Choose individual bags if you want to hand them out during a TV night or save unopened bags for later. A larger sharing bag is a better fit if you prefer to decide how much to put out. Compare the number of bags, the weight of each bag and the ingredients: 30 g is a different size from 60 g, and unsalted nuts aren’t the same as seasoned coated peanuts.
You want to hand out bags while watching TV and keep unopened ones for a lunchbox or a snack on the go. Duyvis lists a multipack of 4 × 30 g; Bidfood Nederland lists a box of salted peanuts containing 20 bags of 60 g.
You’d rather decide how much to put out and are looking for a larger sharing pack, without mistaking it for bags that are already individually wrapped. Albert Heijn lists unsalted nut mixes in 200 g and 500 g packs; PLUS lists a 500 g unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
You want to check the ingredients and tell unsalted nuts apart from salted peanuts or seasoned coated peanuts. Duyvis lists an unsalted walnut mix; the MDL Fonds discusses unsalted nuts as an option when choosing nuts and snacks.
Best for: handing out during a film or keeping unopened bags for later.
Bear in mind: Duyvis lists 4 × 30 g, 120 g in total; four bags may not be enough for every occasion.
Best for: several viewing occasions or a group you want to provide with individual bags.
Bear in mind: JIP SNEL lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale in boxes of 20 bags of 45 g; Sligro lists salted peanuts in boxes of 20 bags of 60 g. These bags contain more than the 30 g option.
Best for: filling bowls yourself or measuring out an amount for a lunchbox.
Bear in mind: Albert Heijn lists unsalted nut mix in 200 g and 500 g packs; PLUS lists a 500 g unroasted, unsalted mix. A sharing bag doesn’t automatically contain individually wrapped portions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of bags and weight | Check how many bags are actually in the pack and how many grams each one contains. | If you want to hand them out or take unopened bags with you, the number of bags and the weight of each one matter. Around 40% of consumers prioritise individual bags when making this choice. |
| Amount to share | Decide how many people and viewing occasions you’re buying for, then check the total weight and how to store the pack after opening. | If you’d rather fill a bowl and decide the amount yourself, the total quantity matters more than the number of individual portions. Around 30% of consumers prioritise sharing from a single pack. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and nutritional information to distinguish unsalted nuts from salted peanuts and seasoned coated peanuts. | If you’re specifically looking for unsalted nuts, check the product description and label rather than judging by the packaging alone. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Suitability for everyone eating | Check the allergen information and warnings on the current pack, and bear in mind the age of any young children. | If someone eating with you has a relevant allergy or there are young children, ingredients and safety should come first. Around 10% of consumers prioritise suitability. |
A total weight of, for example, 500 g doesn’t tell you how many individual bags are inside. With a sharing bag, you’ll need to portion it yourself and store the opened pack according to the product’s instructions.
Check whether the pack explicitly states how many individual bags it contains, for example 4 × 30 g or 20 bags.
Portioning it yourself takes extra time; a separate storage container can be useful for lunchboxes.
A 60 g bag tells you how much you’re buying, not how much each person should eat in one go. Sligro lists two servings per pack for the salted peanuts in question.
Choose a size that suits how you’ll use it, and don’t treat the pack weight as personal dietary advice.
An individual bag doesn’t change the allergen information or the choking risk for young children. The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts aren’t safe for children under four because of the risk of choking.
If someone eating with you has a relevant allergy, check the full, current label. Don’t give whole nuts to children under four.
These examples help you distinguish between pack types and ingredients. They aren’t a quality assessment of an entire brand and don’t, in themselves, tell you whether a product is currently in stock.
Duyvis lists an unsalted walnut mix in a multipack of 4 × 30 g. Dutch product listings also include Borrelnootjes Provencale in packs of 20 × 45 g and salted peanuts in packs of 20 × 60 g.
Albert Heijn lists unsalted nut mixes in 200 g and 500 g packs.
Jumbo lists, among other things, salted and unsalted nut mixes and larger packs, including a 500 g cocktail nut pack.
Lidl presents Alesto as a range of nuts, dried fruit and savoury party snacks.
ALDI Nederland lists a 200 g nut and fruit mix or nut and raisin mix under Trader Joe’s.
PLUS lists an unroasted, unsalted nut mix in a 500 g stand-up pouch.
This selection of Joybuy products includes sharing packs for portioning yourself and multipacks with individual bags, including a mix with dried fruit.
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The product description features peanuts with a crisp coating and a mild curry flavour, for anyone looking for a seasoned snack to serve at a get-together.
Contains peanuts, wheat and soya; may contain traces of milk, nuts and mustard.
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The product description presents these cocktail nuts as a snack to share and gives a portion size of around 30 g.
According to the product description, the pack can be resealed after opening. Contains peanuts, wheat and milk; may contain traces of nuts, soya and mustard.
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The product description lists roasted cashews, peanuts and almonds as a snack to enjoy straight away.
According to the product description, roasted without added oil or fat. Contains peanuts, almonds and cashews.
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The product title and description feature a raw, unsalted mix for anyone who wants to portion it themselves or use the nuts in recipes.
The nuts listed are hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. Contains nuts and may contain traces of peanuts.
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The product description lists 30 individually sealed 25 g bags, designed to take with you or hand out.
According to the ingredients list, the mix contains nuts and dried fruit, including walnuts, raisins, cranberries, blackcurrants, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
Contains walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
No. Check whether it contains individual bags. For example, Jumbo lists a 500 g cocktail nut pack, while Duyvis explicitly describes the Unsalted Nutmix Walnut as a multipack of 4 × 30 g.
No. The weight tells you how much is in the bag; it isn’t dietary advice. Sligro lists two servings per pack for the salted peanuts in question.
Whole nuts aren’t safe for children under four because of the risk of choking, warns the MDL Fonds. A small bag doesn’t change this safety advice.
Check the allergen information on the current pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods. According to the NVWA, rules for warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination have also applied since 1 January 2026.
Follow the instructions for the specific product. For the Duyvis Cocktail Nuts reviewed, Joybuy advises storing them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat and moisture, and closing the pack securely after opening. The best-before information on the pack takes precedence; this isn’t general storage advice for all nuts.
