Buffet organisers handing out individual bags
You want to have a countable number of sealed bags ready. Foods & Goods lists boxes of twenty 45 g bags and twenty 60 g bags.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Buffet and lunchbox planners
You want to use nuts for a bowl and for lunchboxes later, while choosing the portion sizes yourself. ALDI lists a 200 g resealable bag of mixed nuts; individual portion bags are a different type of packaging.
Shoppers looking for unsalted nuts
You’re specifically looking for unsalted nuts, rather than just a savoury snack. Lidl lists a 200 g mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts; PLUS lists a 500 g mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
Which packaging suits your buffet?
First decide whether you want to hand out fixed, sealed portions or serve the nuts yourself. Then compare the ingredients, allergens and total quantity.
Foods & Goods lists Duyvis portion packs containing twenty 45 g bags and twenty 60 g bags. That’s 900 g and 1,200 g in total, respectively.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this more important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of bags and weight | Check the number of sealed individual bags, the weight of each bag and the total contents. | If I want to put out sealed portions for the buffet, the main thing is having enough bags for everyone to take one. Around 27% of consumers prioritise the number of bags and the weight per portion. |
| Taking some for later and storage | Check whether the packaging is resealable and follow the storage instructions on the label. | For lunchboxes, I want to choose the amount myself later and store any opened nuts properly. Around 27% of consumers prioritise taking nuts with them and portioning them out themselves. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients list; unroasted and unsalted are separate characteristics. | If I’m looking for unsalted nuts, I don’t want to accidentally choose a savoury snack with salted or coated peanuts instead. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and allergen information for each variety, including any warnings. | When I’m buying for guests with allergies, I need to know exactly what’s in this particular pack. Around 13% of consumers give allergen information the most weight. |
| Quantity for the buffet | Compare both the number of bags and the total contents; you’ll need to portion out a large bag yourself. | I don’t want to put out more bags or contents than my buffet plan calls for. Around 13% of consumers base their choice mainly on the quantity and number of portions they need. |
Pitfalls to avoid when buying packs of nuts
-
Assuming a portion bag is allergen-free or automatically suitable for children
A smaller bag doesn’t change the ingredients. Foods & Goods’ listing for Duyvis Provençale savoury-coated peanuts identifies peanuts and wheat as allergens, and says the product may contain milk, soya, mustard and nuts. The Voedingscentrum also warns that whole nuts and peanuts can pose a choking risk for young children.
Read the information on the exact pack and bear the warning about whole nuts and peanuts in mind for young children.
-
Confusing a large bag with a multipack
A stand-up pouch and a box of individually sealed bags aren’t the same way to serve snacks. With a larger bag, you’ll need to portion the contents yourself and store any leftovers according to the storage instructions.
Check that the pack really does contain separate individual bags. Choose a larger pack only if portioning it yourself suits your plans.
Storing an opened product takes up space and means paying attention to the instructions on the packaging.
-
Comparing bags without taking their weight into account
Foods & Goods lists twenty 45 g bags (900 g in total) and twenty 60 g bags (1,200 g in total). The number of bags is the same, but the total contents differ.
Compare the weight per bag and the total contents with the amount you want to serve.
Brands to consider
The examples below show different types of packaging. A brand being listed here doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll be available on a particular date.
Duyvis
Worth considering for seasoned savoury snacks and individual portion bags.
- Foods & Goods lists boxes of 20 45 g bags of Provençale flavour and 20 60 g bags of salted peanuts.
- Duyvis also describes Walnut 4 × 30 g, but Albert Heijn and Jumbo list this variety as discontinued.
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range includes unsalted mixed nuts that you can portion out yourself.
- Albert Heijn’s product category lists AH Unsalted Mixed Nuts in 500 g and AH Unsalted Mixed Nuts in 200 g packs.
- These packs aren’t confirmed multipacks with individually sealed bags inside.
Jumbo
A 200 g pack of unsalted mixed nuts is an option if you want to portion them out yourself.
- Jumbo’s product listing names Unsalted Mixed Nuts, 200 g.
- Jumbo’s listing for Duyvis Walnut says the 4 × 30 g variety is no longer available through that product page.
Lidl
Alesto is Lidl’s nuts and snacks range; one option listed is a mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
- Lidl lists the mixed nuts as 200 g per bag.
- The product page says it’s sold in store; the bag isn’t confirmed as a multipack with individual bags inside.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s 200 g mixed nuts pack is a larger pack that you can portion out yourself.
- ALDI lists this mixed nuts pack as resealable.
- An NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerned a specific 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026; the warning doesn’t apply to the entire range of nuts.
PLUS
A 500 g mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts is a larger pack that you can portion out yourself.
- PLUS’s product listing gives the pack size as 500 g and advises storing it in a cool, dry place away from light.
- The stand-up pouch isn’t confirmed as a multipack with individual portions.
Joybuy products for individual portions and sharing
This Joybuy selection includes portion packs and larger bags that you can portion out yourself. Compare the product format and ingredients with your buffet plans, and check the allergen information on the packaging.
Image unavailable
NUTS Deal mix with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, hazelnuts, almonds and chickpeas
A good fit if you want to prepare different portions or take some with you. Check the number of bags and the weight per bag on the packaging.
The product name lists sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, hazelnuts, almonds and chickpeas.
For young children, bear in mind the choking warning for nuts and seeds.
Image unavailable
g’woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts, 500 g
A good fit if you want to decide how much to serve in a bowl or pack in a lunchbox.
Unroasted mixed nuts; 500 g.
If you have a nut or peanut allergy, check the allergen information on the packaging. The product information says it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
Image unavailable
g’woon Nut Mix Raw & Unsalted, 200 g
A good fit if you want to decide how much to serve in a bowl or pack in a lunchbox.
Raw, unsalted mixed nuts; 200 g.
If you have a nut or peanut allergy, check the allergen information on the packaging. The product information says it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
Image unavailable
J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g, 30 bags
A good fit if you want to have sealed portions ready to serve or take with you.
750 g in total; 30 bags. The product name lists nuts and dried fruit.
Contains tree nuts, including walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts. Check the allergen information on the packaging.
Image unavailable
Duyvis Oriental savoury-coated peanuts, 275 g
A good fit if you’re looking for a savoury snack for a buffet, but not if you specifically want unsalted mixed nuts.
275 g; savoury-coated peanuts.
If you have allergies, check the allergen information on the packaging. The product information lists peanuts, gluten and soya, and says it may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
How many multipacks will I need for my buffet?
The Duyvis boxes listed by Foods & Goods each contain twenty bags. Divide the number of sealed bags you want by twenty, rounding up if everyone needs to be able to take their own bag.
How should I store opened nuts for later?
Follow the instructions on the product packaging. The Voedingscentrum advises storing mixed salted nuts in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place. PLUS advises storing its 500 g mixed nuts in a dry, dark place.
Are portion bags automatically suitable for a child’s lunchbox?
No. A small bag doesn’t change the choking risk posed by whole nuts and peanuts. The Voedingscentrum warns about this risk for young children, so check the product itself, not just the packaging.
What allergen information must a Dutch seller provide?
According to the NVWA, allergens present in prepacked products must be listed on the label. Businesses offering unpackaged food must make allergen information available before purchase or ordering. This isn’t a labelling requirement established here for a private buffet at home.
Is a large bag of nuts the same as a multipack?
No. A large bag, such as the 500 g mixed nuts listed by PLUS, needs to be portioned out by you; a multipack contains separate individual bags. Check the packaging if you want to hand out fixed, sealed portions.