Buyers stocking a shared snack table
You want to offer enough coated peanuts without being left with a lot of leftovers. Check the net weight and choose an amount that reflects how much you expect people to eat.
Who buys coated peanuts for a street festival?
If you want to hand out individual portions
You want to give guests their own bag and are deciding between ready-portioned bags and portioning snacks yourself from a larger pack.
Buyers who need to consider ingredients
You’re buying for a group where ingredients or allergens matter. Check the information for the exact variant rather than relying on the product category or flavour name alone.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide how you’ll serve them and how much you’re likely to need. Then check the packaging and ingredients of the variant you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare the net weight and decide how much you want to offer. | For a shared table, I want to have enough without ending up with lots left over. Around 39% of consumers put the amount they need first. |
| How you’ll hand them out | Check whether the pack contains individual bags and how many grams are in each one. | If I want to hand them out individually, ready-made bags are handy; for bowls, I can portion them myself. Around 23% of consumers prioritise ease of handing out. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. | When I’m buying for a group, I want to be able to choose a product that suits those eating it. Around 23% of consumers give the most weight to ingredients or allergens. |
| Flavour variety | Check which flavours and pack sizes are available. | If I want to offer several flavours, I’d rather choose a few smaller bags than one large bag of the same variant. Around 15% of consumers put flavour variety first. |
Common buying mistakes
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Mistaking the stated number of portions for a multipack
A nutritional serving count doesn’t mean the pack contains the same number of individual bags. The Jumbo Cocktail Borrelnoten 500 g value pack is one bag with 20 servings of 25 g as stated on the label. According to the product information, Albert Heijn’s Duyvis Provencale 20-pack actually contains 20 bags of 45 g each.
Before deciding how to hand them out, check both the number of individual packs and the weight of each bag.
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Assuming cocktail nuts all have the same ingredients
Ingredients and allergens can vary by retailer and variant. For example, Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose among the ingredients in its cocktail variant, while the Jumbo variant lists peanuts, wheat and gluten.
Read the information on the exact pack and keep it available when serving the nuts.
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Opening a large bag without a plan for leftovers
Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo advises storing its 500 g cocktail bag in a cool, dry, dark place.
Where it suits your serving plan, open bags in stages and reseal them according to the label.
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Confusing vegan or vegetarian with allergen-free
AH Oriental is labelled vegan, but lists peanuts and wheat. PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is described as vegetarian and also contains milk and celery according to the ingredient information.
Check dietary labels and allergens separately for each variant.
Brands worth comparing
Duyvis
Duyvis lists Cocktail in 125 g, 275 g, 500 g and 1,000 g packs. Albert Heijn also lists a Provencale box containing 20 bags of 45 g each.
- The different pack formats could suit shared serving or handing out individual portions.
- A large bag and individual portion-sized bags are not the same way of serving. Check the flavour and ingredients of each product.
Albert Heijn
The own-brand variants mentioned are AH Borrelnoten cocktail 250 g and AH Oriental borrelnoten 300 g.
- The cocktail variant is described as easy to reseal. The Oriental variant is labelled vegan and lactose-free.
- Ingredients vary by variant. AH Oriental lists peanuts and wheat, while the cocktail variant lists milk and lactose among its ingredients.
Jumbo
The cocktail packs mentioned are 300 g and 500 g. Jumbo describes the 500 g pack as one bag and states that it contains 20 servings of 25 g as labelled.
- The two sizes give you the choice of a smaller bag or a larger pack for sharing.
- The stated 20 servings does not mean there are 20 individual bags. Follow the storage instructions for the variant you choose.
Lidl
Lidl has a Dutch product page for coated peanuts. Check the pack and label of the variant you’re considering.
- You can include this product category in your comparison of coated peanuts.
- Compare the weight, flavour and ingredients using the details on the specific pack.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in 300 g bags, including bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika flavours.
- These flavours give you options if you want to serve more than one variety.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for the flavour you choose; the flavour name alone doesn’t tell you which allergens are present.
PLUS
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g bag.
- The variant is labelled vegetarian.
- The ingredient information also lists milk and celery. Vegetarian doesn’t mean vegan or free from these ingredients.
Joybuy products
These Joybuy products are bags of Duyvis coated peanuts in different flavours and pack sizes, suitable for serving in stages or offering smaller quantities.
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Duyvis Poeta Coated Peanuts, 275 g
A 275 g bag could work well if you want to serve smaller quantities. The product information lists peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; it may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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Duyvis Oriental Coated Peanuts, 275 g
This 275 g bag could suit you if you want to serve a smaller quantity and fancy a mild curry flavour. The product information lists peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; it may contain traces of milk, nuts and mustard.
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Duyvis Provençal Coated Peanuts, 125 g
The 125 g size is suited to serving a smaller quantity. The product information lists peanuts and wheat; it may contain traces of milk, other nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g
A 275 g bag could work well for serving in stages; the product description mentions onion and garlic flavour. The product information lists peanuts and wheat; it may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika, 275 g
The 275 g bag is an option if you want to offer a smaller quantity with a BBQ paprika flavour; the product description mentions a double coating. The product information lists peanuts and wheat; it may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
Does 20 servings on a large bag mean it contains 20 individual bags?
No. Jumbo’s 500 g value pack is one bag with 20 servings of 25 g as stated on the label. The product information for Duyvis Provencale 20-pack lists 20 bags of 45 g each. So check both the number of packs and the weight per bag.
How should you store coated peanuts during and after the festival?
Follow the label for the exact variant. For its 500 g cocktail bag, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn advises resealing the cocktail variant’s pack securely after use. If you’re selling at an event, you must also store and serve the product safely and hygienically.
What rules apply if you sell coated peanuts at a street festival?
According to the NVWA, food sold at markets and events must be prepared, sold and stored safely and hygienically. This applies to businesses and individuals selling food. If you serve the nuts outside their original packaging, allergen information must be available. Verbal information is only permitted under the conditions set out in Dutch regulations. This does not confirm that the council or event organiser will allow you to sell at your chosen spot.
Are the allergen rules that apply from 2026 relevant to this purchase?
Yes, as a guide to precautionary warnings on food. The NVWA states that new rules have applied since 1 January 2026 for how and when businesses must warn about the unintended presence of allergens. Read the ingredients and listed allergens, as well as any precautionary warnings on the packaging.
Can you give coated peanuts to young children without taking any precautions?
The AH Oriental product page warns that young children may choke on peanuts. Bear this warning in mind when deciding what to offer at the festival.
What should you compare besides the number of servings?
Also check the net weight, number of individual bags, flavour and ingredients. A box of 20 x 45 g contains 900 g in total and is a different way of serving them from one 500 g bag.