For a snack you pack regularly, unsalted nuts are the preferred choice. Then decide between a small pack and measuring out your own portion. A small pack saves preparation time, while a larger bag lets you choose the amount yourself: the Duyvis 60 g pack mentioned here is salted, and its contents are not a recommended portion for children. Only pack nuts if they’re allowed under the school’s rules and suitable for the person eating them; the Voedingscentrum advises against whole nuts for children under 4.
You’ll want to check first whether nuts are allowed under the school’s rules and are suitable for your child’s age. A nut- or peanut-free school environment and the risk of choking on whole nuts matter more than the convenience of the packaging. The Voedingscentrum explains what to consider with whole nuts; each school sets its own rules.
You’re looking for an individually packed snack that’s ready to go. Check that the contents are the right amount for you and consider whether a salted option suits how often you choose this snack. Duyvis lists its Salted Peanuts in a 60 g pack.
You can measure out the amount at home and decide how much to take with you. Jumbo Unsalted Nut Mix 200 g, Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts 235 g and PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix 500 g are packs to portion out, not individual school portions.
First check whether nuts are allowed under the school’s rules and are suitable for the person eating them. Then decide whether you want a ready-to-go pack or would rather measure out your own portion.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| School and suitability | Check the school’s rules, the allergen information and whether the way the food is eaten is suitable for the person’s age. | If you want to make sure a snack doesn’t conflict with school rules or your child’s circumstances, check this before choosing a pack. Around 29% of consumers put suitability for the school and the person eating it first. |
| Ready to take with you | Check the weight of each individual pack; the total bag contents aren’t automatically a portion. | If you don’t want to measure out a portion in the morning, look for a pack that’s ready to go. Around 29% of consumers give top priority to the convenience of a ready-to-go snack. |
| Choosing unsalted | Read the variety name and ingredients on the pack; salted and unsalted nuts aren’t the same. | If you want to pack nuts regularly, unsalted is the preferred choice. Measure out a portion yourself if needed. Around 24% of consumers prioritise an unsalted mix for regular snacking; the Voedingscentrum recommends unsalted nuts. |
| Stock and usage | Compare products with the same ingredients and quantity, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If you want to avoid waste, check whether the bag suits what you actually use and compare like-for-like quantities. Around 18% of consumers give top priority to having the right amount in stock and keeping costs down. |
The 60 g refers to the pack size, not a recommended amount for a child. The Voedingscentrum emphasises that each child’s needs are different.
First decide how much you want to pack, then choose a suitable pack or measure out a portion yourself.
Duyvis lists salt as an ingredient in its salted variety. The Voedingscentrum recommends choosing unsalted nuts.
Check the exact variety and the current ingredients on the pack, rather than relying on the brand or bag size alone.
Nut butter and smaller nuts still contain peanuts or nuts. A different form doesn’t change the school’s rules or the allergen information.
Check whether nuts are allowed at school and whether the way they’re eaten is suitable as two separate considerations.
Worth considering if you’re comparing a small pack of salted peanuts with unsalted peanuts to portion out yourself.
The unsalted nut mix is an option if you want to measure out a portion at home.
Jumbo Unsalted Nut Mix 200 g is a good starting point for measuring out school portions yourself.
Alesto is worth considering if you’re looking for a particular type of product in the nut range.
The range offers a choice of different types of nuts, including salted and unsalted varieties.
PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix 500 g is a larger pack to portion out at home.
This selection includes unsalted nuts to portion out yourself and packaged nut snacks. Check the variety and packaging for each product, and only pack nuts if they’re allowed under the school’s rules and are suitable for the person eating them.
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An option if you want to measure out your own portion of unsalted nut mix at home.
Raw and unsalted; contents 200 g.
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The product information describes individually packed walnuts; bear in mind that you’ll need to crack the shells first.
Contents 128 g.
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A packaged hickory snack to take with you; the ingredients also include sugar and salt, so this isn’t an unsalted variety.
Non-Fried; contents 300 g.
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The individual sachets are designed to take with you, so there’s no need to portion out nuts from a larger bag at home.
Total contents 750 g; the ingredients include salt and sweetened cranberries, so this isn’t an unsalted variety.
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The product information describes individually packed nuts in different flavours; check which variety you’re packing in each case.
Total contents 242 g; the selection includes salted and sweetened varieties.
No. Duyvis lists 60 g as the pack size, not as a recommended portion for children. The Voedingscentrum emphasises that children have different needs, so decide how much to pack separately from the total contents of the bag.
Only pack nuts if your school’s rules allow them. For example, Op de Kade says it has a peanut- and nut-free school environment. This is a local school rule, not a nationwide admission requirement.
The Voedingscentrum advises eating whole nuts calmly at the table; older children can choke on them too. The Voedingscentrum advises against whole peanuts and nuts for children under 4.
Check the allergen information on the label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products; peanuts and nuts are on the allergen list. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also checked warnings about cross-contamination on pre-packed products during inspections.
You can’t tell from the bag size alone. Compare products with the same ingredients and quantity, then consider the cost of the amount you’ll actually portion out. A larger pack also means you’ll need to portion the nuts yourself and store them according to the product instructions.
