Organisers planning a break for each delegate
A multipack with a stated number of inner portions makes it easier to plan how many sealed snacks to put out. KP lists five 30g peanut packs, while M&S Sweet & Salty Nut Mix is listed as five 25g packs.
Who is choosing these snacks?
The format matters most when refreshments must be counted and served to individual delegates.
Teams considering a larger single snack
Tesco’s 55g Roasted Nut Snack Pack is one bag rather than a five-pack of smaller portions. Tesco labels it suitable for vegans; check its tree-nut ingredients and precautionary allergen statement before including it in the event selection.
Staff responsible for allergen information
Peanut and tree-nut ingredients make product-specific information essential. Food Standards Agency guidance says retail and catering food businesses must provide consumers with allergen information for both prepacked and non-prepacked food.
What should you check before ordering?
Start with the number of individual servings you need, then compare pack size, ingredients and allergen information for the snacks you intend to serve.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Portion format | Check the number of inner packs and net weight per pack. KP peanut multipacks contain five 30g portions; M&S Sweet & Salty Nut Mix contains five 25g portions. Tesco’s 55g roasted mix is one bag. | I need one countable snack per person, rather than a total weight that I must divide at the event. |
| Allergen information | Read the full ingredient and precautionary allergen statements on the packs supplied. Peanuts, tree nuts and other listed allergens differ between these products; keep the information available where snacks are served. | Delegates must be able to identify what is in each snack. Someone avoiding nuts needs a separately checked non-nut option, not a different nut mix. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Compare recipes rather than flavour names alone. KP lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt for Original Salted; its Dry Roasted variant includes seasoning. M&S Sweet & Salty combines peanuts and tree nuts with honey-roasted peanuts. | I may want a straightforward peanut recipe alongside a mixed or sweet-and-salty choice, while keeping their allergen details distinct. |
| Serving size | Compare values per individual pack, not just per 100g. Ocado lists 153 kcal per 25g M&S Sweet & Salty bag; Tesco lists 335 kcal for its single 55g roasted-nut bag. | Is this a small break-time portion, or do I intend to offer one larger bag to each person? |
Common ordering and serving mistakes
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Assuming a sealed pack suits every delegate
Wrapping helps keep portions separate, but it does not change the ingredients or remove allergen concerns. The nut products considered here contain peanuts, tree nuts or both, and some carry additional precautionary warnings.
Keep each pack’s current allergen information accessible at service and arrange a separate, appropriately checked non-nut snack. Food Standards Agency guidance requires allergen information for prepacked and non-prepacked food in retail and catering settings.
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Counting outer packs instead of individual servings
A five-pack of 25g or 30g bags provides five individual portions; a single 55g bag provides one. Total pack weight alone will not tell you how many delegates can receive a sealed snack.
Plan against the inner-pack count and confirm that count on the packs delivered before setting out refreshments.
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Choosing by flavour name without reading the recipe
KP Original Salted lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt, while Dry Roasted has seasoning ingredients. Tesco lists 0.48g salt per 30g KP Dry Roasted pack; KP lists 0.39g per 30g Original Salted pack. Honey-roast formulations can contain sugar and honey.
Compare the ingredient list and nutrition values for the exact variant you order, and check the physical label before serving.
Relevant brand and retailer references
These product lines illustrate different portion formats; a brand name alone does not establish the ingredients or suitability of every item it sells.
KP
KP lists Original Salted and Dry Roasted peanut snack packs in five 30g portions, a format for handing out one small bag at a time.
- KP lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt for Original Salted; its Dry Roasted recipe includes seasoning ingredients.
- Both are peanut products. Check the current pack for other allergen warnings rather than treating either flavour as suitable for someone avoiding nuts.
Tesco
Tesco lists a single 55g roasted mixed-nut snack pack containing almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
- The listing labels this particular pack suitable for vegans and states its size clearly for planning one larger serving.
- It contains tree nuts and may contain peanuts, sesame and soya; it is not a non-nut alternative.
M&S
M&S Sweet & Salty Nut Mix is listed in five 25g bags. Its separate 75g Nut Collection is a different format and recipe.
- The Sweet & Salty multipack provides a stated inner-pack count and combines peanuts, almonds and cashews.
- The mix contains nut allergens and honey-roasted peanuts. Check the label of the exact M&S product selected; do not transfer one product’s allergen statement to another.
Joybuy options for individual snacks
These options include peanut bags and nut-containing bars in multipacks. Bars are a different snack from a bag of loose nuts, so check the individual wrapping, ingredients and portion count against your catering plan.
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KIND Protein Dark Chocolate Nut Bars, 3 x 42g
Three bars give you a stated count for planning delegate portions. At 42g per bar, this is a bar option rather than a 25–30g bag of nuts; check the ingredients, allergen label and individual wrapping before service.
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Nakd Blueberry Muffin Raw Fruit & Nut Bars, 4 x 35g
This four-bar pack offers a stated 35g portion size for an event plan based on one bar per person. It is a fruit-and-nut bar rather than a plain nut bag; check its full ingredient and allergen statements before setting it out.
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Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Roasted Peanuts, 4 x 30g
Four 30g bars provide a countable peanut-based choice for a short break. This is a bar, not a bag of plain roasted peanuts; read its full ingredient and allergen label when planning the other snacks offered alongside it.
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KP Snacks Dry Roasted Peanuts, 5 x 30g
The five 30g peanut packs match a plan to distribute small nut bags rather than bars. KP’s Dry Roasted recipe includes seasoning ingredients; check the delivered packs for their current ingredient and allergen statements.
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Eat Natural Almond Apricot & Yoghurt, 3 Pack 120g
This three-pack is an almond, apricot and yoghurt-style bar choice rather than a bag of nuts. Confirm the individual bar size and wrapping if your service plan calls for one sealed portion per delegate, and check the full allergen label.
Conference nut-snack questions
Can I serve loose nuts instead of individual bags?
Loose nuts are an option, but changing the serving format does not remove the need for allergen information. Food Standards Agency guidance says retail and catering food businesses must provide that information for both prepacked and non-prepacked food. Keep the details for each nut product available to delegates and staff.
Do peanut and tree-nut ingredients need to be identified?
Yes. Food Standards Agency guidance includes peanuts and tree nuts among the allergens for which retail and catering food businesses must provide information. Check each product’s own ingredient and allergen statement; a peanut pack and a mixed-nut pack can have different additional warnings.
Is a mixed-nut pack an alternative for someone avoiding peanuts?
Not without checking the exact product and the person’s requirements. Tesco’s roasted mix contains almonds, cashews and hazelnuts and says it may contain peanuts; M&S Sweet & Salty Nut Mix contains peanuts as well as tree nuts. Neither should be presented as a general allergy alternative.
How do I work out the number of packs to order?
Start with your expected number of people taking a nut snack and count individual portions, allowing for your event’s planned spare servings. KP’s 5 x 30g packs and M&S Sweet & Salty 5 x 25g packs each provide five portions; a single 55g bag counts as one.
Is the online ingredient list enough for serving day?
Use the listing to plan, then check the physical packs supplied before service. Product information can change, so the ingredient and allergen details available to delegates should match the snacks actually being offered.