For taking with you, with no preparation
You want to grab a pack to take with you or enjoy at drinks, without weighing anything out first. The Duyvis range reviewed here includes individual 45 g bags (Albert Heijn).
Who are these options for?
If you want to choose the quantity yourself
You’re mainly looking for unsalted nuts and want to decide how much to take with you. Check the mix of nuts, and don’t confuse the weight of the whole pack with the amount you want to eat. Information from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre and product details from Albert Heijn and PLUS can help.
If you’re hosting drinks for a group
You’re choosing between handing out individual packs and making up portions in advance. Keep the ingredient and allergen information to hand. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also sets information requirements for unpackaged products served at catered events.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience for taking with you and handing out | Check how many individual bags there are, the weight per bag and whether a larger bag is resealable. | If you want something to take with you or hand out without weighing it first, individual packs can be useful. Around 29% of consumers put convenience first. |
| Quantity and ingredients | Check the net weight and ingredients separately, and make sure the nuts are unsalted. | If you want to measure out a small amount yourself and choose unsalted nuts, what’s inside matters more than the total weight of the bag. Around 23% of consumers prioritise quantity and ingredients. |
| Allergens when sharing | Check the ingredients list and any allergen warnings on the current packaging. | If you’re putting nuts out for others, you’ll want to check the ingredients and warnings for the exact product. Around 18% of consumers put allergen information first. |
| Flavour and texture for drinks | Check the flavour and whether you’re buying plain nuts or, for example, peanuts with a crunchy coating. | If you’re after a seasoned snack to enjoy with drinks, the exact product matters. Product information describes the flavour, but isn’t an independent taste review. Around 18% of consumers choose flavour as their main consideration. |
| Cost for the same quantity | Compare current prices per kilogram and work out the cost for the same quantity; remember to include any delivery charges. | If you want to know what the amount you’ll actually take with you will cost, don’t just compare the till price of a small box with that of a large bag. Around 12% of consumers put cost for that quantity first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming an unsalted nut mix is safe for people with allergies
‘Unsalted’ tells you nothing about the allergens present. The Jumbo Noten Mix Ongezouten reviewed here contains peanuts and several types of nuts.
Before buying or sharing, read the ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging for the exact product.
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Treating a resealable bag as a single portion
The ALDI TRADER JOE'S nut mix reviewed here comes in a 200 g resealable bag; that doesn’t mean it’s portioned in advance. The Duyvis 20-pack contains individual 45 g bags.
Decide how much you want to take with you, then check the net weight, number of bags and any portion information.
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Assuming coated snack nuts are the same as unsalted nuts
The Duyvis Provencale reviewed here contains peanuts with a crunchy coating, as well as ingredients including wheat, sugar and salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; these are a different product.
Choose based on the snack you want and the ingredients in the exact product, not just the word ‘nuts’.
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Comparing only the price of the bag
A box of 20 x 45 g bags and a 500 g stand-up pouch differ in weight, ingredients and how much preparation they require.
Compare current prices for the same quantity and a similar mix of ingredients. Check the final basket total too.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
According to Albert Heijn product information, the Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale 20-pack reviewed here is an option with individual bags to take with you or hand out.
- The pack contains 20 bags of 45 g.
- This product contains coated peanuts and ingredients including wheat, sugar and salt; it isn’t an unsalted nut mix.
Albert Heijn
The 500 g AH Notenmix ongezouten reviewed here is a larger pack that lets you measure out your own portions.
- The product information lists roasted almonds and unroasted hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- It’s a multi-portion pack, not a range of individual snack bags.
Jumbo
The 200 g Noten Mix Ongezouten reviewed here is a smaller pack for measuring out your own portions.
- Jumbo lists almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts and peanuts.
- The mix contains peanuts and isn’t portioned into individual packs.
Lidl
According to Lidl Nederland, the 200 g Alesto nut mix reviewed here is a multi-portion pack of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
- The product page describes a mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
- According to Lidl, the product reviewed is only available in store and doesn’t contain individual portions.
ALDI
TRADER JOE'S Notenmix ongebrand 200 g is an option if you want to take a resealable multi-portion bag with you.
- ALDI lists hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts and almonds in a resealable pack.
- A resealable pack doesn’t mean the contents are portioned individually; check the ingredients and allergen information.
PLUS
The 500 g mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts reviewed here comes in a stand-up pouch, so you can measure out your own portions.
- PLUS lists 30% walnuts, 30% hazelnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews.
- The stand-up pouch doesn’t contain individual snack packs; check the allergen information on the current packaging.
Nut products at Joybuy
These products are suited to taking with you or sharing as individual portions, measuring out your own portions, and serving as snacks with drinks.
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ChaCha Pistachio Nuts 20g*25 Bags
The individual bags are designed to take with you or hand out one at a time.
25 bags of 20 g.
The product name specifies pistachios.
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g'woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts 500g
A larger pack for measuring out your own portions to take with you or serve with drinks.
500 g; the mix is described as unroasted and unsalted.
The nuts listed are hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. The product information mentions possible traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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J.ZAO Hickory Nuts 300 g, Lin’an Small Hickory Kernels
The product information mentions individual packs for taking portions with you.
300 g; the title describes the nuts as non-fried.
The ingredients information lists sugar and salt; this isn’t an unsalted nut mix.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack 242g
The individual packs and different flavours are designed to take with you or hand out separately.
242 g; the product information describes an assortment of seasoned varieties.
The information lists ingredients including wheat, nuts, sesame and milk; some varieties also contain liquorice and sweeteners.
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g'woon Nut Mix Unsalted 200g
A pack for measuring out the amount you want to take with you or put out for drinks.
200 g; the product name describes an unsalted nut mix.
The product information lists peanuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 45 g bag of Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale a recommended daily portion?
No. The 45 g is the portion stated in the product information for this bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts every day; that’s not the same product as coated snack nuts.
How should you store nuts you’ve portioned yourself?
Use an airtight container and keep the nuts somewhere cool and dry. For coated snack nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre specifically recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. Also follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging.
Does allergen information for prepacked nuts have to appear on the label?
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergens. Dutch guidance on food labels also states that the information must be available in Dutch and online.
What should you know about cross-contamination warnings?
Since 1 January 2026, Dutch rules have set out how and when food businesses must use PAL to warn about allergen cross-contamination. Read the ingredients and precautionary warnings separately; an unsalted product isn’t automatically suitable for someone with an allergy.
How do you compare the cost of a small snack portion?
Compare the current price per kilogram and work out the cost for the same quantity. Compare the ingredients too: a portion of coated snack nuts and a portion of unsalted nuts differ in more than just their packaging. Include any delivery charges.