Choose single-portion packs if you want to take nuts with you or share them straight away; a multipack of standard bags is most useful for stocking up, while a larger bag is a good choice if you want to portion nuts into lunchboxes yourself. Check the contents of each pack and the ingredients, whatever option you choose: a multipack doesn’t automatically contain small individual portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts as part of its Wheel of Five.
Want to grab a pack for a short lunch break without portioning it out first? Check whether the inner pack really is an individual portion. Duyvis describes its products as portion packs; Jumbo and Albert Heijn list the 4 × 30 g size as discontinued.
If you want to decide how much to serve yourself, a standard bag can be kept at home or in the office and portioned out as needed. PLUS lists 200 g and 500 g bags. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container.
If you’re stocking up for several people, you can choose between individual packs and portioning nuts out yourself. When sharing, keep the ingredients and allergen information with the pack; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains allergen labelling requirements.
First decide whether you need ready-to-go portions or want to portion the nuts yourself. Then compare the pack size, ingredients and storage requirements to find what suits your lunch routine.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and convenience | Check both the number of inner packs and the weight of each one; individual items aren’t necessarily small portion packs. | If I want to take something with me for a short break without weighing it first, I look for genuinely separate bags. Around 31% of consumers say convenience is their main priority when buying. |
| Quantity and ingredients | Check the net weight and ingredients: a nut mix, a nut and raisin mix, and a flavoured mix are different products. | If I want to choose how much to put in my lunchbox and which mix to use, I compare the pack size and ingredients. Around 23% of consumers prioritise quantity and ingredients. |
| Stocking up and cost | Compare the same quantity and similar ingredients; a larger pack doesn’t automatically mean a lower cost per amount. | If I want to fill several lunchboxes, I check whether the pack size suits how often I eat nuts. Around 23% of consumers prioritise stocking up and cost for the same quantity. |
| Sharing and storage | Keep the allergen information with your supply and seal opened packs tightly; follow the instructions on the label too. | If I’m sharing nuts with colleagues or storing an opened pack, I want to be able to refer to the product information. Around 23% of consumers say safe sharing and storage is their main priority. |
A multipack may contain separate standard-size packs. So the number of items doesn’t tell you how many small lunch bags you’ll get.
Read the pack description and check the weight of each inner pack.
With standard packs, you’ll need to portion the nuts yourself and may need your own storage containers.
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list the Duyvis 4 × 30 g size as discontinued. So the fact that you can still view a product page doesn’t confirm that the product is available.
Check the product’s range status as well as its name and pack specifications.
Peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergens. Portioning the product yourself doesn’t change its ingredients information.
Keep the original pack, or make sure its label information remains readable alongside the shared supply.
A larger supply won’t necessarily suit you if you only use it occasionally. Nuts also need to be stored carefully once the bag has been opened.
Choose a pack size that suits how often you eat nuts and seal the remainder tightly after portioning, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Some of your supply may go unused if you buy more than you need.
The brand page describes the Unsalted Nutmix Walnut range and mentions portion packs.
The own-brand range includes multipacks of different nut mixes.
The range overview lists salted and unsalted nut mixes.
The product pages describe unroasted, unsalted nut mixes in standard stand-up pouches.
ALDI Netherlands lists different types of nuts, both salted and unsalted.
The PLUS product pages list two unroasted, unsalted nut mixes in standard stand-up pouches. The limited comparison below is ordered by increasing net weight; the order doesn’t indicate quality, popularity or sales.
| Number | Product | Key features | Why compare it? | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix, 200 g | Stand-up pouch; unroasted and unsalted; net weight 200 g; store in a cool, dark place. | The smaller of the two listed bags to compare if you want to portion nuts yourself. PLUS lists the product details and storage instructions. | PLUS |
| 2 | PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix, 500 g | Stand-up pouch; unroasted and unsalted; net weight 500 g; store in a cool, dark place. | The larger of the two listed bags; its size may suit you if you want to portion out several servings yourself. PLUS lists the product details and storage instructions. | PLUS |
This selection includes individual portion packs, standard bags and assorted packs to take with you or share.
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Handy for taking with you without portioning them out first.
The product name lists 25 bags of 20 g. Contains pistachios.
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A standard bag to portion into lunchboxes yourself.
The product name lists 125 g. The product information lists peanuts, almonds and cashews.
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The individual sachets are handy for taking with you without portioning them out first.
The product name lists a total weight of 750 g and 30 sachets. The product information lists walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
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An assortment to take with you or share, rather than a single type of nut.
The product name lists 242 g. The product information lists gluten (wheat), nuts, sesame and milk as allergens.
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A multipack containing nuts and dried fruit; it isn’t a pack of nuts only.
The product name lists a 5-pack weighing 1.073 kg. The product information lists tree nuts and states that the prunes contain aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.
No, not necessarily. For the chilli 6-pack reviewed, Albert Heijn says the bundle is supplied as separate items. So check the weight of each individual pack, not just the number of packs.
Divide the net weight by the amount you choose to serve. For example, at 25 g per portion, 200 g makes eight portions and 500 g makes twenty. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as an example of a handful of nuts; here, it’s just a figure for working out portions, not personal dietary advice.
No, the pack size alone doesn’t prove that. Compare the current cost per kilogram of products with similar ingredients, and work out the cost for the amount you use if you wish.
Store any remaining nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container and follow the instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them cool, for example at 10 to 15 °C.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging. The NVWA explains that pre-packed products must list allergen information on the label, and treats peanuts and tree nuts as separate allergens. Since 1 January 2026, rules have also applied to warnings about unintended presence due to cross-contamination. These labelling rules aren’t a personal guarantee of safety.
