Choose individual bags if you want snacks that are ready to take along or hand out, without having to portion them yourself. A larger bag is a better choice if you want to decide how much to serve at home, but it isn’t a multipack, so you’ll need to portion the contents and store them carefully. Before choosing, consider who’ll be eating them too: whole nuts aren’t suitable as a ready-to-eat snack for children under four, and portion packs don’t remove the risk of allergens.
You’re looking for individual bags to take on outings or hand out, without having to portion them at home first. Check both the number of bags and the weight of each one. FOOX lists 20 bags of 60 grams in the Duyvis box.
You fill snack pots at home and want to decide how much to put in each one. A larger bag or resealable pack is a different option from individual portion packs. Albert Heijn describes a 500-gram unsalted nut mix, while ALDI lists a 200-gram resealable bag.
You’re buying for different people and check age suitability, allergens and ingredients before considering packaging convenience. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergen categories. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under four because of the choking risk.
First decide whether you want ready-to-go bags or would rather portion the snacks yourself. Then compare the ingredients, who’ll be eating them and how the product should be stored once opened.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Check that the product really contains separately sealed bags, and look at the number of bags and the weight of each one. FOOX lists 20 bags of 60 grams for the Duyvis box; Albert Heijn lists 20 portions for a large pack, but doesn’t specify individual bags. | If I want to take snacks along or hand them out without portioning them first, I look at the number of bags and the contents of each one. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Unsalted and fruit | Read the ingredients and check the salt and sweetened fruit ingredients separately. Jumbo lists sweetened cranberries with cane sugar in its unsalted nut mix. | If I’m looking for unsalted nuts for regular snack breaks, I also check whether sweetened fruit has been added to the mix. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Suitable for everyone eating them | Read the allergen information on the pack. Don’t give children under four a bag of whole nuts as a ready-to-eat snack; Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than nuts for this age group. | If I’m buying snacks for children or people with a relevant allergy, I check the age guidance and allergens first. Around 19% of consumers prioritise suitability. |
| Sharing and flavour | Check which nuts and other ingredients are included, and decide whether you want individual bags or a larger pack to share. The 500-gram PLUS mix lists walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and cashews. | If I’m choosing something for a shared snack, I want the mix to suit the ingredients and serving style I’m looking for. Around 13% of consumers focus most on sharing and flavour. |
| Stocking up and storage | Compare products with the same weight and similar ingredients. Also check whether the pack can be resealed and follow the storage advice; Albert Heijn recommends sealing the pack securely after use. | If I’m buying a pack for several occasions, I consider whether it’s the right size and how I can store what’s left. Around 12% of consumers prioritise this. |
A stated number of portions doesn’t mean they come in separate bags. You may need to portion the contents yourself.
Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one, not just the number of portions.
Portioning snacks yourself takes preparation and your own snack pots.
An unsalted nut and fruit mix may contain sweetened dried fruit. The cranberry in Jumbo’s nut mix contains cane sugar.
Read the full ingredients list, including ingredients shown in brackets alongside dried fruit.
The packaging doesn’t change the risk whole nuts pose to young children, or remove any allergens present.
First consider who’ll be eating them. Don’t give children under four whole nuts as a ready-to-eat snack, and check the allergens on the pack.
Nuts should be stored in a well-sealed pack in a dry place. Instructions may vary from one pack to another.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and reseal the rest after filling your snack pots.
An option if you want to hand out or take along individual bags of salted peanuts.
The current 500-gram unsalted nut mix is an option if you want to portion it yourself.
A large pack of nuts and cranberries for anyone portioning snacks themselves who’d like to include fruit.
A shop option for a 200-gram bag of unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
Trader Joe’s Notenmix ongebrand is a resealable pack for anyone who wants to help themselves to a smaller bag over several occasions.
A stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted nuts to portion yourself.
These product picks are suitable for snacks to portion yourself, take along or share. Check the ingredients and portion format on each pack.
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An unsalted mix for anyone who wants to put together their own snack portions at home.
The pack is 200 g and the mix is described as raw and unsalted, with hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. Contains nuts and may contain traces of peanuts.
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The individual bags are handy for taking along or handing out, without having to weigh out portions yourself.
The pack contains 30 bags of 25 g. The mix includes walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and dried fruit; the cranberries contain sugar. Contains walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts, among other ingredients.
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A pack of individually wrapped nut snacks to take along or share.
The description lists cashews, macadamia nuts, pistachios and walnuts, among other ingredients. The pack also contains salted and sweetened varieties. Listed allergens include nuts, gluten, sesame and milk.
No. Albert Heijn lists 20 portions for its 500-gram unsalted nut mix, but it’s a large pack. FOOX explicitly lists 20 individual bags of 60 grams in the Duyvis box. So check the number of bags, not just the number of portions.
Don’t give children of this age whole nuts as a ready-to-eat snack. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of nuts, because of the choking risk; Albert Heijn also warns that young children can choke on nuts.
Read the allergen information on the current pack and consider it for everyone who’ll be eating the product. According to the NVWA, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label; peanuts and nuts are separate allergen categories. This labelling doesn’t mean that a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
No. Jumbo Notenmix Cranberry Ongezouten contains dried, sweetened cranberries with cane sugar. So check the ingredients of any fruit separately.
Store nuts in a well-sealed pack in a dry place, and follow the advice on the specific pack. Albert Heijn recommends storing its unsalted nut mix in a cool, dry place and sealing it securely after use; PLUS recommends storing its mix in a dry, dark place.
