Choose individual portion packs if you want to hand them out without weighing anything and take unopened packs with you later. With a standard or larger bag, you can decide how much to put in each bowl. Check that the pack really contains individual sachets, how many grams it holds and what ingredients it contains. If anyone has an allergy, or if young children will be eating, suitability matters more than packaging convenience.
You want to give each player their own pack and take any unopened packs with you later. Duyvis lists a multipack of Unsalted Nutmix Walnut containing four 30 g packs; lunchboxes are another practical use for these individual portions.
You want to decide how much to put on the table, so you choose a bag based on how much you plan to serve and store. Standard 200 g or 500 g bags are not individually packed lunchbox portions.
You want to choose between, for example, unsalted nuts and coated snack nuts, or take allergens into account. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging; the pack size does not change the contents.
For a game night, the main things to consider are handing out snacks, how much you need, the ingredients and how to store any leftovers.
| Consideration | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Handing out and taking away | Check how many individual packs there are and the weight of each one. | If I want to give everyone their own portion and take unopened packs with me later, individual sachets are handy. Around 36% of consumers say handing out and taking away are their top priorities. |
| How much you need for the evening | Compare the total weight with the number of bowls you want to fill. | I want enough for the bowls I have planned, but I don’t want to buy a bigger supply than I intend to use. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on how much they need for the evening. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, the types of nuts listed and any warnings on the packaging. | If the ingredients matter to me or another person eating, I check the ingredients and allergen information first. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Storing leftovers | Check the seal and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | I want to be able to use an opened bag later, so I check how it needs to be sealed. Around 14% of consumers say storing leftovers is their top priority. |
A pack stating the number of portions does not automatically contain individual sachets. For example, Albert Heijn lists twenty 25 g portions in one bag, while Duyvis describes a multipack as four 30 g bags.
Before choosing a pack to hand out, check both the number of individual sachets and the weight of each one.
Preparing portions yourself takes time, and you may need a separate container to take them with you.
Pack size tells you nothing about the ingredients. Unsalted nuts and coated snack nuts are different products; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also distinguishes between these product types.
First choose the ingredients that suit the people eating them and how you plan to use them, then decide which pack size is most convenient.
A larger pack is not the same as a multipack of individual portions. Nut mixes can also vary in their ingredients and how they are prepared.
As well as the total weight, check the pack format and ingredients list. Choose an amount that suits what you want to serve that evening and store for later.
An option for comparing individual portion packs with coated snack nuts as a separate type of snack.
The AH own brand has examples of unsalted nut mixes in 200 g and 500 g bags.
Jumbo lists a 200 g unsalted nut mix, as well as a product listing for the Duyvis multipack.
Alesto offers nuts and snacks; the nut mix listed is unroasted, unsalted and sold in a 200 g bag.
TRADER JOE'S listings include an unroasted nut mix and a roasted mix.
A larger option is the 500 g stand-up pouch of PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix.
The products range from coated snack nuts and larger bags of nut mix to individually packed portions. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each product.
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A seasoned snack to share; this is not an unsalted nut mix.
The product information lists a crunchy coating, mild curry flavour and 49% peanuts.
The ingredients information also lists gluten and soya.
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A larger bag to divide between bowls yourself; the title describes the nuts as unroasted and unsalted.
The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews, with stated proportions of 30%, 30%, 20% and 20%, respectively.
The product information warns that it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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The product description lists individually packed nuts and a variety of seasoned flavours to share.
The title gives a total weight of 242 g; the number of individual sachets is not stated here.
The ingredients information lists gluten, nuts, sesame and milk, among other things; some flavours contain liquorice.
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A 200 g unsalted nut mix to divide between bowls yourself.
The product information lists peanuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts.
The ingredients information warns that it may contain traces of other nuts and peanuts.
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Individual portions make it easy to hand out without weighing anything; the mix also contains dried fruit.
The product description lists 30 sachets of 25 g containing walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and dried fruit.
With a multipack containing four sachets, divide the number of players by four and round up. For six players, for example, you’ll need two multipacks, leaving two sachets over.
No. Albert Heijn lists twenty 25 g portions in one 500 g bag. Check separately whether the pack actually contains individual sachets.
Store nuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a cool place, preferably at 10 to 15 °C; the packaging may give further instructions.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that young children can choke on whole nuts and peanuts. A small pack does not remove this risk; first consider whether whole nuts are suitable for the child in question.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack, and make your choice with the person eating it in mind. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergen categories. Since 1 January 2026, Dutch rules have also applied to warnings about cross-contamination; this does not guarantee that a product is suitable for everyone with an allergy.
