Choose individual bags if you want to take nuts with you or serve them without decanting them. If you prefer to portion them out at home and store the rest, look for a bag that’s explicitly described as resealable. Your preference for unsalted nuts or a seasoned snack is also worth considering. The weight on the pack doesn’t automatically indicate a suitable portion, so check the contents and allergens for the exact variety.
Want to grab a bag for a film night or while you’re out, without having to decant the nuts first? Duyvis lists salted peanuts in a 60 g pack; a Dutch supplier also describes an outer box containing individual 60 g bags. This is the pack weight, not a set serving size.
If you want to portion out an amount at home, look for packaging that’s explicitly described as resealable. ALDI Netherlands describes a 200 g bag of unroasted mixed nuts as resealable; check whether the seal is mentioned for other varieties.
If you’re looking for unsalted nuts, compare the types of nuts and the packaging next. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; Dutch supermarket ranges offer a variety of bag sizes.
First decide whether you want individual bags or would rather portion them out yourself. Then compare the ingredients and the total amount you’ll be buying.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it’s relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging and portioning | Check the weight per bag, the number of bags in an outer box and whether the pack is explicitly described as resealable. | If you want to take something with you without repacking it, or weigh it out yourself at home, choose packaging that suits the way you’ll use it. Around 36% of consumers prioritise convenient packaging or portioning it themselves. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the details for the exact variety: unroasted, roasted and unsalted are different characteristics. | If you’re looking for unsalted nuts, use this as your first selection criterion, then choose the packaging. Around 29% of consumers prioritise unsalted ingredients. |
| Flavour and texture | Check the types of nuts, the flavour variety and whether the peanuts have a crispy coating. | If you want a seasoned snack or a particular nut mix for your film night, compare the ingredients for that variety. Around 21% of consumers give flavour and texture the highest priority. |
| Quantity and pack size | Compare the total contents with the number of bags and the amount you want to store or share. | If you don’t want to buy more than you’ll need for your snack occasions, check the total quantity in the pack. Around 14% of consumers prioritise buying a suitable amount and keeping a manageable stock. |
A 60 g bag or a 125 g bag of borrelnootjes shows the amount in the pack, not how much you’ll want to eat during one viewing.
First decide how much you want to serve, then choose a bag size that suits that amount.
Borrelnootjes, which are peanuts with a crispy coating, are different from a mix of plain nuts. Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties.
Read the ingredients list for the exact flavour, especially if you’re looking for an unsalted option or need to take allergens into account.
ALDI describes the 200 g bag of mixed nuts mentioned above as resealable. The term ‘stand-up pouch’ for a 500 g PLUS nut mix doesn’t in itself confirm that it has a resealable closure.
Look for an explicit description or check the packaging before relying on it being resealable.
If the packaging doesn’t reseal, you may need a separate storage container.
The Duyvis portion pack described contains 20 individual 60 g bags. That’s more than one bag in total.
Check both the contents per bag and the total number of bags before choosing an outer box.
An outer box means you’ll have more in stock at home than if you bought a single bag.
Worth considering for smaller packs of salted peanuts and borrelnootjes with a crispy coating.
The range includes unsalted nut mixes and studentenhaver (fruit and nut mix) in various bag sizes.
The own-brand range includes unsalted and salted nut mixes, studentenhaver and seasoned snack mixes.
A 200 g mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts is an option if you want to portion it out yourself at home.
The Dutch range includes Trader Joe’s nut mixes, including an unroasted variety and a roasted variety.
The own brand offers an unroasted, unsalted nut mix in a 500 g stand-up pouch.
This selection includes individual bags, nut mixes and packs for anyone who wants to portion out an amount themselves.
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The individual bags are handy if you want to take a snack with you without repacking it.
The product description warns that the bags contain a desiccant: do not eat it.
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A larger bag of mixed nuts may suit you if you want to decide yourself how much to serve at home.
The product name states that it contains 500 g of unroasted nuts. The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews, and warns that it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for roasted almonds with salt rather than an unsalted nut mix.
The product name states that it contains 150 g. The product information lists almonds and warns that it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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The individual bags are handy if you want to get portions ready to serve or take them with you.
The product name states that it contains 750 g across 30 bags. The product information lists walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and dried fruit; the dried cranberries contain sugar and sunflower oil.
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The individually packed walnuts may suit you if you specifically want to take walnuts with you.
The product name states that it contains 128 g. The walnuts are in their shells, so you’ll need to crack them first.
No. Duyvis lists 60 g as a pack size, and a Dutch supplier describes individual 60 g bags. That confirms the contents, not how much you’ll want to eat in one sitting.
Not necessarily: unroasted and unsalted are different characteristics. ALDI also describes a 200 g roasted nut mix with no added oil or salt, so check the ingredients for the exact variety.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancid, tough or mouldy nuts as signs of spoilage. Also follow the storage and best-before information on the pack; resealing it doesn’t guarantee that the nuts won’t spoil.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label; Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging because product information can change.
Check both the contents per bag and the total pack size. The Duyvis portion pack described contains 20 bags of 60 g, totalling 1,200 g. Compare that amount with how much you want to buy and store.
