Budget-conscious shoppers who portion their own
Want to buy nuts for several occasions and don’t mind weighing them out? Compare larger bags by price per kilogram and ingredients, not just the pack price.
Which size is right for you?
Lunchbox packers short on time
Individual bags are ready to take with you. Duyvis describes Walnut in a 4 × 30 g size, but the checked AH and Jumbo pages say this size has been discontinued. GroeiGids advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4.
Shoppers looking to share nuts on different occasions
A bundle of sharing bags may suit you if you want to keep a pack for later. The Duyvis Borrelnootjes provencale 2-pack is a bundle of two bags, not a set of small individual lunchbox portions.
What should you look for when buying?
First choose between ready-to-go portions, a sharing bundle and a larger bag to portion yourself. Then compare packs with a similar weight and composition.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important to? |
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| Cost per amount used | Net weight, price per kilogram and cost per portion you choose. | If I portion a larger bag myself, I want to know how much the portions I actually use cost. Around 36% of consumers prioritise cost when making this choice. |
| Taking them with you without weighing them out | Whether the pack contains individual bags, how many there are and how many grams each one contains. | If I want to put something straight into a lunchbox, individual portion packs are worth considering. Around 29% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Sharing on different occasions | The number of sharing bags, the amount in each bag and the exact variety. | If I’m looking for something to share on different occasions, I want to be able to keep an unopened bag for later without confusing the number of bags with the number of portions. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this convenience for sharing. |
| Ingredients and safe use | Ingredients, allergen information, any warnings and storage advice on the pack. | If someone has an allergy or young children will be eating them, I check the ingredients and suitability first. Around 14% of consumers prioritise ingredients and safe use when making this choice. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a 2-pack contains small lunchbox portions
A bundle of two sharing bags is not the same as several small, individually wrapped portions.
Check both the number of inner packs and the weight of each one.
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Looking only at the price per kilogram
A nut mix with peanuts and a mix with other types of nuts are not necessarily like for like. According to Duyvis, Borrelnootjes are peanuts with a crunchy dough coating, not a standard unsalted nut mix.
Compare the ingredients and product type first, then look at the size and price.
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Assuming an old product page means the item is still available
The checked AH and Jumbo pages for Duyvis Walnut 4 × 30 g say that the product has been discontinued.
Check the availability of the exact size you want before relying on it.
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Assuming a small bag is suitable for every child
A smaller pack does not change the choking risk posed by whole nuts or peanuts.
GroeiGids advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Duyvis
The product information distinguishes between an unsalted Walnut mix in multipack format and Borrelnootjes in a bundle.
- Duyvis describes Walnut as a 4 × 30 g multipack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo say on the checked pages that this size has been discontinued.
- According to Duyvis, Borrelnootjes are peanuts with a crunchy dough coating; they are not the same as plain unsalted nuts.
Albert Heijn
The 500 g AH Unsalted Nut Mix is a larger bag that you can portion yourself.
- The pack size gives you a specific weight to use when working out your own portions.
- The bag is not a set of individual portion packs. A listing for a bundle also does not confirm that it is in stock at every shop.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Nut Mix 200 g is a bag that you can portion yourself.
- The published ingredients list peanuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts.
- This is not a multipack. Its ingredients differ from those in the checked PLUS mix.
Lidl
The Dutch product page describes a 200 g bag of Nut Mix containing unroasted, unsalted nuts.
- The weight and product type give you a basis for portioning the bag yourself.
- The pack listed is a single bag, not a multipack; the information does not support a claim that it offers better value than other shops.
ALDI
The range information includes salted and unsalted cashews, almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- Several types of nuts are listed, which may suit different preferences.
- The range description does not give exact multipack or pack details, and it is not an independent price comparison.
PLUS
The PLUS unroasted, unsalted Nut Mix is described as a 500 g stand-up pouch that you can portion yourself.
- The published ingredients list walnuts, brown hazelnuts, almonds and cashews. PLUS advises storing the product in a cool, dry place away from light.
- The stand-up pouch is not a multipack of portion bags. Compare the ingredients with those of other mixes before comparing prices.
Nut products at Joybuy
This Joybuy selection consists of Duyvis nut and peanut snacks in individual bags. The portions described are not individually wrapped multipack portions, so check the product type and ingredients if you’re looking for an unsalted nut mix.
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Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta, 275 g
A bag of Borrelnootjes to portion yourself; not individually wrapped portions.
275 g; 51% peanuts with a seasoned coating.
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Duyvis Oriental Borrelnootjes, 275 g
A bag of Borrelnootjes to portion yourself; not a multipack of individual portions.
275 g; peanuts with a crunchy coating and curry flavour.
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Duyvis Cocktail Nuts, 275 g
This bag is designed to be portioned yourself; the portions mentioned are not individually wrapped.
275 g; 50% peanuts. The pack indicates around 9–10 portions of 30 g.
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Duyvis Dry-Roasted Mixed Nuts, 125 g
A bag to portion yourself; the nuts listed are cashews, peanuts and almonds.
125 g; dry-roasted with no added fat or oil.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale, 125 g
A bag of seasoned peanuts to portion yourself; not individually wrapped portions.
125 g; the stated portion size is 30 g, with an onion and garlic flavour.
Frequently asked questions
How do you compare packs with different weights?
Divide the pack price by the net weight in kilograms to calculate the price per kilogram. To work out the cost of a portion you choose, multiply that price by the portion weight in kilograms. Compare the ingredients too: the checked Jumbo and PLUS mixes do not contain the same types or proportions of nuts.
Is a 4 × 30 g multipack enough for a full school or working week?
It contains four bags, so that covers four occasions if you use one bag each time. How many occasions you need it for depends on your own plans; portion packs are not general dietary advice. The checked AH and Jumbo pages for Duyvis Walnut 4 × 30 g also say that this size has been discontinued.
Can young children take whole nuts in their lunchbox?
GroeiGids advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. A small bag does not change this safety advice.
What allergen information should you check on the pack?
Check the ingredients list and any warnings about cross-contamination. The NVWA states that labelling rules require 14 allergens to be listed. ‘Unsalted’ on its own does not mean a product is suitable for someone with a nut or peanut allergy.
How should you store a large bag after portioning it?
Follow the instructions on the pack. PLUS advises storing its stand-up pouch in a cool, dry place away from light. For opened mixed unsalted nuts, Voedingscentrum recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer; this is advice for that product category, not a guarantee for every variety. Do not eat nuts that are rancid, chewy or mouldy.