Protein-conscious snack shoppers
You’re looking for a savoury after-school snack and want to know how much protein the portion you choose actually provides. The product name or peanut base alone won’t tell you that.
Who might find this choice relevant?
Parents who need to consider allergens
You’re buying for a child who eats at home, at school or in childcare, and want to distinguish between peanuts, tree nuts and other allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergen categories; also check the rules at the place where your child eats.
Busy family shoppers
You’re looking for a familiar flavour and a pack you can portion out and store at home. Differences in flavour or pack size don’t, in themselves, tell you anything about nutritional properties.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the nutritional information for the exact variety. Then check allergens and the rules at school or childcare, before considering whether the flavour, pack size and storage suit your needs.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein contribution | Compare the nutrition information for the exact flavour and pack on the same basis. Only calculate the contribution for the portion you actually choose. | If you mainly want to know how much protein a snack portion provides, make this your first selection criterion. Around 25% of consumers prioritise protein when making this choice. |
| Allergens and where your child eats | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, and check whether the rules at school or childcare also cover peanuts. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts separately. | If you need to take an allergy or the setting’s rules into account, you’ll want to know whether the exact snack is suitable. Around 25% of consumers make allergen requirements their top priority. |
| Portion size and storage | Compare the net weight with the portion you want to serve, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. The weight of a bag is not a recommended portion for a child. | If you’re looking for a pack for several snack times, portioning and storage matter. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion size and storage. |
| Flavour and shopping | Check the exact flavour, and distinguish between the product brand and the retailer you buy it from. | If flavour and fitting in with your regular shop matter most, compare the specific varieties. Around 25% of consumers put these factors first. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a savoury snack is automatically a recovery snack
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes Cocktail as peanuts with a crunchy coating and a savoury flavour. This doesn’t prove that it offers extra support for sports recovery, or tell you how much protein your portion provides.
Compare the nutrition information for the exact variety, and don’t base your choice on the product name alone.
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Checking only for tree nuts and forgetting about peanuts
The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergen categories. If you have a food allergy, the label on the exact pack is important.
Read the allergen information and ask the school or childcare setting which categories are covered by its rules.
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Treating the contents of a large bag as one snack portion
A 300 g bag shows the total contents; it isn’t a recommended amount for one snack time. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI list a 300 g pack for the products mentioned here.
Decide on the portion separately, and follow the storage instructions on the pack for the rest.
Brands and retailers to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes Cocktail as peanuts with a crunchy coating and a savoury flavour.
- The product description makes the type of product and its flavour clear.
- The description doesn’t substantiate a protein claim or a claim about sports recovery.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells the Duyvis Borrelnootjes Cocktail mentioned here; this doesn’t confirm that there’s an own-brand AH version.
- The product listing is useful if you want to add Duyvis to your Albert Heijn shop.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the pack, as product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g, described as peanuts with a crispy coating.
- The product page also provides storage instructions: store in a cool, dry, dark place.
- The product description doesn’t demonstrate any nutritional advantage over other coated peanuts.
Lidl
The Lidl product page lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes in a 200 g pack.
- This listing may be useful if you’re looking for Duyvis at Lidl.
- The page doesn’t identify the exact flavour, so don’t compare a specific variety based on this listing alone.
ALDI
The ALDI page lists Trader Joe’s as the product brand for coated peanuts in 300 g bags, in bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika flavours.
- The flavours listed give you specific varieties to compare by taste.
- Don’t assume the varieties are nutritionally equivalent without comparing the information on the exact packs.
PLUS
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild 300 g and advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
- The product name makes the Mild description and pack size clear.
- Mild doesn’t prove that the product contains less salt, is high in protein or is suitable for every child.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are Duyvis coated peanuts in different flavours and pack sizes. Compare the nutrition information for the exact variety and portion before assessing its protein contribution.
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Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta, 275 g
Could suit you if you’re looking for a savoury peanut snack in the Poeta flavour; check the nutrition information for this exact variety to see how much protein it provides.
The product information lists peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery. May contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts. Check the pack and any rules at the school or childcare setting.
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Duyvis Oriental Borrelnootjes, 275 g
Could suit you if you’re looking for a savoury peanut snack with a spiced flavour; check the nutrition information for this exact pack to see how much protein it provides.
The product information lists peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya. May contain milk, nuts and mustard. Check the pack and any rules at the school or childcare setting.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale, 125 g
Could suit you if you’re looking for a smaller pack with onion and garlic flavour; check the nutrition information for this exact variety to work out how much protein your portion provides.
The product information lists peanuts and wheat. May contain milk, other nuts, soya and mustard. Check the pack and any rules at the school or childcare setting.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g
Could suit you if you’re looking for a savoury peanut snack with onion and garlic flavour; check the nutrition information on this pack before estimating its protein contribution.
The product information lists peanuts and gluten (wheat). May contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the pack and any rules at the school or childcare setting.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika, 275 g
Could suit you if you’re looking for a savoury snack with BBQ paprika flavour; compare the nutrition information on this exact pack if protein contribution is a factor in your choice.
The product information lists peanuts and gluten (wheat). May contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the pack and any rules at the school or childcare setting.
Frequently asked questions
Does a peanut base prove that coated peanuts are high in protein?
No. A peanut base tells you about an ingredient, but it doesn’t tell you how much protein a portion of the exact variety provides. For that, compare the nutrition information with the portion you choose.
Are peanuts and tree nuts the same allergen?
No. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts separately in its list of allergens. Check both categories if they’re relevant to you or the place where your child eats.
Does allergen information have to be provided for packaged coated peanuts?
Yes. The NVWA says that allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked products. Read the information on the pack of the exact variety.
How should you store the Jumbo and PLUS coated peanuts mentioned here?
The Jumbo and PLUS product pages advise storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Also follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
Can I use adult advice about having a handful of nuts as a portion size for a child?
Not as evidence-based advice for children. The MDL Fonds explicitly recommends 25 g for adults; that amount hasn’t been used here as a portion size for children.
Are whole nuts suitable for a child under four?
The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts aren’t safe for children under four because of the risk of choking. Bear this age-related safety guidance in mind.