If you want something to take with you without any preparation, choose an individually wrapped bag and check the full contents of each bag, not just the stated nutritional serving. If you prefer unsalted nuts, you can portion them yourself from a larger pack of an unsalted variety. Coated savoury nuts are different from plain nuts, so check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety.
You want an individually wrapped snack bag that you can put straight in your bag without weighing out a portion. Focus on the contents of each bag and the number of bags in a case. Bidfood Nederland and Foods & Goods list Duyvis cases containing individual bags.
You’re specifically looking for unsalted nuts and don’t mind dividing a larger pack into smaller portions yourself. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list unsalted nut products; the Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five.
You’re mainly choosing based on a salted or seasoned flavour and want to know which ingredients and allergens the coating adds. Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale contains wheat in the coating, among other ingredients, as stated in Duyvis product information.
First decide whether convenience, an unsalted recipe, flavour, pack size or allergen information matters most to you. Then compare the contents and label of the exact pack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience and contents | Check the weight of each individual bag and the number of bags in the box. | I want to be able to take a sealed bag with me straight away, without weighing out a portion first. Convenience is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check that the variety is specifically labelled unsalted and read the ingredients list. | If unsalted nuts are my main choice, I’m happy to divide a larger pack into portions myself. Around 25% of consumers prioritise choosing unsalted nuts. |
| Flavour and coating | Check the flavour variety and see what ingredients the coating adds. | I’m deliberately choosing a savoury or seasoned treat and want to know what’s in it besides peanuts. Flavour is the top priority for around 19% of consumers. |
| Pack size and format | Compare the total quantity, the number of individual bags and the storage instructions. | I want to choose a pack that suits how I’ll use it, without buying more than I need or having to portion it myself. Around 13% of consumers prioritise a suitable pack size and format. |
| Allergens and variety | Check the exact pack’s label for allergens and warnings. | If I have a relevant food allergy or dietary restriction, I need to check the ingredients and warnings on this pack first. This is the top priority for around 12% of consumers. |
A 45 or 60 g bag contains that full amount, even if you’d rather eat less at one snack time.
Check the net weight of each bag and think about what quantity suits the occasion.
According to Duyvis product information, the coating on Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale contains ingredients including wheat starch, sugar and salt.
Read the ingredients for the exact variety. Choose explicitly unsalted nuts if that’s your main requirement.
The 200 g own-brand mixes described here are not boxes of individual bags for taking with you.
Choose individual bags if you don’t want to prepare anything. With a larger pack, you’ll need to portion the nuts yourself and use a container or bags to take them with you.
Ingredients and warnings can vary between varieties. Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale contains peanuts and wheat; warnings about possible traces are shown on the packaging.
If you have a relevant allergy, check the label of every exact pack and avoid any ingredients you need to steer clear of.
Worth considering for individually wrapped salted peanuts and coated savoury nuts.
AH Notenmix ongezouten is worth considering if you’re specifically looking for an unsalted mix.
The 200 g unroasted nut mix is suited to portioning yourself from a larger pack.
The Alesto range includes nuts, dried fruit and savoury party snacks.
The 200 g unroasted nut mix is a larger pack for several snack occasions.
The 200 g unroasted, unsalted nut mix is suited to portioning yourself.
The products below are larger packs of nuts, including unsalted nut mixes, pecans and peanuts in their shells. They’re not the same as pre-packed individual snack bags.
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Suited to anyone looking for an unsalted nut mix who wants to weigh out their own portion.
Product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. It may contain traces of peanuts, so check the pack if this is relevant to you.
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Suited to anyone looking for an unsalted mix with several types of nuts who wants to portion it themselves.
Product information lists peanuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts, among other ingredients.
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Product information describes the pecans as a snack; the 500 g pack is a larger-size option, not a small individual bag to take with you.
Product information lists sugar and salt as ingredients, so this isn’t an unsalted option.
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Suited to anyone looking for peanuts in their shells as a snack, but not to anyone who needs a ready-to-eat individual bag to take with them.
You’ll need to shell the peanuts first. The pack contains 500 g.
No. The individual bags reviewed contain 45 or 60 g. On its nutrition page, the Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a measure for a handful of unsalted nuts; this is a comparison of quantities, not personal dietary advice.
Check how many individual bags are in the box and how many grams each one contains. The Duyvis peanut multipack reviewed contains 20 bags of 60 g; consider whether that size and quantity suit how you’ll use them.
Follow the instructions for the exact variety. PLUS recommends storing its product in a cool, dry place away from light. For an opened bag of Duyvis Provencale, supplier Bidfood Nederland recommends an airtight, lightproof container.
Check the label of the exact pack for ingredients and warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products; don’t rely only on the brand name or a previous pack.
Jumbo’s product page warns that young children can choke on nuts. So don’t use this guide as advice on whether nuts are suitable for young children.
