Lunchboxes for days out
If you want to portion nuts in advance for days out or childcare, check whether the stated portions are actually individual packs. For example, the manufacturer Duyvis lists a multipack containing four 30 g packs.
Who are nuts for during the holidays?
Parents choosing portions for children
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as a snack for children aged 4 to 12. For children under 4, it recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking.
Families sharing snacks
If you’re sharing snacks with several people, it’s important to check the ingredients and allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label.
What should you look for when buying?
Individual packs
Choose these if: you want pre-packed portions ready to put in lunchboxes or take on days out.
Bear in mind: the amount in each pack is fixed, and a stated pack size may not be available everywhere.
A larger bag
Choose this if: you want to weigh out the amount yourself for each child or snack occasion.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion the nuts yourself and seal and store the opened pack according to the label.
A different form for young children
Choose this if: the snack is for a child under 4; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts.
Bear in mind: nut butter is a different product from whole nuts. If you’re sharing it, check the allergen information for each product too.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience and pack size | Check the number of individual packs, the weight of each pack and the total contents. | For days out, I want to be able to put packs straight into lunchboxes without weighing them out at home first. Around 32% of consumers put convenience first. |
| Safety and suitability | Check the age of the people eating them, the form of the food, the ingredients and the allergen information. | If young children or people with allergies are coming along, I want to know first what’s suitable for them. Around 31% of consumers prioritise safety and suitability. |
| Quantity and ingredients | Check the weight of each pack and the ingredients; don’t automatically treat a stated serving as a recommendation for children. | I want to decide how much to serve and choose unsalted nuts without mistaking a serving-size calculation for advice. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion size and ingredients. |
| Stock and storage | Follow the storage instructions and check how to seal the pack after opening. | If I’m using nuts over several days out, I want to know how to store the opened bag. For around 12% of consumers, storing the remaining contents is the main consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a small pack is a suitable portion for a child
The size of the pack doesn’t tell you whether the form of the food is suitable for a child. For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking.
Check age, the form of the food and the amount separately; don’t automatically use the manufacturer’s serving size.
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Looking only at the words ‘nut mix’ when sharing
Mixes can contain different nuts and other ingredients. An ingredient and a warning about possible presence are not the same thing, either.
Read the full label and keep the allergen information to hand when portioning the nuts yourself. The NVWA says allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products.
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Confusing multiple servings with individual packs
For AH Unsalted Nut Mix, the stated eight servings refer to one 200 g pack with a 25 g serving size; it doesn’t mean there are eight individual packs inside.
Check the number of individual packs before buying. If it’s one large pack, you’ll need to portion it yourself and seal the remainder according to the storage instructions.
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Ignoring a recall warning for a specific batch
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about ALDI’s Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. On the same day, Albert Heijn recalled AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because of possible metal fragments. These warnings apply to the products named, not to all nuts sold by these retailers.
Compare the product name and best-before date with the relevant warning and follow the retailer’s or NVWA’s recall instructions. Do not eat a product covered by the warning.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Duyvis
The Unsalted Nutmix Walnut range is worth considering if you’re looking for pre-portioned packs.
- Duyvis lists a 4 × 30 g multipack in this range. The manufacturer lists almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts.
- When checked on 12 October 2026, the relevant multipack pages at Albert Heijn and Jumbo showed the product as unavailable. The manufacturer’s listing does not confirm current stock in shops.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Nut Mix comes in a larger pack for anyone who wants to weigh out portions themselves.
- The product information lists a pack size of 200 g and a serving size of 25 g. This doesn’t mean the pack contains individual portion sachets.
- The eight stated servings are not a recommendation for children. Follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Nut Mix comes in a larger pack, so you can weigh out snack portions yourself.
- The product information lists a pack size of 200 g and names peanuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts and sunflower oil.
- Peanuts are listed as an ingredient. The reference intake in the nutrition table is not a recommendation for a child’s portion.
PLUS
PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix is a range to consider if you want to weigh out an unroasted mix yourself.
- The ingredients list includes walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and cashews.
- The product information warns that other nuts and peanuts may be present. This is not a guarantee that the product is allergen-free; check the label on the pack.
Lidl
The Dutch product page is for unsalted Californian pistachios.
- The product details are useful if you’re looking for a single type of nut.
- Before choosing it as a multipack, check the individual pack to see whether it contains smaller packs and how many grams each one holds.
ALDI
ALDI’s range information lists both salted and unsalted nuts, including cashews, almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- The category can help if you’re choosing between different types of nuts or salted and unsalted products.
- Check the ingredients and pack size on the specific product; the range description doesn’t say how many individual packs a pack contains.
Joybuy products
These Joybuy products include unsalted peanuts, individual types of nuts and nut mixes in larger packs that you can portion yourself. Check the ingredients and any warnings on each pack.
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g'woon Unsalted Peanuts 250 g
A larger pack for anyone who wants to portion out unsalted peanuts themselves.
The ingredients list 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the product information warns that cashews may be present.
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g'woon Raw & Unsalted Almonds 200 g
A larger pack for anyone who wants to decide how much unsalted almonds to serve.
The product information describes raw, unsalted almonds; almonds are listed as an ingredient.
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g'woon Roasted & Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g
A larger pack for anyone who wants to weigh out their own portions of roasted, unsalted cashews.
The product information lists cashews as an ingredient.
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g'woon Raw & Unsalted Nut Mix 200 g
A larger pack of nut mix for anyone who wants to portion it out themselves.
The ingredients list hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews; the product information warns that traces of peanuts may be present.
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g'woon Unsalted Nut Mix 200 g
A larger pack for anyone who wants to portion out unsalted nut mix themselves.
The product information lists peanuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts and sunflower oil.
Frequently asked questions
Can I give whole nuts to a child under 4?
For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking. This is nutritional and safety advice, not a legal age limit.
Does ‘eight servings’ mean I get eight individual packs?
No. For AH Unsalted Nut Mix, this refers to one 200 g pack and a calculated serving size of 25 g. Check separately whether a product actually contains individual inner packs.
How should I store an opened bag of nuts?
Follow the instructions on the pack of the specific product. Albert Heijn says to store the nut mix in a cool, dry place and close the pack securely after use; Jumbo says to store it in a cool, dry, dark place. These instructions don’t give a universal shelf life once opened.
What should I check when sharing nuts with others?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before handing out the nuts. The NVWA says allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label; also check whether a type of nut is listed as an ingredient or appears only in a warning.
What should I do with nuts covered by a recall warning?
Don’t eat a product if its name and best-before date match the relevant warning, and follow the retailer’s or NVWA’s instructions. The warnings issued in May 2026 applied to specific products and versions from Albert Heijn and ALDI, not to all nuts sold by those retailers.