If you want to buy organic, start by checking the organic designation, then look at the label, ingredients and preparation method. Unroasted does not mean unsalted. A mix with fruit, nuts and seeds may work well with breakfast cereal, while crunchy, seasoned peanuts in a coating are a different choice for entertaining. If you’re serving guests, always check the allergens for the exact product variant.
You’re looking for an organic nut option, so you check the organic designation first, followed by the ingredients. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list organic unroasted nut mixes; Skal Biocontrole and the European Commission explain what information organic labels should include.
You’re looking for something to enjoy with drinks that also goes well with breakfast cereal. Albert Heijn describes its organic date and nut mix, with sunflower seeds, dates, figs, almonds and pumpkin seeds, as an addition to breakfast cereal too.
You’re mainly choosing based on a crunchy coating and a spicy flavour. Duyvis describes its borrelnootjes as peanuts with a crisp coating; the ingredients and allergens differ from those of a plain nut mix.
Choose this if: organic production is your priority and you’re not looking for a seasoned, coated snack.
Bear in mind: unroasted doesn’t tell you anything about the salt content, so check this separately.
Choose this if: you want to add fruit, nuts and seeds to your breakfast cereal as well as serving them with drinks.
Bear in mind: this mix contains more than just nuts, so check the ingredients suit how you plan to use it.
Choose this if: unsalted is more important to you than organic production.
Bear in mind: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean organic. ALDI describes a mix containing almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
Choose this if: a crunchy coating and spicy flavour are what you look for in a snack to serve with drinks.
Bear in mind: this is a different type of product from an unroasted nut mix; check the allergens for the variant you choose.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic designation | Check the organic designation and, for the EU organic logo, the control code and origin statement. Skal Biocontrole and the European Commission explain these labelling requirements. | If organic is a requirement for you, you’ll want to verify it on the label. Around 29% of consumers make this their priority. |
| Unsalted and versatile use | Read the salt information and ingredients; treat unroasted and unsalted as separate properties. | If you’re looking for one option to serve with drinks and perhaps add to breakfast cereal, the ingredients and salt information may help you decide. For around 23% of consumers, this is their first consideration. |
| Crunchy flavour and preparation | Check whether the product is unroasted, baked, roasted or made with a coating. | If you’re mainly after a crunchy, spicy snack, you’ll want to know how the peanuts have been prepared. Around 18% of consumers put this kind of flavour first. |
| Allergens | Read the label for the exact variant, including information about possible traces. The NVWA says that pre-packed products must provide allergen information. | If you or a guest needs to avoid certain allergens, the exact product variant matters. Around 18% of consumers start by checking this. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose a net weight that suits how you’ll use the product and follow the storage advice on the packaging. Voedingscentrum recommends storing borrelnootjes in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. | If you only serve them occasionally, you’ll want to avoid leaving a large pack open for a long time. For around 12% of consumers, quantity and storage are their first consideration. |
These terms don’t mean the same thing. Skal Biocontrole describes organic as a protected designation; Lidl uses Fairtrade positioning for certain cashew nuts.
Check the organic designation and relevant label information separately from the preparation method and other certifications.
Duyvis describes a crunchy coating; for its Provencale variant, the brand lists peanuts and gluten, with possible traces of nuts. This is a different type of product from an unroasted nut mix.
Compare the ingredients and allergens for the exact variants, not just the word ‘nuts’ in the product name.
According to Albert Heijn, the AH date and nut mix also contains dates, figs and seeds. So it’s not made up solely of nuts.
Read the ingredients and net weight before comparing it with a nut mix.
Borrelnootjes can lose their crunch if they aren’t stored in a well-sealed container, according to Voedingscentrum.
Choose a quantity that suits how you’ll use them and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
Lists organic nut mixes and an organic date and nut mix for anyone also looking for something to add to breakfast cereal.
Lists an organic unroasted nut mix in a 150 g pack.
Lists an organic nut mix in a 150 g tub.
Describes borrelnootjes made with peanuts and a crunchy coating, including seasoned varieties.
Offers nuts and dried fruit, among other things, under the Alesto brand.
Describes an unsalted Trader Joe’s nut mix as a standard comparison option.
The products below are Duyvis borrelnootjes with a crunchy coating. Check the product packaging if organic is a requirement for you.
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A good choice to serve with drinks if you’re looking for peanuts in a crunchy coating with a savoury spice mix. The product description lists 51% peanuts. Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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A good choice to serve with drinks if you’re looking for peanuts in a crunchy coating with a mild curry flavour. The product description lists 49% peanuts. Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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A good choice to serve with drinks if you’re looking for peanuts in a crunchy coating with an onion and garlic flavour. The product description lists 50% peanuts. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice to serve with drinks if you’re looking for peanuts in a crunchy coating with a Provençal onion and garlic flavour. The product description lists 50% peanuts. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice to serve with drinks if you’re looking for peanuts in a crunchy coating with a BBQ paprika flavour. The product description lists 40% peanuts and a double coating. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
The EU organic logo should also be accompanied by the code of the control body and the origin of the agricultural ingredients. The European Commission sets out the conditions for using the logo; green packaging alone is no substitute for this label information.
Albert Heijn suggests adding its organic date and nut mix, with sunflower seeds, dates, figs, almonds and pumpkin seeds, to breakfast cereal. Choose this mix if you also want to add fruit and seeds; it contains more than just nuts.
Read the label for the exact variant, including information about possible traces. The NVWA says that allergen information must be provided on pre-packed products. Duyvis Provencale lists peanuts and gluten, with possible traces of nuts; this information does not automatically apply to every variant.
Voedingscentrum recommends storing borrelnootjes in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. Also follow the storage advice on the packaging of the variant you choose.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23 September 2026. If you still have this exact pack, don’t eat its contents; the warning does not apply to all Trader Joe’s mixes.
