health
February 2, 2026
‘The quality and variety are exceptional’: the best supermarket mixed nuts, tasted and rated
Our resident squirrel gnaws through packs of supermarket nuts and finds a surprisingly mixed bag
TL;DR
- Mixed nuts vary widely in quality, freshness, and nut ratios.
- Nut freshness is crucial due to high fat content leading to oxidation and rancid flavors.
- The combination and proportion of different nuts significantly affect taste and value.
- Waitrose mixed nuts were rated best overall for freshness and balance.
- Natural Days mixed nuts were the best bargain, offering good quality for the price.
- Tesco and Co-op mixed nuts received lower ratings due to poor ratios and inconsistent freshness.
- Choosing nuts with the longest possible shelf life (ideally six months or more) is recommended.
- Storing nuts in an airtight container, preferably in the fridge, helps maintain freshness.
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