Regular film-night sharers
Do you share snacks with several people or use one bag over a few film nights? Compare the pack size, price per quantity and ingredients. Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS list the 500 g nut mixes reviewed here.
Who is this guide for?
Mindful snack shoppers
Are you after unsalted nuts, or peanuts with a seasoned batter coating? These are different types of snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes as peanuts with a crunchy batter coating.
Smaller snack households
If you’d rather have fewer leftovers, look for smaller packs and check the closure. The Lidl and ALDI nut mixes reviewed here contain 200 g; ALDI explicitly describes its own mix as being in a resealable pack.
What should you look for when buying?
Start by thinking about how much you expect to eat during and after your film night. Then compare the price per 100 g, the ingredients and the storage advice on the packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Price and quantity | Compare the price per 100 g and check that you’re comparing the same type of mix. A larger pack doesn’t automatically mean better value. | If I’m sharing snacks or spreading them over a few film nights, I want to know whether the quantity suits how much we eat. Around 31% of shoppers focus mainly on the price-to-quantity ratio. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and check separately for features such as unroasted and unsalted. If you have an allergy, also check the allergen information and warnings. | If I want to choose between an unsalted nut mix and a seasoned snack, I look beyond the packaging and check the ingredients too. Around 25% of shoppers put ingredients first. |
| Quantity and storage | Check the net weight, whether the pack is genuinely resealable and the storage advice for your product. A stand-up pouch doesn’t automatically have a resealable closure. | If I’m not going to finish the whole bag in one film night, I want to be able to store what’s left easily. Around 25% of shoppers mainly care about having fewer leftovers and convenient storage. |
| Flavour and type of snack | Check whether you’re looking at plain nuts, a nut mix or, for example, peanuts with a crunchy coating; also check which nuts are included. | For a film night, I want to choose between the flavour of nuts and a seasoned, crunchy snack to enjoy with drinks. Around 19% of shoppers prioritise flavour and type of snack. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a ‘value pack’ definitely saves you money
A product called a ‘value pack’ doesn’t tell you how its price per quantity compares. The ingredients may also differ from those in a smaller bag.
Compare the current price per 100 g and read the ingredients before treating different packs as equivalent.
Buying a larger pack means committing to more stock and spending more upfront; it doesn’t automatically mean you pay less per gram.
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Treating coated snack nuts as a plain nut mix
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes as peanuts with a crunchy batter coating. For its Cocktail variety, the manufacturer lists milk, peanuts and gluten as allergens.
First choose the type of snack you’re after, then check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
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Assuming a stand-up pouch is resealable
A stand-up pouch isn’t necessarily resealable. ALDI explicitly describes the pack reviewed here as resealable; the product name of another bag doesn’t confirm that it has this feature.
Check the closure and follow the product’s storage advice. If the pack doesn’t seal properly, transferring the contents to an airtight container may be useful.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
Worth considering if you’re after seasoned peanuts with a crunchy coating; they’re a different type of snack from a plain nut mix.
- The manufacturer describes Borrelnootjes as peanuts with a crunchy batter coating.
- For the Cocktail variety, the manufacturer lists milk, peanuts and gluten as allergens. Check the current packaging.
Albert Heijn
The range page lists a 500 g unsalted nut mix as well as separate 200 g products.
- The different pack sizes give you the option of buying more or less.
- Don’t assume the varieties have the same recipe without comparing the ingredients.
Jumbo
The Unroasted Mixed Nuts Value Pack reviewed here is a 500 g product.
- The product name specifies both the quantity and that the nuts are unroasted.
- ‘Value pack’ doesn’t, by itself, prove a lower price per 100 g.
Lidl
The 200 g Alesto nut mix reviewed here is a smaller-pack option.
- The product page describes an unroasted, unsalted mix.
- The product page reviewed says it is sold in store; check the latest information for your local shop.
ALDI
The TRADER JOE’S nut mix reviewed here contains 200 g of unroasted nuts.
- The product information lists hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts and almonds, and says the pack is resealable.
- The size reviewed is a 200 g bag, not a large value pack.
PLUS
The PLUS Nut Mix reviewed here is a 500 g unroasted, unsalted mix in a stand-up pouch.
- The weight and product type are included in the product name.
- A stand-up pouch doesn’t confirm that the pack is resealable; check the closure yourself.
Joybuy products for a film night
These products range from 200 g and 500 g nut mixes to individually portioned nut and fruit mixes and individual nut snacks. Compare the quantity and ingredients with what you’re looking for on your film night.
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g’woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts, 500 g
A 500 g nut mix to share or enjoy over several occasions. The product name specifies that the mix is unroasted.
The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. It also mentions possible traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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g’woon Nut Mix Raw & Unsalted, 200 g
A smaller pack for anyone looking to buy fewer nuts at a time. The product name describes a 200 g raw, unsalted nut mix.
The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews, and possible traces of peanuts.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g / 30 sachets
The product name specifies a 750 g pack containing 30 sachets, making it easy to grab individual portions.
This product contains nuts and dried fruit, including raisins, cranberries and blackcurrants, so it isn’t a pack of nuts alone.
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J.ZAO Pecan Halves, 500 g
A 500 g pack of pecans as an individual snack option. The product information states that it contains 87.6% pecans.
This isn’t an unsalted nut mix; the product information also lists sugar and salt.
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NUTS Deal mix with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, hazelnuts, almonds and chickpeas
A snack mix with nuts, seeds and chickpeas; the product name lists sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, hazelnuts and almonds.
The product information says some ingredients are roasted and salted, so this isn’t an entirely unsalted nut mix.
Frequently asked questions
How can you tell if a value pack really works out cheaper?
Divide the price by the number of grams, then multiply by 100 to calculate the price per 100 g. Next, compare the ingredients too: a lower price for a different mix doesn’t prove that the same nuts are cheaper. For example, Albert Heijn lists separate 500 g and 200 g mixes; don’t assume they have the same ingredients without checking.
Does unroasted mean the same as unsalted?
No. Unroasted and unsalted describe different product features. If you’re choosing based on nutritional advice, look for unsalted: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five.
How long can you keep an opened bag of nuts?
Follow the storage advice on your product’s packaging. For mixed salted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer once opened; after that, the quality may deteriorate. These timings don’t automatically apply to every unsalted, coated or fruit-containing mix. Check carefully for signs of poor quality, such as nuts that are rancid, tough or mouldy.
What allergen information should you check on Dutch packaging?
Check the current ingredients list and clearly marked allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared need to be clearly distinguishable from the other ingredients in the ingredients list. Peanuts and tree nuts are different allergens; coatings may also contain other allergens.
What does ‘may contain’ mean under Dutch rules?
Since 1 January 2026, Dutch rules have applied to warnings about unintended allergen cross-contamination. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says these warnings must be based on a risk assessment and reference values, and allows wording such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. Such a warning relates to possible cross-contamination; check the packaging for information about the product in front of you.