Choose individual bags if colleagues need to be able to pick up a sealed snack and take it with them; choose a larger bag if you want to decide the portion sizes yourself and can manage the stock. Also check the amount in each bag, the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions: a small bag isn’t automatically a suitable personal portion.
If colleagues need to be able to pick up a sealed bag and take it with them, individually packed portions are a good fit. Bidfood Nederland lists Duyvis bags weighing 45 grams and bags of salted peanuts weighing 60 grams, sold in packs of twenty.
A larger bag is a good option if you want to divide up the amount yourself and choose the ingredients. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list larger packs of unsalted nut mixes; check the latest product information before adding a mix to the snack bowl.
Check whether the pack can be resealed, along with the storage instructions and information about ingredients and allergens. ALDI describes its 200-gram Trader Joe’s Unroasted Nut Mix as resealable; always refer to the product packaging for information about its contents.
First decide whether easy distribution or portioning the amount yourself is more important. Then compare the ingredients, allergen information and how you’ll manage the stock.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to pick up and take away | Check whether the product comes in individual bags and how many grams each bag contains. | If colleagues need to be able to take a bag with them, I don’t want to have to weigh out individual portions; around 36% of consumers prioritise being able to grab and go. |
| Ingredients and portion size | Check the ingredients and the amount in each pack; you’ll need to portion a larger bag yourself. | If I want to offer unsalted nuts and choose the portion size myself, I look at both the ingredients and the quantity; around 29% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Clear allergen information | Keep the product information and check the ingredients and warnings for each variety. | For a shared snack bowl, I want to be able to check the ingredients and warnings about possible cross-contamination; around 21% of consumers prioritise this information. |
| Storage after opening | Check whether the pack can be resealed and follow the storage advice for that specific product. | If a bag won’t be used all at once, I want to be able to follow the resealing and storage instructions to manage the stock; around 14% of consumers prioritise stock management. |
The Duyvis bags listed contain 45 or 60 grams. That alone doesn’t tell you whether the amount is right for everyone or every snack break.
Check the amount in each bag and the ingredients separately, and choose the quantity carefully.
Without the product information, it’s harder for colleagues to check the ingredients and warnings for different varieties. Duyvis advises checking the packaging for possible traces.
Keep the latest product information with the stock and make sure you can tell the different varieties apart.
Storage advice can vary by product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping cocktail nuts in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container; this isn’t automatically the storage period for every nut mix.
Follow the instructions for the specific product and match the amount you stock to how quickly it’s used.
A 200-gram bag, a 500-gram stand-up pouch and twenty individual bags offer different quantities and ways of handing them out.
Compare the quantity and portion format with how the snack bowl is used. If you’re portioning the nuts yourself, factor in the equipment and effort involved too.
For handing out individual portions, the range includes 45-gram Provençale bags and 60-gram bags of salted peanuts, both sold in packs of twenty.
AH lists unsalted nut mixes in 200- and 500-gram packs, which you can portion yourself.
Jumbo lists a 200-gram bag of unsalted Nut Mix, ideal for portioning yourself.
Lidl’s Alesto range includes nuts, dried fruit and savoury party snacks.
ALDI lists a 200-gram Trader Joe’s Unroasted Nut Mix containing hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts and almonds.
PLUS lists a 500-gram stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
This selection includes individual bags of pistachios or nut mix, as well as larger nut mixes to portion yourself.
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The individual bags are a good fit for shared stock that colleagues can take a bag from straight away.
The description lists 25 bags of 20 grams and vacuum packaging.
The product information warns that the bag contains a desiccant, which must not be eaten.
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This larger bag is a good choice if you want to portion the nut mix yourself.
The mix contains 30% hazelnuts, 30% walnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews; the description says no salt has been added.
The product information says the mix may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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The 200-gram pack is an option if you want to make smaller portions for the snack bowl yourself.
The description lists a mix of hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews.
The product information says the mix may contain traces of peanuts.
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The sealed bags are handy for stock that you can hand out individually or take with you.
The description lists 30 bags of 25 grams containing nuts and dried fruit.
The product information lists tree nuts, including walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
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This bag is suitable for portioning out snacks for the office bowl yourself.
The product information lists peanuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts, and states that it contains 0 g of salt.
The product information says the mix contains peanuts and several types of nuts.
No. The contents of a snack bag aren’t automatically a guide to a suitable personal portion. The Duyvis bags listed contain 45 or 60 grams; check the quantity and ingredients separately.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping cocktail nuts in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. For other nut mixes, follow the packaging instructions rather than automatically applying the storage period for cocktail nuts.
Not without checking the product information: a different flavour or unsalted version doesn’t prove that a product is suitable. Duyvis advises checking the packaging for possible traces; check the ingredients and warnings for each variety.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label. For unpackaged products, for example those served through a catering service, this information must be provided in another permitted way. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also checked that labels on prepacked products carry the correct cross-contamination warning; this isn’t a new general requirement for every personal office snack bowl.
Individual bags are practical if colleagues need to be able to pick up a sealed portion and take it with them. A larger bag is a better fit if you want to portion the quantity yourself and can manage the stock properly. Whichever format you choose, check the ingredients and product information.
