For handing out individual bags
You want guests to be able to take their own sealed bag during or after the birthday drinks party. Individual packs are ideal for this, so check how many bags there are, not just the total weight.
Which pack is right for you?
For hosts serving snacks at the table
You’re serving coated peanuts in bowls and want to choose the quantity and flavour to suit your guests. A larger sharing bag is a different pack format from individual grab-and-go bags.
For guests with dietary requirements
You’re catering for specific guests with allergies or other dietary requirements. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety; a small or sealed bag doesn’t mean it’s suitable for them.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether guests will want to take some home or whether you’ll serve the coated peanuts in bowls. Then consider the quantity, flavour and information on the label.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters most to |
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| Individual grab-and-go bags | Check the number of sealed inner bags and the weight of each one. Don’t mistake the stated number of servings for the number of individual bags. | If you want to give every guest their own sealed bag, the key thing is how many bags you need. Around 34% of consumers prioritise individual take-away packs. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Work out how many guests you’ll be serving and whether you need individual bags or a sharing bag. | If you want to buy enough without having lots left over, the quantity you need is the main consideration. Around 20% of consumers prioritise quantity and avoiding leftovers. |
| Flavour | Read the full flavour name and choose one to suit your guests’ preferences. | If you want to choose a flavour your guests will enjoy, check the specific variety rather than just the brand. Around 20% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
| Allergens | Discuss any relevant allergies with the guest and check the ingredients and any warnings on the current packaging. | If a guest has a food allergy, the exact variety needs to be suitable for them. Around 13% of consumers prioritise suitability for people with allergies. |
| How much you eat | Distinguish between the pack contents and the stated serving size; for nutritional information, check the label for the exact variety. | If you want to decide how much you eat, check the weight and serving information, but don’t treat it as a recommendation. Around 13% of consumers prioritise how much they eat. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a small bag for an individual grab-and-go bag
A 125 g bag is the contents of a single pack. By contrast, the Duyvis Provençale 20-pack contains individual 45 g bags, according to Albert Heijn.
Before buying, check how many inner bags there are and how many grams each one contains.
If you want a sealed bag for every guest, a sharing bag means extra work dividing it up.
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Confusing convenient packaging with allergy suitability
A sealed bag doesn’t change the ingredients. Duyvis describes the coated peanuts we checked as peanuts with a coating.
For the guest in question, check the current label for the exact variety, including any warnings about cross-contamination.
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Looking only at the weight of the bag
The weight of a bag doesn’t tell you how many individual portions you’ll get. A larger pack doesn’t necessarily contain separate bags either.
Compare the total weight with the number of inner bags, then choose the format that suits handing them out or serving them.
Brands and retailers to consider
Duyvis
A relevant option for individual 45 g Provençale bags in a 20-pack, as well as Cocktail bags in different weights.
- According to Albert Heijn, the Provençale 20-pack contains 20 bags of 45 g.
- Duyvis describes Provençale as having an onion and garlic flavour. A 125 g Cocktail bag is not an individual grab-and-go bag.
Albert Heijn
Retailer offering AH Borrelnoten cocktail and the Duyvis Provençale pack with individual bags.
- You can compare a supermarket own-brand product with a Duyvis multipack.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the current packaging, as ingredients and allergen information can change.
Jumbo
Retailer offering Duyvis Cocktail bags and larger packs of coated peanuts, among other products.
- The listed bag weights give you options if you want to portion out the coated peanuts yourself.
- A heavier bag doesn’t prove that the pack contains individual portions.
Lidl
Retailer with the Alesto range of nuts and savoury party snacks.
- The range includes nuts and savoury snacks for different occasions.
- Check whether each product is coated peanuts and refer to the packaging for information about the variety.
Aldi
ALDI Netherlands’ product page lists TRADER JOE’S Borrelnoten in oriental, Provençale and Cocktail varieties.
- The listed flavours offer different options if you want to serve a sharing bag yourself.
- A flavour description alone doesn’t tell you whether your guests will like it.
PLUS
PLUS product pages list Borrelnoten Ham Kaas and Mild, both in 300 g bags.
- PLUS lists these specific Ham Kaas and Mild varieties as vegetarian.
- This product listing doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties, and it doesn’t mean a product is vegan or suitable for someone with a particular allergy.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
These Duyvis coated peanuts at Joybuy come in bags that you can portion out yourself for a drinks party; flavours and pack sizes vary.
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Duyvis Poeta Coated Peanuts 275 g
This sharing bag is a good fit if you want to decide how much to serve at your drinks table.
Pack size: 275 g. The product description mentions a savoury herb and spice flavour.
Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale 125 g
This smaller bag is a good choice if you want to portion out the contents yourself rather than hand out individual bags.
Pack size: 125 g. The product information lists an onion and garlic flavour, 30 g per serving and 4–5 servings per pack; these are not individual inner bags.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain traces of milk, other nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal 275 g
This sharing bag is a good fit if you want to put coated peanuts on the table and decide how much to serve.
Pack size: 275 g. The product description lists an onion and garlic flavour, with peanuts as the base ingredient.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 125 g bag of coated peanuts one serving?
125 g is the contents of the Duyvis Cocktail pack mentioned; it doesn’t mean that the pack is one serving. Jumbo lists this as the bag weight. Kantinewinkel describes the individual 45 g Duyvis Provençale bags as containing 1 to 2 servings. So keep the pack contents separate from the stated serving size.
How many bags are in the Duyvis Provençale 20-pack?
Albert Heijn lists 20 bags, each weighing 45 g. If you want to give every guest one sealed bag, you can work out how many multipacks you need based on the number of guests; this is a calculation for handing them out, not a recommended amount to eat.
Is a small sealed bag suitable for a guest with a peanut allergy?
You can’t tell from the packaging alone. Duyvis describes the Cocktail and Provençale coated peanuts we checked as peanuts with a coating. Check the current allergen information for the exact variety to assess whether it’s suitable for the guest in question.
What allergen information is shown on the label?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly and correctly stated on food labels. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also checked during inspections that warnings about possible cross-contamination are used correctly on labels of pre-packed products. Check the current label for the exact pack before choosing.
Is the PLUS ham and cheese flavour vegetarian?
PLUS lists the specific 300 g Borrelnoten Ham Kaas as vegetarian. This product listing doesn’t automatically apply to other brands or varieties, and it doesn’t mean the product is vegan.