Choose individual bags if you want to hand visitors a sealed pack; larger sharing bags or a value pack are better if you want to weigh out portions yourself. Choose the number of bags and the weight per bag to suit how you plan to use them. If you’re selling them, check the food information on the packaging the customer receives.
If you want to hand out sealed bags, check how many individual packs there are and the weight of each one. If you’re selling the bags individually, also check the food information on each retail pack. Foods & Goods describes a Duyvis box containing 20 bags of 60 grams each.
If you’re putting peanuts on the table or dividing them between bowls yourself, the weight of each opened bag matters. If you’re serving them unpackaged, you must tell customers about any allergens present, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
If you want to take peanuts with you or pack them for someone else, you can choose an amount to suit the lunchbox. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4; choking remains a concern for older children too.
First decide whether you want to hand out sealed bags or open larger bags and portion the peanuts yourself. Then consider the weight per bag, the labels and who you’re preparing the peanuts for.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of sealed bags | Check how many individual packs there are and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods describes a Duyvis portion pack containing 20 bags of 60 grams each. | If I want to give visitors a sealed bag, I count the individual packs first. Around 36% of consumers say that sealed individual packs are their top priority. |
| Amount for each sharing occasion | Kantinewinkel.nl describes a box containing 10 stand-up pouches of 235 grams each. These are larger sharing bags, not pre-measured portions. | If I want to open one bag at a time for a group and store the rest properly, I check the weight per bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise sharing with others. |
| Lunchbox use | The weight of a bag is not automatically a recommended serving size. Check the ingredients for the exact product and decide how much to take with you. | If I want to take peanuts with me or pack them for someone else regularly, I want to be able to choose the product and amount. Around 21% of consumers say lunchbox use is their top priority. |
| Allergens and serving safely | Check the allergen information on the packaging the customer receives. If you’re serving peanuts unpackaged, you must tell customers about any allergens present; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides guidance on this. | If I want to offer peanuts to specific people, I check the product information and relevant warnings first. Around 14% of consumers prioritise allergens and safe use. |
A 500-gram bag doesn’t automatically contain smaller, individually sealed bags. For example, Jumbo describes its 500-gram value packs as bags.
Before choosing a size to hand out, check both the number of individual packs and the weight of each one.
Portioning them yourself may mean you need separate bags or bowls.
The weight on a bag tells you how much product it contains, not how much someone should eat. So a 60-gram bag is not automatically a recommended serving.
Decide on the amount separately from your choice of packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.
Albert Heijn’s warning applies specifically to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments.
Check the product name, packaging type and best-before date. Do not consume the product matching these details, and don’t assume the warning applies to other peanut products.
There are specific product descriptions for small individual bags and larger stand-up pouches.
The product listings include AH peanuts and a Duyvis product.
The product listings include own-brand peanuts and Duyvis products in various pack sizes.
The product listing mentioned is for 250-gram salted peanuts.
The product listing is for roasted, salted TRADER JOE’S peanuts.
PLUS lists salted and unsalted peanuts in 500-gram bags.
The Duyvis portion pack described contains 20 bags. Divide the number of bags you want to hand out by 20, then round up to work out how many boxes you need. This is a packaging calculation, not advice on serving sizes.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Older children can choke too, so stay with them when they’re eating whole nuts.
Don’t rely solely on the information on the outer box. Check the food and allergen information on the pack the customer receives as the retail unit. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the EU set out rules on food information and allergens for prepacked products.
As a seller, you must store and serve food safely and hygienically. If you’re serving unpackaged food, you must tell customers about any allergens present, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
Do not eat AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn cites possible metal fragments as the reason for the warning. Check both the product name and the best-before date.
