Individual bags are handy if you want to take snacks with you or hand them out without weighing portions yourself. A larger pack lets you choose your own portions, but you’ll need to divide it up and store it yourself. Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Provencale as 20 bags of 45 g, and AH Naturel mix as 175 g with seven 25 g servings on the label in one pack; Kantinewinkel.nl lists salted Duyvis peanuts in 20 bags of 60 g. If you’re catering for allergies or packing a lunchbox for a young child, check the ingredients, allergens and whether whole nuts are suitable. Convenient packaging doesn’t remove the need to take these factors into account.
Want a portion ready to go without weighing it out every morning? Check the weight of each bag, not just the word ‘multipack’. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on whole nuts and peanuts; a handy bag doesn’t automatically make whole nuts suitable for a young child.
If you want to give several people their own sealed bag, the number of individual packs and the variety matter. Check that the flavour and ingredients are suitable for the people you’re sharing with; allergens can vary between products.
A larger pack gives you the flexibility to choose how much you have and, for example, to opt for an unsalted variety. You’ll need to weigh the portions yourself and reseal the pack properly after use.
First decide whether you want ready-to-hand-out bags or would rather portion the snacks yourself. Then compare the weight, ingredients and storage instructions for after opening.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| A portion without weighing | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. A serving listed on the label isn’t automatically a separately packaged portion. | If you want something to take in a lunchbox or on the go, a ready-packed portion makes a difference. Around 36% of consumers say portion convenience is their top purchasing priority. |
| Bags to share | Count how many individual bags you need and check the flavour and ingredients. | When sharing, you’ll want an individual pack for each person and a suitable variety. Around 29% of consumers prioritise sharing snacks in a suitable flavour. |
| Ingredients and suitability | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any cross-contamination warnings. For a child’s lunchbox, also consider whole nuts. | If you’re choosing for someone with allergies or for a child, the exact ingredients and suitability matter more than the convenience of the packaging. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and safety. |
| Stock you’ll use | Compare the total quantity with how much you expect to use and read the storage instructions on the pack. | If you don’t want to buy more than you’ll use, consider the total quantity and how to store the product after opening. Around 14% of consumers say managing their stock appropriately is their top purchasing priority. |
The packs listed here show why it’s worth checking the details: Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Provencale as 20 bags of 45 g, while Kantinewinkel.nl lists salted Duyvis peanuts as 20 bags of 60 g. AH Naturel mix, at 175 g, has seven 25 g servings listed on the label, but comes in one pack.
A pack listing seven servings can still be one large pack. You’ll need to weigh out the portions yourself and, if you like, repackage them.
Check whether the pack specifies individual units, for example ‘20 x 45 g’, or just lists a serving size on the label.
For individual lunchbox portions, you’ll need to weigh and pack a larger product yourself.
The multipacks reviewed contain bags of 45 g or 60 g; the serving listed on the AH Naturel mix label is 25 g. These amounts apply to different products and packs.
Compare the weight of each bag with the amount you want to take, rather than relying on words such as ‘small’ or ‘portion’.
According to the product information, Duyvis Provencale contains 50% peanuts, with wheat in the coating. An unsalted nut mix has different ingredients and may contain different allergens.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying.
The two boxes of twenty bags reviewed contain a total of 900 g or 1,200 g. With a larger pack, you’ll also need to take care to seal and store it properly after use.
Count how many times you expect to use it and follow the storage instructions on the pack; store nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
A larger pack needs storage space and must be sealed carefully after use.
The product examples mentioned include individually wrapped borrelnootjes (coated savoury nuts) and salted peanuts.
The examples mentioned are a Duyvis multipack and AH Naturel mix unsalted, which you can portion yourself.
Jumbo lists a larger 200 g unsalted nut mix as an option for portioning yourself.
Lidl describes the Alesto range as featuring nuts, dried fruit and party snacks.
The range information mentioned includes salted and unsalted nuts, as well as a nut and fruit mix.
The PLUS category page shows larger packs, including 500 g packs of unsalted peanuts and nut mixes.
The products below include individual packs and larger packs that let you portion snacks yourself. Some options are nut and fruit mixes or peanut bars, rather than packs containing only individual nuts.
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A good option to take with you or share if you want individual bags.
The product name lists 25 bags of 20 g.
The pack contains a desiccant; do not eat it.
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A good option to take with you if you’re looking for individual portion packs; the product description mentions this type of packaging.
The product name lists 300 g of small hickory nuts from Lin’an.
Contains hickory nuts, a tree nut.
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A good option to take with you or share if you want individual portions.
The product information lists 30 bags of 25 g containing walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and dried fruit.
This is a nut and fruit mix, not a mix containing only nuts; the nuts listed are allergens, so check the label.
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A good option to take with you if you’re looking for individually wrapped peanut bars, rather than a portion of loose nuts.
The product information lists four bars, each containing 59% roasted peanuts.
Contains peanuts, milk and soya; may contain other nuts.
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A good option for portioning and sharing if you don’t need individual bags.
The product information lists a 150 g jar of salted nut mix.
This isn’t a multipack with individual portion bags.
No. AH Naturel mix unsalted is a 175 g pack with seven 25 g servings listed on the label. For individual bags, look for explicit information about separate packs, such as 20 x 45 g.
Allow one individual bag per person if everyone is to have their own pack. The Duyvis multipacks mentioned contain twenty bags; also check the weight of each bag, as 45 g and 60 g are different quantities.
No. ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t tell you which allergens a product contains. Jumbo Noten Mix Ongezouten, for example, lists peanuts and various nuts; check the ingredients and any warnings on the exact pack.
Not automatically. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on whole nuts and peanuts. A handy portion bag doesn’t remove the risk; consider what’s inside and how the child eats.
Store nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container and follow the advice on the pack. For AH Naturel mix, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack carefully after use.
