Choose individual portion packs if you want to fill lunchboxes or hand out snacks without weighing them yourself. A larger bag is a better choice if you want to make up your own portions and can store the rest properly once opened. Compare the number of bags and the weight of each one, and check the ingredients, allergens and suitability for the people eating them before you choose.
If you want to take nuts with you without weighing them out each time, look for individual bags and check how much is in each one. Duyvis lists a Walnut multipack of 4 × 30 g; Jumbo listed this version as no longer available in its online range. According to the MDL Fonds, whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking.
If you want to set out bags for several people or occasions, compare both the number of bags and the weight of each one. Bidfood, for example, lists boxes of twenty 45 g bags of Duyvis Borrelnootjes provençale and 60 g bags of salted peanuts. This is a business wholesaler with its own ordering terms.
If you want to decide how much to weigh out yourself, larger bags may suit you, as long as you store the rest properly. Lidl lists a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts, while PLUS lists a 500 g stand-up pouch. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place.
Best for: filling lunchboxes or handing out individual snacks without weighing them yourself. Duyvis lists a Walnut multipack of 4 × 30 g.
Bear in mind: the amount in each bag is fixed; Jumbo listed this exact version as no longer available in its online range.
Best for: lots of individual occasions when you need larger snack bags. Bidfood lists boxes of twenty bags in different sizes.
Bear in mind: a box contains more stock, and the wholesaler mentioned has business ordering terms.
Best for: weighing out your own portions at home or sharing. Lidl lists a 200 g bag and PLUS a 500 g stand-up pouch.
Bear in mind: these are not confirmed multipacks with individual portions; you will need to weigh out the nuts yourself and store the rest.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox portions | Check the number of inner bags and the weight of each one. Duyvis lists 4 × 30 g for its Walnut multipack. | If you fill lunchboxes and do not want to weigh out nuts each time, a set portion is handy; around 31% of consumers put this convenience first. |
| Bags to hand out | Count the individual bags and compare their contents. Bidfood lists boxes of twenty bags weighing 45 g or 60 g each. | If you are preparing snacks for several people or occasions, you will want enough individual bags; around 23% of consumers prioritise the number of bags. |
| Ingredients and suitability | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. Also consider the age of the person who will be eating the nuts. | If you are catering for different people, the ingredients, allergens or form of the nuts may be important; around 23% of consumers put suitability first. The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking. |
| Stock and storage | Compare the total contents with how much you use and follow the storage instructions. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts sealed and in a dry place. | If you make your own portions, you will want an amount you can use and store properly; around 23% of consumers make managing their stock their top priority. |
The packaging does not change the choking risk posed by whole nuts. The MDL Fonds advises against giving whole nuts to children under four.
First consider who the snack is for, and do not choose a bag of whole nuts for young children.
Unsalted mixed nuts have different ingredients from salted peanuts or coated cocktail nuts.
Check the specific product type and its ingredients instead of looking only for the word ‘nuts’ on the front of the pack.
A multipack of four bags is different from a box of twenty bags, and the weight of each bag varies too. Duyvis lists 4 × 30 g, while Bidfood lists boxes containing bags of 45 g or 60 g, among other options.
Compare the number of bags and the contents of each one with the number of people and occasions you need them for.
A 200 g bag or 500 g stand-up pouch does not automatically contain individual portions. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place, as they are susceptible to mould.
Choose an amount that suits how much you use, and make sure you can seal and store the opened pack according to the storage instructions.
A branded manufacturer of mixed nuts, peanuts and savoury snacks. For portion packs, the Duyvis Walnut multipack of 4 × 30 g is worth considering.
A supermarket and own-label brand with listings for larger bags of unsalted mixed nuts, suitable for portioning yourself.
A supermarket and own-label brand; the listed 200 g Jumbo Noten Mix Ongezouten is an option for portioning yourself.
A supermarket with a listed 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts.
A supermarket whose range includes several types of nuts, both salted and unsalted.
A supermarket and own-label brand with a listed 500 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts.
These product options focus mainly on individually packed nut snacks; the last option is a single pack to portion yourself.
No image available
A good choice if you want individual portions of pistachios to take with you or hand out.
The product name lists 25 bags of 20 g. The product information warns that the bags contain a desiccant sachet, which must not be eaten.
No image available
A good choice if you are looking for portion-packed hickory nuts to take with you.
The product name lists 300 g. The product information lists sugar and salt as ingredients.
No image available
A good choice if you want individual bags of nut and fruit mix to take with you or hand out.
The product name lists 750 g and 30 bags. The product information lists walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and dried fruit.
No image available
A good choice if you are looking for individually packed portions of nuts to take with you or share.
The product name lists 242 g. The product information lists gluten (wheat), nuts, sesame and milk, among other ingredients, and warns that some flavours contain sweeteners and liquorice.
No image available
A good choice if you want one pack to share or measure out into your own portions.
The product description lists around 9–10 portions of around 30 g; this is one pack, not a multipack with individual bags. The information lists peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and lactose, and possible traces of nuts, soya and mustard.
No. In the Duyvis product mentioned, 30 g is the amount in each bag; it is not automatically a suitable quantity for everyone. Do not choose a pack based only on a label such as ‘portion’.
The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking. A small bag does not change that risk, so consider the child’s age and who will be eating the snack, rather than just the size of the pack.
Store nuts in a sealed container in a dry place. The Voedingscentrum says that keeping them cool at 10–15 °C is the best way to store them. Also follow the instructions on the specific pack.
Check whether it contains inner bags and how many grams are in each one. Duyvis lists four 30 g bags in its Walnut multipack; a 200 g bag or a 500 g stand-up pouch, by contrast, is not a confirmed multipack with individual portions.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current pack, even if you have bought the mix before. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly shown on the label.
