Regular office snackers
You often take nuts with you and want to be able to portion them out without opening a new bag each time. The pack size and your storage options will determine whether a larger pack suits your routine.
Who are larger packs suitable for?
Mindful everyday snackers
You’re specifically looking for unsalted nuts and want to know which types of nuts and other ingredients are included. So check the ingredients on the pack, not just the product name.
People managing a shared snack supply
You’re buying for several colleagues and want to keep the original allergen information with the supply. Professional food providers have information requirements they must meet.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by working out how much you’ll actually use during office hours and, possibly, at home. Then check the ingredients, storage options and the information your colleagues need.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Pack size and consumption | Compare the net weight and estimate how many snack breaks you want it to cover. | If I regularly take nuts with me, I want enough in stock without opening more than I’ll use. Around 33% of consumers put matching the quantity to actual use above all else. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and check separately whether the nuts are unsalted or unroasted. | Anyone looking for a particular mix for everyday snacking will want to know which nuts and other ingredients it contains. Around 27% of consumers prioritise the ingredients over other factors when buying. |
| Storing after opening | Check the storage instructions and, if needed, use an airtight container. | If I won’t finish the bag quickly, I want to be able to store the contents carefully after opening. Around 20% of consumers make preserving the quality of their supply their top priority. |
| Sharing with colleagues | Keep the label and check the allergen information and any warnings. | Anyone managing a shared supply will want product and allergen information to remain available. Around 20% of consumers make sharing safely and clearly their main priority when buying. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming a larger pack is automatically right for you
A larger bag may last longer, but it’s less suitable if you won’t use it all or can’t store the opened pack properly.
Choose a net weight that suits your needs, and think in advance about how you’ll store the bag after opening.
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Confusing unroasted with unsalted
These terms describe different qualities. Jumbo’s product listing confirms that the nuts are unroasted, but doesn’t separately confirm that they’re unsalted.
If you’re looking for an unsalted snack, check that this is stated and read the ingredients on the pack too.
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Assuming a stand-up pouch can be resealed
PLUS’s product listing describes a stand-up pouch, but that doesn’t confirm that it seals securely after opening.
Check the seal and use an airtight container if needed. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing mixed unsalted nuts in a cool, dark and dry place.
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Throwing away the label when sharing a supply
Without the packaging, the product details, allergen information and any warnings about other nuts won’t be readily available to others.
Keep the original label with the supply. The NVWA outlines information requirements for prepacked products and for the applicable professional provision of unpackaged food.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Albert Heijn
The 500 g AH Unsalted Nut Mix is a larger pack that you can add to your regular shop.
- Albert Heijn lists the pack size and confirms that the mix is unsalted.
- Ingredients and allergen information can change, so check the current label.
Jumbo
The Jumbo Unroasted Nut Mix Value Pack is a 500 g option for regular snacking.
- The product listing confirms the pack size and that the nuts are unroasted.
- Unroasted doesn’t automatically mean unsalted; check the ingredients on the pack.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 500 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts.
- The product listing confirms the pack size, how the nuts are prepared and that they’re unsalted.
- The description ‘stand-up pouch’ doesn’t confirm that the pack can be resealed after opening.
ALDI
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S Unsalted Nut Mix in a 500 g pack as part of its range.
- The ingredients include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- TRADER JOE’S is the product name; this information applies to this mix, not to the full ALDI range.
Lidl
The listed 200 g Lidl nut mix is a smaller pack of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
- The product information lists the pack size and the mix’s characteristics.
- Lidl states that this product is available in store only.
Duyvis
Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts is a 235 g peanut product, not a mixed tree nut selection.
- Duyvis lists peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients in the unsalted version.
- The pack may contain traces of various types of nuts. The salted version has different ingredients.
Nut products on Joybuy
This selection includes mixed nuts, single-nut options, and both larger and smaller or individually portioned packs.
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g'woon unroasted mixed nuts 500 g
The 500 g pack is a good fit if you’re looking for a larger supply of mixed nuts.
The product name says unroasted; check the ingredients on the pack to make sure the mix suits your needs.
The product information notes that the nuts may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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g'woon raw unsalted mixed nuts 200 g
The 200 g pack is a smaller amount to buy if your consumption varies.
The product name describes a 200 g mix of raw, unsalted nuts.
The product information notes that the nuts may contain traces of peanuts.
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BE&CHEERY macadamia nuts 500 g
This 500 g pack contains one type of nut, making it a good choice if you’re looking for macadamias rather than a varied mix.
The product information describes the nuts as unsalted. The description recommends eating them straight after opening.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix 750 g, 30 sachets
The product name lists 30 individual sachets, with a total weight of 750 g, for anyone who wants to take separate portions with them.
According to the product information, the mix contains nuts and dried fruit; the cranberries are sweetened.
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Haoxiangni thin-shell walnuts, 500 g, 8 packs
The pack contains 500 g of walnuts divided into 8 packs, for anyone who wants to keep walnuts in stock.
These walnuts are in their shells, which you’ll need to crack before eating.
Frequently asked questions
How many portions can you get from a 500 g bag of nuts?
If you choose 25 g portions, you’ll get twenty portions from 500 g. This is an example to help you plan your supply, not personalised nutritional advice.
How should you store an opened pack of unsalted nuts?
Store mixed unsalted nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place. For this product category, the Voedingscentrum recommends storing them in a kitchen cupboard for six months; the quality may decline after that. Follow the label too, and don’t eat nuts that are rancid or mouldy.
Should allergen information remain available with a shared office supply?
Keep the original label with the supply so that product and allergen information remains available. The NVWA states that prepacked products must display allergen information and outlines information requirements for professional providers of unpackaged food. These professional requirements don’t automatically amount to a general legal conclusion about colleagues informally sharing food.
Are peanuts the same as a mixed nut selection?
No. Peanuts are different from a mix of tree nuts. The Voedingscentrum does include peanuts in the food group of nuts because of their composition; check the ingredients if you’re looking for a particular mix.