Choose individually wrapped bags if you want to grab a snack without any preparation. A larger pack lets you decide how much to have, but you’ll need to portion it yourself. For an everyday choice, you could start with unsalted nuts, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, and treat coated peanuts as a different kind of snack. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for each product.
You want to pop a bag in your work bag or set out snacks for colleagues. Check how many individual bags there are and how much each one contains; a stated serving size doesn’t automatically mean the pack contains separate bags.
You want to choose unsalted nuts and decide how much to have yourself. Check the exact ingredients and pack size rather than relying on the product category alone.
You’re comparing larger packs, storage options and allergen information. Bear in mind the individual preferences and allergen requirements of the people who’ll be eating the snacks.
First decide whether you want a snack you can take with you as it is or would rather portion it yourself. Then compare the ingredients, allergen information and quantity of the product you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual snack bags | Check how many individual bags there are and how much each one contains; a multipack or serving-size statement doesn’t always mean you’ll get separate snack bags. | If I want to put something straight into my bag, I don’t want to divide up a larger pack first. Around 31% of consumers prioritise being able to take snacks individually. |
| Unsalted options and quantity | Check whether the product is unsalted, read the ingredients and choose a quantity that suits the amount you want to have. | If I’m choosing an everyday snack mindfully, I focus mainly on the ingredients and my own portion size. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this choice and quantity. |
| Allergen information | Read the allergen statement and warnings on the packaging for the exact product; keep the information available if you’re sharing the snacks. | If I’m choosing snacks for myself or colleagues, I want to be able to check the allergen information before anyone eats them. Around 19% of consumers prioritise this information. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight on a like-for-like basis and check whether the pack is resealable or whether you’ll need your own airtight container. | If I’m stocking up, I want to choose an amount we’ll actually use and can store properly. Around 13% of consumers look at this first. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether you’re buying plain nuts, roasted nuts or peanuts with a coating, and read the ingredients for the flavour you’ve chosen. | If I’m looking for a bold flavour or a particular preparation, I want to know exactly what’s in the snack. Around 12% of consumers give this preference the most weight. |
Peanuts and tree nuts are different allergen categories. A brand name or general product description doesn’t tell you enough about the ingredients and warnings for the specific product you’re buying.
Read the allergen information on the exact packaging and make it available when the snacks are being shared.
A pack can contain several servings without them being individually wrapped. A multipack may contain separate products, but that doesn’t automatically make it a set of snack bags.
Check how many physical packs there are, how much each contains and what the full sales unit includes.
If the contents aren’t packed for individual snack times, you may need to portion them yourself and use a container to take them with you.
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes as peanuts with a crispy coating. They’re a different kind of snack from an unsalted nut mix.
Choose between a coated snack and unsalted nuts, and check the ingredients for the specific flavour.
With a larger pack, you’ll need to portion the contents yourself and may have some left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide describes how mixed salted nuts can lose quality and gives recognisable signs of spoilage; this information doesn’t automatically apply to every nut mix.
Choose an amount that suits your needs and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Unused snacks may be left sitting around, and the quality of some products can deteriorate once opened.
Worth considering for seasoned peanuts and snacks with a coating. Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes as peanuts with a crispy coating.
AH offers an unsalted nut mix and also lists an unsalted red-fruit nut mix as a 4-pack.
Jumbo lists a 200 g unsalted nut mix in a larger pack that you can portion yourself.
Under its Alesto brand, Lidl describes both natural nuts and peanuts with a seasoned coating.
ALDI Netherlands describes a 200 g unroasted nut mix in a resealable pack, as well as a roasted mix with no added oil or salt.
PLUS lists a 500 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted nut mix, designed for you to portion yourself.
These Joybuy products include individual portion bags and larger packs to portion yourself, with unsalted nuts and seasoned peanuts as different options.
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A larger pack that lets you choose how much to have for each snack break.
The product information states 250 g, with 99% peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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An option if you want to take individual bags with you without portioning them yourself.
The pack contains five 23 g bags. The mix includes walnuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts and dried fruit.
The cranberries contain sugar and sunflower oil. The product information lists walnuts, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts; check the packaging label too.
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A seasoned peanut snack for anyone looking for something different from an unsalted nut mix.
The pack contains 125 g; the product description gives four to five 30 g servings.
These are peanuts with a seasoned coating, not a plain, unsalted nut mix. The product information lists peanuts and wheat and says it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A larger pack for anyone who wants to portion out roasted, unsalted cashew nuts themselves.
The product title states that the cashew nuts are roasted and unsalted; the pack contains 200 g.
Contains cashew nuts.
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A handy option for stocking up if you want to take individual bags to the office or with you on the go.
The pack contains 750 g split across 30 bags of 25 g each. The mix includes walnuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts and dried fruit.
The dried cranberries contain sugar and sunflower oil. The product information lists walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts; check the packaging label.
No, not necessarily. Check how many individual bags you’ll receive and how many grams each contains; a pack can contain several servings without having separate bags.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice is to choose unsalted nuts; it doesn’t say they have to be unroasted. Check the exact product: ALDI Netherlands, for example, describes a roasted nut mix with no added oil or salt.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging; for pre-packed products, this information should be on the label. Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has also been checking that warnings about possible cross-contamination are used correctly.
Don’t assume it’ll be suitable for everyone. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product and make that information available to anyone eating the snack; ingredients can vary between products and varieties.
Follow the instructions on the packaging first, and reseal it after use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide says mixed salted nuts keep for six months in a kitchen cupboard after opening; this period doesn’t automatically apply to every nut mix. Nuts that are rancid, chewy or mouldy are signs of spoilage.
