Taking a snack bag with you
If you don’t want to measure out a portion on your way to a film night, check the weight of each individual bag and the difference between peanuts and borrelnootjes. Bidfood lists Duyvis snack bags.
Who are these options for?
Choosing unsalted nuts
If you want to decide for yourself how much to take, a larger mix may be suitable for portioning in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts as part of the Wheel of Five; Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer unsalted mixes in their ranges.
Choosing snacks for a group
Choose the type of snack and packaging to suit your group’s preferences. If someone has a food allergy, the information on the packaging of the exact product variant is what matters; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen information for prepacked products.
What should you look for when choosing?
These percentages are estimates for consumers choosing nut snacks for a film night.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience and quantity per bag | Check the number of individual bags and the net weight of each one. Bidfood lists Duyvis packs containing 45 g and 60 g per bag. | Want to take something with you without measuring it out in advance? Around 31% of consumers in this selection context put convenience first. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check that the exact product variant is unsalted and look at the ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts as part of the Wheel of Five. | If you want unsalted nuts and don’t mind preparing a portion yourself, this may suit your preference. Around 25% of consumers choose this as their first option. |
| Flavour and type of snack | Distinguish between an unsalted nut mix, salted peanuts and borrelnootjes, and check the ingredients of the flavour you choose. | Are you mainly looking for a savoury flavour or a coated snack for your film night? Around 19% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
| Pack size | Check how many bags or grams you’re buying at once, and whether you’ll need to divide up the quantity yourself. Duyvis packs at Bidfood contain 20 bags; the ALDI and PLUS mixes mentioned come in 500 g packs. | Want the pack size to match what you need, even if that means preparing portions? Around 13% of consumers put this consideration first. |
| Allergens for you or your guests | Read the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack, including information about possible cross-contamination. A brand name alone isn’t enough to be certain. | If you’re buying for someone with a food allergy, checking the exact product variant comes before convenience or flavour. Around 12% of consumers make this their first selection criterion. |
Common mistakes
-
Assuming a small bag is automatically a suitable portion
The 45 g and 60 g weights on the Duyvis individual bags reviewed are pack weights, not personalised dietary advice.
First decide how much you want to take, then check the weight of each inner bag.
-
Confusing a serving size with individual bags
A 125 g pack of Duyvis Borrelnootjes at Joybuy is described as containing several servings. That doesn’t, in itself, mean the contents are divided into sealed inner bags.
Look for explicit information about individual bags; don’t assume a multipack from the number of stated servings.
If you want to portion the snacks yourself, you’ll need to prepare them and provide your own packaging.
-
Treating borrelnootjes and unsalted nut mixes as the same thing
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts as part of the Wheel of Five. Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes Poesta as peanuts with a crunchy coating; this is a different snack choice from an unsalted nut mix.
First decide whether you’re looking for unsalted nuts or a savoury film-night snack, then check the ingredients of the product variant you choose.
-
Choosing a wholesale box without considering the pack size
The Duyvis snack bags reviewed at Bidfood are sold in boxes of 20. That’s a different way to buy them from a standard supermarket pack.
Check whether you can use all the bags and review the seller’s ordering terms.
A box may contain more individual bags than you need for one film night.
Brands and ranges to help you choose
Duyvis
The Duyvis snack bags listed by Bidfood are a good fit if you want individual bags to take with you or hand out.
- Bidfood lists 60 g bags of salted peanuts and 45 g bags of borrelnootjes, in boxes of 20 bags.
- These aren’t unsalted nut mixes. Duyvis warns that traces of peanuts and/or nuts may be present; check the packaging of the exact product variant.
Albert Heijn
The AH nut mixes mentioned are an option if you want to portion unsalted nuts yourself.
- The range information lists unsalted nut mixes in 200 g and 500 g packs.
- There’s no indication that these products come in individually wrapped portions to take with you. Albert Heijn advises reading the packaging before consumption.
Jumbo
The Jumbo Noten Mix Ongezouten 200 g mentioned is a good fit if you want to measure out a portion at home.
- The product information confirms an unsalted supermarket pack of 200 g.
- The product information doesn’t indicate that it’s a multipack or contains individual inner bags.
Lidl
Lidl lists nuts, dried fruit and party snacks under Alesto, so decide first what type of snack you’re looking for.
- The range information confirms several snack categories.
- The category information doesn’t confirm a specific individual snack bag, or that all Alesto products are unsalted.
ALDI
The Trader Joe’s Notenmelange mentioned is an unsalted mix for anyone who wants to make their own portions.
- For this 500 g mix, ALDI lists almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- There’s no indication that the pack is an individual bag to take with you; this information applies to this mix, not the entire range.
PLUS
The PLUS Notenmix ongebrand ongezouten 500 g mentioned is an option for preparing portions at home.
- The product name states that the nuts are unroasted and unsalted, and come in a 500 g pack.
- A stand-up pouch doesn’t automatically contain individual bags. PLUS advises reading the packaging before consumption.
Nuts and snacks at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are suitable for a film night, whether you’re after savoury snacks or nuts to portion yourself.
Image unavailable
Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta 275 g
A good fit if you’re looking for a savoury, spicy snack for a film night.
275 g; the product information states that it contains 51% peanuts.
Allergens listed: peanuts, wheat/gluten, milk and celery. The description states that traces of soya, mustard and other nuts may be present.
Image unavailable
g'woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts 500 g
A good fit if you want unsalted nuts and prefer to decide the quantity yourself at home.
500 g; the mix contains hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews, and is described as having no added salt.
The description states that traces of peanuts and other nuts may be present.
Image unavailable
g'woon Macadamia Mix 200 g
A good fit if you’re looking for a savoury nut mix to share with others.
200 g; the description lists a salted mix containing macadamias, peanuts, almonds, cashews and pecans, among other ingredients.
Contains peanuts and nuts.
Image unavailable
g'woon Nut Mix Raw and Unsalted 200 g
A good fit if you’re looking for an unsalted nut mix to portion yourself.
200 g; the description lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews.
The description states that traces of peanuts may be present.
Image unavailable
J.ZAO Pecan Halves 500 g
A good fit if you’re looking for pecans to snack on during a film night.
500 g; the product information states that it contains 87.6% pecans and lists sugar and salt as ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Is a snack bag the same as one serving?
No, the weight of a bag doesn’t determine what’s a suitable portion for you. The Duyvis bags listed by Bidfood contain 45 g or 60 g; another 125 g pack is described as containing several servings, but there’s no indication that these are divided into individual inner bags.
Can I choose a brand in general for someone with a peanut or nut allergy?
No, check the allergens and warnings on the packaging of the exact product variant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen information for prepacked products, and Duyvis itself warns that traces may be present due to cross-contamination. This information doesn’t confirm that any of the products mentioned are safe for someone with a specific allergy.
Are whole nuts suitable for children under four?
The MDL Fonds advises against giving whole nuts to children under four because of the risk of choking. This is age-related safety advice, not a legal restriction on buying them.
What allergen information should I be able to check online?
According to Business.gov.nl, label information must be in Dutch and also available online; prepacked products must include allergen information on the label. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also checked that appropriate precautionary warnings about cross-contamination are included during inspections. These are obligations for sellers, not a personal registration requirement for snack buyers.
Should I throw away mixed salted nuts as soon as they reach their best-before date?
Not necessarily: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says mixed salted nuts can be eaten for up to two months after the best-before date, and possibly longer, provided they still look good and the packaging is intact. This advice doesn’t necessarily apply to opened or damaged packaging.