Snacking without preparation
If you want to pop something straight into your bag, check the net weight: a 60 g pack is not the same as the 25 g measure Voedingscentrum gives for one handful of unsalted nuts. Duyvis lists a 60 g pack.
Who are these options for?
Those who portion snacks and watch quantities
If you prepare your snacks in advance, a larger bag may be a good option for weighing out portions yourself. Store the remainder in a tightly sealed, dry place, as Voedingscentrum advises.
Those looking for unsalted nuts
Unsalted options are listed by retailers including Albert Heijn, Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS. Check the ingredients on the pack you choose, as a nut mix and peanuts are different products.
What should you look for when choosing?
Small, individually packed snack
Choose this if: you want to take something with you without any preparation and salted peanuts suit your preference. Duyvis lists a 60 g pack; Foods & Goods also offers a box of 20 sachets.
Bear in mind: Duyvis lists salt and possible traces of various types of nuts. A sachet is not automatically one portion.
Portioning from a resealable bag
Choose this if: you want to weigh out portions in advance and keep the remainder in its original packaging. ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Roasted Nut Mix, 200 g, in resealable packaging.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out the portions yourself and may need a separate container to take one with you.
Measuring out unsalted nuts yourself
Choose this if: you’re looking for unsalted nuts. 200 g packs are listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS.
Bear in mind: these examples are not individually portioned sachets, so you decide how much to take with you.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should take note? |
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| Weight per sachet | Check the net weight of each individual sachet, not just the pack or the stated portion size. | If I want to pop something into my bag without any preparation, I check the quantity in each sachet. Around 31% of consumers prioritise being able to take a snack with them straight away. |
| Quantity per pack | Check whether the contents suit the number of portions you want to weigh out yourself. | If I want snacks for several occasions, I want to be able to divide the contents myself. Around 38% of consumers prioritise the quantity per portion. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients and check whether you’re buying peanuts, a nut mix or a different type of snack. | If I’m looking for unsalted nuts, I check the ingredients, not just the product name. Around 23% of consumers look at this first. |
| Storing the remainder | Check whether the packaging is explicitly described as resealable and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I want to use the rest later, I check how the opened pack can be stored. Around 8% of consumers prioritise this. |
Common buying mistakes
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Mistaking a stated portion for an individual sachet
A portion shown on a product page or nutrition table doesn’t mean the pack contains individually wrapped sachets.
Check the net weight and the explicitly stated number of inner packs before choosing.
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Assuming every stand-up pouch is resealable
The name ‘stand-up pouch’ doesn’t, by itself, confirm that the pack can be resealed. ALDI does confirm this for Trader Joe’s Roasted Nut Mix, 200 g.
Look for an explicit statement that the pack is resealable. Store any remainder from an opened pack in a tightly sealed, dry place, as Voedingscentrum advises.
If the pack doesn’t reseal, you may need a separate clip or storage container.
Brands and retailers to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis lists Salted Peanuts in a 60 g pack, among other formats.
- The small pack is an option if you want something to take with you straight away.
- The manufacturer lists salt and possible traces of various types of nuts. Peanuts are not a tree nut mix.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists unsalted nut mixes in 200 g and 500 g packs.
- The listed weights give you a choice of how much to portion yourself.
- The product range information doesn’t confirm individually portioned sachets or resealable packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 200 g unsalted nut mix.
- The ingredients and net weight are worth checking if you want to weigh out portions yourself.
- Peanuts and different nut mixes aren’t directly comparable if the ingredients matter to you.
Lidl
Alesto is the nut and snack range featured by Lidl on its official brand page.
- The range includes nuts and dried fruit.
- The brand information doesn’t confirm that every product comes in a small portion pack.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Roasted Nut Mix, 200 g, in resealable packaging and also describes a separate unsalted nut medley.
- The 200 g roasted nut mix is explicitly described as resealable.
- Ingredients and packaging features apply to each individual product; don’t assume they’re the same for other Trader Joe’s varieties.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 200 g unsalted nut mix in a stand-up pouch.
- The unsalted variety and net weight are confirmed.
- The term ‘stand-up pouch’ doesn’t, by itself, confirm a resealable closure or individual inner packs.
Joybuy snacks for on the go
Joybuy picks for nut snacks to take with you, including both portion packs and snacks in a single pack.
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J.ZAO Hickory Nuts Lin’an Small Hickory Kernels 300 g
For anyone who wants to take a nut snack with them without weighing out a portion first. The product name lists hickory nuts and 300 g; the product information also lists sugar and salt.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix 750 g, 30 sachets
For anyone who wants to portion out several snacks in advance. The product name lists 750 g and 30 sachets; the product information mentions tree nuts and dried fruit, including cranberries with sugar.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack 242 g
For anyone who wants to take a variety of nuts with them or share them; the product name lists a 242 g pack. The product information lists allergens including nuts, gluten (wheat), sesame and milk.
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Be&Cheery Pistachios, roasted and salted, 100 g
For anyone who wants a ready-to-eat pistachio snack to take with them. The product name lists roasted, salted pistachios and 100 g; the product information lists 1.5 g of salt per 100 g.
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ChaCha Pecan Kernels with Maple Syrup & Lime 70 g
For anyone who wants to take pecans with maple syrup and lime with them; the product name lists 70 g. The pack contains a desiccant: do not eat it.
Frequently asked questions
How many nuts make a handful, and is a small sachet automatically one portion?
Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as the measure for one handful of unsalted nuts. Duyvis lists a 60 g pack, so a small sachet doesn’t automatically match that quantity.
How should you store an opened bag of nuts?
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container, somewhere dry and preferably cool. Voedingscentrum gives 10 to 15 °C as an example; also follow the storage instructions on the pack.
If you have an allergy, can you rely on the name ‘nut mix’ or ‘peanuts’?
No. Always check the current label and ingredients list. The European Union’s guidance states that allergens must be clearly indicated; Duyvis also lists possible traces of various types of nuts for its Salted Peanuts.
Are whole nuts suitable for children under four?
MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts are unsafe for children under four because of the risk of choking. This advice applies to that age group.
What was the NVWA warning about Trader Joe’s cashews?
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23 September 2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning advised people not to eat the product and applied to that specific variety; it doesn’t automatically apply to other nut products.