Choose individual bags if you want to take nuts with you or hand them out without weighing them first. Choose a larger pack if you’d rather decide the amount yourself at home. For an unsalted snack, check the specific variety, as well as the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions on the packaging.
You want to take individual bags with you or hand them out without weighing them at home first. Check the number of bags and the weight per bag; Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis portion pack reviewed as containing 20 bags of 60 grams each.
You want to weigh out the amount yourself and would prefer unsalted nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses a 25-gram handful as a comparison in its portion guide; this is not a standard pack size.
You’re preparing nuts for several festival-goers and can divide a larger pack at home. Compare the total contents and keep the allergen information from the original packaging available, as the NVWA advises for pre-packed products.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Compare the number of bags, the weight per bag and the total contents. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis portion pack reviewed as containing 20 bags of 60 grams each. | If I want to take something with me or hand it out without weighing it first, the number of bags matters. Around 31% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Choosing your own amount | Check that the nuts are unsalted and weigh out the amount you want to take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s portion guide uses 25 grams as a handful, not as a fixed pack size. | If I want to choose my own amount and opt for unsalted nuts, portioning them myself suits my preferences. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Supplies for a group | Compare the total contents with the number of people and snack occasions; also check whether you’ll need to divide the pack at home. | For several festival-goers, I want to prepare enough without taking more than the plan calls for. Around 19% of consumers prioritise having enough for a group. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Check the exact variety and ingredients. Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes and Tijgernootjes as peanuts with a dough coating; they’re different from a regular nut mix. | If flavour or texture is the deciding factor for me, I compare the specific type of snack rather than just the brand name. Around 13% of consumers say flavour and texture are their main consideration. |
| Allergen information | Read the allergen and cross-contamination information on the original packaging. The NVWA includes peanuts and nuts in its information about allergens in pre-packed products. | If I’m preparing snacks for someone else, I want to be able to check the information on that exact pack. Around 12% of consumers prioritise allergen information; check it even if it isn’t your main consideration when buying. |
The name on a pack doesn’t tell you how much is in each bag. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis portion pack reviewed as containing 60 grams per bag; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s portion guide uses 25 grams as a handful.
Check the weight in grams per inner bag and decide in advance what amount suits your snack occasion.
An unsalted nut mix, salted peanuts and peanuts with a dough coating have different ingredients. Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes and Tijgernootjes as peanuts with a dough coating.
Compare the ingredients and the exact variety on the packaging; don’t assume a feature of one type of nut applies to another snack.
If you divide nuts into smaller portions at home, you may still need the information on the original packaging. The NVWA says allergen information must be included on the label of pre-packed products.
Keep the packaging, or make sure the information remains available to the person you’re preparing the snack for.
A larger bag or box may contain more than you need for the group or snack occasions you have planned. The total weight also doesn’t tell you how many individual bags it contains.
First work out how many people and occasions you’re preparing snacks for, then choose between individual bags and portioning them yourself.
Relevant options include individual bags of salted peanuts and coated party snacks.
AH Notenmix ongezouten is an option if you’re looking for an unsalted nut mix.
The range includes 200-gram nut mixes in salted and unsalted varieties.
Lidl’s nut mix is an option if you’re looking for a 200-gram mix that is unroasted and unsalted.
TRADER JOE'S Notenmix ongebrand is an option if you want a resealable pack.
The PLUS nut mix comes in a larger stand-up pouch and contains unroasted, unsalted nuts.
These Joybuy products are for anyone who wants to take nuts with them, with a choice of individual packs or larger packs to portion yourself.
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Ideal if you want to take individual bags with you. The product name lists 25 bags of 20 grams each.
The product information warns that the pack contains a sachet of desiccant; do not eat it.
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An option if you want to take walnuts with you and can crack them open before eating. The product name lists 128 grams.
The product information says the walnuts are in their shells and lists walnuts as an allergen.
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A good fit if you’re specifically looking for unsalted peanuts. The product name lists a 250-gram pack.
The product information warns that it may contain traces of cashews.
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The product name lists five 23-gram packs, making them handy if you want to take individual portions with you.
The product information lists walnuts, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts, and warns that the pack contains a sachet of desiccant that must not be eaten.
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A good fit if you’re looking for an unsalted cashew product. The product name lists roasted cashews in a 200-gram pack.
The product information lists cashews and other tree nuts as allergens.
The portion guide consulted from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre defines a handful as 25 grams; according to Foods & Goods, the Duyvis portion pack reviewed contains 60 grams per bag. So compare the weight in grams with the amount you want to take with you.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing Borrelnootjes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. For opened Borrelnootjes, the Storage Guide recommends 2–5 days in a kitchen cupboard; also follow the instructions on the specific packaging and don’t automatically apply this period to other types of nuts.
Check the allergen information on the original packaging. The NVWA says allergen information must be included on the label of pre-packed products, and since 1 January 2026 it has also checked whether labels give the correct warnings about cross-contamination.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on whole nuts and peanuts, which may lead to suffocation. So don’t assume that a bag of whole nuts is automatically a suitable snack for children.
For complaints, Duyvis asks you to keep the packaging and contents and send them in with a description of the complaint. So keep the original packaging; this process is not a general money-back guarantee for all retailers.
