Which snack is right for you?

Organic comes first

You want a snack for the street festival with organic credentials you can verify. You’re open to unroasted nuts without a coating if the certification matters more to you than the classic coated-peanut crunch.

Easy to take along and share

You’re looking for a suitable pack and want to check the ingredients and allergens before sharing or serving snacks. Selling food or offering it unpackaged at an event comes with additional information and hygiene requirements.

A snack and a breakfast mix

You want to use the same organic mix as a snack and with yoghurt or cereal. A date and nut mix suits both purposes, but it isn’t a savoury coated-peanut option.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether certification, a crunchy coating, allergens or using the product both as a snack and for breakfast matters most to you.

What to consider What to look for Who is this important to?
Organic certification Check the EU organic logo and inspection code on the exact product packaging. The European Commission states that the logo may only be used on certified products. If I want to be able to verify that a product is organic, certification matters more than a general claim. Around 29% of consumers make certification their main requirement.
Allergens Read which allergens are present and which may be present; check each flavour and pack separately. If I’m sharing snacks, I want to know in advance which allergens may be involved. Around 24% of consumers put allergen information first.
Packaging and storage Compare the net weight and follow the storage and resealing instructions on the packaging. Choose an amount that suits taking along and sharing. For a festival, I want to take an amount that suits how I’ll serve and store the snacks. This is the top consideration for around 23% of consumers.
A snack and a breakfast option Check the ingredients and see whether the mix works with yoghurt or cereal. Assess total and added sugars separately. If I’m looking for one mix to enjoy as a snack and at breakfast, I consider its ingredients and how I’ll use it. Around 12% of consumers prioritise this dual use.
Cost and quantity Compare prices on the same weight basis and check the net weight and any delivery charges. I want to weigh up the cost against the amount I actually need. This is the main priority for around 12% of consumers.

Common buying mistakes

  • Mistaking a natural-sounding claim for organic certification

    A claim such as ‘no artificial colourings’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether a product is organically certified.

    Check the organic product description and certification details on the packaging. Assess any other claims separately.

  • Assuming an organic nut mix is allergen-free

    Organic nut mixes may contain nuts and may also carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

    Read the label on the exact mix. If you sell unpackaged snacks, make sure allergen information is available before purchase.

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    Albert Heijn states that AH Biologisch Dadel & notenmix ongebrand contains an average of 0 g of added sugars, but 25 g of total sugars per 100 g.

    If you’re using it for breakfast, check the full nutrition table and keep the two figures separate.

  • Choosing a large pack without considering storage

    Once opened, the pack should be stored according to the instructions and sealed properly. If the quantity doesn’t suit your needs, you may need to portion it out and reseal it more often.

    Choose an amount that suits your plans and follow the storage and resealing instructions on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

According to Duyvis, its Provencale range consists of peanuts with a crunchy coating and onion and garlic flavour.

  • The manufacturer lists packs including 125 g and 275 g.
  • The manufacturer’s claim ‘no artificial colourings’ is not proof of organic certification. Provencale contains peanuts and wheat, and may contain milk, soya, mustard and nuts.

Albert Heijn

Its organic product pages describe unroasted nuts, cashews, and a date and nut mix as separate alternatives to coated peanuts.

  • The organic products mentioned display the EU organic logo and inspection code NL-BIO-01. Albert Heijn suggests using the date and nut mix with yoghurt.
  • These products don’t have a coated-peanut crunch and aren’t allergen-free.

Jumbo

The coated peanut range described includes own-brand varieties such as Cocktail and Provençal, alongside Duyvis.

  • The range page lets you compare different pack weights.
  • A multipack or a flavour name doesn’t confirm organic certification.

Lidl

The organic range and the Duyvis coated-peanut listing appear as separate product listings.

  • The organic range provides context when you’re looking for organic products.
  • A general organic range page doesn’t prove that a particular coated peanut product is organically certified.

ALDI

The TRADER JOE'S Coated Peanuts listing describes 300 g bags in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika flavours.

  • The listing specifies the product type, flavours and pack weight.
  • The product listing doesn’t state that the product is organically certified.

PLUS

PLUS describes its Borrelnoten Ham Kaas variety as peanuts with a crunchy coating and bacon and cheese flavour.

  • The listing specifies a 300 g bag and lists wheat, peanuts and milk as allergens.
  • The product page describes the variety as vegetarian; that doesn’t mean it’s vegan or organic.

Coated peanuts at Joybuy

This Joybuy selection is for crunchy, savoury coated peanuts, for anyone who doesn’t require organic certification.

Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal 275 g

Duyvis Provencale Coated Peanuts 275 g

A good choice if you’re after peanuts with a crunchy coating and onion and garlic flavour; this is the classic coated-peanut option, not an organic one.

Pack size: 275 g.

Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Does ‘no artificial colourings’ mean the same as organic?

No. Duyvis uses this claim for Provencale, but organic certification needs to be verified separately. The European Commission says that the EU organic logo may only be used on certified products; also check the inspection code and information about the origin of the agricultural raw materials.

Can you sell your own snacks at a Dutch street festival?

If you sell food at a market or event, the NVWA requires you to prepare, sell and store it safely and hygienically. This doesn’t in itself give you general permission to have a stall: check the requirements for the specific event separately.

What allergen information must you provide when selling unpackaged snacks?

You must tell consumers about any allergens present before they buy. The NVWA says this information can be provided in writing or electronically. It can be given verbally under certain conditions: the information must be available immediately before purchase, also be available in writing or electronically to staff and inspectors, and clearly state that customers can ask for it.

How should you store an opened organic nut mix?

Follow the instructions on the packaging of the specific mix. For AH Biologisch Notenmix ongebrand, Albert Heijn advises storing the mix in a cool, dark and dry place and resealing the pack properly after use. The date and nut mix has a limited shelf life once opened, so follow the instructions on the packaging.

Can you have an organic date and nut mix for breakfast too?

Albert Heijn suggests using AH Biologisch Dadel & notenmix ongebrand with yoghurt and cereal. It’s a mix of fruit, seeds and almonds, not a savoury coated-peanut option. The claim of 0 g added sugars doesn’t mean the mix contains no total sugars.

Are whole nuts automatically suitable for giving to young children?

No, don’t assume they are. On the organic nut pages reviewed, Albert Heijn warns that young children can choke on nuts. Bear this in mind if young children will be eating with you.