Custom Nuts Paper Cones
Roasted nuts sold hot from a cart is one of the oldest street food traditions there is, and the cone has never been improved on for it. Hot nuts go straight in, the customer holds it in one hand, and the aroma does the marketing for you down the whole street. We produce a lot of nuts paper cones at ZEE Packaging and this format still does the job perfectly.
Hot Nuts Are Different To Dry Nuts
The temperature changes the spec entirely.
- Freshly roasted nuts are genuinely hot, so the board must not soften
- Sugar coated nuts release syrup that sticks to uncoated board
- A grease resistant coating for oily varieties like cashews
- Plain roasted nuts need very little treatment at all
- Steam from hot nuts escapes through the open top
- The cone should be comfortable to hold when full of hot product
Most complaints about a nuts paper cone come from sugar sticking to an untreated surface.
What Each Variety Needs
Different nuts behave differently in a cone.
- Candied and honey roasted need a coated inner face
- Cashews and macadamias are oily, so grease resistance matters
- Almonds and peanuts are relatively forgiving
- Chestnuts release steam heavily, so the open top is doing real work
- Salted varieties can draw moisture in humid conditions
- Mixed portions need the treatment for the wettest item in the mix
- Standard tapered cone the everyday nuts paper cone
- Small sample cone for tasting portions and markets
- Wide mouth cone mixed varieties and larger portions
- Sealed tip version for candied and sticky nuts
- Holder compatible sizes matched to your rack or stand
- Printed cones full colour branding for stalls and markets
Sizes We Print Regular
Every cone is built to your portion, though these run often:
- 5" for a small tasting sample
- 7" for a standard portion
- 9" for a large serving
- 11" for a sharing size
- 8" wide mouth for mixed varieties
- Custom sizes matched to an existing holder
Weigh a real portion into a sample cone, since nut size varies enormously between varieties.
Board And Food Safety
- Food grade certified stock, always, without exception
- Kraft board, which suits markets and street carts particularly well
- White SBS for vivid printed branding
- 16pt to 20pt, since the cone must stay rigid when full
- Grease resistant treatment for oily and candied varieties
- Uncoated for plain roasted, which keeps cost and recyclability better
Kraft is the obvious choice here. It looks right for a roasting cart and it does not show oil marks the way white board does.
Kinder Material Choices
- Uncoated kraft where the variety allows it
- Recycled board where food grade permits
- FSC certified stock, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Grease resistant coating instead of a poly lining
- Right sized so your portion matches the cone
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, which suits a single cart or trader
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before anything prints
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to test with hot nuts
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
Will hot nuts damage the cone?
Not on the right board weight. Very thin stock softens under heat, which is why we specify 16pt as a floor here.
Do candied nuts stick?
On uncoated board they will. A coated inner face stops the syrup bonding to the surface, which customers definitely notice.
Do plain roasted nuts need coating?
Usually not, and skipping it keeps both the cost and the recyclability better. Only the oily and sugared varieties really need it.
How much is a nuts paper cone?
Rough estimate is $0.03 to $0.10 per unit plain, $0.05 to $0.15 with one colour print and $0.09 to $0.24 for full colour at moderate quantity. Volume moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Will they fit my holder?
Send us the diameter and we size to it. A cone that does not seat properly tips over on a busy cart.
Is the board food safe?
Always. We only run food grade certified stock for anything holding food directly.
Can you print full colour?
Yes, and it is worth doing at a market. A cone gets held up while eating, so your branding reaches the whole street.
