A small bag for the evening
You want to set out an amount before snacking and are looking for a pack with a clearly stated weight per bag. Duyvis lists 30 g bags for its Walnut mix; Foods & Goods describes 60 g bags of salted peanuts.
Which nut pack suits your needs?
A supply to share
You want enough for several evenings or occasions when you’re sharing, and are choosing between individual bags and a larger bag that you can portion out yourself. Also consider the total weight, the ingredients and how to store the pack once opened.
For evening snacks and lunchboxes
You want to use the same supply at home and when you’re out and about. For young children, the form of the snack needs extra consideration: Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, due to the risk of choking. Older children can choke too.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much you want to set out for each snack time. Then choose between individual bags and portioning the contents yourself; if you’re sharing or taking nuts with you, the total weight and ingredients matter too.
The considerations below are for consumers thinking about nuts for a late-evening snack, to share or for a lunchbox.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Weight per bag | Check the weight of each individual bag and how many bags are included. Duyvis describes a 4 × 30 g pack; Foods & Goods describes salted peanuts in 20 bags of 60 g each. | If I want to set an amount for one evening snack in advance, I focus on the weight per bag. Around 29% of this group prioritise portion size above all else. |
| Sharing and stocking up | Compare the total weight with the number of snack times or occasions you want to have enough for. You can portion out a 500 g bag yourself, but it isn’t the same as bags that are already individually packed. | If I’m buying enough for several occasions or to share, I want to make use of the total amount. Around 22% of this group are mainly looking for enough to cover several snack times. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that unsalted nuts are included in the Wheel of Five; salted peanuts and seasoned nuts are different varieties. | If I’m keeping an eye on ingredients and salt, I want to know whether it’s an unsalted nut mix, salted peanuts or a seasoned variety. Around 21% of this group put ingredients first. |
| Taking nuts in a lunchbox | Check whether you need to weigh out an amount yourself and whether the form is suitable for the person eating the snack. Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts; older children can choke too. | If I’m taking nuts in a lunchbox, I want to know how much to weigh out and whether the form is suitable for the person eating them. Around 14% of this group consider taking them with them the most important factor. |
| Storage after opening | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage advice and best-before date on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. | If I use a bag over several evenings, I want to know how to store the rest once it’s open. Around 14% of this group prioritise storage and repeated use. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing portions with individual bags
A label showing the number of portions doesn’t necessarily mean the contents are in separate bags. Jumbo lists eight portions for one 200 g bag of nut mix.
Check how many individual bags there are and the weight of each one, rather than relying only on words such as ‘portions’ or ‘value pack’.
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Assuming a product page proves that an item is currently available
The AH and Jumbo pages for Duyvis Unsalted Nutmix Walnut state that the product has been discontinued. The product information may describe the pack size, but it doesn’t guarantee that you can buy it.
Check the retailer’s range status before relying on a product page when planning a purchase.
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Assuming an individual bag is automatically the right snack size
The bags described vary in weight: the Duyvis Walnut pack contains 30 g per bag, while the Foods & Goods salted peanut product contains 60 g per bag.
First decide how much you want to set out, then compare the weight per bag.
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Assuming resealable means it will keep indefinitely
A resealable bag is still a pack that has been opened. How you store the rest still matters.
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.
Brands and supermarket options for reference
Duyvis
The manufacturer lists a 4 × 30 g multipack for Unsalted Nutmix Walnut.
- The manufacturer describes a pack containing individual 30 g bags.
- The AH and Jumbo pages state that this product has been discontinued. The 60 g bags of salted peanuts are a different variety.
Albert Heijn
A useful option for larger bags of nut mix that you can portion out yourself.
- Range information includes different pack sizes for nut mixes.
- Check each product to see whether it contains individual bags; a larger bag isn’t automatically a multipack.
Jumbo
One example of a supermarket own-brand option to portion out yourself is the 200 g Noten Mix Ongezouten.
- Jumbo lists eight portions for this pack.
- Eight portions doesn’t mean eight individual bags. The mix contains peanuts and several tree nuts.
Lidl
The Dutch product page describes a 200 g unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
- The pack is an option if you want to weigh out your own amount.
- The page says ‘In store only’; this doesn’t guarantee stock at a particular branch.
ALDI
The Dutch product pages describe a 200 g resealable unroasted nut mix and a 500 g unsalted nut blend.
- The 200 g mix is described as resealable; the 500 g blend is a larger size.
- These are different product varieties, not confirmed multipacks. Compare the ingredients of the variety you choose.
PLUS
PLUS describes a 200 g own-brand nut mix as well as a separate Duyvis variety.
- PLUS Notenmix ongebrand ongezouten is sold in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
- The stand-up pouch isn’t a series of individual portion bags. The 125 g Duyvis Oven Roasted nut mix has different ingredients and is a separate variety.
Nut packs at Joybuy
The Joybuy options below range from products whose names specify individual bags to larger nut mixes and a combination of nuts and dried fruit. Compare the quantity and ingredients of each product with your snack occasion.
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ChaCha Pistachio Nuts, 20 g × 25 bags
The product name lists pistachio nuts in 25 bags of 20 g, making it easy to portion out snack times in advance. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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g'woon Nut Mix Raw & Unsalted, 200 g
The product name describes a 200 g raw, unsalted nut mix. If you want to weigh out your own amount, check whether this size suits the way you plan to use the pack.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g, 30 bags
The product name lists 30 bags and a total weight of 750 g, with nuts and dried fruit. This size could suit you if you want to portion the contents out over several snack times; check the ingredients on the pack.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack, 242 g
The product name lists a 242 g assortment of nuts. Before buying, check the exact ingredients and whether the pack offers the quantity and format you’re looking for.
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Full of Fruit Flavor Nuts and Dried Fruit Sharing Pack, 5-pack, 1.073 kg
The product name lists a 5-pack of nuts and dried fruit, with a total weight of 1.073 kg. This combines nuts and fruit rather than containing nuts alone; check what’s included.
Frequently asked questions
Does a multipack always contain small individual portions?
No. Check the weight of each individual bag. The examples described range from 30 g to 60 g per bag, and a pack that lists portions may also contain just one larger bag.
How should I store nuts if I don’t finish the bag?
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place, and follow the label for the variety you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this method of storage; the instructions on the pack take precedence for the specific product.
Can I put whole nuts in a young child’s lunchbox?
Take the child’s age and the risk of choking into account. Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts. Older children can choke too; the source advises eating calmly at the table and staying with them. This is safety advice, not a legal age limit.
Where can I check the allergens in nut packs?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety. The NVWA states that allergens must be declared clearly and correctly. For the Duyvis salted peanuts described, Foods & Goods states that they contain peanuts and may contain other nuts.
Does ‘eight portions’ mean that a pack contains eight bags?
No. Jumbo lists eight portions for one 200 g bag of Noten Mix Ongezouten. Check separately whether the product contains individual bags and how many grams each one contains.