Lunchbox packers who’d rather not weigh portions
You want to have a pre-packed bag ready for individual work-from-home lunches, rather than putting together a portion each time. Duyvis lists a Walnut Mix multipack with four 30 g bags.
Who are these packs for?
Home workers who portion their own snacks
You want to decide how many nuts to have with lunch and are looking for a loose bag. Check the ingredients and storage instructions for the opened pack.
Households sharing a supply
You use the same supply for several people or occasions and want to know how much is in the pack and whether it’s divided into individual bags.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual portion packs
Choose this if: you want to add a pre-packed bag to your lunch without weighing out a portion first. Duyvis lists a Walnut Mix in 4 × 30 g packs.
Bear in mind: the amount in each bag is fixed; the pack size doesn’t tell you what would be a suitable portion for you personally.
A product labelled ‘2-pack’
Choose this if: you want to buy multiple packs and the product contents match what you’re looking for.
Bear in mind: the term ‘2-pack’ doesn’t automatically tell you the weight of each inner pack, how many lunch portions there are or whether the nuts are unsalted.
A loose bag to portion yourself
Choose this if: you want to decide how much to have with lunch or share between several people at home. PLUS lists loose stand-up pouches in 200 and 500 g sizes.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion the nuts yourself and store the opened pack according to the instructions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Individual bags | Check how many inner packs there are and how many grams each bag contains. | If you want to add a bag to your work-from-home lunch without weighing it out, the number of individual packs is key. Around 46% of consumers prioritise this convenient packaging. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant, including any cross-contamination warning. | If you need to take account of the types of nuts or an allergy that affects you, check the packaging before choosing or sharing the mix. Around 27% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the net weight and the storage instructions for the opened pack. | If you want to make your own portions or share the supply with others at home, choose an amount that suits how you’ll use and store it. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this flexibility. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming every multipack contains ready-to-eat lunch portions
A label such as ‘2-pack’ doesn’t automatically tell you how many individual bags are inside. As a result, the pack may not fit your lunch plans as you expected.
Check the number of inner packs and the contents of each bag before working out how many lunches you can get from it.
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Assuming an unsalted mix is suitable for everyone
‘Unsalted’ doesn’t tell you which nuts or other allergens are in the exact variant. This matters if you share the supply with others at home.
Read the ingredients and any cross-contamination warning on the packaging, especially if someone has a relevant allergy.
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Choosing a large bag without considering how you’ll use it
A loose bag means portioning the nuts yourself and taking care with the opened supply; that may not suit your lunch routine.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Brands and pack examples
Duyvis
For its Unsalted Nutmix Walnut, Duyvis lists options including a multipack with four 30 g bags.
- The manufacturer lists almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts in this mix.
- The ingredients list doesn’t confirm that the product is free from allergens or cross-contamination.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a 500 g AH Notenmix ongezouten and also has a product page for Duyvis Borrelnootjes provencale 2-pack.
- The product names help distinguish a loose bag from a product labelled ‘2-pack’.
- The name ‘2-pack’ doesn’t tell you how many grams are in each pack or how many individual lunch portions you’ll get.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own Ongebrande Notenmix in a 500 g value pack; the retailer also has a product page for Duyvis Unsalted Noten Nutmix Walnut 4 × 30 g.
- The 500 g own-brand pack is a loose supply that you can portion yourself.
- The words ‘value pack’ don’t, on their own, tell you the amount per portion.
Lidl
Lidl lists a mix of unroasted and unsalted nuts in a 200 g loose bag.
- The product information clearly states that it’s a loose pack and describes the variant.
- The listed bag isn’t a multipack of individual portion packs.
Aldi
Aldi lists the unsalted TRADER JOE'S Notenmelange, containing almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- The product information names the types of nuts in this particular mix.
- The product name and ingredients don’t tell you whether the pack contains individual lunch bags.
PLUS
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts in loose stand-up pouches in 200 and 500 g sizes.
- The two listed sizes give you options for portioning the nuts yourself.
- The loose pouch doesn’t contain pre-portioned lunch servings. For the 200 g variant, PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry place.
Nut products at Joybuy
These products suit two ways of taking nuts along for your work-from-home lunch: a loose bag to portion yourself or individual pre-packed bags.
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g'woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts 500 g
This loose bag is suited to portioning yourself for different lunches. The mix contains hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews.
The product information describes 500 g of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts. May contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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g'woon Nut Mix Raw & Unsalted 200 g
This loose bag is a good fit if you want to decide how much to have with your work-from-home lunch. The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews.
The title states ‘Raw & Unsalted’ and the pack contains 200 g.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix 750 g / 30 sachets
The individual bags are handy if you want pre-packed portions ready for several lunches. The pack contains 30 sachets of 25 g each.
The mix includes walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts, as well as dried fruit such as raisins and cranberries.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack 242 g
The product information describes individually packed nuts in a range of flavours, making them suitable for taking along or sharing.
The pack contains 242 g. Listed ingredients and allergens include nuts, wheat or gluten, sesame and milk; check the information for the exact variant.
Frequently asked questions
How many individual lunches can you get from a multipack?
Count the bags that are actually packed individually. The Duyvis pack listed as 4 × 30 g contains four bags; that number doesn’t tell you what would be a suitable portion for you personally.
Is 30 g per bag automatically my recommended daily amount?
No, 30 g is the pack size here, not personal dietary advice. The Voedingscentrum recommends unsalted nuts and variety between types, so don’t use the contents of a bag as a personal dietary guideline.
How should you store an opened bag of unsalted mixed nuts?
Follow the instructions on the packaging for your product. For opened packs of unsalted mixed nuts, the Voedingscentrum gives general storage advice of six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. Nuts that taste rancid, feel chewy or are mouldy are signs that you shouldn’t use them for lunch.
What should you check if you’re sharing nuts with someone who has an allergy?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including any cross-contamination warning. The NVWA states that allergen information for pre-packed products appears on the label; an unsalted version isn’t necessarily allergen-free.
Does ‘2-pack’ tell you how many lunch portions are inside?
No, that label alone doesn’t make clear how many individual lunch bags there are or how much each inner pack weighs. Check the net weight, the number of inner packs and the ingredients before choosing the product for your lunch plans.