out individual packs and need a set number. Foods & Goods and Makro Nederland describe Duyvis Provencale in a box of 20 bags, each weighing 45 g.
Consider: Makro Nederland lists peanuts and wheat in this variety; check the ingredients and allergen information before choosing.
A good fit if: you want to hand out individual packs of peanuts without a savoury party-nut coating. Foods & Goods describes a Duyvis option with 20 bags, each weighing 60 g.
Consider: bol lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients, with possible traces of various types of nuts.
A good fit if: you’re sharing food at the table and want to decide how much to serve. Jumbo describes a 500 g bag of Provençal party nuts.
Consider: Jumbo lists 20 nutritional servings, not 20 individual bags, so you may need to portion and store the nuts yourself.
A good fit if: you want to measure out nuts for bowls or lunchboxes yourself. Albert Heijn and PLUS list unsalted nut mixes, while ALDI describes a resealable 200 g unroasted mix.
Consider: these aren’t ready-to-hand-out snack bags. Check the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen mix.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual inner bags | Check the number of individual bags and the weight per bag. | If I want to give every guest their own pack, I want to know in advance how many bags are actually in the box. Around 28% of consumers prioritise a countable number of individual snack bags. |
| Size for lunchboxes | Check the weight per bag and how much you want to include. | For a lunchbox, I want to be able to match the contents and quantity to the person eating them, rather than just choose a convenient snack bag. Around 22% of consumers prioritise having a supply to take with them later. |
| Contents and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, including any warnings. | If the ingredients or possible allergens matter to me, I check the packaging before choosing. Around 22% of consumers prioritise the contents and suitability for their dietary needs. |
| Quantity for your plans | Compare the total contents and number of bags with the planned number of guests or occasions. | I want to choose a quantity that suits what I’ll actually be handing out or using. Around 17% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the storage and shelf-life information on the packaging. | If there are nuts left over, I want to know how to store them according to the label. Around 11% of consumers prioritise storing leftover supplies. |
A smaller pack doesn’t change the ingredients or the choking risk posed by whole nuts for young children.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Don’t give whole nuts as a snack to children under four; the MDL Fonds highlights the risk of choking.
For the 500 g bag reviewed, Jumbo lists 20 nutritional servings. Foods & Goods describes Duyvis as a box containing 20 individual bags; these are different types of packaging.
Look for an explicitly stated number of inner bags if you want to hand out individual portions.
Savoury party nuts, salted peanuts and unsalted nut mixes have different ingredients, so they’re not necessarily interchangeable for later use.
Read the ingredient information and decide whether you want ready-packed bags or would rather make the portions yourself.
Boxes with the same number of bags can contain different amounts per bag. Foods & Goods describes Duyvis options with 20 bags weighing 45 g and 60 g respectively.
Compare the number of bags, the weight per bag and the total quantity separately.
The examples reviewed include genuine boxes of individual bags of savoury party nuts or peanuts. For Provencale, Makro Nederland lists peanuts and wheat; check the details for the exact variety.
Albert Heijn’s range overview includes an unsalted 200 g nut mix, among other products, which you can portion yourself.
Jumbo describes both an unsalted 200 g nut mix and a 500 g bag of Provençal party nuts.
Lidl’s Alesto page provides information about nuts and dried fruit across the range, but not about one specific nut multipack.
ALDI describes a 200 g unroasted Trader Joe’s nut mix containing hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts and almonds, in a resealable pack.
PLUS lists unsalted nut mixes in stand-up pouches, including 200 g and 500 g options.
This selection includes nuts in individual packs for handing out, as well as an unsalted mix to portion yourself.
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A good choice if you want individual bags to hand out or take with you.
25 bags of 20 g; the product information states a total of 500 g. The product description also mentions walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before use.
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An option if you want to take or hand out nuts in individual bags.
The product name and description give different quantities and total weights, so check the current packaging for the contents and portion size. The product information warns that the desiccant in the pack is not edible.
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The product description mentions individual packs, making this an option if you want to hand out or take nuts with you in separate portions.
Contents according to the product name: 242 g. The description mentions gluten or wheat, sesame and milk, among other ingredients; some flavours contain liquorice and sweeteners. Check the label for the exact flavour.
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An option if you’re looking for walnuts in a divided pack format.
The product name states 500 g and 8 packs. It doesn’t specify the quantity per pack, so check the packaging before planning your portions.
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This single pack is suitable for portioning yourself into bowls or lunchboxes; it isn’t a multipack.
The product description lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. It also mentions possible traces of peanuts and other nuts; check the packaging for the latest ingredient and allergen information.
No. Jumbo lists 20 nutritional servings for its 500 g multipack. Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis box as containing 20 individual bags of 45 g. If you want to hand out separate bags, look for an explicit mention of inner bags.
It depends on the contents and how much you want to include. An unsalted nut mix that you portion yourself is a different choice from salted peanuts or savoury party nuts; check the ingredients and any allergen information for the exact variety.
The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children under four. A small bag doesn’t change that risk; don’t give whole nuts as a snack to children in this age group.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of your chosen variety. The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place; for the multipack reviewed, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry and dark place. Leave unused inner bags sealed until you need them.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety, including any warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must be shown on the label of pre-packed products.
