Travellers who want a ready-to-go bag
You want to put an individually sealed bag in your lunchbox without weighing it out at home. The box of Duyvis Provençale listed by Foods & Goods contains twenty 45 g bags.
Who are these options suitable for?
Travellers who want to portion it themselves
You want to decide how much to pack in your lunchbox and don’t mind portioning it out of a larger bag beforehand. Jumbo lists 300 g and 500 g packs; PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is available in a 300 g bag.
Shoppers choosing by ingredients
Your choice depends on the ingredients or allergens. For the Duyvis multipack reviewed, Sligro lists peanuts, wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the exact variant and current label.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual portion bags
A good fit if: you want to pack or hand out a sealed bag without weighing it out first.
Bear in mind: each bag contains a fixed 45 g, and you have to buy twenty bags at a time.
Portioning a larger bag yourself
A good fit if: you want to choose how much to take with you.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion it at home and store the opened pack according to the label.
For shoppers who care most about individual packaging, the amount for each lunchbox or the ingredients, the choice comes down to three different needs.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Check whether the pack lists the number of inner bags and the weight of each one. A serving size on a product page doesn’t mean the product comes in individually wrapped bags. | If I want to take something sealed without weighing it out, I look for the number of inner bags. Around 42% of these shoppers prioritise individual packaging. |
| Choosing how much to take | Compare the contents of one bag with the amount you want to take. A larger bag isn’t individually portioned. | If I want to choose my own amount, portioning it myself may work better for my lunchbox. Around 33% of these shoppers prioritise choosing their preferred amount. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the exact pack; information may vary by variant. | If my choice depends on the ingredients or a relevant allergy, I check the current label. Around 25% of these shoppers make this their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing a larger bag or serving size with individual bags
A pack with a stated total weight isn’t the same as a box of individually sealed bags. A listed serving size alone also doesn’t confirm that the pack contains inner bags.
Check that the product description gives both the number of inner bags and the weight of each one.
If you portion it yourself, you’ll need to divide it up at home and take a suitable container with you.
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Relying on allergen information from a different pack
For the Duyvis Provençale multipack reviewed, Sligro lists peanuts, wheat and cereals containing gluten. Product information can change, and a flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed on your pack.
Check the exact pack and current allergen information, including any warnings.
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Assuming a 45 g bag is the required serving size
For the box reviewed, 45 g is the contents of each bag; it doesn’t determine how much you’ll want to eat on one journey.
Decide how much you want to take, and follow the storage advice on the packaging for any leftovers.
Store an opened bag according to the product instructions; for the variant reviewed, HANOS recommends a light- and airtight container.
Brands and retailers to consider
Duyvis
The brand offers several flavours of snacking nuts. According to Foods & Goods and HANOS, the Provençale box reviewed contains twenty 45 g bags.
- The individual bags are designed to be packed separately; Sligro lists peanuts, wheat and cereals containing gluten for this variant.
- Duyvis describes Provençale as having an onion and garlic flavour. This is the brand’s description, not an independent taste assessment.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists both AH Borrelnoten cocktail and Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provençale 20-pack.
- The Duyvis product listing makes the 20-pack easy to identify as an individually packed option.
- AH advises checking the latest product information, as ingredients and allergen information can change. Distinguish between AH own-brand products and Duyvis products sold by the retailer.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists, among other options, 300 g packs of Cocktail Borrelnoten and 500 g value packs.
- The bag sizes listed are options for measuring out an amount at home.
- These sizes don’t confirm that the product comes in individually sealed portion bags.
Lidl
Lidl lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes in a 200 g pack.
- The product listing is an example of a smaller bag size.
- This listing is for Duyvis, not a Lidl own-brand product, and doesn’t describe individual portion bags.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s snacking nuts in 300 g bags, including bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika flavours.
- The product listing gives the flavours and bag size.
- Trader Joe’s is the product brand name in this listing; a 300 g bag isn’t a multipack of portions.
PLUS
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g bag.
- The larger bag may suit you if you want to portion it yourself; PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
- ‘Mild’ is the product name, not an independently measured guarantee of flavour or suitability for a train journey.
Joybuy products
This Joybuy pick is suited to anyone who wants to portion out snacking nuts at home for their lunchbox.
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Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta, 275 g
The 275 g pack is a good fit if you want to portion out an amount for your lunchbox at home.
The product information describes peanuts with a savoury, spiced flavour.
According to the product information, this product contains peanuts, wheat or gluten, milk and celery; it may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts. Check the label on the pack you buy.
After opening, seal the pack tightly and store it in a cool, dry place.
Frequently asked questions
Does a 30 g serving size mean a pack contains individual bags?
No. A stated serving size isn’t the same as an individually wrapped bag. The Joybuy listing for 125 g Duyvis Provençaalse borrelnootjes gives a serving size of 30 g; if you’re looking at a multipack, check that the description explicitly says it contains individual bags.
Is a 45 g bag automatically the right amount for a train journey?
No. 45 g is the contents of the bag reviewed, not a general recommended serving size. Decide how much you want to take, and follow the storage advice on the packaging for any leftovers.
How should you store an opened bag of snacking nuts?
For the Duyvis Provençale variant reviewed, HANOS recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and putting an opened bag in a light- and airtight container. Follow the instructions on the packaging for your variant.
What should you look for when choosing snacking nuts based on allergens?
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you buy. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label; the European Union explains that allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list. Product information can change, so base your choice on the current label.