If you want to take a bag with you or open one without weighing out your own coated peanuts, choose a true multipack of individual portions: according to Albert Heijn, Duyvis Provençale comes in a pack of 20 bags, each weighing 45 g. A bundle of standard bags is best for stocking up, while a resealable bag is a better choice if you want to decide how much to have. Before buying, check the contents of each bag, storage instructions and allergen information for the exact variety.
Who are the different pack formats for?
An individual bag for the evening or on the go
You want to be able to open or take an individual bag with you without weighing out coated peanuts first. Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provençale 20-pack as containing twenty 45 g bags.
Choosing your own snack portion
You want to decide how much to have, rather than treating a whole bag as one portion. A resealable pack could be a good option; Albert Heijn describes its own 250 g Borrelnoten cocktail as easy to reseal.
Stocking up for several snack breaks
You’re buying for several evenings or to share. Compare the total contents and distinguish between a bundle of standard bags and a larger single bag. For example, Jumbo lists 500 g value packs.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the pack format that suits how you want to enjoy your snack: an individual bag to take with you, a pack you can portion yourself, or a supply for several occasions.
| What to consider |
What to look for |
Who is this important for? |
| Genuine grab-and-go bags |
Check the number of individual bags, the weight of each one and the pack contents. Albert Heijn lists the Duyvis Provençale 20-pack as 20 x 45 g; according to the product page, the cocktail 4-pack contains standard 275 g bags. |
If I want to open a bag for an evening snack or on the go without weighing it out, I look at the inner packaging. Around 31% of consumers prioritise individual packs they can take with them. |
| Amount per snack occasion |
Compare the portion information for the exact products and check nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 45 g for Duyvis Provençale and 25 g for its own Borrelnoten cocktail. |
If I want to decide how much to have as a snack, I look at portion information and whether the pack is resealable. Around 25% of consumers prefer to portion snacks themselves. |
| Stocking up and storage |
Compare the total net weight and the number of individually wrapped bags. Jumbo lists 500 g value bags; once opened, follow the storage instructions on the specific pack. |
If I’m stocking up for several evenings, I want to know how much I’ll have at home in total and how to store it. Around 19% of consumers put stocking up at the top of their list. |
| Flavour and variety |
Check which flavour is in the pack and whether it genuinely contains a mix of flavours. A brand’s wider range doesn’t necessarily mean that one multipack contains a variety. |
If I’m looking for a particular flavour or want some variety, I check the pack contents before buying. Around 13% of consumers choose flavour as their main consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens |
Read the ingredients, information about allergens present and any warnings about possible traces for the exact variety. The NVWA states that allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked foods. |
If I need to avoid specific ingredients, I check the pack of the exact flavour I want to buy. Around 12% of consumers put checking ingredients first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a 4-pack contains small portion bags
The number of packs doesn’t tell you how large the bags inside are. Albert Heijn’s product page describes the Duyvis cocktail 4-pack as four standard 275 g bags, whereas the Provençale 20-pack contains 20 bags of 45 g each.
Check the pack contents and the weight of each inner bag before choosing a multipack.
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Comparing portion sizes as if they were the same
The stated portions vary by product: Albert Heijn lists 45 g for Duyvis Provençale and 25 g for AH Borrelnoten cocktail. This means that nutritional values per portion aren’t directly comparable.
Compare values per 100 g first, then decide how much you want to have.
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Only checking for peanuts
Other ingredients or possible cross-contamination may also be relevant. For the Provençale 20-pack, Albert Heijn lists peanuts and wheat, and warns that it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack.
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Not storing an opened pack according to the instructions
Storage instructions can vary by product. For the Provençale portion bags, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and keeping an opened bag in an airtight, light-proof container.
Follow the instructions on your pack and seal opened bags as directed.
Relevant brands and shops
Duyvis
The brand offers coated peanuts in several flavours; for this choice, the individual bags in the Provençale 20-pack are especially relevant.
- Albert Heijn lists 20 bags of 45 g in the Provençale pack.
- The 20-pack mentioned contains just one flavour; the wider range doesn’t mean this pack contains a mix.
Albert Heijn
The product information shows several pack formats: Duyvis portion bags, a bundle of standard bags and the retailer’s own coated peanuts.
- Its own 250 g Borrelnoten cocktail is described as easy to reseal.
- The retailer’s own bag mentioned isn’t made up of individually wrapped grab-and-go portions.
Jumbo
The range information lists standard coated peanuts and value bags, including 500 g cocktail and Provençaal varieties.
- The sizes mentioned are an option for anyone looking for larger bags.
- A 500 g bag isn’t proof of individual small portions; you may need to portion it yourself.
Lidl
The Dutch product listing names Duyvis Borrelnootjes as an option available at the shop.
- The product listing confirms the category and brand name.
- It doesn’t confirm whether a portion multipack or stock is available at a specific branch.
ALDI
The Dutch product page lists Trader Joe’s Borrelnoten in 300 g bags, in bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika flavours.
- The flavours listed offer a choice of different varieties in standard bags.
- The pack mentioned doesn’t contain small, individually wrapped portions.
PLUS
The product information is for PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas in a 300 g bag.
- The product page gives information about ingredients, allergens and storage for this variety.
- If you want to take a smaller amount with you, you’ll need to portion this standard bag yourself; check the allergens for the exact variety.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
This selection of Joybuy products features coated peanuts in a standard bag, for anyone who wants to decide how much to have at each snack occasion.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Poeta, 275 g
A standard bag that lets you choose how much to have for a snack.
The product description lists 275 g and 51% peanuts.
According to the product information, contains peanuts, milk, wheat and gluten, and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts. Check the allergen information on the pack.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 45 g the standard portion for all coated peanuts?
No. Albert Heijn lists 45 g as a portion of Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provençale and 25 g for AH Borrelnoten cocktail. These are product-specific amounts, not a universal recommended portion; compare nutritional values using the same weight basis.
How should you store an opened portion bag?
For Duyvis Provençale, Albert Heijn recommends storing the bags in a cool, dry place and putting an opened bag in an airtight, light-proof container. Always follow the instructions on the pack of your exact product.
Are coated peanuts automatically suitable for a young child’s lunchbox?
No, don’t assume that they are. The product pages for Duyvis Provençale 20-pack and AH Borrelnoten cocktail warn that young children may choke on peanuts or nuts. So a grab-and-go pack isn’t a general claim that the product is suitable for young children.
What allergen information must appear on a product sold in the Netherlands?
According to the NVWA, allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked foods. Check the exact variety: for example, Albert Heijn lists peanuts and wheat for Duyvis Provençale 20-pack, as well as separate warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.