Choose individual bags if you want a snack to take with you without any preparation. Choose a larger bag to portion yourself if you want to decide the quantity and ingredients. Check the weight per bag, how many snack breaks you have planned and the ingredients: crunchy-coated peanuts are quite different from unsalted nuts.
If you want to have individual snack bags ready to take with you, you won't need to portion the nuts yourself beforehand. Do check the weight and contents of each bag. Foods & Goods lists 20 bags of 45 grams for the Duyvis pack reviewed.
A larger bag is a good choice if you want to decide how much to take with you and don't mind portioning it in advance. ALDI lists a resealable, unroasted nut mix weighing 200 grams; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts tightly sealed and dry.
Read the ingredients if you want to know which nuts and other ingredients are included, or need to avoid certain ingredients. For example, the PLUS ingredients list states that its unsalted nut mix contains 31% peanuts and 28% almonds.
First decide whether the convenience of individual bags matters more to you than choosing the quantity and contents yourself. Then compare the pack with your planned snack breaks and check the ingredients.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience and number of portions | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. Count your planned snack breaks. | If I want to take something with me without weighing it out first, individual bags fit my plans. Around 31% of consumers put being able to take a snack with them without preparation first. |
| Ingredients and portion size | Read the ingredients and choose between a seasoned snack and unsalted nuts. Distinguish between the pack weight and the portion you choose for yourself. | If I want to decide what goes into my snack and how much to take, I look beyond the product name. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ingredients and portion size. |
| Stocking up for the week | Compare the pack size with the number of planned snack breaks. Bear in mind the storage instructions for an opened pack. | If I want to buy enough for the week without having too much left over, I match the quantity to my plans. Around 19% of consumers prioritise their weekly stock and how much they will use. |
| Types of nuts and flavour | Check which nuts are included and what proportion of the mix is peanuts. Choose between unroasted and seasoned varieties. | If I want variety that suits my preferences, I check which types of nuts and flavourings are actually in the mix. Around 13% of consumers put flavour and variety first. |
| Avoiding ingredients | Check the allergen information on the exact pack, including if you are looking at a different variety or pack size. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I check the label on the pack I want to buy. Around 12% of consumers make avoiding specific ingredients their top buying priority. |
The Duyvis multipack reviewed contains 45-gram bags. That is the weight of each pack and doesn't determine what portion is right for you.
Compare the weight per bag and make a considered choice between an individual bag and portioning it yourself.
The ingredients list for PLUS Unsalted Nut Mix states that it contains 31% peanuts. So the category name doesn't tell you everything about what's in the pack.
Read the ingredients and percentages if you are looking for specific types of nuts or want to avoid them.
Duyvis describes its Provencale savoury coated peanuts as peanuts with a crunchy coating and onion and garlic flavour. This is a different snack from an unsalted nut mix.
Check the ingredients and choose between a seasoned snack and unsalted nuts.
A multipack of individual bags and a 200-gram bag call for different ways of planning your supplies.
Count your planned snack breaks first, then compare the number of bags or the total contents with your own portion size.
The Provencale multipack reviewed contains individual bags for taking with you.
The AH Unroasted Walnut Mix reviewed is an own-brand option for your weekly shop.
Jumbo offers an unsalted nut mix as an option for portioning yourself.
Alesto is Lidl's nut and snack range; the Notenmix reviewed is an option to portion yourself.
The TRADER JOE’S Unroasted Nut Mix reviewed comes in a larger bag for portioning yourself.
PLUS Unsalted Nut Mix is an own-brand option for anyone who wants to check the ingredients.
This selection includes pre-portioned nut snacks to take with you, as well as larger or differently composed packs for portioning yourself.
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A mix of nuts, seeds and chickpeas to take with you as a snack.
The product description lists sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, hazelnuts, almonds and chickpeas. May contain traces of peanuts, nuts and sesame, among other things.
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A ready-to-eat, seasoned peanut snack if you want something to take with you without portioning it yourself.
The product description lists 51% peanuts and a savoury herb mix. The product contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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The individual packs are a handy option if you want to take pre-portioned nuts and dried fruit with you.
The product description lists five 23-gram portions containing walnuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, raisins and cranberries. Contains these nuts; the desiccant in the pack is not intended to be eaten.
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A pack of almonds to portion yourself if you aren't looking for a mixed nut snack.
The product name specifies raw, unsalted almonds; the product contains almonds.
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A seasoned peanut snack for anyone who prefers to take a ready-to-eat pack with them.
The product description lists 30-gram portions and 4–5 portions per pack, with peanuts and onion and garlic seasoning. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
That depends on the portion size you choose. As an example, seven 25-gram portions require 175 grams; a 200-gram bag will give you eight portions of that size. The 25 grams here is a calculation for planning your supplies, not personal or general nutritional advice.
Keep nuts tightly sealed and dry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them somewhere cool, for example at 10 to 15 °C; also follow the storage instructions on your pack.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Check the pack you intend to buy if you need to avoid certain ingredients; the product name alone doesn't give you enough information.
No. The PLUS pack reviewed warns that young children can choke on peanuts and nuts. So don't assume the whole nuts discussed here are suitable as a portion for children; this guide doesn't assess alternatives for specific age groups.
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 applies only to TRADER JOE’S unsalted cashews, 170 grams, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal particles: do not eat these cashews. The warning remains relevant if you have this pack at home; the fact that the best-before date has passed doesn't cancel it. Albert Heijn has issued a warning for AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts (tub) with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, also due to possible metal particles: do not consume this product. These notices apply to the products named and are not warnings about all nut mixes from these retailers.
