Choose individual bags if you want to hand out portions without weighing them first, or keep unopened portions for later; a larger pack is better if you’d rather portion the nuts yourself. Compare the number of bags and the amount in each one, and check the ingredients, allergens and suitability for children separately: convenient packaging doesn’t automatically make the contents suitable for everyone.
You want to take individual snacks with you and perhaps save any unopened bags for another lunchbox. Check the number of bags and the weight of each one; for example, Duyvis packaging information lists a Walnut multipack of 4 × 30 g.
You want to tailor the total amount to your group and don’t mind making up the portions yourself. Albert Heijn and PLUS list unsalted nut mixes in larger packs, which is a different option from individual multipack bags.
You check the ingredients, allergens and how the nuts are eaten first. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the allergen information required on prepacked products; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against whole nuts and peanuts for young children.
If you’re comparing nut packs for a picnic in the park and possible lunchbox snacks, the key things to consider are the pack format, total amount, ingredients and your group’s needs.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check that the pack really does contain separate bags, how many there are and how many grams each bag weighs. | If I want to hand out portions without weighing them first and keep unopened bags for later, I focus mainly on the number of portions. Around 36% of consumers put this convenience first when making their choice. |
| Quantity and stock | Compare the total net weight with how much you want to take for your group; allow for portioning it yourself if there are no individual bags. | If I want to tailor the amount to my group and avoid having too much left over, the total weight is a key factor. Around 29% of consumers make quantity and stock planning their top priority. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients and salt information for the exact variant; check the preparation method too. | If I first want to know which ingredients and salt variant are in the pack, I give that more weight than the format. Around 21% of consumers start by looking at the ingredients. |
| Allergens and suitability | Check the allergen information on the pack, and consider how the nuts will be eaten and the circumstances when sharing them with children. | If someone in the group has a known allergy or there are young children, I want to check the information and suitability first. Around 14% of consumers put safe sharing with their group at the top of their list. |
Individual bags don’t change the ingredients or how the nuts need to be eaten. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against whole nuts and peanuts for young children.
Before handing them out, check the ingredients and allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen. For young children, consider how the nuts are eaten too; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that children eat while sitting calmly, with an adult nearby.
Salt information doesn’t automatically tell you how a product has been prepared. For example, the ingredients list for Duyvis Unsalted Almonds includes almonds and sunflower oil.
Read the ingredients and preparation information alongside the salt information for the exact variant.
A box with lots of bags may contain a very different total amount from a small multipack. Duyvis lists 4 × 30 g for its Walnut multipack; Foods & Goods lists 20 bags of 45 g for the Provencale box reviewed, giving a total of 900 g.
Compare both the number of bags and the total weight with the number of times you plan to hand them out.
These examples help you compare different packaging formats; they don’t mean that every brand offers the same multipack variant.
The products reviewed include both a small multipack and a larger box of individual bags.
The AH own-brand nut mixes reviewed are an option if you want to make up your own portions.
The Jumbo Noten Mix Ongezouten reviewed is designed as a larger pack to portion yourself.
The Dutch range offers a choice of different nuts and salted or unsalted options.
The own-brand unroasted, unsalted mix reviewed is a good option if you want to make up your own portions.
These Joybuy products suit different ways of taking snacks along and sharing them: individual portion bags or a larger pack to portion yourself.
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The individual bags are ideal if you want to take several ready-to-eat snacks with you.
The product name lists 25 bags of 20 g.
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This smaller set of individual portions is ideal if you want to hand out snacks without weighing them out first.
The product name lists five bags of 23 g, totalling 115 g. The product information lists walnuts, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts; check the pack for the variant you’ve chosen.
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The larger box of individual portions is ideal if you want to take several snacks with you or hand them out.
The product name lists 750 g and 30 sachets, with nuts and dried fruit. The product information includes walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts; check the pack.
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The product information describes individually packed nuts, making this a good option if you want to take a selection of nuts to share.
The product name lists 242 g. The description mentions gluten (wheat), nuts, sesame and milk; some flavours also contain sweeteners and liquorice. Check the pack for the variant you’ve chosen.
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This larger pack is ideal if you want to share from one pack at your picnic and portion the amount yourself.
The product name lists 125 g. The product information mentions peanuts and wheat, and may contain milk, other nuts, soya and mustard; check the allergen information on the pack.
No. The amount in the bag describes the packaging, not a portion that’s right for everyone. Duyvis lists 30 g for the individual Walnut bags; consider the pack size and when you’ll be eating them to decide what’s right for you.
Compare both the number of bags and the total weight. Duyvis lists 4 × 30 g for its Walnut multipack; Foods & Goods lists 20 bags of 45 g for the Provencale box reviewed, giving a total of 900 g. These are different products with different ingredients.
No. A sealed bag doesn’t change the ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Check the information on the exact pack rather than assuming it’s safe because it’s unopened.
Look beyond the size of the bag and consider how the nuts are eaten. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts and peanuts can cause choking, and advises that children eat while sitting calmly with an adult nearby.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for the variant you’ve chosen. The PLUS 200 g nut mix reviewed says to store it in a cool, dry place away from light. If you’re portioning the nuts yourself, take the original packaging with you so the product information is still available.
