Who is this choice relevant to?

A host choosing a suitable quantity

You want to share coated peanuts without buying more than you need for games night. Check the size of the exact pack and decide how many snacking occasions you want to cater for.

A small group or regular games night

You’re looking for a quantity that suits your group and want to know how to store an opened bag. Check the pack size, any portion information and whether the packaging can be resealed.

A host with flavour or allergy requirements

You’re choosing a particular flavour or need to take ingredients into account. If you have a food allergy, always read the label on the exact variant.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by deciding how much you’ll need for the evening, then check the flavour, packaging and ingredients of the exact variant.

What to consider What to look for Who is this important to?
Quantity for the evening Check the net weight and use any stated portion size as a guide only; it won’t predict how much your group will eat. I want enough to share without having lots left over, so I check the pack size and portion information. Around 33% of consumers prioritise choosing a suitable quantity.
Storing after opening Check whether the packaging can be resealed and follow the storage advice on the label. I want to keep an opened bag for another snack occasion, so I look at the seal and storage instructions. Around 25% of consumers consider storage the most important thing to look out for.
Flavour preference Read the full flavour name; Cocktail, Provencale and Oriental are separate variants. I want to choose a flavour my group will enjoy, so I check the variant on the pack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise their preferred flavour.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and the information about allergens and possible cross-contamination for the exact variant. I need to take a food allergy into account and want to know which ingredients and warnings are listed on the pack. Around 17% of consumers consider ingredients or allergens their main requirement.

Common things to look out for

  • Assuming variants with almost identical names are the same product

    Similar product names don’t mean the contents, recipe or packaging are the same. For example, Albert Heijn lists a 300 g cocktail variant and a separate 250 g version described as easy to reseal.

    Check the pack size, ingredients and packaging features of the exact variant before choosing.

  • Only considering peanut allergies

    The coating and flavourings may also be relevant. For example, PLUS Borrelnoten Mild lists peanuts, wheat, milk and celery as allergens.

    If you have a relevant allergy, read the current ingredients list and warnings on the pack. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list.

  • Treating the portion size on the label as a set amount per player

    Jumbo Cocktail 300 g lists 12 portions of 25 g. This portion information doesn’t predict how much guests will eat during a games night.

    Use the stated portions as a guide only, and take your group and any other snacks into account.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

The official range lists several Borrelnootjes flavours, including Cocktail, Provencale, Oriental and Kaas & Mosterd.

  • The individual flavour names make it easier to choose a specific variant.
  • A flavour name isn’t an independent assessment of the taste, so check the exact variant.

Albert Heijn

The own-brand range includes cocktail variants with different packaging features.

  • The 250 g AH cocktail variant is described as easy to reseal.
  • Don’t assume that the packaging features of the 250 g pack also apply to the separate 300 g variant.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Cocktail packs in 300 g and 500 g sizes, among others.

  • The product information for Cocktail 300 g lists 12 portions of 25 g.
  • Use the portion information as a guide, not as a set amount for every group.

PLUS

PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g pack.

  • The variant is explicitly described as mild.
  • The allergen information includes peanuts, wheat, milk and celery, among others; check the label if ingredients are important to you.

ALDI

ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S Borrelnoten cocktail in a 300 g pack.

  • The product name and pack size are clearly stated.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients, storage advice and other product information.

Lidl

Lidl lists coated peanuts as a product category.

  • The category is an option to consider as you explore what’s available.
  • Check the pack of the variant you’re considering for its size, ingredients and storage advice.

Coated peanuts at Joybuy

This Joybuy selection focuses on coated peanuts with a specific flavour for a snack occasion.

Duyvis Provencale Coated Peanuts 275 g

Duyvis Provencale Coated Peanuts 275 g

An option if your group would like the Provencale variant; the product description mentions a crunchy coating with onion and garlic flavour.

The pack contains 275 g. The product contains peanuts and wheat, and may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.

Close the pack tightly after opening and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

How many coated peanuts should I buy per player?

Use the portion size on the label as a guide, not as a prediction of how much people will eat. Jumbo Cocktail 300 g lists 12 portions of 25 g; how much you need also depends on the size of your group and any other snacks.

Do coated peanuts need to be kept in the freezer?

Follow the storage advice on the pack; the Jumbo and AH products mentioned recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. The AH 250 g pack is described as easy to reseal.

What should I look for in the allergen information on the label?

Check the ingredients list and warnings on the pack of the exact variant. According to the NVWA, the names of relevant allergens present must be clearly distinguishable in the ingredients list.

Does a vegetarian label mean coated peanuts are dairy-free?

No. PLUS Borrelnoten Mild 300 g is labelled vegetarian, but lists milk and lactose among the allergens present.

What does a warning about possible cross-contamination mean?

A warning about possible cross-contamination relates to unintentional presence and is different from an allergen added as an ingredient. According to the NVWA, new rules have applied in the Netherlands since 1 January 2026 on how and when food businesses must provide these warnings.