Lunch buyers who want to skip the prep
You want to take an individual sachet of nuts with your shop-bought sandwich, without weighing it out at home. Check how many separate sachets are inside and how many grams each one contains.
Who might find this useful?
Everyday unsalted snackers
You’re mainly looking for unsalted nuts, then choosing the flavour and mix. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted or oil-free, so check the ingredients too.
Lunch planners who portion their own
You take nuts with you regularly and want to decide how much to pack. A larger pack could work well; keep the rest tightly sealed and store it somewhere dry.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual unsalted sachets
A good fit if: you want to take unsalted nuts with you without weighing them out first.
Bear in mind: the fixed amount in each sachet and any ingredients such as oil.
Seasoned snack packs
A good fit if: you’re mainly after a savoury flavour and a crunchy coating.
Bear in mind: borrelnoten may be peanuts with a coating, rather than a plain nut mix.
Portioning from a larger bag
A good fit if: you pack nuts regularly and want to choose the amount and mix yourself.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion them in advance and store the opened pack carefully.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual sachets and portion size | Check the number of separate sachets and the weight of each one; a calculated serving doesn’t have to come in its own sachet. | If I want to take a sachet with my sandwich straight away, I don’t want to have to weigh it out at home first. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the convenience of taking one with them straight away. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check whether the variant is unsalted, and read the ingredients and preparation method too. | Those mainly looking for unsalted nuts will want to consider the ingredients before the convenience of the packaging. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this above all else. |
| Flavour and snack type | Tell plain nuts apart from peanuts with a seasoned coating, and check the ingredients. | If I want a savoury, crunchy snack with my sandwich, I choose based on flavour and texture. Around 19% of consumers put flavour first. |
| Amount for regular use | Compare the total contents with the amount you’ll actually take with you; you’ll need to portion a larger bag yourself. | Those who pack nuts regularly will want to weigh up the cost against the amount they take with them. Around 13% of consumers give the most weight to ongoing costs. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the exact pack. | If I need to take an allergy into account, I first need to know whether the specific variant is suitable for me. Around 12% of consumers prioritise this check. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Confusing a stated serving with an individual sachet
A pack may list several servings without each one being individually wrapped. You may still need to weigh out a portion yourself and take the opened pack with you.
Check the number of separate sachets and the weight of each one, not just the serving size on the label.
With a larger, opened bag, you’ll need to take the rest with you or store it separately; this takes more preparation than an individual sachet.
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Treating borrelnoten as plain unsalted nuts
The Duyvis Provençale portion pack described contains peanuts with a coating that includes ingredients such as wheat and added salt. It’s a different choice from a plain, unsalted nut mix.
First decide between plain nuts and a seasoned snack, then check the ingredients and salt information for the exact variant.
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Checking only the main nuts if you have an allergy
An ingredients list may also mention other relevant allergens. A warning about possible traces is separate from the main ingredients.
Read the ingredients and cross-contamination warning on the pack you’re actually buying. The NVWA explains that allergen information on prepacked foods must be clearly identifiable.
Brands worth comparing
Duyvis
Duyvis describes both unsalted nut mixes and seasoned borrelnoten; packaging and ingredients vary between variants.
- The product description for Unsalted Walnut Mix lists almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts, and mentions different pack formats.
- A supplier description of Provençale lists twenty 45 g sachets.
- Provençale is a seasoned peanut snack with a coating, not the same product choice as a plain, unsalted nut mix.
Albert Heijn
The AH own brand offers unsalted nut mixes in larger packs, intended for you to portion yourself.
- Range information lists 200 g and 500 g packs.
- These aren’t individual lunch sachets; you’ll need to portion them yourself.
Jumbo
Range information describes several options, including unsalted nut mixes and salted or fruit-and-nut mixes.
- One listed option is Jumbo Noten Mix Ongezouten, 200 g.
- If you want to take a small amount with you, you’ll need to weigh out a portion from the larger pack.
Lidl / Alesto
Product information distinguishes natural nuts from snacks with a seasoned dough coating.
- The range includes cashews, almonds and walnuts, among other options.
- Check the exact variant and pack; claims about flavour or quality are brand communications.
ALDI
The range description lists different types of nuts, with both salted and unsalted options.
- Listed types include cashews, almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- The shop’s description of the products as cheap doesn’t support a general price comparison with other supermarket chains.
PLUS
PLUS describes an unroasted, unsalted nut mix in a 200 g stand-up pouch, intended for you to portion yourself.
- The product information lists 30% hazelnuts, 30% walnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews, and states 0.01 g salt per 100 g.
- The pack isn’t a single serving and warns that it may contain peanuts and other types of nuts.
Nut options at Joybuy
These options include individually wrapped nut and fruit mixes, a seasoned peanut snack and larger packs for you to portion yourself.
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ChaCha Daily Nuts 115 g (5 × 23 g)
The pack is described as containing five individual 23 g servings, which is handy if you don’t want to weigh out your own portions.
The mix contains walnuts, raisins, cranberries, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts. It’s a nut and fruit mix, not a product made exclusively of nuts.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provençale 125 g
A seasoned option if you fancy peanuts with a crunchy coating and onion and garlic flavour with your sandwich.
The product information lists 50% peanuts and a coating. This isn’t a plain, unsalted nut mix; check the allergen information on the pack.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
This larger pack is a good fit if you want to portion out your own amount of unsalted cashews.
The product title describes roasted cashews; the product information lists 0.067 g salt per 100 g. Contains cashews.
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g'woon Nut Mix Raw & Unsalted 200 g
A larger mix that lets you choose your own portion if you want to take unsalted nuts with you.
The product information lists 30% hazelnuts, 30% walnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews, and 0.01 g salt per 100 g. Seal the pack well after opening.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix 750 g (30 sachets of 25 g)
According to the product information, the box contains thirty individually wrapped 25 g sachets, so you don’t have to weigh out your own portions.
It’s a mix of nuts and dried fruit, including walnuts, raisins, cranberries, blackcurrants, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts. The cranberries contain sugar and sunflower oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does a stated 30-gram serving always come in an individual sachet?
No, a serving size on the label doesn’t automatically mean that each serving is individually wrapped. Check whether the pack actually contains separate sachets; a product listing that mentions several servings doesn’t confirm this.
How should I store nuts that I portion out myself for lunch?
Keep the rest tightly sealed and somewhere dry. The Voedingscentrum also recommends storing nuts in a cool place; follow the storage instructions and best-before information on the pack too.
What should I look for in the allergen information for a nut mix?
Check both the ingredients list and any warning about possible cross-contamination on the exact pack. Peanuts and tree nuts are listed separately in allergen information; choose a product that meets your allergy requirements.
What allergen information should appear on a prepacked nut product?
According to the NVWA, relevant allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. Rules for warnings about possible cross-contamination have also applied since 1 January 2026. These requirements don’t guarantee that a particular nut mix is suitable for everyone with an allergy.
Are whole nuts suitable as a snack for a young child?
Not necessarily: the product information for the PLUS nut mix reviewed warns that young children may choke on nuts. So advice about taking whole nuts with you isn’t automatically suitable for young children.