Ready to take with you
You’re planning a late snack on the go and want to grab a sealed bag without weighing out the nuts first. A multipack of small bags is a convenient option.
Which pack is right for you?
Choose your own portion
You snack at home or prepare something to take with you. A larger bag lets you choose how much to have; just make sure you seal the rest properly.
A savoury late-night snack
You’re mainly after a salty flavour or a crunchy coating. Check whether you’re looking at a salted nut mix, unsalted nuts or peanuts with a crunchy coating.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you want a sealed bag to take with you or prefer to portion it yourself. Then compare the type of snack and the information on the pack. The percentages below are estimates of the main considerations for shoppers buying nuts for a planned late-night snack, at home or on the go.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
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| A bag to take with you | Check how many individual bags are included and the weight of each one, not just the total weight. | Do you want to grab a sealed snack on the go without weighing it out first? Around 36% of shoppers put convenience for taking snacks with them first. |
| Quantity and ingredients | Check the weight, ingredients and nutritional information for the specific variant. | Do you want to choose how much you have and which mix you buy? Around 29% of shoppers prioritise having that choice. |
| Flavour and texture | Check whether they’re salted nuts, unsalted nuts or coated peanuts. | If flavour or a crunchy coating matters most to you, this distinction can help you choose; around 21% of shoppers put flavour and texture first. |
| Stock and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use it and follow the storage instructions for that variant. | Do you want to match the amount you buy to your planned snack times and avoid leftovers going to waste? Around 14% of shoppers put managing their supplies first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the total multipack weight is one portion
Duyvis Unsalted Nutmix Walnut is available in 40 g and 125 g packs, as well as a multipack containing four 30 g bags. So the contents of one individual bag are not the same as the weight of the whole multipack.
Check the weight of each individual bag. If you buy a larger bag, portion out what you want to take with you in advance.
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Thinking coated peanuts are the same as unsalted nuts
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes and Tijgernootjes as peanuts with a crunchy dough coating. They’re a different type of product from plain unsalted nuts, which the Voedingscentrum includes in the Dutch Wheel of Five.
First decide which type of snack you’re looking for, then compare the ingredients, salt content and portion size.
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Checking only the online product information
Ingredients and allergen information can change, so it’s important to check the pack you receive, especially if you have a food allergy.
Read the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces of allergens on the actual packaging.
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Buying a large bag without a plan for the rest
A larger bag means you’ll need to portion it out and store it carefully. Nuts that are left unused or go stale may end up being wasted.
Choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it, seal the rest after portioning and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
The Unsalted Nutmix Walnut range is an option if you’re looking for an unsalted mix in a pack that’s easy to take with you.
- Duyvis lists packs of 40 g and 125 g, as well as a multipack of 4 × 30 g.
- The brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether you’re buying unsalted nuts or peanuts with a dough coating, so check the specific variant.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Mixed Nuts is a supermarket own-brand option if you’re looking for an unsalted nut mix while doing your shopping.
- Albert Heijn lists the product range on its Dutch product page.
- Check the pack of the variant you choose, as product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Nut Mix 200 g is a good option if you want to prepare smaller portions from a larger bag.
- The 200 g pack is a clear example of a larger pack for storing at home.
- Jumbo also lists salted variants, so check the full product name.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 200 g pack of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts as a larger pack that you can portion yourself.
- The product page gives the pack size as 200 g.
- A larger bag is not the same as a multipack of individual snack bags.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s Unsalted Nut Mix is a larger-pack option containing almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- The Dutch product page lists a 500 g pack.
- Treat this as a larger pack to portion yourself; individual bags are not listed.
PLUS
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted nut mixes in stand-up pouches of 200 g and 500 g.
- The pack sizes give you options if you want to prepare your own portions.
- A stand-up pouch is not a multipack of individual portions. For the 200 g variant, PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry place away from light.
Nuts and snacks at Joybuy
This selection includes larger packs of unsalted nuts, a nut mix with dried fruit and a coated peanut snack. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each variant.
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g'woon Unsalted Peanuts 250 g
A good choice if you’re looking for an unsalted peanut snack and want to choose your own portion.
The description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
A good choice if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews to snack on and want to choose your own portion.
The pack contains 200 g of cashew nuts. Contains cashew nuts.
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g'woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts 500 g
A good choice if you want to keep an unsalted nut mix at home and prepare your own portions.
The description lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashew nuts. May also contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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Koh-Kae Coated Peanuts Coconut Cream 110 g
A good choice if you’re after a crunchy peanut snack with a coconut flavour; the product description says it’s easy to take with you and comes in a resealable pack.
Contains peanuts and wheat.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix 750 g / 30 sachets
A good choice if you want individually wrapped bags to take with you without weighing out a portion yourself.
The description lists 30 individually sealed 25 g bags containing nuts and dried fruit. Contains walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts and hazelnuts.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 30 g bag automatically the right amount for me?
No. The pack size simply tells you how much it contains. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g of unsalted nuts as a reference portion in its calorie checker and lists this as 164 kcal; Duyvis offers individual bags of 30 g. Choose the amount that suits your snack time and treat the nutritional value as general information, not as a measurement for a specific brand.
How should I store the rest if I prepare a portion myself?
Follow the instructions for the variant you’ve bought. For mixed salted nuts, the Voedingscentrum recommends a cool, dark, dry place and a well-sealed container. For its 200 g pack of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts, PLUS advises storing it in a dry place away from light. Don’t assume storage advice for other types of snacks applies automatically.
How long can I keep an opened pack of coated peanuts?
The Voedingscentrum’s storage guide says opened packs of coated peanuts can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days and advises keeping them well sealed. This is general advice for the category, so also follow the instructions on the pack for your specific brand and variant.
Where can I check allergen information for nuts?
Check the ingredients and warnings on the pack of the specific variant. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label. Dutch government information states that label information must be available in Dutch and online too; if you’re unsure about your product, use the information on the pack.
What should I do if the pack differs from the online product information?
Read the pack you’ve received before using the product. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change, and advises customers to contact its customer service with any questions. Don’t rely on outdated online information to confirm whether a product is suitable for you in terms of allergens.