Coffee drinkers on the go
If you want to take a bag with you without weighing out a portion first, check the weight of each individual bag. Duyvis lists the Unsalted Nutmix Walnut as a multipack of 4 × 30 g.
Which pack is right for you?
Sharing at work
If you’re putting bags out for colleagues or travel companions, check how many individual packs are in the box. If anyone has a food allergy, the allergen information on the label matters too.
Preparing lunchboxes
A larger bag could be a good choice if you want to weigh out your own portions. AH and PLUS list 500 g nut mixes; these are not confirmed as packs containing individual portion bags.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a ready-to-go bag, portions to share with several people or a larger pack so you can make your own portions. Then compare the contents and ingredients that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay extra attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for on the go | Check the number of individual bags as well as the weight of each one. Duyvis lists 4 × 30 g; FOOX lists salted peanuts in 20 bags of 60 g. | If I want to take one bag with me for my coffee break, I look at the amount in each bag and how many occasions the pack will cover. Around 37% of consumers put a handy bag to take along first. |
| Ingredients | Check whether the nuts are unsalted, which varieties are included and whether they have a coating or flavouring. If you have a relevant allergy, check the allergen information too. | If I want to eat nuts with my coffee regularly, I want to know what’s in the mix and whether the product is unsalted. Around 27% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Bags to share | Count the recipients and occasions, and check how many individual bags are in the box. Keep the label available for anyone who needs to check the allergens. | If I’m putting bags out for colleagues or travel companions, I want to know in advance how many people will get their own pack. Around 18% of consumers make sharing their top priority. |
| Making your own portions | A larger bag isn’t automatically a multipack: check whether it contains individual bags and whether it can be resealed. Only compare products with the same ingredients and quantity. | If I want to decide the portions for my lunchbox myself, I don’t mind weighing them out and want to adjust the amount to suit how I’ll use them. Around 18% of consumers prioritise portioning their own snacks and controlling portion sizes. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the total pack weight
A multipack of four 30 g bags and a box of twenty 60 g bags differ both in the number of individual portions and in the amount in each bag.
Check these separately: the number of individual bags and the weight of each one.
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Assuming coated snack nuts are the same as unsalted nuts
The Duyvis Provencale pack contains peanuts with a crunchy coating and onion and garlic flavouring. That’s a different mix from unsalted nuts.
Choose based on the flavour and ingredients you want; don’t compare pack sizes alone.
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Confusing a resealable bag with a multipack
Being resealable doesn’t mean the contents are already divided into portions. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping nuts tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Choose a larger bag if you want to portion the nuts yourself, and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Portioning them yourself takes a little preparation; you may need your own tightly sealed container for taking them with you.
Brands and places to shop for reference
Duyvis
The manufacturer lists both an unsalted multipack and larger sharing boxes containing individual bags.
- The Unsalted Nutmix Walnut is listed as 4 × 30 g; other Duyvis packs mentioned are 20 × 45 g and 20 × 60 g.
- The unsalted mix, seasoned snack nuts and salted peanuts differ in their ingredients and are not like-for-like snacks.
Albert Heijn
A place to shop if you want a larger pack of nut mix to portion yourself.
- AH lists an unsalted nut mix in a 500 g pack.
- This is listed as a larger pack, not as individual portion bags.
Jumbo
The product listings include both a Duyvis multipack and own-brand nut mixes.
- Jumbo lists the Duyvis Unsalted Nutmix Walnut as 4 × 30 g and own-brand nut mixes in 200 g packs.
- A 200 g bag isn’t the same as a multipack with individual bags inside.
Lidl
A place to shop for a larger bag that you can portion yourself.
- Lidl describes a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
- The product listing describes one bag, not a range of individual portion packs.
ALDI
The option mentioned is a larger bag from TRADER JOE'S, suitable if you want to portion the nuts yourself.
- ALDI lists a 200 g nut mix with hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts and almonds in a resealable pack.
- A resealable bag doesn’t automatically contain individual portions; the product listing doesn’t describe it as a multipack.
PLUS
A place to shop if you want a larger pack to portion yourself.
- PLUS lists an unroasted, unsalted nut mix in a 500 g stand-up pouch.
- The stand-up pouch isn’t a set of individual portion bags; you’ll need to divide the contents yourself.
Nut products at Joybuy
This selection includes individual bags to take along or share, as well as a larger pack for making your own portions.
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ChaCha Pistachio Nuts, 20 g × 25 bags
Ideal if you want individual bags to take along or share.
25 bags of 20 g. The product information lists nuts as an allergen.
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ChaCha Daily Nuts, 115 g, 5 portions of 23 g
Ideal if you want several small portions to take with you separately.
The product information lists five 23 g portions with walnuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts and dried fruit.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g, 30 bags
Ideal if you want several individual portions to take along or share.
30 bags of 25 g. The product information lists nuts and dried fruit, including walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
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J.ZAO Pecan Halves, 500 g
Ideal if you want to choose your own portion size for a lunchbox or coffee break.
A larger 500 g pack. The ingredients include sugar and salt, so this isn’t an unsalted option.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack, 242 g
Ideal if you want individually packed nuts to take along or share, with a choice of varieties.
The product information lists salted, seasoned and sweetened varieties. Allergens listed include nuts, milk, wheat and sesame. The pack contains a desiccant; this is not meant to be eaten.
Frequently asked questions
Is a larger bag the same as a multipack?
No. Check whether the pack actually contains individual bags. The ALDI and PLUS larger bags mentioned have a total weight for a single bag, while multipacks specify the number of bags and the weight of each one.
How should I store nuts that I’ve portioned myself for my lunchbox?
Keep them tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. The Voedingscentrum recommends a cool storage temperature of 10 to 15 °C; also follow the storage instructions on the pack. A resealable bag doesn’t replace those instructions.
What allergen information should I check on a pre-packed product?
Check the label for allergens that are relevant to you or the person receiving the product; peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergens. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), rules have also applied in the Netherlands since 1 January 2026 for warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination. The NVWA gives examples of wording such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’.
Are peanuts automatically suitable for someone with a tree nut allergy?
You can’t tell from the product name alone. Peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergens, but if you have a relevant allergy, also check whether the label warns about the other allergen.
How can I tell how many portions are in a multipack?
Check both the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. This lets you distinguish, for example, four 30 g bags from twenty 60 g bags; the total pack weight alone doesn’t tell you how it’s divided.