If you want to take a snack with you without any preparation, choose a pack that specifically states it contains individual bags: the total weight of a bag doesn’t mean it contains just one snack portion. Measuring out nuts from a larger bag is a better option if you want to decide on the amount in advance. Check the exact ingredients, as seasoned nuts aren’t necessarily unsalted.
You’re looking for something to take on the go or to the office, and want to know whether the pack contains individual bags. The products listed in 125 g, 200 g and 500 g packs show why the total weight isn’t the same as one snack portion.
You’re checking the ingredients and quantity for a regular snack. The Voedingscentrum recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts every day and varying the types you choose.
You don’t mind measuring out a portion yourself and want to use one pack for several snack breaks. A larger bag or resealable pack can be practical, but it doesn’t mean the contents are divided into individual portions.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the weight of each inner bag and how many bags are included. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a reference for one handful, not as a personal recommendation. | If I want to take something with me without measuring it out first, I look for bags that are genuinely individually packed. Around 33% of consumers put this convenience first. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients for the exact variety; don’t assume a product is unsalted based on its name or how it’s prepared. | For regular use, I want to know whether the mix contains salt. Around 27% of consumers prioritise an unsalted mix. |
| Measuring out your own portions | Check the net weight and whether the bag is resealable; a larger pack isn’t the same as pre-portioned snacks. | If you measure out portions at home for several snack breaks, you’ll want to know whether the pack is suitable. Around 20% of consumers prioritise portioning their own snacks. |
| Flavour and types of nuts | Check which types of nuts are included and whether a seasoning or flavouring has been added. | If I’m choosing mainly for flavour, I want to know which nuts and seasonings the mix contains. For around 13% of consumers, variety of flavour is the most important factor. |
| Allergen information | Check the ingredients and precautionary warnings on the current pack, even if you already know the brand. | If I’m buying for someone with a food allergy, the information must match that exact pack. Around 7% of consumers prioritise allergen information. |
A 125 g, 200 g or 500 g pack doesn’t tell you how many individual portions it contains. The product packs listed here aren’t all made up of small, individually wrapped portions.
Check how many inner bags there are and how much each weighs, not just the total contents.
Duyvis Cashews, Peanuts & Almonds Original lists salt in its savoury seasoning mix, so it isn’t the same as an unsalted variety.
Check the ingredients for the exact variety before you choose.
The ingredients and warnings apply to the specific pack and may change. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been checking whether pre-packed products carry the correct warnings about cross-contamination.
Check the current pack and any relevant precautionary warnings, especially if you’re buying for someone with a food allergy.
ALDI describes its 200 g Trader Joe’s Nut Mix as resealable, but not as a pack containing individual snack bags.
Measure out the amount you want in advance if you don’t want to snack straight from the bag.
Duyvis describes Cashews, Peanuts & Almonds Original as a seasoned mix in a 125 g pack.
Albert Heijn lists, among other products, a 500 g pack of AH Unsalted Nut Mix, an option you can portion yourself.
Jumbo lists a 200 g pack of Unsalted Nut Mix.
Lidl lists a 200 g pack of unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
ALDI lists a 200 g pack of Trader Joe’s Unroasted Nut Mix in a resealable bag.
PLUS lists a 500 g pack of unroasted, unsalted Nut Mix.
These products show a range of options for an office lunch: measuring out your own portions, choosing a ready-to-eat snack or looking for individually packed nuts. Check the ingredients and packaging for each product; not every option is unsalted or individually packed.
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A good choice if you want to measure out your own unsalted peanut snack.
Pack size: 250 g. The product description states that it contains 99% peanuts with sunflower oil.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashews. Once opened, keep tightly sealed; check the current pack.
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The product description calls this a ready-to-eat snack, suitable for a lunchbox, among other things.
Pack size: 80 g. The description states that it contains 100% Chinese chestnuts.
According to the product information, consume within 3 hours of opening.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury coated peanut snack, but not if you want unsalted nuts.
Pack size: 275 g. The product description mentions a crunchy coating, mild curry flavour and 49% peanuts.
The ingredients list includes salt. The product contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; it may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for individually packed nuts and want to take a variety of flavours with you.
Pack size: 242 g. The product description mentions roasted cashews, salted pistachios and honey walnuts, among other things.
The mix includes salted and sweetened varieties. Listed allergens include wheat, nuts, sesame and milk.
No. Pack weight and snack portion are two different things. Duyvis lists Cashews, Peanuts & Almonds Original as a 125 g pack; the Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a reference for one handful in its calorie checker. Decide how much you want to take with you, and check whether the pack contains individual bags.
Not according to the Voedingscentrum’s advice alone, which focuses on unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat. So don’t assume that ‘unroasted’ is a requirement for an unsalted choice; check the ingredients for the exact variety.
The Voedingscentrum recommends storing coated peanuts in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed pack. For an unopened pack, follow the storage instructions and use-by or best-before date on the label. This advice doesn’t automatically set a fixed storage period for every nut mix.
Check the allergen information and any precautionary warnings on the exact pack. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been checking whether pre-packed products carry the correct warnings about cross-contamination. This labelling doesn’t guarantee that a product is suitable for someone with a specific allergy.
No. The NVWA warning concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal particles. The warning says not to eat the affected batch; it doesn’t automatically apply to other Trader Joe’s products or packs with a different barcode.
