Choose one big bag if your group wants to share the same flavour during one snack break; several smaller bags are a better fit if you’re planning different flavours or separate snack breaks. Compare the net weight and the label for the exact variant, and check the rules for your festival edition and venue before bringing food with you.
You want enough for a shared snack break and would rather not open several bags at once. Compare the exact pack sizes and agree on a flavour with the group. For example, Jumbo and PLUS list Duyvis Provencale in 450 g bags, while Jumbo lists Cocktail in a 500 g bag.
You’re buying for several people and want to compare the net weight of different bags. Check the quantity on the pack and how many snack breaks you’re planning, rather than relying on the pack name alone.
You’re taking allergies or vegetarian or vegan preferences into account. Check the exact variant: Jumbo lists peanuts and wheat for the Cocktail and Duyvis Provencale bags reviewed here; PLUS lists the 450 g Duyvis Provencale variant as vegan. Vegan does not mean allergen-free.
Best for: a group that wants to share the same flavour during one snack break.
Bear in mind: everyone will be sharing the same variant, so check that its ingredients and allergen information are suitable for the group.
Best for: separate snack breaks or groups that want to bring several flavours.
Bear in mind: you’ll be opening more individual packs and need to check the information for each variant.
For its 500 g Cocktail bag, Jumbo lists twenty 25 g servings. This is information from the label to help you estimate the quantity, not a prediction of how much festival-goers will eat.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity to share | Compare the net weight: Jumbo Cocktail contains 500 g; the Duyvis Provencale variant reviewed here contains 450 g, according to Jumbo and PLUS. | If your main priority is taking enough for one shared snack break, focus on the quantity; around 25% of consumers prioritise having enough. |
| Quantity per snack break | Decide whether you want to open one bag at a time or bring smaller bags for separate snack breaks. | If you don’t want to open more than you need at the time, the quantity per break matters more to you; around 20% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Flavour for the group | Read the full flavour name. Duyvis describes Provencale as having an onion and garlic flavour; this description comes from the manufacturer. | If the group has a particular flavour in mind, choosing the variant matters more than the bag size alone; around 15% of consumers put flavour first when choosing. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the storage advice for the specific bag, and don’t assume a large pack is resealable. | If you want to spread the contents over several snack breaks, storage after opening is especially important; around 15% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Check the ingredients, listed allergens and warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. | If someone in your group needs to avoid an allergen or follow a particular diet, suitability comes before flavour or pack size; around 25% of consumers make this their top priority. |
The 450 g Duyvis Provencale variant reviewed here is listed as vegan by PLUS, but the product information also lists peanuts and wheat. Other variants may contain different allergens or have different warnings.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for each individual variant before sharing the bag with your group.
For Duyvis Provencale 450 g, Jumbo recommends storing an opened bag in a light- and airtight container. The product information does not say that the bag is resealable.
Plan to open it for one shared snack break, or follow the storage advice for any leftovers.
You may need a separate storage container to keep an opened bag.
A brand with several flavour variants; the 450 g Provencale bag is a specific size you can compare with other bags for sharing.
The AH range includes Cocktail coated peanuts in a 300 g bag.
Jumbo lists, among other options, Cocktail coated peanuts in a 500 g value pack and a 500 g Provencale variant.
Lidl positions Alesto as a range of nuts, dried fruit and party snacks. A separate product page lists Duyvis coated peanuts in a 200 g pack.
The Dutch product pages list TRADER JOE'S coated peanuts, including Cocktail and paprika, poesta or bacon and cheese variants in 300 g packs.
PLUS lists its own-brand Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g pack and also sells Duyvis Provencale in a 450 g pack.
The Joybuy options below are Duyvis variants in 125 g and 275 g bags. They’re a good fit if you’re looking for a particular flavour or a smaller quantity, but not if you want one 450–500 g bag to share.
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This seasoned variant is a good choice if you’re after a savoury flavour in a smaller bag. The pack contains 275 g; the product information lists peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery, and possible traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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The product description mentions a mild curry flavour, if that’s the variant you’re looking for. The pack contains 275 g; peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya are listed, with possible traces of milk, nuts and mustard.
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This Provençal variant is suited to a smaller snack break and, according to the product description, has an onion and garlic flavour. The pack contains 125 g; the description lists 4–5 servings. Peanuts and wheat are listed, with possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The product description mentions a savoury onion and garlic flavour for anyone looking for Provençal coated peanuts. The pack contains 275 g; peanuts and wheat are listed, with possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
For its 500 g Cocktail bag, Jumbo lists twenty 25 g servings on the label. That doesn’t automatically mean the bag will be enough for twenty festival-goers: think about how much you want to share and what other snacks you’ll have.
Follow the advice for the exact variant. For Duyvis Provencale 450 g, Jumbo recommends storing an opened bag in a light- and airtight container. For Jumbo Cocktail 500 g, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry and dark place.
No. PLUS lists Duyvis Provencale 450 g as vegan, while the product information lists peanuts and wheat as allergens present. Check the current packaging and any warnings about other allergens.
According to the European Union, prepacked foods must include information such as ingredients and allergens; any allergens present must stand out in the ingredients list. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority monitors labelling in the Netherlands. This does not mean that every individual bag has been approved in advance by the NVWA.
Not necessarily. Jumbo’s product information for Duyvis Provencale 450 g warns that young children may choke on peanuts and nuts. Bear this warning in mind when choosing snacks for a group.
