Choose an individual pack if you want to grab a snack without any preparation; a larger pack lets you decide how much to take with you. Plain unsalted nuts and coated savoury snack nuts are different product types, so check the ingredients, allergens and inner packaging before you choose.
You want to be able to grab an individually wrapped snack as you leave. Duyvis Provençale is available in a box of 20 × 45 g bags; these are coated savoury nuts with peanuts and wheat, not a plain unsalted nut mix. The packaging details have been confirmed by Foods & Goods and Makro Nederland.
You weigh out the amount you want from a 200 or 500 g pack and take it with you in a tightly sealed container or bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a well-sealed container in a dry place.
Check the ingredients and choose plain unsalted nuts rather than coated savoury nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between these product types; also check each pack to see which nuts it contains and which allergens are listed.
Ideal if: you don't want to weigh anything out in advance and want to be able to grab a snack straight away.
Bear in mind: the quantity and ingredients are fixed; a savoury coating is not the same as unsalted nuts.
Ideal if: you want to decide how much to pack for one coffee break.
Bear in mind: you'll need to weigh it out in advance and bring a sealable container or bag.
Ideal if: you often prepare your own portions and want to keep a supply at home.
Bear in mind: a pack that lists several portions doesn't necessarily contain individual bags.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to take with you | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one; don't confuse these with the total weight or the stated number of portions. | If I don't want to weigh out a snack just before leaving, I'll look for a bag I can grab and go. Around 46% of consumers prefer something they can take with them straight away, without any preparation. |
| Choosing your own portion size | Check the net weight and stated portion size separately. A manufacturer's portion size is not personal nutritional advice. | If I want to choose how much to take with my coffee, a bulk pack makes it easy to portion some out in advance. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having control over their portion size. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Check whether you're looking at plain unsalted nuts or coated savoury nuts, and read the ingredients and allergen warnings. | If I'm looking for a particular mix or savoury flavour, I want to be able to check the label before choosing. Around 18% of consumers give the greatest priority to the ingredients or flavour they want. |
A pack can list several portions without containing individual inner bags. Albert Heijn lists 20 portions of 25 g for its 500 g unsalted nut mix; the Duyvis box described by Foods & Goods contains individual 45 g bags.
Before choosing, check the sales unit, the number of inner packs and the weight of each bag.
Plain unsalted nuts and coated savoury nuts differ in product type and ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include coated savoury nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
Choose based on the product type and ingredients list, not just the word ‘nuts’ on the front of the pack.
The Jumbo mix reviewed contains peanuts as an ingredient. The PLUS and AH mixes reviewed carry a warning that they may contain peanuts.
Check both the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current pack. Don't choose a product containing an allergen you need to avoid.
Provençale savoury nuts are a good option if you're looking for a savoury snack with onion and garlic flavour.
AH Unsalted Nut Mix is a bulk pack for anyone who wants to portion their own.
Jumbo Unsalted Nut Mix 200 g is an option if you want to portion it yourself.
Lidl offers nuts and dried fruit under the Alesto brand; the range includes products such as cashews.
TRADER JOE'S Unsalted Nut Mix is a bulk pack for portioning out yourself.
PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix 200 g is a plain nut mix that you can portion yourself.
These Joybuy products are suited to taking nuts with you for coffee on the go, from individually packed portions to larger packs and savoury coated snacks.
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The individual bags are handy if you want to take pistachios with you without weighing out a portion.
The product information mentions a desiccant; this is not edible.
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This pack is a good option if you want to weigh out your own portion of unsalted peanuts to take with you.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashews; check the allergen information if you need to avoid allergens.
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The stated 23 g portions are handy if you want to take a measured amount with you.
This is a mix with dried fruit, including cranberries with sugar, not a plain unsalted nut mix. The product information lists walnuts, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts.
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These Provençale savoury nuts are a good option if you're looking for a snack with onion and garlic flavour.
The product information lists peanuts and wheat, and states that it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. This is a coated snack, not a plain unsalted nut mix.
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This pack is a good option if you want to take a savoury coated peanut snack with you or portion it yourself.
The product information lists peanuts and wheat, and states that it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. These are not plain unsalted nuts.
No, it depends on how much you want to take with you. In the Duyvis pack reviewed, 45 g is the weight of each individual bag; Albert Heijn lists a manufacturer's portion size of 25 g for its bulk mix. These product details are not personal nutritional advice.
Take them with you in a tightly sealed container and store them in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a well-sealed container in a dry place; also follow the storage instructions on the pack you've chosen.
No, unsalted doesn't automatically mean peanut-free. The Jumbo mix reviewed contains peanuts as an ingredient, while the AH and PLUS mixes reviewed carry a warning that they may contain peanuts. Check the current ingredients and allergen information if you need to avoid peanuts.
No, the 20 × 45 g pack reviewed contains wheat. Don't choose this variety if you need to avoid gluten, and check the current packaging.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. From 1 January 2026, the NVWA will also check during inspections that labels correctly warn about cross-contamination with allergens.
