Choose nuts based on the amount of protein in the serving you actually hand out, the ingredients and the allergen information available at the point of service. For the peanut and almond varieties reviewed, Duyvis, Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo state that they contain 25–27 g of protein per 100 g. Mathematically, 30 g provides 7.5–8.1 g, but this alone does not prove that the permitted commercial claim ‘high in protein’ applies or that the product will deliver a specific recovery benefit.
You want to quantify the protein contribution of a conference-break snack. Compare the nutritional information with the portion you actually serve, and distinguish a snack from the overall diet of guests who exercise.
You want to give guests a choice and make allergen information available at the point of service. The NVWA explains that information must also be provided for unpackaged catering food.
You want to match pack size with weighed portions and remaining stock. Albert Heijn and Jumbo specify the number of portions in certain packs; also follow the storage instructions for the variety you choose.
First decide how much you plan to serve per portion, arrange allergen information for your chosen serving format, then match the pack size to the number of serving occasions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the value per 100 g with the weight of the portion you hand out. Set this amount alongside the energy content of the same portion. | If I want to work out the protein contribution of a conference break, I use the portion guests actually receive. Around 29% of consumers prioritise protein per portion served. |
| Allergen information | Check the ingredients and warnings for the exact variety. Arrange how guests can find the information if you serve unpackaged nuts; the NVWA and the Warenwetregeling set out the applicable information requirements. | When catering for a mixed group, I want allergen information to be clearly available at the point of service. Around 29% of consumers put allergen management first. |
| Portioning and storage | Compare the pack size with your planned portions and check the storage instructions for after opening. For example, Albert Heijn lists 20 portions of 25 g for AH Unsalted Peanuts 500 g; Jumbo lists 14 portions of 25 g for its 350 g pack. | If I weigh out portions in advance for several serving occasions, I want to know how many I can get from a pack and how to store what is left. Around 24% of consumers prioritise portions and serving arrangements. |
| Quantity to serve | Work out the required weight based on the number of portions and the portion size you have chosen. Check that the pack size is suitable. | For a group order, I want to match the total quantity to the planned number of portions. Around 18% of consumers want to plan the quantity for the entire service. |
The amount of protein you serve and the conditions for making a commercial nutrition claim are two separate things to check. A high figure on the nutrition table does not, by itself, prove that the claim is permitted for the exact variety.
Calculate the protein in the portion you actually serve and check the applicable claim conditions for the exact product before using a claim. The NVWA and the European Commission explain the rules for nutrition claims.
The unsalted peanuts reviewed contain peanuts and sunflower oil, while the AH almonds reviewed list almonds as their only ingredient.
Read the ingredients list for the exact variety if its composition or added oil matters for your menu.
For unpackaged catering food, allergen information must remain available in the appropriate way. Keeping the original packaging in storage does not automatically give guests access to that information.
Make sure each item you serve is linked to the ingredients and allergen information for the correct variety, and make it clear where guests can find it.
Portioning food yourself also requires a consistent process for providing information, weighing portions and storing the remainder.
Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 due to possible metal fragments. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned about Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. That date has passed, but this does not cancel the warning for any affected stock that may remain.
Do not serve the affected batches mentioned, and follow the instructions from Albert Heijn or the NVWA. Do not extend a warning to other products or varieties without evidence.
The product range reviewed includes Unsalted Peanuts 235 g and Unsalted Nutmix Walnut: a straightforward peanut option and a mix of different nuts, respectively.
The varieties reviewed are AH Unsalted Peanuts 500 g and AH Unsalted Almonds 190 g.
Jumbo Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts 350 g is an option reviewed for matching pack size with portions chosen in advance.
The Alesto range includes almonds and walnuts, among other products, so you can choose by nut type.
The range information lists cashews, almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts, both salted and unsalted.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a bagged variety reviewed, with nutritional information per 100 g.
This selection includes unsalted peanuts, almonds and nut mixes for portions you can weigh out yourself for a conference break.
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A good fit for a peanut portion you weigh out yourself and want to calculate the protein contribution for each serving occasion. The product information lists 27 g of protein per 100 g, which works out mathematically at 8.1 g for a 30 g portion; the ingredients are 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. Contains peanuts and may contain cashews; keep allergen information available at the point of service.
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This variety is suitable for a portion of almonds that you weigh out yourself. The product information lists 21.5 g of protein per 100 g, which works out mathematically at 6.45 g for 30 g; the ingredients are 100% almond kernels. Contains almonds, so keep allergen information available at the point of service.
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The 500 g pack may suit several serving occasions when you weigh out portions yourself. The product information lists 21 g of protein per 100 g, or 6.3 g for 30 g mathematically; the ingredients list states 100% almonds. Contains almonds; keep allergen information available at the point of service.
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This larger pack provides a nut mix that you can weigh out yourself for several serving occasions. The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews, and states that it contains 16.9 g of protein per 100 g; mathematically, that is 5.07 g per 30 g. The mix may also contain peanuts and other nuts, so keep allergen information available.
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This mix combines different types of nuts for a snack portion you can weigh out yourself. The product information lists 19.1 g of protein per 100 g, which works out mathematically at 5.73 g for 30 g, and names hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. The mix may also contain peanuts; keep allergen information available at the point of service.
A 30 g portion of the products reviewed, which contain 25–27 g of protein per 100 g, provides 7.5–8.1 g of protein mathematically. To calculate the value for your own portion, use: value per 100 g × portion weight ÷ 100.
Not on the basis of a protein value per 100 g alone. Before using the commercial claim, check the applicable conditions for the exact claim and product composition; the NVWA explains that nutrition claims must not be misleading, confusing or ambiguous.
Make it clear where guests can find allergen information about unpackaged products. Under the Warenwetregeling allergen information for non-prepacked foods must be available in the prescribed way; information can only be given verbally if the legal conditions are met.
No. Do not promise a specific recovery benefit based on a bag of nuts or a single snack portion. The Voedingscentrum explains that protein requirements can vary with strength training or endurance sports, and that your overall diet also matters.
Follow the instructions on the pack you choose and seal the remaining nuts properly. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container, and suggests keeping them cool, for example at 10–15 °C; this is storage advice, not a universal legal temperature limit.
