Regular walkers stocking up for the household
You’re looking for a larger supply to portion out at home for walks and other occasions. Compare the pack size, ingredients and how much your household actually uses.
Who are larger packs of nuts suitable for?
Mindful snack shoppers
You want to know whether you’re buying peanuts, unsalted nuts or a mix with fruit. The ingredients and the variety you’re after matter more than choosing the largest pack.
Occasional walkers who value convenience
You’d rather buy a smaller amount at a time or choose a resealable pack. A retail pack isn’t automatically a single portion to take with you.
What should you look for in nuts to take out and about?
First decide which mix you want and how much you’ll use. Then consider whether you’d like to portion out a supply at home or take smaller packs with you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Getting the right amount | Compare the amount in each bag and the number of individual packs with how much you actually use. | If you portion out supplies at home for walks, what your household gets through is what matters most. Around 29% of consumers prioritise finding a pack size that suits their needs. |
| Ingredients | Check whether the pack contains nuts, peanuts or a nut and fruit mix, and read the ingredients. | If you’re choosing between unsalted nuts, peanuts and fruit mixes, you’ll want to know what’s in the pack. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Taking them with you and portioning | Check whether the pack is resealable and how much each individual pack contains. | If you want to portion out snacks in advance or reseal the pack while you’re out, the packaging matters. Around 21% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Storage and using them up | Follow the storage instructions on the pack and choose an amount that suits how much you use. | If you’d rather buy an amount you can use up within a suitable period, consider how to store the nuts once opened. Around 21% of consumers prioritise buying an amount they can manage. |
Pitfalls to avoid when buying packs of nuts
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Assuming a large pack is the right amount
A larger quantity is only practical if your household will use it. Otherwise, you’ll have more to store and portion out.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you use, and read the instructions for storing the product after opening.
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Assuming a multipack contains portions for a walk
Kantinewinkel.nl lists a Duyvis multipack containing ten 235 g bags. These are separate packs, not pre-portioned snacks for a single occasion.
Check how many bags there are and how much each contains, then decide how much to take with you.
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Confusing unsalted with unroasted
Whether nuts are salted and how they’re prepared are two different product characteristics. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted or raw.
Read the preparation details and ingredients for the exact product variant.
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Treating all nut mixes as the same product
A pure nut mix, peanuts and a nut and fruit mix contain different ingredients, so they aren’t directly comparable.
Check the ingredients first, then choose a pack that suits how you’ll use it.
Brands and retailers to compare
Duyvis
An option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts. Kantinewinkel.nl lists a 10 x 235 g multipack; this isn’t a varied nut mix.
- Duyvis confirms that it offers an unsalted peanut variant.
- Unsalted alone doesn’t tell you how the peanuts have been prepared; the individual bags aren’t pre-portioned servings.
Albert Heijn
The AH range lists a 500 g pack of unsalted mixed nuts, suitable if you want a larger bag to portion out at home.
- The variant listed contains 500 g.
- Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack; details may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unroasted mixed nuts.
- The product name confirms the pack size and that the nuts are unroasted.
- The product name doesn’t tell you whether the amount suits how much you use.
Lidl
The Lidl product page lists a 200 g pack of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts, which, according to the page, is available in-store only.
- This variant comes in a smaller pack than the 500 g options.
- The confirmed product details apply to this 200 g pack.
ALDI (TRADER JOE’S)
ALDI lists both a 500 g mix of unsalted nuts and 200 g nut and fruit mixes.
- The description of the 500 g mix lists almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- The 200 g fruit mixes are listed as resealable; this isn’t specified for the 500 g mix.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 500 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts.
- The product name confirms the pack size, preparation method and salt variant.
- A stand-up pouch isn’t automatically resealable.
Nut products on Joybuy
This Joybuy selection includes larger packs of nuts, nut and fruit mixes, and an assortment of individually packed portions. Check the ingredients, quantity and portion sizes for each product.
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Three Squirrels Canned Daily Nuts 500 g
This nut and fruit mix is an option if you want to combine nuts with dried fruit.
Pack size: 500 g. The product description lists walnuts, almonds and cashews with raisins and cranberries, in a resealable pack.
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Bestore Mixed Nuts 500 g
This mix is a good fit if you’re looking for a larger pack of nuts and dried fruit.
Pack size: 500 g. The description lists five types of nuts and three types of dried fruit, and says the mix can be eaten straight from the tub.
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g'woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts 500 g
An option if you’re looking for a larger mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts to portion out at home.
Pack size: 500 g. The listed nuts are hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. Make sure the pack is properly sealed after opening.
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Three Squirrels Daily Nuts (All-Nut Pure Enjoyment Edition) 500 g
This larger nut mix could be a good choice if you want several types of nuts in one pack.
Pack size: 500 g. The mix described contains five types of nuts and comes in a resealable tub. The pecans contain sugar and salt.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack 242 g
The individual packs are an option if you want to take a selection of nut snacks with you.
Total pack size: 242 g. The assorted pack includes salted pistachios and sweetened varieties; the description lists liquorice in some flavours.
Frequently asked questions about nuts for walking
How do I choose between a large bag, a smaller pack and a multipack?
Choose based on the mix you want and how much your household gets through. A large bag means portioning and storing the contents yourself. With a multipack, check how much each individual bag contains.
Does a multipack automatically contain portions for a walk?
No, a multipack doesn’t automatically contain pre-portioned snacks for a single occasion. For example, Kantinewinkel.nl lists a Duyvis multipack with ten 235 g bags; decide for yourself how much to take with you.
How should I store an opened bag of mixed unsalted nuts?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general storage guide recommends keeping mixed unsalted nuts for six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer; this isn’t a product-specific guarantee. Nuts that taste rancid, feel chewy or show signs of mould may have lost quality or spoiled.
What should I check if I have a food allergy?
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack before sharing the nuts. The NVWA lists peanuts and tree nuts separately as allergens, so a mix without peanuts as a main ingredient isn’t automatically suitable for someone with a peanut allergy.
Are nuts on their own enough for a long walk?
Don’t treat a pack of nuts as a complete food and drink plan. Wandel.nl emphasises that you need to eat and drink enough on a long walk, so plan for this separately from your choice of nut snack.