A snack with no preparation
You want to take a small bag with you without weighing it out first. Duyvis lists a 40 g pack of Unsalted Nutmix Walnut, among other options. This is a pack size, not a recommended portion for an individual.
Who are these options for?
Planning several snack breaks
You want to take separate bags for different occasions. The 4 × 30 g multipack listed by Duyvis is one example of this type of packaging.
Choosing your own portion size
You want to weigh out your own portions at home and check the chosen product variant, ingredients and allergens. Seal an opened pack tightly and store nuts in a dry place.
What should you look for when buying?
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and portions | Check the amount in each bag. For a multipack, also check how many individual packs it contains. | If you want to take something for one occasion or divide several bags between different occasions, a suitable pack format can be useful. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion convenience. |
| Type of nut product | Check whether the product is unsalted, salted, coated or sweetened, and read the ingredients list. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes unsalted nuts from salted and coated varieties, among others. | If you’re looking for a particular type, compare the ingredients rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 27% of consumers give the greatest weight to their dietary choices. |
| Where you buy | Compare the pack you chose in advance with what’s available when you buy. Royal Schiphol Group confirms there is an Albert Heijn supermarket and two to-go outlets at Plaza. | If you’re planning to buy at Schiphol, a shop’s location may suit your route; check which products are available there and their prices. Around 20% of consumers prioritise planning their purchase. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging. Under general EU labelling rules, allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list; Duyvis advises checking the packaging for possible traces. | If you need to take an allergy into account, base your choice on the information for that exact product variant. Around 20% of consumers prioritise checking allergens. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a bag is a recommended portion
The pack size tells you how much is in the packaging, not how much every traveller should eat. A product range may also be available in different pack sizes.
Check the amount in each bag and choose what suits your snack break.
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Assuming all nut products are the same
Unsalted nuts are different from salted, coated or sweetened varieties. The category name alone doesn’t tell you which ingredients are included.
Compare the exact product variant and read the ingredients list before you choose.
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Relying on the brand name or picture if you have an allergy
Ingredients and warnings can vary between product variants. Duyvis advises that traces may be present due to cross-contamination, and Albert Heijn recommends reading the current packaging.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the bag you actually plan to take with you.
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Confusing hand luggage rules with import rules
According to Transavia’s information, solid food can be carried in hand and cabin baggage, but your destination country may have its own import restrictions.
Check your destination’s official rules if you want to take the nuts with you after you arrive.
Relevant brands and places to buy
Duyvis
A brand to consider if you’re looking for different pack formats of Unsalted Nutmix Walnut.
- Duyvis lists 40 g and 125 g packs, as well as a 4 × 30 g multipack.
- These are pack details provided by the brand, not an independent taste review. If you have an allergy, check the current ingredients and warnings.
Albert Heijn
A possible place to buy nuts at Schiphol Plaza, or an option for stocking up in advance.
- Royal Schiphol Group confirms there is an Albert Heijn supermarket and two to-go outlets at Plaza. Albert Heijn’s range includes a 200 g unsalted nut mix, among other products.
- A range page doesn’t confirm stock at a specific Schiphol store; 200 g is also not confirmed as a single-person pack.
Jumbo
Worth considering if you want to shop in advance or weigh out your own portions.
- Jumbo lists its own 100 g Ongezouten Macadamia Notenmix and recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
- The available product information doesn’t confirm a Jumbo outlet at Schiphol. If you want to take smaller amounts, you’ll need to portion out the larger pack yourself.
Nut products at Joybuy
This selection of Joybuy products includes nut snacks for when you’re out and about, from individually packed options to larger packs you can portion yourself.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale, 125 g
The product information lists 30 g portions; check the packaging to work out how much to have for each snack break.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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J.ZAO Hickory Nuts, 300 g
The product information describes individually packed hickory kernels to take with you; the total pack contains 300 g.
The ingredients information lists sugar and salt. Check the label for the full ingredients list.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g, 30 sachets of 25 g
According to the product information, the pack contains 30 individual 25 g sachets designed to take with you.
The mix contains nuts and dried fruit. The tree nuts listed are walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
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ChaCha Pecan Kernels with Maple Syrup & Lime, 70 g
The product information describes pecans that can be eaten straight from the pack; the pack contains 70 g.
The flavour combination listed is maple syrup and lime. Contains pecans; do not eat the desiccant sachet.
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Coated Peanuts Coconut Cream, 230 g
The product information lists a resealable 230 g pack for a ready-to-eat snack.
The flavour listed is coconut cream. Contains peanuts and wheat.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take a bag of dry nuts in my hand luggage?
Transavia allows solid food in hand and cabin baggage; Schiphol says that, in principle, you can take anything except dangerous or prohibited items. Keep this separate from your destination’s import rules, which may impose additional restrictions.
Can I take leftover nuts with me to my destination?
That depends on your destination country’s import rules. Check the country’s official rules if you want to take the nuts with you after you arrive; permission to carry them in hand luggage doesn’t automatically mean they can be imported.
How should I store an opened bag of nuts?
Keep nuts tightly sealed and dry. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging too; Jumbo recommends storing its Ongezouten Macadamia Notenmix in a cool, dry, dark place.
What information can I check on a pre-packed bag of nuts?
General EU labelling rules specify details including the product name, ingredients, allergen information, net quantity, best-before date and any applicable storage instructions. Allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list; check the details on the exact pack you choose.