Take them with you without any preparation
You want to pop an unopened pack into your lunch bag or hand packs out to colleagues. Pay particular attention to the number of packs, the weight per pack and the ingredients in your chosen variety.
Who are these nuts suitable for?
Portion out unsalted nuts yourself
You want unsalted nuts and to decide how much to take. A larger pack could be a good option if you have time to portion it out at home and keep the product information.
Plan your supplies for several lunches
You’re buying for different days or colleagues and weighing up the convenience of individual packs against portioning them yourself. Keep the product details, storage instructions and allergen information with your supplies.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you want packs that are ready to take with you or a larger pack to portion out yourself. Foods & Goods lists Duyvis salted peanuts in 20 packs of 60 g; Makro Nederland lists Duyvis Provençale cocktail nuts in 20 packs of 45 g.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should consider this? |
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| Packaging and portability | Check both the number of individual packs and the net weight per pack. | If I want to take something with me or hand it out without any preparation, I look for packs that are ready to go. Around 36% of consumers prioritise convenient packaging. |
| Ingredients and quantity | Check whether the variety is unsalted, what any coating contains and how many grams are in each pack. | If you want unsalted nuts and to decide how much to take, it’s worth checking the ingredients and portion size. Around 29% of consumers give ingredients and quantity top priority. |
| Stocking up and portioning | With a larger pack, you’ll need to portion the contents yourself. Follow the product’s storage instructions and consider how much you’ll actually portion out. | If I’m planning nuts for several lunches, I compare the packaging and how much I can use in time. Around 21% of consumers prioritise planning their supplies. |
| Allergen information | Read the ingredients list and any cross-contamination warnings. If you portion the contents yourself, keep the original product information. | If I’m sharing, I want colleagues to be able to check the allergen information for themselves. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this information for themselves or the people they’re sharing with. |
Common purchasing mistakes
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Assuming cocktail nuts are plain, unsalted nuts
The Provençale variety described by Makro Nederland contains 50% peanuts and a coating that includes wheat and sugar. So the product name alone doesn’t tell you everything about its ingredients.
Choose based on the ingredients and variety, not just the word ‘nuts’ or the brand name.
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Confusing a value pack with a multipack
A 200 g or 500 g bag doesn’t automatically contain individual lunch packs. Portioning it yourself takes preparation and requires your own packaging.
Check whether the pack contains individual bags, and look at the number and weight of each one.
If you portion the contents yourself, you’ll need to keep the product information with the portions.
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Comparing packs without considering weight and ingredients
The Duyvis multipacks mentioned contain packs of 45 g or 60 g and have different ingredients. So the packs aren’t equivalent just because they contain the same number of bags.
Compare the net weight per pack and read the ingredients for the specific variety.
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Losing the allergen information when portioning nuts yourself
Without the original product information, colleagues can’t check the ingredients and warnings for themselves. A coating may also contain allergens other than the nuts you expect.
Keep the original packaging or a legible copy of the full product information with the portions.
Brands and supermarket ranges to consider
Duyvis
The products mentioned are ready-to-go boxes containing individual packs: salted peanuts and Provençale cocktail nuts.
- Foods & Goods lists 20 packs of 60 g for the salted peanuts; Makro Nederland lists 20 packs of 45 g for the Provençale variety.
- The peanuts are salted. According to Makro Nederland, the Provençale variety contains peanuts, wheat, sunflower oil and sugar, among other ingredients.
Albert Heijn
The Albert Heijn product information reviewed lists a 500 g unsalted nut mix, an option for portioning yourself.
- The pack gives you a quantity to portion out yourself.
- The product information doesn’t mention individual lunch packs, so check the current variety and packaging.
Jumbo
The Jumbo category lists unsalted and salted nut mixes in 200 g packs.
- You can choose a variety based on the ingredients you’re looking for.
- A 200 g bag isn’t a multipack, so make sure you choose the right variety.
Lidl
The Lidl product page reviewed lists unsalted Californian pistachios.
- The product name makes it clear that this is the unsalted variety.
- The product information here doesn’t provide a basis for stating a weight or whether it comes in individual lunch packs.
ALDI
ALDI product information lists TRADER JOE’S Unsalted Nut Mix in a 500 g pack.
- The product information lists almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- This is a larger pack to portion out yourself, not a multipack of individual portions.
PLUS
PLUS lists an unroasted, unsalted nut mix in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
- The product information says to store the mix in a cool, dry and dark place.
- A stand-up pouch isn’t a multipack. Check whether the packaging is resealable and portion out the contents if needed.
Nut products on Joybuy
This Joybuy selection includes nuts in packs for taking with you or portioning, as well as walnuts in their shells. Check each product to see whether the pack is ready to take with you or whether you’ll need to prepare it at home first.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g, 30 sachets
The product title lists 30 sachets of 25 g, designed to be taken individually.
The product description lists walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts and hazelnuts, as well as dried fruit.
The product description lists these types of nuts as ingredients; check the full allergen information on the packaging.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack, 242 g
The product description mentions individually packed nuts to take with you or share.
The selection includes salted, seasoned and sweetened varieties, so this isn’t a mix made up exclusively of unsalted nuts.
The product description lists wheat, various nuts, sesame and milk as allergens. Check the information on the specific pack.
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Haoxiangni Thin-Shelled Walnuts, 500 g, 8 packs
The product title lists 500 g and 8 packs; the product description says the walnuts need to be removed from their shells before eating.
The description lists walnuts as an ingredient. Bear in mind that you’ll need to prepare them before adding them to a lunch bag.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 60 g pack automatically the right size for one lunch?
No. The weight on the pack doesn’t automatically determine how much you’ll want to take. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference amount for a handful of unsalted nuts on a nutritional information page. This isn’t personal dietary advice, and it doesn’t make salted peanuts equivalent to unsalted nuts.
How should I store portions I’ve made myself?
Follow the storage instructions and use-by or best-before information on the original pack. For the PLUS nut mix reviewed, PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep the product information too when you portion out the contents.
What allergen information should I check for nut snacks?
Read the ingredients list and any cross-contamination warnings on the specific pack. The Provençale cocktail nuts described by Makro Nederland contain peanuts and wheat. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority reports that new rules on warnings about possible cross-contamination have applied since 1 January 2026. These requirements apply to food businesses and don’t automatically make a product suitable for everyone you share it with.
What should I check when my delivery arrives before portioning out a box?
Check the product name and variety, the number of packs, the net weight, the best-before date and the allergen information. Keep the original packaging while preparing the portions so the product information remains available.