Choose individual portion packs if you want to hand them out without weighing anything first. Choose a larger pack if you want to decide the portion sizes yourself and can weigh and seal them. Count the people and snack occasions, and check the ingredients and allergens before sharing a mix. Schiphol generally allows solid foods such as plain nuts through security; liquid or spreadable products are subject to different rules.
You want to give each travel companion their own portion without weighing out nuts at the airport. A stated format such as 4 x 30 g makes it clear how many portions you can hand out; check in advance that the ingredients are suitable for everyone.
You want to decide how many nuts go into each lunchbox, perhaps for several days. A larger pack with stated portion sizes is not the same as individual snack bags; also think about sealing and storage. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a well-sealed, dry place.
You choose based on ingredients, whether they are salted and allergens first, then on packaging convenience. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts for everyday use. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products.
First count the people and snack occasions, then decide whether a fixed portion will work or whether you would rather weigh them out yourself.
| What to consider | What to look for | Most relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Bags to hand out | Check how many individual bags are included, and count the people and snack occasions you want to cater for. | If I want to hand out individual bags to my travel companions, I first count how many occasions I need to cater for. About 36% of consumers put sharing snacks at the top of their buying priorities. |
| Lunchbox portions | Compare the weight per bag with the amount you want to take; stated portion sizes do not automatically mean that the portions are individually packed. | For my lunchbox, I want to choose the amount myself and possibly portion it out in advance. Portion control comes first for around 29% of consumers. |
| Total quantity and mix | Compare the net weight and ingredients; two packs may contain different amounts or different combinations of nuts. | I want the total quantity and mix to suit my travel plans, not just the type of packaging. About 21% of consumers name this as their top buying priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information, even for an unsalted mix. | If I need to check certain ingredients for myself or others, I do so before choosing a pack size. This comes first for around 14% of consumers. |
A pack may state portion sizes without containing individual bags. If you portion it yourself, you’ll need to weigh out the portions in advance and seal them separately.
Check how many individual bags are actually inside. If you choose a larger pack, allow time to prepare the portions and have suitable resealable containers ready.
Portioning it yourself takes time and may mean you need extra resealable containers.
Duyvis Unsalted Nutmix Walnut contains several types of nuts and may contain peanuts. Whether it is salted or not does not tell you whether a product is suitable for someone who needs to avoid an allergen.
Before sharing, check the current ingredients list and allergen warnings for each person who will be eating them.
A multipack of 4 x 30 g contains 120 g in total; the Jumbo nut mix described here is 500 g. The mixes also contain different ingredients.
Compare the total quantity and ingredients side by side, and work out how much you need for the planned snack occasions.
Schiphol’s information relates to security checks on departure and does not determine what you can bring into your destination.
Check your destination’s rules separately if you want to take nuts with you.
Duyvis lists its Unsalted Nutmix Walnut in 40 g and 125 g packs, as well as in a multipack of 4 x 30 g.
Albert Heijn offers a range of nut mixes, including a 500 g AH Nut and Fruit Mix.
Jumbo lists both a Duyvis multipack of 4 x 30 g and its own 500 g unroasted nut mix.
Lidl sells nuts and dried fruit under its Alesto own brand, including a range of different nuts.
Aldi lists products including cashews, almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts, both salted and unsalted.
PLUS lists products including 200 g packs of unsalted cashews and unroasted, unsalted walnuts.
This selection includes individual portion packs and larger packs that you can portion out yourself. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each product.
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The five individual portions are handy if you want to pack bags in advance for your journey.
The mix described includes walnuts, raisins, cranberries, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts.
The pack contains a desiccant sachet, which is not for consumption. Check the ingredients if you have allergies.
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This larger pack is an option if you want to portion it out yourself; these are coated peanuts, not a simple mix of nuts alone.
The description lists peanuts with a crunchy herb coating and a mild curry flavour.
Contains peanuts, gluten from wheat and barley, and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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This larger pack is suitable if you want to weigh out pecans for each snack occasion.
The ingredients listed are pecans, sugar and salt; pecans make up 87.6% of the product.
This is not the right choice if you are specifically looking for unsalted pecans.
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The individual sachets are handy if you want to prepare or hand out several portions in advance.
The description lists 30 sachets of 25 g, 750 g in total, containing nuts and dried fruit.
The ingredients list includes walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts; check the ingredients if you have allergies.
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The individually packed nuts are a handy option if you want to hand out portions or take them separately.
The product description includes cashews, macadamias, pistachios and walnuts.
The description mentions seasoned varieties and ingredients such as sugar and salt. The product contains nuts, sesame and milk, as well as gluten from wheat.
Solid nuts are generally among the food items Schiphol allows in hand luggage. Security staff may still refuse an item for safety reasons; this has no bearing on your destination’s import rules.
No. Schiphol treats liquid and spreadable foods as liquids. The Dutch government states that liquids and gels must be in containers of no more than 100 millilitres, all placed in a single transparent, resealable bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre. A weight of 100 g does not prove that the contents measure no more than 100 millilitres.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging before sharing nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information should appear on the label of pre-packed products; also check for any warnings about possible traces.
Do not give whole nuts as a snack to children under four. The MDL Fonds warns that they can choke; a small portion pack does not change this risk.
Keep the nuts well sealed in a dry place and follow the storage instructions on the pack. For mixed salted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a cool, dark and dry place; do not assume this advice applies automatically to every other mix.
