Which pack is right for you?

Those who want to hand out bags and take some away

You’re looking for individually packed coated peanuts for the players, with the option of taking any unopened bags away for later. Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one.

Hosts who want to share bowls

You want to put coated peanuts on the table without opening all your supplies at once. A multipack of share bags or one large bag could suit the way you plan to serve them.

Buyers who want to cater for their guests

Your choice will depend in part on the ingredients, allergens and who’ll be joining in. Small bags don’t change the ingredients or the choking risk posed by whole nuts for young children.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to hand out sealed bags or portion them yourself. Then consider the quantity, flavour and ingredients that suit your group.

What to consider What to look for Who is this most relevant to?
Individual bags Check the number of individual bags, the weight of each one and what’s included in the pack. AH lists 20 bags of 45 g in its Duyvis Provençale 20-pack; the Duyvis 2-packs checked contain two 275 g bags. I want to hand each player a sealed bag or save unopened bags for later. Around 36% of consumers making this choice primarily want to hand out individual bags.
Quantity and flavour Choose the number of bags or the amount you’ll portion yourself to suit your group. A multipack containing just one variety isn’t automatically an assortment. I want enough coated peanuts for the table and to take players’ flavour preferences into account. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on quantity for the group and flavour.
Leftovers and storage Compare the net weights and consider whether you want to portion and store an opened bag yourself. Follow the storage instructions on the pack. I want to choose an amount that suits how we’ll share the snacks, without opening more than we plan to use. Around 21% of consumers primarily consider quantity and leftovers.
Ingredients and suitability Read the label for the exact variety and check the allergens. PLUS Mild and the Oriental style have different ingredient lists; vegan doesn’t mean allergen-free. I want to take account of an allergy, dietary preference or child joining in. Around 14% of consumers focus mainly on ingredients and suitability for the group.

The packs shown offer different ways to serve them: the AH multipacks are share bags, while Jumbo lists 500 g value bags. So a large single bag isn’t the same as a multipack of small individual bags.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a 2-pack for small portion bags

    The Duyvis multipacks checked at Albert Heijn contain two 275 g share bags, not small lunchbox-sized bags.

    Check what’s in the pack and the weight of each bag before relying on the pack name.

  • Assuming ‘mild’ or ‘vegan’ means suitable for everyone

    PLUS Mild lists milk and celery among its ingredients. The Oriental style is labelled vegan, but also lists peanuts and wheat.

    Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety, even if the flavour name or dietary label sounds suitable.

  • Assuming a small bag is safe for children

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about the risk of choking on whole nuts and peanuts. A smaller pack doesn’t change the product itself.

    Consider the food and the person eating it separately; don’t treat a lunchbox-sized pack as a safety feature.

  • Looking only at the packaging

    Mini packs, share bags and single value bags have different net weights and call for different ways of serving and storing them.

    Compare the contents and choose a pack that suits how you want to serve and store the coated peanuts.

Brands and retailers to consider

Duyvis

The brand has several varieties of coated peanuts; Albert Heijn also lists multipacks and mini packs.

  • The brand page lists Provençale, Cocktail, Poesta and Oriental, among other varieties.
  • The 20-pack checked contains one flavour; it isn’t a mixed assortment.

Albert Heijn

The retailer lists Duyvis multipacks and loose coated peanuts under its AH own brand.

  • The Duyvis pages checked clearly show what’s in each pack and the weight.
  • The listing of individual AH bags doesn’t mean the own-brand range also has multipacks of mini bags.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 500 g value bags in Cocktail and Provençale flavours.

  • The net weight makes it easier to compare pack sizes.
  • A 500 g bag isn’t a multipack of individually wrapped portions.

Lidl

A Lidl product page checked lists Duyvis coated peanuts in Provençale and Cocktail varieties, in 500 g bags.

  • The listed varieties and pack size give an idea of what’s available in a large single bag.
  • This product listing doesn’t support the claim that it’s a multipack of mini bags.

ALDI

The retailer lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in Oriental, Provençale and Cocktail varieties, in 300 g bags.

  • The retailer’s page lists several flavour options in this pack size.
  • These bags aren’t individually wrapped lunchbox portions.

PLUS

PLUS lists Mild and Oriental style, among other varieties, in 300 g bags.

  • The product pages provide information about ingredients, allergens and storage.
  • Ingredient lists vary between specific varieties; don’t assume they apply to all PLUS coated peanuts.

Coated peanuts at Joybuy

This product selection is suited to sharing coated peanuts during a board game night; it’s a bag, not individual mini packs.

Duyvis Poeta coated peanuts, 275 g bag

Duyvis Poeta coated peanuts, 275 g

A bag of coated peanuts to portion yourself if you want to serve them in bowls during your game night.

Contents: 275 g. The product information lists 51% peanuts and names peanuts, milk, cereals containing gluten and wheat, and celery as allergens.

View product at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How do you plan the quantity for your players?

First decide how many sealed bags you want to hand out, or choose a total quantity if you’ll be serving them in bowls. The Duyvis Provençale 20-pack listed by Albert Heijn contains 20 individual bags of 45 g. The serving size on a label is packaging information, not advice on how much each player should eat.

How should you store an opened bag?

Follow the instructions on the pack for your exact product. For the Duyvis mini packs checked, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and, after opening, preferably in a light-proof, airtight container. For the varieties checked, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry and dark place.

Are mini packs automatically suitable for a young child?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about the risk of choking on whole nuts and peanuts. Smaller packaging doesn’t change the food; bear this advice in mind and consider whether it’s suitable for the child joining in.

What information should you check on the label?

Before choosing, check the ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date and storage instructions. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that mandatory information for the Dutch market must be in Dutch and that allergens must be listed in the ingredients list.