Only choose a large pack if you’ll genuinely use that quantity and enjoy that flavour. For trying something new or a smaller get-together, a smaller bag may be a better fit. When ordering online, also check the delivery terms for your full grocery order, and review the ingredients and allergens for each flavour.
You buy party nuts regularly and want to keep enough in the cupboard without buying more than you’ll use. Jumbo lists a 500 g cocktail mix pack; compare a large bag like this with how much you usually get through and the flavours you like to serve.
You’re looking for something for a one-off get-together or want to try a new flavour. The packs we looked at from Jumbo and PLUS range from 125 g to 300 g, so a smaller quantity may be a better fit if you only need a little.
You also choose based on ingredients or share snacks with someone who has a food allergy. Always check the exact flavour and pack: Jumbo and PLUS list different allergens for the variants we looked at.
First decide how much you’ll need, then choose a flavour and finally check that it fits with your planned grocery order.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Large pack | Compare the net weight with how much you’ll use, and check the storage advice for the exact variant. | If I serve party nuts regularly, I only want to choose a larger bag if I’ll use that quantity. Around 36% of shoppers mainly look for a pack size that suits how they use the product. |
| Smaller quantity | Consider how much you need for the occasion and whether you already know the flavour. | For a one-off evening or to try a flavour, I don’t want to buy more than I need in one go. An estimated 29% of shoppers mainly look for a suitable quantity. |
| Adding it to your order | Check whether the retailer delivers groceries to your address and what terms apply to your chosen delivery slot. | If I want to add a snack to my regular grocery shop, convenient delivery matters. Around 21% of shoppers mainly prioritise convenience when ordering. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour, and check the pack you receive too. | When I’m sharing a snack, I want to know whether the ingredients are suitable for me and everyone else at the table. Around 14% of shoppers mainly consider the ingredients in the variant they choose. |
The packs we looked at from Jumbo and PLUS range from 125 g to 500 g. So with a larger pack, you’ll also have more of a single flavour at home.
Compare the net weight with how much you need for your get-togethers, and check the storage advice on the pack.
A quantity that doesn’t suit your needs may sit unopened for longer or need extra care once opened.
Delivery terms apply to your order as a whole and may depend on your address and chosen delivery slot.
Check the terms before ordering, and don’t add groceries you don’t need just to make an order work.
The PLUS Borrelnoten Mild we looked at contains ingredients with milk and celery. Other flavours or packs may have different allergen information.
Read the ingredients list and warnings for the exact variant, and check the pack you receive before eating it.
Lidl Netherlands states that it does not offer grocery delivery. The ALDI product page for the bag we looked at refers customers to in-store purchases.
Check whether the retailer actually delivers groceries to your address before including a product in a delivery comparison.
If a product is only available in store, you may need to make a separate trip to buy it.
Duyvis sells coated peanuts in a range of flavours and pack sizes. According to Duyvis’s own product description, Provençale has an onion and garlic flavour.
Albert Heijn offers its own cocktail mix, which you can add to an online grocery order.
Jumbo sells its own cocktail party nuts and Duyvis varieties through its grocery store; delivery terms apply to the full order.
PLUS offers Borrelnoten Mild and lists online ordering for delivery or collection.
Lidl lists party nuts in its range for in-store purchase.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s party nuts on a product page that refers customers to in-store purchases.
These party nut options are suitable for get-togethers and come in a range of flavours and pack sizes.
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An option to share at a get-together. Joybuy’s product information lists peanuts, wheat, milk and celery; the variant may also contain soya, mustard and other nuts.
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A party snack with a mild curry flavour. According to Joybuy’s product information, this variant contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya, and may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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The smaller pack may be a good choice if you don’t want to serve a lot at once. Joybuy describes it as having a Provençale onion and garlic flavour; the product information lists peanuts and wheat and says it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A variant with a Provençale onion and garlic flavour. According to Joybuy’s product information, it contains peanuts and wheat and may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A BBQ paprika-flavoured option for snacking on your own or sharing. Joybuy lists peanuts and wheat; the product information warns that it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
A smaller pack may be a better fit if you don’t need much or want to try a flavour. Compare the net weight with how much you’ll use for the occasion, and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant online, and check the pack you receive too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed in the ingredients list; official Dutch government information also describes the availability of label details online.
No, not for the PLUS Borrelnoten Mild we looked at: the product information says it is vegetarian, but the ingredients also include milk. So don’t rely on a dietary label instead of checking the ingredients and allergen list.
Follow the instructions on the pack for your particular variant. For the 125 g pack of Duyvis Provençale we looked at, the product page advises storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping the opened bag in a light- and airtight container.
No. Lidl Netherlands’ official customer service says that Lidl does not sell groceries through its website or app and does not offer grocery delivery. So a listing for party nuts in its range does not mean they’re available for delivery.
