Choose individually sealed bags if guests need to be able to help themselves or take a snack away. Check the number of bags and the amount in each one. A portion listed in the nutritional information is not the same as an individually wrapped pack. Also consider flavour, allergens and how much you’ll need.
Are you organising Friday afternoon drinks and want guests to be able to pick up a sealed bag or take one away? Makro lists individual bags for the Duyvis pack reviewed here. For other packs, check that they really are individually wrapped.
Would you like to divide the coated peanuts between bowls and decide how much to serve? Check the difference between the total pack size and the portions shown in the nutritional information. For example, Jumbo lists portions for a 500 g pack; that alone doesn’t mean it contains individual bags.
Would you like to check the ingredients and allergens in a snack before you buy it? The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that allergen information for prepacked products appears on the label. Also check for warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Choose this if: you want to put out sealed snacks that guests can help themselves to or take away.
The trade-off: Makro lists 20 bags of 45 g for the Duyvis variety reviewed here. This means choosing a fixed amount per bag and a particular flavour in advance.
Choose this if: you want to fill bowls yourself or decide how much to serve each person.
The trade-off: Jumbo lists 500 g and 20 nutritional portions of 25 g. Portioning the snacks yourself takes preparation, and you’ll need a plan for any leftovers.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Check the number of physical bags and the amount in each one; a nutritional portion doesn’t prove that the product is individually wrapped. | If I want guests to be able to pick up a sealed snack or take one away, I check that the pack really contains individual bags. Around 31% of consumers say sharing snacks individually is their main need. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and any warning about possible cross-contamination for the exact variety. | When I’m shopping for guests with known allergies or dietary requirements, I want to be able to check the information for that exact variety. Around 25% of consumers say checking allergens is their main need. |
| Flavour | Check the exact flavour and choose one that suits the group’s preferences. | When I choose a flavour for the drinks table, I consider what the guests like. Around 19% of consumers put flavour preferences first. |
| Quantity and cost | Compare the total amount and number of packs against your sharing plan. | When I’m working out how much I need, I compare packs with the same quantity and purchase unit. Around 19% of consumers say quantity and total cost are their main priorities. |
| Storage and leftovers | Follow the storage instructions for the specific product, both before and after opening. | If I expect to have snacks left over, I want to know how to store opened packs. Around 6% of consumers say storage and leftovers are their main need. |
A 500 g pack with 20 declared nutritional portions is not the same as a multipack containing 20 individual bags.
Check the physical pack format, as well as the number and size of the bags. Don’t use the nutritional information as proof that the product is individually wrapped.
If you still want to share the snacks individually, portioning them yourself takes extra preparation and packaging.
The Duyvis pack reviewed here contains peanuts and wheat. A sealed bag doesn’t change the ingredients.
Check the ingredients and current warning about possible cross-contamination for each variety before offering it to someone with a relevant allergy.
For the PLUS Ham & Cheese variety reviewed here, PLUS lists it as vegetarian. So the flavour name alone doesn’t tell you which ingredients or dietary claims apply to that variety.
Read the ingredients and product-specific dietary information on the pack rather than relying on the flavour name.
For the Duyvis product reviewed here, Makro gives separate storage instructions for after opening.
Plan which bags you’ll open and follow the instructions for storing leftovers from the exact product.
Opened snacks may go to waste if you don’t follow the storage instructions.
The products and varieties mentioned below are specific examples that have been reviewed; they are not recommendations for a brand’s or retailer’s entire range.
The Borrelnootjes Provencale pack reviewed here is designed for individual sharing.
Albert Heijn lists both AH Cocktail Coated Peanuts and Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale 20-pack; these are different products.
The Cocktail Coated Peanuts Value Pack reviewed here is a larger pack for portioning yourself.
The TRADER JOE'S Borrelnoten range reviewed here includes varieties in 300 g bags.
PLUS lists Ham & Cheese Coated Peanuts in a 300 g bag.
Lidl lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes in Provencale and cocktail varieties, in 500 g bags.
These Joybuy products are 275 g packs of coated peanuts for the drinks table. Check the product variety and ingredients if you’re sharing them individually or need to consider allergens.
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An option to serve as a snack with drinks; compare the pack format with your plans for sharing or portioning the snacks yourself.
Joybuy lists a pack size of 275 g and a savoury, spiced flavour. The product information lists peanuts, wheat, milk and celery; possible traces of soya, mustard and other nuts are also mentioned.
After opening, seal the pack tightly and store it in a cool, dry place, as directed in the product information.
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An option for a drinks table with coated peanuts; choose the variety to suit your guests’ flavour preferences and take their allergies into account.
Joybuy lists a pack size of 275 g. The product information lists peanuts (50%), wheat in the starch, and onion and garlic flavouring; possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard are also mentioned.
After opening, seal the pack tightly and store it in a cool, dry place, as directed in the product information.
No, you can’t tell that from the portion information alone. Jumbo lists 20 portions of 25 g for a 500 g pack. If you want individual portions to share, look for an explicit mention of individual bags.
No. Makro lists 45 g per bag for the Duyvis pack reviewed here, while Jumbo lists a 25 g nutritional portion for a different variety. These are product-specific details, not a recommended amount for every guest.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact variety. The NVWA says allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Also check for any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
This warning indicates the possible unintended presence of an allergen, for example due to cross-contamination during production. It’s different from an ingredient that has been deliberately added. According to the NVWA, rules for substantiating these warnings apply from 1 January 2026. The permitted wording is ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’.
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve bought. For the Duyvis pack reviewed here, Makro recommends storing it in a light- and airtight container after opening. For the value pack reviewed here, Jumbo says to store it in a cool, dry and dark place.
