Walkers who want to take individual snacks
If you want to take a bag for a planned snack break without weighing it out first, check the weight per bag and the number of bags. Duyvis describes an unsalted multipack of 4 × 30 g.
Which pack types suit different people?
People sharing snacks or filling lunchboxes
If you’re dividing snacks between people or days, check how many individual packs you get, and read the allergen information for each recipient. The MDL Fonds says whole nuts are not suitable for children under four because of the risk of choking.
Shoppers who prefer to portion snacks themselves
If you want to weigh out a separate amount for each person, 200 or 500 g bags could be a starting point. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging; for example, PLUS says to store its 200 g nut mix in a cool, dark place.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need individual packs or would rather weigh out your own portions. Then compare the amount for each snack break and the ingredients.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | The number of inner bags and the weight of each one | If I want to take snacks with me or hand them out, I need to know how many individual packs I can prepare. Around 33% of consumers say individual bags are their top priority. |
| Amount for each snack break | Grams per bag and the number of planned snack breaks | I want to match the amount I take to my own plans, without treating a whole bag as a set serving. Around 25% of consumers put choosing a suitable amount first. |
| Ingredients and recipients | Types of nuts, peanuts and allergen information on the packaging | When I’m sharing snacks, I want to check what they contain first and whether they’re suitable for the people I’m sharing them with. Around 25% of consumers put ingredients and suitability for recipients first; whatever else you choose, check the label. |
| Portioning your own | Preparation needed and storage instructions | If I make my own portions, I want to know how much preparation is involved and how to store the rest. Around 17% of consumers put portioning their own snacks first. |
Common pitfalls
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Sharing the same snack with everyone without reading the label
Peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergens; warnings about possible cross-contamination may also matter. Whole nuts can also pose a choking risk for young children.
Check the current packaging for each recipient. The MDL Fonds advises against giving whole nuts to children under four.
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Assuming a large total weight means it’s a multipack
A 500 g bag isn’t packaged in the same way as a multipack of 4 × 30 g or a box of individual bags.
Check both the number of inner bags and the weight of each one. Choose a large bag only if you plan to divide it up yourself.
Filling your own bags takes preparation and may require packaging of your own.
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Treating the pack size as a set serving
The 30, 45 and 60 g bags described here show how much the pack contains, not how much you or a walking companion need for a snack break.
Plan the amount yourself, and treat the weight on the label as packaging information, not personal dietary advice.
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Choosing a wholesale box without checking how to order
A box containing lots of individual bags may not suit the way you want to do your shopping.
Assess the contents and the seller’s ordering terms separately.
Brands and retailers to consider
These examples refer to specific products and pack sizes, not a brand’s full range or a retailer’s stock.
Duyvis
Duyvis describes both an unsalted nut mix in multipack format and individual snack bags in other product ranges.
- The manufacturer lists a 4 × 30 g multipack for Unsalted Nutmix Walnut.
- Other pack sizes and products have different ingredients; check the packaging for ingredients and cross-contamination information.
Albert Heijn
The Dutch product page lists Duyvis Unsal Nutmix Walnut MP; the category page also features a 500 g bag of AH Unsalted Nut Mix.
- Both a named multipack and a larger bag of nut mix are listed.
- Albert Heijn recommends checking the current packaging, as product information may change. A product listing does not confirm in-store stock.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s product listings include a 200 g unsalted nut mix and a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews.
- The pack sizes mentioned offer options for anyone who wants to portion snacks at home.
- The words ‘value pack’ alone don’t prove that the product offers better value per quantity than a multipack.
Lidl
The Dutch product page describes a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts.
- This bag size is an option for weighing out your own portions at home.
- The page says it is sold in store; this doesn’t confirm stock at a specific location or the presence of individual inner bags.
ALDI
The Dutch ALDI product page lists a 500 g bag of Trader Joe’s unsalted nut mix.
- For this product listing, ALDI names almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- This information applies to the Dutch product listing mentioned, not to other ALDI products or Trader Joe’s ranges in other countries.
PLUS
PLUS describes unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts in 200 and 500 g stand-up pouches for anyone who wants to make their own portions.
- The product page for the 200 g bag says to store it in a cool, dark place.
- The pack sizes listed are individual bags, not confirmed multipacks with separate inner bags.
Nut products at Joybuy
This selection includes individually packed nut snacks and a nut mix you can portion yourself.
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ChaCha Pistachio Nuts, 20 g, 25 bags
The individual bags are handy for preparing snacks in advance to take with you or share.
The product title lists 25 bags of 20 g.
Check the current allergen information on the packaging for each recipient.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g, 30 bags
The individual bags are designed for taking nuts and dried fruit with you for separate snack breaks.
The product description lists 30 sealed 25 g bags containing walnuts, raisins, cranberries, blackcurrants, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
The description mentions tree nuts; check the current allergen information for each recipient.
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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 nuts listed include cashews, macadamias, pistachios and walnuts; several flavours are available.
The description mentions gluten (wheat), sesame and milk. Some varieties contain sweeteners or liquorice. Check the packaging for the exact variety and for each recipient.
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Haoxiangni Thin-Shelled Walnuts, 500 g, 8 packs
This pack of walnuts is an option if you want to take nuts with you by the pack.
The product title lists 500 g and 8 packs. The product description says you need to crack the hard shell before eating the walnut.
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g'woon Nut Mix Raw & Unsalted, 200 g
This bag suits anyone who wants to weigh out and pack their own portions at home.
The product description lists a raw, unsalted mix of hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews, without individual portion packs.
The description says to store in a cool, dry place. It also states that the product contains nuts and may contain traces of peanuts; check the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 30 or 60 g bag automatically a recommended serving?
No, that’s the amount in the pack, not a set recommendation for your snack break. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a handful of unsalted nuts; this isn’t specific advice on how much you need for a walk.
Can I put whole nuts in a young child’s lunchbox?
According to the MDL Fonds, whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking. A small bag doesn’t change that risk.
What allergen information should I check on nut packaging?
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the label, including warnings about possible cross-contamination. The NVWA says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also checked during inspections that warnings about allergen cross-contamination are correctly displayed on these labels.
How should I store nuts if I fill my own bags?
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve bought. For its 200 g PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix, the product page says to store in a cool, dark place. Don’t automatically apply that instruction to other products.
Is a box of twenty snack bags the same as a supermarket multipack?
Not necessarily: the number of bags, weight per bag and ingredients may vary. Duyvis describes an unsalted multipack of 4 × 30 g; Bidfood also lists boxes of Duyvis snacks containing twenty 45 or 60 g bags. Check the sales channel’s ordering terms too.