Choose a ready-made snack pack if you want to do less preparation. If you want to control the ingredients and quantity, choose an unsalted pack and portion it yourself. The weight on the pack is not automatically a suitable portion for a child. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4; children should eat sitting calmly and under supervision.
If you want to take an individual pack on an outing, check how many grams it contains and decide separately how much to give. Duyvis confirms that its Pinda’s Gezouten comes in a 60 g pack; this weight is not portion advice for children. As advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, children should eat sitting calmly, with an adult nearby.
If you want to decide how much to serve, a larger pack of unsalted mixed nuts is an option. Albert Heijn lists its AH Ongezouten notenmix as 200 g, with a 25 g portion stated on the label. The 200 g Jumbo mix reviewed has a different composition and includes peanuts, among other ingredients.
If you want to make several snacks from one pack, you can measure and pack the portions yourself. The PLUS Notenmix ongebrand ongezouten reviewed comes in a 500 g stand-up pouch; PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place. The pack does not contain individual snack bags.
First, choose a product type that suits the person eating it and the occasion. Then compare the pack weight, ingredients and how much preparation you’re happy to do yourself.
Choose this if: you want to spend as little time as possible measuring and packing. Duyvis confirms that its Pinda’s Gezouten comes in a 60 g pack.
Bear in mind: the pack is not automatically a suitable portion for a child, and this variety is salted.
Choose this if: you want an unsalted mix and prefer to measure out the amount yourself. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both have 200 g mixes that we reviewed.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to prepare the portions yourself, and the mixes don’t have the same ingredients.
Choose this if: you want to prepare several portions and use the rest at home. The PLUS stand-up pouch reviewed contains 500 g.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion it yourself and follow the storage advice on the pack; PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
| Key consideration | What to check when buying | Consumers with this priority |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to take with you | Check whether the product comes in individual bags and how many grams are in each one. Pack weight and portion size are different things. | If I want to do very little preparation, I look for a snack that’s already individually packed. Around 31% of consumers prioritise convenience and minimal preparation. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Compare the ingredients and the types of nuts included. The AH and Jumbo mixes have different compositions. | If I want unsalted nuts and to choose the quantity myself, I look at both the label and the mix. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Suitable for the person eating it | Check the form of the nuts, the ingredients and any warning about possible cross-contamination. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4. | If I need to consider age, chewing ability or a relevant allergy, I first check whether the snack is suitable. Around 23% of consumers prioritise these safety requirements. |
| Stock up for several outings | Compare the net weight and consider how many portions you’ll actually use. Follow the storage advice on the exact pack. | If I want to stock up for several days, I look for an amount that suits my plans and won’t go unused. Around 15% of consumers start with how much they need and how they’ll use it. |
Duyvis confirms that its pack contains 60 g; Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion on the label for its mix, which comes in a 200 g pack. Pack weight and a portion stated on a label are not the same as personalised nutritional advice for a child.
Decide the amount separately and don’t treat any of these weights as automatic guidance on portions for children.
The Jumbo mix reviewed lists peanuts as an ingredient. PLUS notes that peanuts may be present in the nut mix reviewed. So the product name alone doesn’t give you the full picture when it comes to allergens.
Read the ingredients list and any warning about possible cross-contamination on the exact pack.
A relevant option for peanuts and snack nuts; the Pinda’s Gezouten reviewed is available in a 60 g pack.
A supermarket own-brand option for unsalted mixed nuts that you can portion yourself.
A supermarket own-brand option with a 200 g unsalted nut mix to portion yourself.
Lidl sells nuts, dried fruit and party snacks under the Alesto name, among other products.
A supermarket option with a range of nuts, including salted and unsalted varieties.
An option if you want a larger pack to portion at home.
This Joybuy selection includes individually packed nut snacks and larger packs that you can portion yourself.
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Handy for taking individual snack bags with you; the product name lists 25 bags of 20 g. Keep the desiccant out of reach and don’t eat it.
Children under 4 should not be given whole nuts or peanuts. Check the form of the nuts, and make sure children eat sitting calmly and under supervision.
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An option if you want to take five individual portions with you; the product name lists 23 g portions.
The stated portion size is product information, not portion advice for a particular age group. For children, check the form of the nuts and the instructions on the pack.
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A seasoned peanut snack in a 125 g pack, for anyone looking for a ready-to-eat snack.
The product information lists peanuts and wheat, and says it may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard. If you have an allergy, check the information on the exact pack.
The product information is not portion advice for children; also take the child’s age and the occasion into account.
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An option if you’re looking for an unsalted nut mix and want to measure out your own portions; the product name lists 200 g.
The product information notes that it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts. If allergens are relevant, read the warnings on the exact pack.
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An option if you’re looking for individually portioned nuts; the product information lists a net weight of 300 g.
The ingredients information lists sugar and salt, and identifies hickory nuts as an allergen. Check the ingredients and allergen information if it’s relevant to the person eating them.
For children, check the form of the nuts and make sure they eat sitting calmly and under supervision.
It’s better to plan a calm, seated snack time and stay with them. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises this to reduce the risk of choking; older children can also choke on whole nuts.
No. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as the portion on the label for its AH Ongezouten notenmix, while the pack contains 200 g. This is not universal nutritional advice for a particular age group; choose an amount that suits the person eating it.
Check the ingredients list and any warning about possible cross-contamination. The NVWA explains that relevant allergens must be clearly distinguished from the other ingredients in the ingredients list. This labelling requirement doesn’t guarantee that a product is suitable for everyone with an allergy.
When a warning is needed, the NVWA describes a risk assessment and the permitted wording ‘May contain X’ or ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. These rules have applied since 1 January 2026; use both the ingredients list and the warning to help you decide.
No. The warnings apply to the products and batches named, not to all nuts from Albert Heijn or ALDI. The NVWA warning concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews 170 g with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Albert Heijn recalled AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub, with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Check the product name and date on the pack.
