Choose a pack size based on what your household will actually use. A large bag may suit sharing or regular use, while individual packs or a smaller bag make it easier to portion out. For snacks on other days, you could consider an unsalted nut mix. Always check the storage and allergen information for the exact product.
You’re looking for something to share with others and are considering the pack size and product type. For example, Jumbo lists salted peanuts and borrelnootjes in 500 g packs. A larger pack is only a good fit if you’ll use all of it.
You want to enjoy your supply beyond a takeaway chips night. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat; pack size and your own consumption can help you decide how much to buy at once. PLUS lists a 500 g mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
You want to spread the contents over several occasions. A multipack with individual bags, such as the Duyvis pack described by Foods & Goods, and a smaller bag, such as Lidl’s 200 g nut mix, are different pack formats to consider.
First, match the quantity to what your household will use. Then check the ingredients, flavour, pack format and allergen information for the exact product.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and usage | Net weight and how much your household is likely to use. | When I buy nuts for several people, I want the pack size to match what we’ll actually get through at home. Around 25% of consumers put the quantity they need first. |
| Unsalted ingredients | The ‘unsalted’ description and the ingredients list. | If you want to enjoy your supply on other days too, pay particular attention to the ingredients. Around 25% of consumers make unsalted ingredients their top selection criterion. |
| Flavour and snack type | Whether it’s plain nuts, salted peanuts or nuts with a crunchy coating; check the flavour too. | If I want to share something with a seasoned or crunchy coating, I check the exact snack type. Around 19% of consumers put flavour first. |
| Packaging and storage | One bag or individual bags, plus the storage instructions on the pack. | If I want to spread my supply over several occasions, it helps to know how much is in each bag and how to store the rest. Around 19% of consumers give packaging and storage convenience top priority. |
| Allergen information | Ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the exact pack. | If I’m sharing the snack with someone who has a food allergy, I check the label before choosing. Around 12% of consumers make allergen information their top selection criterion. |
A larger quantity is only practical if your household will use it. The right choice also depends on the product type and how often you plan to dip into your supply.
Match the net weight to your expected usage and follow the storage instructions on the pack once it’s open.
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes and Tijgernootjes as peanuts with a coating. They’re a different product type from a plain, unsalted nut mix.
Choose between a seasoned snack and an unsalted supply, and check the ingredients for the exact product.
The 60 g per bag in the Duyvis multipack described is a pack size, not personal dietary advice.
Use individual bags to portion out your supply, and decide for yourself how much to serve.
A specific safety warning may apply to a pack you already have at home. The warnings from Albert Heijn and the NVWA refer to specific products and characteristics.
If there’s a warning, check the product name, packaging and date. Don’t eat an affected product, even if it looks normal.
Duyvis offers peanuts, Borrelnootjes and Tijgernootjes, among other products. The brand describes the latter two as peanuts with a coating.
Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Nut Mix in a 500 g pack, among other products.
The range includes different product types, including peanuts, cashews and borrelnootjes.
Lidl lists a 200 g mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
ALDI lists 500 g of roasted, salted peanuts under the Trader Joe’s product brand.
PLUS lists a 500 g mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
This selection includes larger packs and products in individual bags. Check each product to see whether it contains nuts, chestnuts or a mix with dried fruit.
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A 500 g tin of mixed nuts may be a good choice if you’re looking for a larger quantity to share.
Packaging: tin. Contents: 500 g. Product: mixed nuts.
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The individual bags are handy if you want to spread the contents over several occasions.
Contents: 1 kg. Pack format: 10 bags. The chestnuts are peeled and ready to eat.
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The 1 kg pack may suit you if you’re looking for a larger quantity of pistachios to share.
Contents: 1 kg. The product name specifies large-kernel and unbleached. These pistachios are salted.
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A 1 kg pack may suit you if you’re looking for a larger quantity of peanuts to share.
Product: peanuts. Contents: 1 kg.
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The 30 bags can help you divide the contents between several occasions.
Contents: 750 g. Pack format: 30 bags. The mix contains nuts and dried fruit, so it isn’t made up of nuts alone.
No. Nuts are an optional snack to share, not an essential part of the meal. First decide whether you want to serve something extra, then choose a quantity that suits your group.
A large bag may be suitable if your household uses the contents regularly and you can store the pack as directed. Individual bags are handy if you’d rather spread your supply over several occasions. Also compare the product type and the quantity in each bag.
Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. For the salted peanuts mentioned, Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry place. For mixed unsalted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general guidance of six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. This advice doesn’t automatically apply to every snack product.
Read the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the pack for the exact product. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products; peanuts and nuts are listed separately. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been checking that cross-contamination warnings are labelled correctly.
Don’t eat the specific affected product. Compare its name, packaging and date with the warning. Albert Heijn has issued a warning for AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, and describes refunds via the shop or a form for online purchases. The NVWA warning concerns Trader Joe's 170 g unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 and barcode 2003020120930. These warnings don’t automatically apply to other packs or the entire brand.
