Choose individual packs if you want to take nuts with you without weighing them out; choose a larger bag if you want to decide how much goes into each lunchbox. Also check the weight of each pack, the ingredients and whether the nuts are salted. For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts; supervise older children too.
You’re looking for packs you can take straight with you on a day out or excursion. Check the weight of each pack and the ingredients, not just whether it says ‘multipack’. Duyvis describes an unsalted mix in 4 × 30 g packs; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list this format as discontinued.
You want to choose the portion size or quantity for each lunchtime. A larger bag gives you that flexibility, but you’ll need to portion it yourself and seal the pack securely after use. For example, Albert Heijn lists 20 portions in one 500 g bag; these are not 20 individual packs.
Your choice depends on the children’s ages, any known allergies or arrangements for eating together. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4. Check the allergens for each product and ask the childcare provider or activity organiser what arrangements they have in place.
First choose a pack format that suits your lunchtime, then check the quantity, ingredients and conditions for serving the nuts safely.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual packs or portioning yourself | Check the number of inner packs and the weight of each one. Duyvis describes 4 × 30 g packs; Foods & Goods lists a pack of salted peanuts containing 20 bags of 60 g. | If you want to fill lunchboxes straight away, individual packs save you weighing and packing the nuts yourself. Around 29% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking them with them. |
| Quantity per person | Compare the weight of each pack with the amount you want to take. Jumbo’s product table uses 25 g as a product serving; this does not establish a personal portion size for a child. | If you want to prepare a different amount for each person or lunchtime, portioning the nuts yourself gives you more flexibility. Around 22% of consumers say this is their main consideration. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients for the exact product and distinguish a nut mix from peanuts or coated snacks. The salted Duyvis peanuts examined contain salt; the Walnut mix is described as unsalted. | If ingredients and choosing between salted and unsalted matter more to you than pack convenience, start with the label. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Children and allergens | Take children’s ages and ability to eat safely into account. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information for prepacked products appears on the label; check the ingredients and warnings. | If age, a known allergy or arrangements for eating together are key considerations, check these before focusing on pack convenience. Around 21% of consumers put safety first. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a total pack weight that suits your planned lunches and follow the storage instructions on the exact product. PLUS recommends storing the nut mix examined in a cool, dry place away from light. | If you want to plan your shopping for several lunches without taking more than you need, compare the total weight and storage instructions. Around 7% of consumers start by planning their supplies. |
A 30 or 60 g pack does not determine whether whole nuts are suitable for a child. A portion pack does not change the risk of choking.
First consider the child’s age and the texture of the product. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4; encourage older children to eat slowly and stay with them while they eat.
A pack can contain several portions without having individual bags. For example, Albert Heijn lists 20 portions in one 500 g bag, whereas the Duyvis box examined contains 20 individual packs.
If you need individual portions, check the pack for the number of inner bags and the weight of each one.
An unsalted nut mix, salted peanuts and coated snacks are different products. Ingredients and allergen information also vary from one product to another.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Don’t assume a particular product composition based on the brand name alone.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the Duyvis Walnut multipack of 4 × 30 g as discontinued. These retailer listings do not guarantee availability at other shops.
Check the product’s current status with the retailer. If you’re considering a different size or product composition, assess it again rather than assuming it’s identical.
The product information describes both an unsalted mix in 4 × 30 g packs and a box of salted peanuts containing 20 bags of 60 g.
The AH Unsalted Nut Mix examined comes in a 500 g bag for portioning yourself.
The Jumbo Unsalted Nut Mix examined comes in a 200 g bag for portioning yourself.
Lidl describes a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts.
The TRADER JOE’S Mixed Nuts examined at ALDI are an unsalted mix in a single 500 g pack.
The PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix examined is sold in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These products range from larger bags you can portion yourself to individually packed nuts to take with you or share.
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A larger bag of unsalted peanuts to portion yourself for different lunches.
The product information lists peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients. The product may contain cashew nuts.
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A bag of cashew nuts to portion yourself for different lunches.
The product information describes the cashew nuts as roasted and unsalted, and lists cashew nuts as an ingredient.
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A larger bag of mixed nuts to portion yourself.
The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashew nuts. The product may contain traces of peanuts.
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The individual sachets let you take nuts with you without having to weigh them out.
The pack contains 30 sealed 25 g sachets. The ingredients list walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts, hazelnuts and dried fruit; the product contains tree nuts.
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The product information describes individually packed nuts to take with you or share.
The allergen information lists nuts, gluten, sesame and milk. Some flavours contain sweeteners and liquorice.
Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt rather than whole nuts for children under 4, because of the risk of choking. Encourage older children to eat slowly at the table and stay with them while they eat. This is medical advice, not a legal age limit.
No. A serving size on a product label does not automatically establish the right amount for a child. The Jumbo table examined uses 25 g as a product serving; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as the measure for a handful on its nutrition page. Neither of these determines a personal portion size for a child.
Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. Albert Heijn recommends storing the mix examined in a cool, dry place and resealing the pack securely after use; PLUS recommends storing the mix in a dry, dark place. Duyvis recommends keeping an opened pack of the Walnut mix examined in a light- and airtight container.
The NVWA states that food businesses must provide allergen information and that, for prepacked products, this information appears on the label. Since 1 January 2026, new rules have applied in the Netherlands to warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination, and the NVWA monitors compliance. If you have a known allergy, check the information on the exact pack; these rules do not automatically make a product suitable for someone with that allergy.
No. Portion packs are individual inner packs; a pack containing several portions may be one larger bag. So if you need individual portions, check both the number of inner packs and the weight of each one.
