A larger pack is a good choice if you use its contents regularly; if you use nuts less often, a smaller bag is usually more practical. Also check the exact ingredients: unsalted nuts, a mix with sweetened fruit and party snacks are different products. For everyday use, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts as a starting point. Check the allergen information and storage advice too, and see whether you can add the nuts to your regular grocery shop.
If you regularly eat the same nuts, it helps to choose a pack size that matches how much you use and to seal the pack securely after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing mixed unsalted nuts in a cool, dark, dry place.
If you want unsalted nuts for everyday use, check whether the product contains only nuts or also includes oil or sweetened fruit. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific pack too.
If you want to add nuts to your regular grocery order, it helps to choose a retailer that offers the variety you want through a suitable ordering option. For a drinks party, it’s also useful to decide in advance whether you’re looking for plain nuts or peanuts with a crunchy coating.
Choose a pack based on its ingredients, how much you use and how you do your grocery shopping.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and usage | Net weight and whether you use the same variety regularly. | If I eat nuts often, I want a quantity that suits how much I use, not just the wording on the bag. Around 28% of shoppers prioritise the balance between pack size and usage. |
| Ingredients | Ingredients, added salt, oil, sweetened fruit and allergens. | For everyday use, I want to know whether I’m choosing plain nuts, a product with oil or a mix with sweetened fruit. Around 22% of shoppers say ingredients are their main consideration. |
| Stock and storage | Pack size, how much you use and storage instructions. | If I don’t eat many nuts, I’d rather choose a quantity I can finish and seal securely. Around 17% of shoppers prioritise having the right amount in stock and storing it properly. |
| Convenient ordering | Whether the variety you want is available to order and fits in with your regular grocery shop. | I want my nuts delivered with my regular groceries, without having to arrange a separate order. Around 22% of shoppers particularly value this convenience. |
| Party snack options | Flavour, peanut content, salt, wheat and other allergens. | For a drinks party, I want to choose a seasoned snack rather than an everyday nut mix. Around 11% of shoppers put this kind of party snack first. |
A pack’s name doesn’t tell you how much you’ll actually use. A larger bag may also mean keeping more in stock than you want to store.
Compare products in the same range, then choose the quantity that suits how much you use.
A separate order means arranging an extra order and delivery.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing mixed unsalted nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a securely sealed pack. Nuts are susceptible to mould and can absorb odours from other foods.
Seal the pack carefully or transfer the nuts to an airtight container, and follow the instructions on the label.
Poor sealing can affect the quality and leave some of the contents uneaten.
A relevant choice for party snacks and seasoned varieties; the 450 g Provencale pack reviewed is sold by PLUS as a value pack.
An online supermarket where you can add nuts to your regular grocery shop.
Offers larger packs of individual nut varieties, as well as mixes with dried fruit.
Offers an unroasted, unsalted nut mix in 200 g and 500 g packs, with options for delivery or collection.
Alesto is Lidl’s range of nuts, dried fruit and party snacks.
The range includes cashews, almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts, both salted and unsalted.
Below are some Joybuy nut products for anyone looking for a larger pack, a specific type of nut or a mix with dried fruit.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a mix of different unroasted, unsalted nuts. The mix contains 30% hazelnuts, 30% walnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews; may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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An option if you’re looking for a larger pack of pistachios. The product information lists 99% pistachios and 1% salt.
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A good choice if you’re looking for pecans in a 500 g pack. The product information lists 87,6% pecans; sugar and salt are also included in the ingredients.
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A mix of nuts and dried fruit for anyone who wants to take individually wrapped portions with them. The pack contains 30 portions of 25 g; the cranberries are sweetened and contain sugar and sunflower oil.
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A larger pack of peanuts for anyone looking for this type of nut; the product name states that it contains 1 kg.
Choose a larger bag if you use the contents regularly and can seal it securely. If you use nuts less often, a smaller pack is a practical way to keep less in stock at home.
No. According to the product information, the 500 g Jumbo Unsalted Cashews Value Pack contains 99% cashews and sunflower oil. If you’re also checking how they’re prepared or whether they contain oil, check the ingredients for the exact variety.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing mixed unsalted nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack.
For pre-packed nuts offered online to consumers in the Netherlands, allergen information must be available before purchase. Dutch food labelling guidance also states that mandatory label information must be provided in Dutch. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and Business.gov.nl explain these information requirements; they don’t determine whether a product is suitable for your personal circumstances.
No. The Jumbo and Duyvis packs reviewed warn that young children could choke on them. Bear the warning in mind, along with the child’s age and circumstances; this isn’t a general ban on households buying them.
