Choose an individually packed portion if you want something to take with you without any preparation; check how many grams each packet contains. If you’d rather decide on the amount yourself, a larger bag may suit you better, but you’ll need to portion it at home and seal the rest properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; pack size is not personalised nutritional advice.
You want to pop a sealed packet in your bag without weighing anything out first. Duyvis lists a multipack of four 30 g packets among the options for Unsalted Nutmix Walnut; check that the individual packets meet your needs.
You prepare a portion at home and keep the rest for later. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS describes nut mixes in 200 g bags; these are not individually packed portions for taking with you.
You want to distinguish between nuts, peanuts and mixes that may contain ingredients such as raisins. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains what allergen information must appear on prepacked products.
The percentages give a general indication of which purchase priority may come first when you’re choosing a snack for a university lunch break.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking a portion with you straight away | Check whether the pack contains individual sachets and how many grams each one contains; the multipack’s total weight alone won’t tell you this. | If I want to take something with me between lectures without weighing it out at home, I look for a sealed portion. Around 45% of consumers put convenience first. |
| The mix of ingredients you want | Check which nuts are included and whether ingredients such as raisins or oil have been added. Unsalted doesn’t mean every mix contains the same ingredients. | If I want to choose between nuts, peanuts or a mix with raisins, I check the ingredients list. Around 36% of consumers give the mix of ingredients the most weight. |
| Checking allergens | Read both the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the pack you’re buying. | If I have a relevant allergy, I check both before choosing a product. Around 19% of consumers put checking allergens first. |
A 200 g or 235 g bag isn’t automatically a single portion to take with you. Check whether it contains individual packets and how many grams they hold.
Weigh out a portion in advance if you’re taking a larger bag, and seal the rest properly.
According to the ingredients list, Jumbo Noten Mix Ongezouten contains both peanuts and tree nuts. Trader Joe’s Studentenhaver at ALDI also contains raisins.
Compare the ingredients list with what you want to take with you; don’t rely only on the product name or the word ‘unsalted’.
A product may not list peanuts as an ingredient but still warn that they could be present. PLUS Notenmix ongebrand ongezouten includes such a warning.
If you have a relevant allergy, read both the ingredients and the warning on the current packaging.
Duyvis lists Unsalted Nutmix Walnut in 40 g and 125 g sizes, as well as in a multipack of 4 × 30 g. The manufacturer lists a 235 g pack for Pinda’s Ongezouten.
AH Ongezouten notenmix is sold in a 200 g bag. The product information lists eight 25 g portions and names almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts and sunflower oil.
The ingredients list for Jumbo Noten Mix Ongezouten 200 g includes peanuts, almonds, cashew nuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts and sunflower oil.
Lidl describes Alesto as a range that includes nuts, dried fruit and party snacks.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Studentenhaver as an unsalted nut mix with raisins, in a 200 g pack.
The ingredients list for PLUS Notenmix ongebrand ongezouten 200 g names walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and cashew nuts.
This Joybuy selection includes unsalted peanuts and nut mixes to portion yourself, as well as a mix with individual sachets.
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A good choice if you want to weigh out your own portion of unsalted peanuts.
250 g pack; according to the product description, it consists of 99% peanuts and contains sunflower oil. May contain cashew nuts.
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Ideal for portioning yourself if you’re looking for an unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
500 g pack with hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashew nuts. May contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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An option if you want to choose how much raw, unsalted nut mix to take for lunch.
200 g pack with hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashew nuts. May contain traces of peanuts.
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A good choice if you want an individually packed portion to take with you without weighing it out yourself.
The pack contains 30 sachets of 25 g. Alongside nuts, the mix contains raisins, sweetened cranberries and blackcurrants; the cranberries contain sugar and sunflower oil.
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Ideal for portioning yourself if you’re looking for an unsalted mix with peanuts and tree nuts.
200 g pack. The product description lists peanuts, almonds, cashew nuts, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts, with sunflower oil.
No. The weight tells you how much product is inside; it isn’t personalised nutritional advice. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for one mix reviewed, while Duyvis lists 30 g packets. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets out dietary guidelines; pack size is no substitute for them.
Keep the nuts properly sealed and follow the instructions on your pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing them in a dry place; PLUS recommends storing the mix reviewed in a cool, dark place.
Read both the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. According to the NVWA, new rules on cross-contamination warnings apply from 1 January 2026; this doesn’t automatically make a product suitable for everyone with an allergy.
Not always: the Trader Joe’s Studentenhaver described by ALDI contains raisins as well as nuts. So check the ingredients if you want to take only nuts with you.
