Cyclists with a lunchbox
You’re looking for a sealed savoury snack for lunch or a break during a bike ride, and don’t want to weigh out portions each time. Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Provençale in a pack of 20 × 45 g bags.
Who are coated peanut multipacks handy for?
Cyclists who plan their ride nutrition
You want to know whether a bag is suitable to eat during a longer ride. Check the nutritional information and when you plan to eat it; a savoury snack isn’t automatically the right choice as your main source of fuel during a ride.
Snack buyers who portion their own
You’d rather decide how much to take with you, weighing up the convenience of the packaging against portioning it at home. Larger bags also mean you’ll need to think about how to store any that you’ve opened.
What should you look for in coated peanuts to take on the go?
First decide whether you’re looking for a pre-portioned bag for your lunchbox, a snack for a break during a bike ride or something to eat while you’re riding. That will help you work out which packaging and product information to compare.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is it important for? |
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| Individual portions | Check the number of inner bags, the weight of each bag and whether each one is sealed separately. A name such as 4-pack doesn’t tell you how much is in each individual bag. | If you want something for your lunchbox without weighing it out, individual portions are practical. Around 36% of consumers say individual lunch bags are their top priority. |
| Nutrition during your ride | Consider the length and intensity of your ride, when you plan to eat and the nutritional information for the exact variant. Don’t judge a snack on calories alone. | If you plan to eat on the go, you’ll want to know whether the snack suits your ride and whether you can tolerate it comfortably. Around 29% of consumers put ride nutrition and tolerability first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, including for the crunchy coating. Don’t rely on the flavour or brand name alone. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, the coating may also affect your choice. Around 21% of consumers make suitability based on this their top priority. |
| Portioning and storage | Check how much you’ll need to weigh out and pack yourself from a larger bag, and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | If you want to decide the portion size yourself, a larger bag may suit you, as long as weighing and storing it is practical. Around 14% of consumers focus most on portioning their own and convenience. |
Common mistakes when choosing coated peanuts to take on the go
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Assuming a savoury snack is automatically suitable fuel for a ride
Coated peanuts contain plenty of fat as well as carbohydrates. That doesn’t automatically make them suitable for what you need during a longer ride; eating a lot of fat just before exercise can also feel uncomfortable.
First decide when you’ll eat them. Then consider the ingredients and how well you tolerate them. Voedingscentrum advises taking foods high in fat, protein or fibre into account around exercise.
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Assuming a multipack contains small individual bags
A pack containing several items doesn’t always tell you how much each inner bag weighs. The AH listing for the Provençale 4-pack gives the number of items; the separate 20-pack listing explicitly states 20 × 45 g.
Check the number of inner bags, the weight of each bag and whether the portions are individually packed.
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Checking only the peanuts
In the Duyvis Provençale variant we looked at, the crunchy coating also contains wheat. The ingredients and allergen information may therefore include more than you’d expect from the flavour name.
Read the full ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the variant you’re buying.
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Buying a large supply without a storage plan
A multipack contains several portions. A larger bag that’s been opened means you’ll need to portion it yourself and pay attention to the storage advice.
Choose based on how many portions you expect to use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Brands and supermarket products to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Provençale as peanuts with a crunchy coating and onion and garlic flavour. Albert Heijn lists a 20-pack with individual 45 g bags.
- The individual bags save you weighing out portions at home for lunch or a break during a bike ride.
- The packaging alone doesn’t tell you whether 45 g is right for when you plan to eat it or for your ride nutrition. The variant we looked at contains peanuts and wheat.
Albert Heijn
The options listed are Duyvis Provençale in 20 × 45 g bags and AH Borrelnoten cocktail in a 300 g bag.
- The Duyvis pack specifies the number and weight of the individual bags.
- The 300 g AH bag is an option for portioning yourself, not an equivalent multipack of small bags.
Jumbo
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is listed in a 300 g bag.
- The larger pack is worth considering if you want to decide the portion sizes yourself.
- The product listing doesn’t confirm that it contains individual lunch bags; Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry and dark place.
Lidl
A 200 g pack of Duyvis Borrelnootjes is listed at Lidl.
- You can compare the bag as an option for weighing out your own portions.
- The listing doesn’t confirm that it’s a multipack with individual lunch portions.
Aldi
The listed option is TRADER JOE’S Borrelnoten in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika flavour, with 300 g per bag.
- The bag is an option for weighing out smaller amounts yourself.
- Aldi is the retailer here; TRADER JOE’S is the product name. The listing doesn’t confirm that it contains individual portion bags.
PLUS
PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas is listed in a 300 g bag.
- The larger bag is worth considering if you want to weigh out the amount yourself.
- The packaging isn’t a confirmed multipack with lunch portions. PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry and dark place.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
This Joybuy product selection is suited to anyone who wants to decide how much to take for lunch or a break during a bike ride.
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Duyvis Poeta coated peanuts 275 g
The 275 g bag is suited to anyone who wants to decide how much to take for lunch or a break during a bike ride.
Keep the bag tightly closed after opening.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging for this flavour before you choose.
Frequently asked questions about coated peanuts and cycling
Does the name 4-pack prove that there are four small lunch bags inside?
No. Check the weight and contents of the inner packs. The AH listing for Duyvis Provençale 4-pack states that there are four items; the separate 20-pack listing explicitly says it contains 20 bags of 45 g each.
Are coated peanuts suitable to eat on a long bike ride?
Not automatically as your main source of fuel during a ride: consider the ingredients and when you plan to eat them. KNWU Fondo describes spreading out your carbohydrate intake during a relaxed endurance ride of less than 2.5 hours and emphasises tailoring it to your needs. So consider coated peanuts as a possible snack, rather than judging them on calories alone.
Should I check the crunchy coating as well when checking for allergens?
Yes, check the full ingredients and allergen information for the variant you choose. The Duyvis Provençale 20-pack we looked at contains peanuts and wheat and states that it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard; the information on your pack takes precedence.
How do I compare a multipack with a larger bag?
First compare the number of individual portions and the weight of each one. A larger bag means weighing and storing portions yourself; a multipack is only helpful if the inner packs and their contents are clearly stated.
How should I store an opened bag of coated peanuts?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and seal the bag tightly after opening if instructed. For the Duyvis Provençale pack we looked at, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dry place and preferably keeping an opened bag in an airtight, light-proof container.