For a snack on the go, plain unsalted nuts can be a suitable choice: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five. If you’re thinking about sport and recovery, check the protein in the portion you actually eat; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that recreational athletes don’t need special protein products. A nut snack isn’t automatically a complete recovery meal, so also consider your overall diet, the packaging and the ingredients.
You want to stick to your usual diet while travelling. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that recreational athletes don’t need special protein products, so consider how your snack contributes to your overall diet.
You want something you can eat on the go. Check the net weight, whether you can reseal the packaging after opening and the storage instructions. Duyvis lists a 60 g pack of salted peanuts, among other options.
You want to know where you can buy a snack during your journey. Schiphol confirms there’s an Albert Heijn and two to-go locations on Plaza, but that doesn’t mean a specific variety of nuts will be available.
Compare protein and energy on the same basis, then work out the values for the portion you plan to eat. The European Union specifies that nutrition information should be given per 100 g or 100 ml; also check the ingredients and packaging for the exact variety.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your portion | Compare protein and energy on the same basis, then calculate the nutritional values for your portion in grams. | If I exercise and eat something on the go, I want to know how much protein my portion provides and what else I might need. Around 36% of consumers prioritise protein content. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, whether you can reseal the bag and the storage instructions on the packaging. | When travelling via Schiphol, I want to take a pack that suits when I plan to eat it and can be stored properly after opening. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portability and packaging. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and compare the salt per 100 g. Treat plain nuts, seasoned mixes and battered peanuts as different products. | If I’m looking for an unsalted snack, I want to know exactly what’s in the pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| When and where to buy | Check where you can shop along your route and look at the variety and its label when you get there. | If I’d rather plan what to take with me in advance, I want to compare labels at my leisure; if I’m buying at Schiphol, I want to know what’s available at the time. Around 14% of consumers prioritise planning their purchases. |
A product name doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll actually get from your portion, or mean that a snack is automatically a complete recovery meal.
Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variety, then calculate the values for the amount you’ll eat. Don’t choose a product just because you exercise or are flying.
The net weight tells you how much is in the pack, not how much you need for one eating occasion. Duyvis lists different pack sizes for salted peanuts.
Decide on your portion in advance and calculate the nutritional values for that amount. Reseal the rest securely and store the nuts in a dry place.
Albert Heijn has issued a warning about possible metal fragments in AH Pinda’s extra large salted in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The warning applies to that specific product and date; it doesn’t automatically apply to all AH peanuts.
Check the product name, variety and best-before date against the warning. Don’t eat any pack that matches the details in the warning.
Schiphol confirms there’s an Albert Heijn and two to-go locations on Plaza, but this information doesn’t tell you which specific nut products are available.
Take a snack with you in advance if the exact ingredients matter to you, or check the label of the available variety if you buy one at the airport.
Duyvis offers both plain peanuts and peanuts coated in a crispy batter; these are different types of product.
Albert Heijn offers unsalted peanuts, and Schiphol also confirms that there are Albert Heijn locations on Plaza.
Jumbo offers unsalted king-size peanuts in a 350 g pack.
Lidl Netherlands offers an unsalted peanut option.
ALDI offers both unsalted nuts and a TRADER JOE'S Protein Nut Mix.
PLUS offers unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag.
These products are nuts and nut mixes to take with you on the go. Compare the nutritional values on the same basis, and check portion size, ingredients and allergens.
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An unsalted peanut snack to take with you; the product description lists peanuts and sunflower oil.
The description states 99% peanuts. The nutrition table lists 27 g of protein; check the packaging to see what quantity this figure applies to.
Contains peanuts and may contain traces of cashew nuts.
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An unsalted almond option to take with you and compare by nutritional value per portion.
Per 100 g: 24 g protein and 591 kcal. Contains almonds.
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An unsalted mix to compare with individual nuts; take the different ingredients into account when choosing.
Per 100 g: 20,1 g protein and 615 kcal. Contains peanuts, almonds, cashew nuts, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts.
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These roasted, unsalted peanuts are an option if you’re looking for a snack with no added salt.
The description states 100% peanuts. Per 100 g: 26 g protein, 626 kcal and 0,02 g salt.
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The individual sachets are handy for taking portions with you; the mix contains nuts and dried fruit.
Per 100 g: 14 g protein and 540 kcal. Contains walnuts, cashew nuts, almonds and hazelnuts. The desiccant in the pack is not edible.
Schiphol says that, in principle, you can take anything with you except items on the list of dangerous or prohibited objects. Ordinary dry nuts aren’t covered by the liquids rule for pastes; separate customs rules may apply when bringing them into your destination.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, recreational athletes don’t need special protein products. Consider a nut snack as part of your overall diet and check the nutritional values for the portion you eat.
No. The product name alone doesn’t show that it meets the requirements for a nutrition claim. The European Union sets conditions for nutrition claims; you should also compare the nutritional values for the exact variety and your portion.
Schiphol confirms there’s an Albert Heijn supermarket and two to-go locations on Plaza. This doesn’t confirm that a specific nut product is in stock, so check which variety is available when you get there.
Don’t eat AH Pinda’s extra large salted in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn has issued a warning about possible metal fragments; it applies to that specific product and date.
