Who are portion packs useful for?

Lunchbox packers

You want to take nuts with you without weighing them, or divide them between several lunchboxes. Individually wrapped portions are a useful format to consider, although the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children.

Sharing at home or on the go

You’re buying for several people and want to decide whether everyone gets their own sachet or you divide a larger pack yourself. The number of sachets and the total weight are separate factors to consider.

Careful meal planners

You want to check the ingredients and allergens, and add nuts to an existing online order. So be sure to check the product information and delivery terms for the supermarket you choose.

What should you look for in nut multipacks?

First, choose between portion sachets and a larger pack that you can divide yourself. Then check the ingredients and whether the nuts fit into your existing grocery order.

Duyvis lists Unsalted Nutmix Walnut as four 30 g sachets. Albert Heijn also lists larger packs of nut mix, including 200 g and 500 g sizes. These are formats to portion yourself, not necessarily multipacks.

What to consider What should you look for? Who is this important for?
Lunchbox portions Check the number of sachets and the weight of each one; make sure the contents suit how you plan to use them. If I want to fill lunchboxes without weighing portions beforehand, I look for a set amount in each sachet. Around 29% of consumers prioritise ready-to-go lunchbox portions.
Sharing between people Compare the number of individual sachets with the total weight of a larger pack. When I’m buying for several people, I want to know whether everyone gets their own sachet or whether I’ll divide the contents myself. Around 22% of consumers prioritise sharing or serving together.
Comparing prices Compare the current price per kilogram and per sachet, keeping the ingredients as similar as possible. If I mainly want to compare how much I’m getting for my money, I look at products with similar ingredients and packaging. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this price comparison.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant. The NVWA explains allergen labelling; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children. When I’m choosing nuts for someone with an allergy or for a child, I check the ingredients and the form of the nuts first. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and suitability for the person eating them.
Online orders Check the delivery slot, minimum order value and delivery charges. Jumbo says the minimum order depends on the postcode, and delivery charges can vary by slot. If I want to add nuts to an existing grocery order, I check the total basket and delivery slot. Around 14% of consumers prioritise delivery planning and the total cost of their order.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a portion sachet means the product is suitable for everyone

    Individual packaging does not change the ingredients or the texture of whole nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children.

    Consider the exact ingredients and the person eating them separately from the pack size. If there’s an allergy, check the product information and the label on the pack you receive.

  • Assuming an old product page means the item is currently available

    Albert Heijn’s product page for the Duyvis multipack in question says ‘Discontinued’. So a page that’s still online doesn’t confirm that the variant is available to add to your basket.

    Check the current product listing and your chosen delivery slot before completing your order.

  • Looking only at the nut pack when placing a small delivery order

    At Jumbo, the minimum order value and delivery charges depend in part on your postcode and delivery slot.

    Check the terms for the whole order and, where appropriate, add nuts to your existing grocery shop.

    A minimum basket value or delivery charges can affect the total cost of your order.

  • Assuming a shop’s range is the same as its home delivery range

    Information from Lidl and ALDI describes in-store nut options, but doesn’t confirm that a nut multipack can be ordered for home delivery.

    Keep in-store and online delivery options separate when comparing what’s available.

    An in-store option may mean making an extra trip to the shop.

Relevant brands and ways to shop

Duyvis

Duyvis lists Unsalted Nutmix Walnut in a multipack of 4 × 30 g, as well as other pack sizes.

  • The manufacturer’s information gives the pack size and ingredients for this variant.
  • The product listing alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s currently in stock at a particular shop.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists larger packs of nut mix, including 200 g and 500 g sizes, as options to portion yourself.

  • The online category provides information about larger packs.
  • The Duyvis multipack page in question says ‘Discontinued’ and is not a current buying recommendation.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a Dutch product listing for Duyvis Unsalted Nutmix Walnut 4 × 30 g and describes its online grocery delivery service.

  • The product listing is relevant if you’re looking for individual portion sachets.
  • Availability depends on your address and the delivery slot; Jumbo also lists order terms that vary by postcode.

PLUS

PLUS describes an online category for unsalted nuts and the option to have your groceries delivered or collect them.

  • The category and ordering options may be useful if you’re adding nuts to your grocery shop.
  • The category information doesn’t confirm that a particular nut multipack is available.

Lidl

Lidl features Alesto nuts with a link to finding a store.

  • The information provides an in-store option for buying nuts.
  • This in-store information doesn’t confirm that a specific nut multipack is available for home delivery.

ALDI

ALDI lists an unsalted nut mix with almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.

  • The product information lists the ingredients in this nut mix.
  • The product and service information doesn’t confirm that a nut multipack is available for home delivery.

Nut packs at Joybuy

This selection includes nuts in individual portion sachets and a larger pack to portion yourself.

ChaCha Pistachio Nuts, 20 g × 25 sachets

ChaCha Pistachio Nuts 20 g × 25 sachets

The 25 individual sachets are handy for taking with you or sharing.

The product description says the desiccant sachet included in the pack is not edible.

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ChaCha Daily Nuts, 115 g with 5 portions of 23 g

ChaCha Daily Nuts 115 g (23 g × 5)

The five 23 g portions are handy for taking with you on different occasions.

The product information lists nuts and dried fruit, including walnuts, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts.

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J.ZAO Pecan Halves, 500 g pack

J.ZAO Pecan Halves 500 g

The larger pack is a good option if you want to portion the nuts yourself.

The product description states that the pack contains 87.6% pecans; the ingredients are pecans, sugar and salt.

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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g with 30 sachets

J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix 750 g, 30 sachets

The pack contains 30 individual 25 g sachets for several portions.

The product information lists nuts and dried fruit. The stated allergens are tree nuts, including walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.

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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack, 242 g

ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack 242 g

The product description says the nuts are individually wrapped, making them handy for sharing or taking with you.

The stated allergens are nuts, sesame and milk.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I check the ingredients and allergens before ordering online?

Yes. According to the European Commission, mandatory food information for prepacked foods must be available before you complete your purchase. The best-before or use-by date is the exception and must be available on delivery. Check the allergen information on the pack you receive as well.

Are whole nuts in small sachets suitable for every child’s lunchbox?

No. A small sachet doesn’t remove the choking risk posed by whole nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk; the MDL Fonds says whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of this risk.

Can I have a single multipack delivered without doing any other shopping?

It depends on the supermarket’s order terms and your delivery slot. Jumbo lists a minimum order value that varies by postcode, and delivery charges that can vary by slot. These are Jumbo’s terms, not those of every supermarket.

How should I store an opened portion sachet?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack for the exact variant. For the Duyvis Walnut multipack reviewed, Albert Heijn said an opened sachet could be stored in an airtight, light-proof container.

How can I check a nut safety warning?

Compare the product name, pack size, best-before date and batch or lot details with the warning. The warning published by Albert Heijn on 15 September 2022 concerned Duyvis Borrelnoten Provençale, 125 g, with a best-before date of 15 April 2023; it doesn’t automatically apply to other Duyvis nuts. Check the NVWA’s safety warnings for the latest alerts.