One snack break
You only want to take what you'll eat while waiting or during your flight. So compare the net weight with the stated serving size and number of servings.
Which option works for you?
Several points during your journey
You want to snack from the same pack at different points during your journey. If so, check whether it can be resealed and what the storage advice is once opened.
Travellers who check the label
Your choice depends on the ingredients or a dietary preference. Check the exact variety: ingredients and allergens can vary from one product to another.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the amount you want to take for your snack break. Then consider how to store it while travelling and check the ingredients in your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Servings and leftovers | Compare the net weight with the stated serving size and number of servings. Jumbo lists 4–5 servings for Duyvis Cocktail 125 g. | If I only want to take something for one wait or part of my journey, I don't want to end up with several servings without realising. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| When to buy and how to store it | Decide whether to take something with you or buy it in Plaza. Also check whether the pack can be resealed and what storage advice applies. | If I want to eat from the same bag at different points during my journey, I consider where I can buy it and how to seal any leftovers. Around 29% of consumers prioritise convenience when buying and storing snacks. |
| Ingredients and preferences | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. A vegan label doesn't mean a product is free from allergens. | If ingredients or a dietary preference determine my choice, I check the specific variety rather than just the flavour name. Around 21% of consumers prioritise suitability based on ingredients. |
| Flavour | Read the description of your chosen flavour; its name alone doesn't tell you how strong it will taste. | If I want a particular seasoning while travelling, I look at the variety description rather than just the brand. Around 14% of consumers put flavour first when choosing. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a small bag is automatically one serving
A smaller bag can still contain several stated servings. For example, Jumbo says Duyvis Cocktail 125 g contains 4–5 servings.
Before you set off, check both the net weight and the serving information.
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Judging by pack size alone
The amount in the bag doesn't tell you by itself how much you'll need for one snack break. With a larger pack, you may need to measure out a portion beforehand.
Compare the serving information for the exact variety with the amount you want to take.
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Assuming similar flavour names mean the same ingredients
Party nuts with similar names can have different ingredients and allergen information.
Read the ingredients list and warnings on the pack of the variety you're actually buying.
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Assuming an opened bag stays fresh as long as a sealed one
The best-before date applies to an unopened pack; once it's open, follow the storage advice for that particular product.
Seal any leftovers securely and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
The range includes Cocktail, Provencale and Oriental varieties. Jumbo lists 4–5 servings for Cocktail 125 g.
- The flavour options and serving information can help you decide whether a bag suits your journey.
- According to its serving information, a 125 g bag isn't automatically one snack portion.
Albert Heijn
AH Cocktail Party Nuts 250 g is listed as resealable; Albert Heijn has shops in Schiphol Plaza.
- A resealable pack can be handy if you want to use it at several points during your journey.
- The pack listed contains several servings. Ingredient information applies to the specific variety, not the entire own-brand range.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists twelve 25 g servings in its 300 g Cocktail Party Nuts pack.
- The serving information gives you a starting point if you want to measure out an amount beforehand.
- The pack contains several servings; check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety.
Aldi
Aldi lists 300 g packs of Trader Joe’s Party Nuts, with varieties such as Poesta, paprika and bacon and cheese.
- The listed flavours give you different options to choose from based on the product description.
- Trader Joe’s is the brand name of the party nuts listed here; the flavour name doesn't confirm that they're suitable for a particular diet.
PLUS
The PLUS own-brand range includes Oriental-style Party Nuts and Ham and Cheese, both listed in 300 g bags.
- PLUS lists Oriental-style as vegan and Ham and Cheese as vegetarian; these labels apply to the varieties mentioned.
- A dietary label doesn't replace checking the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack.
Party nuts at Joybuy
This selection features Duyvis 275 g bags. For one snack break, you can measure out the amount you want beforehand.
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Duyvis Party Nuts Poeta 275 g
Handy for measuring out a portion beforehand if you don't want to take the whole bag for one snack break.
Pack size: 275 g. The product information says the party nuts are ready to eat.
Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; the product information notes that it may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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Duyvis Cocktail Nuts 275 g
The stated serving information can help if you want to measure out a portion beforehand; the pack can be resealed after opening.
Pack size: 275 g. The product information lists 30 g servings and around 9–10 servings per pack.
Contains peanuts, milk and wheat; the product information notes that it may contain traces of nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take dry party nuts through security at Schiphol?
Schiphol lists food as permitted in hand luggage. Dry party nuts aren't liquid or spreadable food, so they aren't covered by the 100ml rule. Always follow the instructions from security staff: they may still refuse an item for safety reasons.
Can you take leftover party nuts into your destination country?
Being allowed through security doesn't automatically mean you can take them into your destination country. Security and customs are separate checks; Schiphol points out that countries have their own import rules, including for food. Check the rules for your destination.
Is a vegan variety suitable if you have a peanut or wheat allergy?
Not on the basis of the vegan label alone. PLUS Oriental-style Party Nuts is listed as vegan, but the ingredient information includes peanuts and wheat. Check the allergen information on the exact pack.
How should I store an opened bag while travelling?
Follow the advice for your chosen variety. AH Cocktail Party Nuts is listed as resealable; for Duyvis Cocktail, the product information recommends storing it in a light- and airtight container after opening. The best-before date applies to an unopened pack.
Is a 125 g bag one snack portion?
Not according to the serving information for Duyvis Cocktail 125 g: Jumbo lists 4–5 servings. So check the stated number of servings and, if you like, measure out the amount you want to take beforehand.
Are party nuts automatically suitable as a snack for young children?
No. The product information for AH Cocktail and Duyvis Cocktail warns that young children may choke on peanuts or nuts. So don't judge suitability by the size of the bag or the flavour alone.