Want to take nuts with you without weighing them out? Choose a pack that clearly states the number and weight of portions. For example, Duyvis describes an unsalted walnut mix in a pack of 4 × 30 g. For stocking up or sharing at home, a bundle of individual packs or a standard bag may be more practical. Check the quantity per pack, the ingredients and the allergen information.
If you want to take nuts with you without weighing them out first, check the number of individual packs and the weight of each one. If you’re packing a lunchbox for a young child, you should also consider the texture of the contents: the Voedingscentrum warns that whole nuts can be a choking hazard.
If you’re buying nuts for several occasions or household members, it helps to know whether you’ll receive individual items or small portion packs. Once opened, a bag needs to be stored carefully; the Voedingscentrum recommends keeping nuts dry and in a tightly sealed container.
If you’re mainly looking for unsalted nuts, check the ingredients and the exact mix. A nut mix without dried fruit is different from a nut and fruit mix; the Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts as a food group in the Schijf van Vijf.
Choose this when: you want to take nuts with you without portioning them out first.
Bear in mind: the amount in each pack is fixed and won’t necessarily suit everyone.
Choose this when: you want to buy several packs to stock up.
Bear in mind: four items don’t necessarily mean four small snack portions.
Choose this when: you want to decide the portion sizes yourself at home.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion the nuts yourself and store the rest properly.
First decide whether you need ready-made portions or would rather portion them yourself. Then compare the contents and ingredients of the packs.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is it most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for on the go | Check the number of individual packs and the weight of each one; distinguish portion packs from individual items. | If I want to take something to work or pack it in a lunchbox without weighing it out myself, ready-made portions matter. Around 31% of consumers say portion sizes are their main priority. |
| Quantity and stocking up | Check the total weight and how many packs you’ll actually receive. | If I’m stocking up for several occasions or household members, I want to know how much I’ll open at a time. Around 25% of consumers prioritise quantity and planning their stocks. |
| Ingredients | Check whether the mix is unsalted and contains dried fruit; read the ingredients for the exact variety. | If I’m specifically looking for unsalted nuts, I want to know which ingredients and types of nuts are included. Around 19% of consumers make the ingredients and salt content their main priority. |
| Sharing at home | Consider the type of mix, the pack sizes and how to reseal an opened bag. | If I’m serving several people at home, I want to be able to choose the amount myself. Around 13% of consumers prioritise sharing and choosing the mix. |
| Suitability for those eating them | Read the allergen information on the exact pack; for young children, also consider the texture of the contents. | If someone eating with us has an allergy, or the nuts are for a young child, I check the pack and bear in mind that whole nuts can be a choking hazard. Around 12% of consumers make suitability their top priority. |
The number of items doesn’t automatically tell you how many portions you’ll get. For the red fruit mix reviewed, Albert Heijn states that the four items are supplied individually; Duyvis separately describes a multipack of its walnut mix containing 4 × 30 g.
Read the pack description and check the weight of each individual pack or item.
A bundle may mean extra portioning if you need smaller servings.
A bundle, a standard bag and a portion multipack have different pack formats. Their ingredients may also differ, for example if they contain dried fruit or salt.
Check both the quantity and the ingredients you want, and compare packs containing the same amount.
The Voedingscentrum recommends keeping nuts dry and in a tightly sealed container. This is important if you don’t use the contents all at once.
Seal the pack tightly and follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your chosen mix.
If the remaining contents aren’t stored properly, they may lose quality or go to waste.
A small pack doesn’t change the allergens or the texture of whole nuts. The Voedingscentrum warns that whole nuts can be a choking hazard for young children.
Check the allergen information for the exact variety. For young children, assess the contents too, not just the size of the pack.
Duyvis describes an unsalted walnut mix in a multipack of 4 × 30 g.
Albert Heijn lists an unsalted red fruit and nut mix as a bundle of four individual items.
Jumbo describes an unsalted nut mix in a 200 g bag.
Lidl describes Alesto as a range of nuts, dried fruit and snacks.
ALDI describes a nut and fruit mix or nut and raisin mix under Trader Joe's, in a 200 g bag.
PLUS lists a salted nut mix in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
The products below are mainly suited to individual snack portions for on the go; the g'woon bag is an option if you’d rather portion the contents yourself.
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Suited to anyone looking for individual portions to take on the go; the product name lists five 23 g portions.
Contains walnuts, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts. The pack contains a desiccant, which is not for consumption.
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A good option if you’re looking for several individual packs to take with you; the product name specifies a box of 30 sachets.
The product information lists walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
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The product information describes individually wrapped nuts for taking with you or sharing; check which varieties are included in the pack.
The ingredients information lists nuts, wheat, milk and sesame, among other things; some varieties contain sweeteners and liquorice.
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Suited to anyone who wants to portion out a nut and fruit mix at home; this pack isn’t a confirmed multipack with portion sachets.
Contains cashews and cranberries; may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
No, the term alone doesn’t tell you that. Duyvis describes a multipack of 4 × 30 g; for the red fruit mix reviewed, Albert Heijn says the bundle is supplied as individual items. So check both the number of individual packs and the weight of each item.
First compare the total net weight and the number of individual packs. Also check that you’re comparing the same type of mix: a nut mix and a nut and fruit mix don’t have the same ingredients.
No. In the Duyvis multipack described, 30 g is the amount in each bag, not a general recommendation for everyone. Choose the size based on how you’ll use it and who will be eating the contents.
Store nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack of your chosen mix.
A small pack on its own doesn’t mean it’s safe. The Voedingscentrum warns that whole nuts and peanuts can be a choking hazard for young children. So assess the contents and texture, not just the portion size.
