Those handing out snacks at the garden party
If you want to give guests a bag each, focus on the number of individual bags, the flavour and the weight per bag. The Duyvis boxes reviewed each contain 20 bags, according to Foods & Goods.
Who are the different pack types for?
Guests taking snacks home after the party
If you want to take unopened portions home for later, check the weight per bag and the ingredients. For its Walnut nut mix, Duyvis lists a pack of 4 × 30 g, among other options.
Those filling sharing bowls
If you want to serve snacks for everyone to share and don’t mind portioning them yourself, a larger pack may suit your plans. Albert Heijn and PLUS list nut mixes of 500 g in the products reviewed; these are examples of larger packs, not multipacks.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need individual bags or would rather fill a sharing bowl. Then compare the weight per bag and the contents.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Enough individual bags | Count the individual bags, not just the total weight. The Duyvis boxes reviewed each contain 20 bags (Foods & Goods). | If I want to give every guest their own bag, I count the individual portions first. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough individual bags. |
| Weight per bag | Compare the weight in grams per bag: Duyvis lists 4 × 30 g; Foods & Goods lists boxes of 20 × 45 g and 20 × 60 g. | If I want to take unopened bags home for later, I look for a quantity that suits this use. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a suitable weight per bag. |
| Ingredients and guests | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. The NVWA explains the labelling requirements for allergens on prepacked products. | If I’m serving different guests, I check whether the contents and allergen information are suitable for them. For around 21% of consumers, ingredients and suitability are the main priority. |
| Storage and portioning | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage advice for that product. Duyvis advises storing its Walnut nut mix in a dry place; ALDI describes the 200 g nut mix reviewed as resealable. | If there’s any left after the party, I want to know how to close and store the pack. Around 14% of consumers prioritise easy storage and avoiding repackaging. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a large bag for a multipack
A 500 g stand-up pouch and a box of individual bags are designed for different ways of serving snacks. The total weight alone won’t tell you how many guests can have their own bag.
Check that individual bags are specifically mentioned, and count them before you plan how many portions to hand out.
Portioning the snacks yourself means providing your own tubs or bags, and taking time to divide up the contents.
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Assuming coated party nuts are the same as a nut mix
Coated party nuts, salted peanuts and unsalted nut mixes differ in product type, ingredients and flavour.
Read the product name and ingredients list on the exact pack before deciding what to serve.
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Treating the weight per bag as a recommendation for everyone
The weight on a pack tells you how much it contains; it doesn’t automatically mean it’s suitable for every guest. According to the MDL Fonds, whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking.
Keep the age guidance for young children separate from your choice of portion packs, and don’t serve them whole nuts.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Worth considering for individual bags to hand out and smaller packs to take away.
- Foods & Goods lists Duyvis boxes containing 20 bags of 45 g party nuts or 60 g salted peanuts. Duyvis also lists a Walnut multipack of 4 × 30 g.
- The contents and weight vary by pack. Check with the retailer whether the specific 4 × 30 g product is available.
Albert Heijn
Worth considering as a supermarket own brand if you want to portion a larger nut mix yourself.
- Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Nut Mix in a 500 g pack.
- This is an example of a larger pack, not a confirmed multipack of individual bags.
Jumbo
Worth considering as a supermarket own brand for a smaller pack of unsalted nut mix to share.
- Jumbo lists Unsalted Nut Mix in a 200 g pack.
- This pack is not a confirmed multipack of individual portions. Check the product information for the pack you choose.
Lidl
Alesto is Lidl’s range of nuts, dried fruit and party snacks.
- Lidl’s range information gives you a starting point for looking at different product types.
- The range page doesn’t specify a particular multipack, number of bags or model. Check these details for each product.
ALDI
Worth considering if you want to portion snacks yourself from a sharing pack.
- ALDI lists a 200 g unroasted nut mix containing hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts and almonds, in a resealable pack.
- This is a sharing pack, not a confirmed multipack of individual bags.
PLUS
Worth considering for sharing bowls and portioning snacks yourself.
- PLUS lists an unroasted, unsalted nut mix in a 500 g stand-up pouch.
- The stand-up pouch is not a confirmed multipack of individual portions.
Products on Joybuy
These products include nut snacks to share or take away, as well as larger packs to portion yourself. Check each product to see whether it contains individual bags and how many.
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Duyvis Cocktail Nuts, 275 g
A ready-to-serve savoury snack for a drinks table; the product description suggests sharing as one way to enjoy it.
The title lists 275 g. The description mentions a crunchy coating and salty flavour. Contains milk, peanuts and gluten, including wheat; possible traces of nuts, soya and mustard are also mentioned.
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Duyvis Dry-Roasted Mixed Nuts, 125 g
A mixed nut snack to serve straight away if you want to offer several types of nuts.
The pack is 125 g and the description lists cashews, peanuts and almonds. According to the product description, the nuts are roasted without added oil or fat; the product contains peanuts, almonds and cashews.
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g'woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts, 500 g
A larger pack to portion yourself if you want to serve nuts in sharing bowls.
The pack contains 500 g. The product description lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews, and describes the mix as unroasted and unsalted. Possible traces of peanuts and other nuts are mentioned.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g / 30 Sachets
The individual bags are handy for handing out or taking away; check that the mix of nuts and dried fruit suits your plans for serving it.
The description lists 30 bags of 25 g, 750 g in total, containing walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts alongside dried fruit.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack, 242 g
The product description mentions individually wrapped nut snacks to share or take away.
The pack is 242 g. The description lists cashews, macadamia nuts, apricot kernels, pistachios and walnuts, with a variety of seasonings. Contains nuts, milk, gluten including wheat, and sesame; some varieties contain sweeteners and liquorice.
Frequently asked questions about nuts for a garden party
How many boxes do I need if every guest gets one bag?
According to Foods & Goods, the Duyvis boxes of party nuts and salted peanuts reviewed each contain 20 bags. Divide the number of guests by 20 and round up to work out how many boxes you need. This is a planning guide for handing out snacks, not advice on how much anyone should eat.
Is one bag automatically a recommended portion?
No. The weight on a bag tells you how much it contains; it isn’t automatically dietary advice. The pack sizes reviewed vary, so choose an amount that suits your plans for serving, and keep that separate from any personal dietary advice.
Can I give whole nuts to young children?
According to the MDL Fonds, whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking. A small portion pack doesn’t remove that risk, so keep this age guidance separate from your choice of snacks for adult guests.
Where can I check the allergens in prepacked nuts?
Read the allergen information on the label of the exact product you’re serving. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. The NVWA also explains that new Dutch rules on warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination have applied since 1 January 2026; this doesn’t prove that a specific product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
How should I store an opened bag of nut mix?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you buy. For the Duyvis Walnut nut mix reviewed, the product information advises storing it in a dry place and keeping an opened bag in a lightproof, airtight container.