Ready to take with you
You want to take a snack pack with you without weighing out or repacking the nuts first. Foods & Goods and Makro Nederland describe a Duyvis variety containing 20 bags of 45 g.
Which pack works best for you?
Choose your own portion
You’re looking for unsalted nuts and want to decide how much to take with you. PLUS describes its 200 g Nut Mix as unroasted and unsalted.
A seasoned snack to share
You’re looking for a seasoned snack rather than an unsalted nut mix. Duyvis describes its Provencale variety as having an onion and garlic flavour; Albert Heijn describes its pistachio mix as seasoned.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether convenience, flavour or ingredients matter most to you. Then check the packaging and ingredients of the specific variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Taking a portion with you | Check the number of individual bags and the weight per bag. A larger pack is not necessarily divided into portions. | If I want to take a snack with me without repacking it, I check the number of bags and the weight per bag. Around 46% of consumers put convenience on the go first when shopping. |
| Flavour and coating | Read the flavour description and ingredients. Coated, seasoned borrelnootjes are not the same as a plain nut mix. | If you’re mainly looking for a seasoned snack to share, compare the flavour description with the ingredients. Around 27% of consumers put flavour first. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check whether the product is described as unsalted, and look at the ingredients and net weight. A 45 g pack doesn’t automatically determine how much you want to take with you. | If I want unsalted nuts and want to choose my own portion, I check the product description and portion some out in advance. Around 27% of consumers prioritise ingredients and portion control. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking borrelnootjes for plain nuts
The Duyvis Provencale variety examined has a seasoned coating and contains peanuts and wheat. Its ingredients are different from those of an unsalted nut mix.
Read the ingredients for the exact variety. If you prefer unsalted nuts, choose a product that is specifically described as unsalted.
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Mistaking a resealable pack for individual portion bags
ALDI describes its 200 g TRADER JOE'S Unroasted Nut Mix as resealable. The Duyvis pack examined contains 20 individual bags of 45 g, so the packs work differently when you’re taking nuts with you.
Choose individual bags if you want to grab a single portion straight away. If you’re using a larger pack, decide how much you want to take and pack it up in advance.
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Assuming 45 g is automatically the right portion for you
For the Duyvis variety examined, 45 g is the weight of each bag. That doesn’t automatically make it the right amount for every occasion or everyone’s preferences.
First decide how much you want to take, then choose a pack that suits you.
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Comparing packs without checking the total contents
A box of 20 snack bags and a larger bag differ in total contents and how they’re divided for use.
Check the number of bags, the weight per bag and the total net weight. Also consider whether you’ll use the larger pack on more than one occasion.
Brands and relevant product ranges
Duyvis
Duyvis Provencale borrelnootjes are worth considering if you’re looking for a seasoned snack; Foods & Goods and Makro Nederland describe a pack containing 20 bags of 45 g.
- Individual bags make it easy to take some with you without portioning them out in advance.
- The variety examined contains peanuts and wheat. The description of an onion and garlic flavour with a crunchy coating comes from Duyvis; it is not an independent taste review.
Albert Heijn
AH Salted Pistachio Mix is a seasoned mix for anyone looking for a variety of ingredients rather than pistachios alone.
- Albert Heijn lists peanuts, katjang pedis, cashews, almonds and roasted pistachios among its ingredients.
- The product description is for a mix; it doesn’t confirm that the product comes in individual portion bags.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a 200 g Unsalted Nut Mix as an option if you want to choose your own portion.
- The product name, pack size and unsalted description are confirmed on Jumbo’s product page.
- The product description doesn’t confirm whether the pack is resealable or contains individual bags.
Lidl
Lidl stocks Alesto nuts and dried fruit, making it a relevant brand to consider when looking for nut snacks there.
- Lidl includes Alesto in its nuts and dried fruit range.
- This range information doesn’t confirm a specific portion pack or the ingredients of any particular product.
ALDI
TRADER JOE'S product descriptions at ALDI provide examples of larger nut packs with different features.
- ALDI describes its 200 g unroasted nut mix as resealable. Its 200 g roasted mix is described as having no added oil or salt.
- These are larger packs, not individual snack bags. TRADER JOE'S is the product brand.
PLUS
PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix, 200 g, is an option if you want to choose your own portion to take with you.
- PLUS describes the mix as unroasted and unsalted, and says it should be stored somewhere dry and dark.
- The description of the pack as a stand-up pouch doesn’t in itself confirm that it is resealable.
Nut snacks on Joybuy
This selection of Joybuy products focuses on nut snacks to take with you, including portion packs and seasoned varieties.
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ChaCha Pistachio Nuts 20 g × 25 bags
The individual bags are designed for a snack you can take with you.
The product name specifies 25 bags of 20 g. The product information warns that the pack contains a desiccant: do not eat it.
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Be&Cheery Paper-Shell Walnuts 128 g
The product information mentions individually packaged walnuts as a snack to take with you.
The product name gives a net weight of 128 g. The product information lists walnuts as an ingredient.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal 275 g
This variety is a good fit if you’re looking for a seasoned snack with a coating; the product information mentions onion and garlic flavour.
The product description states that it contains 50% peanuts. The product contains peanuts and wheat, and may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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J.ZAO Hickory Nuts 300 g, Lin’an Small Hickory Kernels
The product information describes individually portioned hickory nuts for taking with you.
The ingredients include sugar and salt, so this isn’t an unsalted option. The product name also includes the description Non-Fried.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix 750 g / 30 bags
The individual bags are a handy option if you want to pack a nut mix in advance to take with you.
The product name specifies 30 bags and a total weight of 750 g. The product information lists walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts, as well as dried fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Is one snack bag automatically the right amount?
No. A snack bag tells you how much is in the pack; it doesn’t automatically tell you how much you want to eat. Each bag in the Duyvis variety examined contains 45 g, so choose the amount that suits the occasion.
How should you store nuts you take with you or have left over?
Store nuts in a tightly sealed pack in a dry place, and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example of cool storage; PLUS says to store the mix examined in a dry, dark place.
Are the Duyvis Provencale borrelnootjes examined suitable if I need to avoid wheat?
No, the variety examined contains wheat. Check other varieties individually using their own up-to-date ingredients lists.
Where can I find allergen information for nut snacks in the Netherlands?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about allergens present must be available; for prepacked products, this is shown on the label. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been checking during inspections that precautionary cross-contamination warnings on labels comply with Dutch rules.
Are these nut snacks suitable if you have a peanut or tree nut allergy?
Don’t assume they are without checking. The Duyvis portion pack examined contains peanuts, and other products may contain different nuts; read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.