A large group sharing together
You want enough to share and need to decide whether 500 g or a larger pack suits the quantity you plan to bring. Jumbo lists 20 servings of 25 g on its 500 g Cocktail pack; Duyvis also lists Cocktail in a 1000 g size.
Who is this choice relevant to?
A group with different tastes
You want to offer a choice of flavours or open bags at different times. Packs of 275–300 g, such as Duyvis 275 g, PLUS 300 g and ALDI’s listed Trader Joe’s 300 g varieties, are practical options.
Sharing with people who have allergies
You want to check which allergens are in your chosen variety before sharing it. For its 500 g Cocktail bag, Jumbo lists peanuts, gluten and wheat, and states that the variety may contain nuts. Check each pack and consider each person’s needs individually.
What should you look for when choosing?
One larger bag
A good fit if: your group wants the same flavour and you’re sharing in one place. Jumbo lists 20 label servings of 25 g for its 500 g Cocktail bag; Duyvis also lists Cocktail in a 1000 g size.
Trade-off: one pack can make sharing at a single occasion straightforward, but gives you less flexibility to separate flavours and opening times.
Several smaller bags
A good fit if: you want to bring different flavours or avoid opening everything at once. Examples include PLUS Mild 300 g, ALDI Trader Joe’s 300 g and Duyvis 275 g.
Trade-off: you can keep the bags separate, but compare the total quantity and price per kilo; smaller packs aren’t automatically better value.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Quantity | Work out how much you want to share and compare it with the net weight. Jumbo lists 20 servings of 25 g for its 500 g Cocktail bag; this is a serving size on the label, not a number of festival-goers. | For sharing with a group, I want to bring enough without having too much left over. Around 29% of consumers put the quantity needed first. |
| Total cost | Compare bags with the same quantity using the price per kilo, and include any delivery charges in the total. | If I need a particular quantity, I want to compare the total cost rather than looking only at the price of one bag. Around 24% of consumers prioritise the total cost. |
| Flavour for the group | Check the exact flavour and pack size: ALDI lists 300 g Trader Joe’s varieties including oriental, provençale and cocktail; PLUS lists Mild 300 g. | When the group has different preferences, I want to be able to choose flavours without assuming that one will suit everyone. Around 18% of consumers prioritise having a choice of flavours. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and precautionary statements on the pack you choose. For its 500 g Cocktail bag, Jumbo lists gluten, peanuts and wheat; the variety may contain nuts. | If someone in the group needs to avoid allergens, I want to check each variety is suitable in advance. Around 17% of consumers make allergen suitability their top priority. |
| Transport and storage | Follow the storage advice and use-by information on the pack. Jumbo and PLUS advise storing their products in a cool, dry and dark place. | If we’re sharing on several occasions, I want to be able to transport and store the bags according to the label. Around 12% of consumers prioritise practical transport and stock management. |
Common mistakes
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Only checking for peanuts
Jumbo’s 500 g Cocktail bag also lists gluten and wheat, and may contain nuts. Checking only for peanuts therefore won’t give you the full picture for this variety.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack before sharing it, and keep the label with the bag.
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Assuming label servings equal the number of people
The 20 servings on Jumbo’s 500 g bag are based on 25 g per serving; that doesn’t tell you how many festival-goers the bag will be enough for.
Use the net weight and the quantity you plan to serve as your guide.
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Assuming a large or cheap bag is automatically better value
Bag prices aren’t directly comparable when the weights differ. The price per kilo helps you compare pack sizes on a like-for-like basis.
Compare the quantity you need and, if you’re ordering, any delivery charges.
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Applying advice about unsalted nuts
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice refers to unsalted nuts. The Jumbo coated peanuts checked have a coating and list 1.62 g of salt per 100 g.
Compare the nutrition information on the coated peanuts’ own label, and don’t draw conclusions about this snack from advice for a different product category.
Brands and retailers to compare
Duyvis
Worth considering if you’re looking for a particular Borrelnootjes flavour or a Cocktail pack.
- Duyvis lists Cocktail packs in 125 g, 275 g, 500 g and 1000 g sizes.
- These sizes are listed in Duyvis product information; not every retailer will stock every size.
Albert Heijn
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is a supermarket own-brand option to include in your comparison.
- Albert Heijn’s product page confirms the product identity.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as product information can change. Don’t judge suitability by the product name alone.
Jumbo
The 500 g Cocktail multipack provides specific information to help you assess the quantity and label.
- Jumbo lists 20 servings of 25 g and provides allergen information for this variety.
- The allergens listed apply to this Cocktail pack and don’t automatically tell you anything about other Jumbo flavours.
Lidl
Lidl is worth considering if you’d like to look at Alesto coated peanuts at this retailer.
- Lidl lists Alesto coated peanuts as a product sold in its stores.
- Lidl states that this product is only available in store; check the specific pack for its contents and label.
ALDI
The 300 g Trader Joe’s coated peanuts are worth considering if you want to choose from the different listed flavours.
- ALDI lists oriental, provençale and cocktail varieties.
- Flavour names don’t indicate an objective ranking; choose according to your group’s preferences.
PLUS
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild 300 g is a specific option if you’re looking for this flavour and pack size.
- PLUS lists the Mild variety in a 300 g pack.
- The ‘vegetarian’ label doesn’t prove that the variety is vegan or suitable for people with allergies; check the label.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
This product selection suits the smaller-bag option, so you can keep flavours or sharing occasions separate.
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Duyvis Oriental coated peanuts, 275 g
The 275 g bag is a good fit if you want to bring smaller packs or keep flavours separate.
Flavour: Oriental. Net weight: 275 g.
Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
How many people is a 500 g bag of coated peanuts meant for?
Jumbo lists 20 label servings of 25 g for its 500 g Cocktail multipack. Use that as a guide for sharing, not as a guarantee that it will be enough for 20 people; decide how much you want to offer.
How should you store coated peanuts during and after a festival?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging. The Jumbo and PLUS products checked advise storing them in a cool, dry and dark place; also keep the use-by information on the original bag to hand.
Where can I check the allergens in a pre-packed bag?
Check the allergen information on the label for the exact variety. The NVWA states that allergen information for pre-packed products must be shown on the label. Jumbo’s 500 g Cocktail bag lists peanuts and wheat, among other allergens.
What do the Dutch allergen rules introduced in 2026 mean?
According to the NVWA, new rules have applied since 1 January 2026 for food businesses on how and when they must warn about allergens that may be unintentionally present, for example through cross-contamination. This is not a general approval of coated peanuts for people with allergies; check the information on the specific pack.
Are coated peanuts the same as the unsalted nuts mentioned in dietary advice?
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as part of the Wheel of Five. The Jumbo coated peanuts checked have a batter coating and list 1.62 g of salt per 100 g, so that advice shouldn’t be treated as a health claim for this snack.