If you want to eat fewer calories when snacking, start by measuring out a portion in advance and calculating the energy content of the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 grams as a general reference for coated peanuts; this figure won’t necessarily apply to every product, and a smaller portion doesn’t make the product itself low in calories.
You want to enjoy coated peanuts at the campsite, but keep an eye on how much you eat at each snack break. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal for a general 25-gram handful; check the nutrition information on the specific product for its exact values.
You’re taking a bag for several occasions and want to know how to store it once opened. AH Provencale recommends storing the product in a sealed container; also follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the variety you choose.
You’re sharing snacks with others and want to check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack before buying and serving. Official EU guidance says allergens must be clearly highlighted in the ingredients list.
If you want to snack mindfully on coated peanuts at the campsite, start with what matters most to you: the amount you eat at each sitting, how to store the product once opened, the ingredients or the flavour you prefer. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 grams as a general reference, not a product-specific value.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare the kcal per 100 grams on the label and calculate the value for the portion you’ve weighed out. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 grams as a general reference. | If I want to limit what I eat at snack time, I want to know how much of this exact variety I’m having. Around 42% of consumers prioritise calories per eating occasion. |
| Storage after opening | Read the storage instructions and consider where you can keep the bag in a cool, dry, dark place and how you’ll seal it after opening. AH Provencale recommends storing it in a sealed container. | If you’re taking snacks for several occasions at the campsite, you’ll want to store them appropriately once opened. Around 25% of consumers give storage at the campsite their highest priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack before sharing the snack. | If someone at the table needs to avoid an allergen, I want to check the packaging before serving. Around 17% of consumers prioritise suitability based on ingredients. |
| Flavour and quantity | Choose a flavour you enjoy and a pack size that suits the number of snack breaks you have planned; the full pack isn’t automatically one portion. | When flavour and how much I’ll need for my trip are the main considerations, I want to match the variety and quantity. Around 16% of consumers give this combination their highest priority. |
Eating fewer grams reduces the energy you consume at that snack break, but it doesn’t change the product’s composition or energy value per 100 grams. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general reference is 133 kcal per 25 grams.
Note the kcal per 100 grams for the exact variety and calculate the amount for the portion you plan to eat. Don’t take portion control as proof that the product is low in calories.
Duyvis’s flavour descriptions and its claim that the product contains no artificial colourings don’t demonstrate a lower energy value.
Choose the flavour you prefer, then check the calories separately using the nutrition information for the exact variety.
The storage advice needs to suit the place where you’ll keep your snack at the campsite. AH Provencale recommends storing the product in a sealed container after opening, in a cool, dark, dry place.
Read the instructions for your chosen variety and decide in advance how you’ll seal the pack after opening.
Following AH Provencale’s advice may mean you need a suitable sealed storage container.
The flavour descriptions of the Oriental and Provencale varieties can help you choose between them.
AH Provencale is worth considering if you want to take this flavour along for several snack breaks at the campsite.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is a supermarket own-brand option to consider when choosing snacks to take with you.
Lidl lists coated peanuts in its product range, making the brand worth including in your shopping comparison.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in several flavours; Trader Joe’s is the product brand.
PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas is worth considering if this is the specific flavour you’re looking for.
These Joybuy products are Duyvis varieties you can compare by flavour, pack size and the portion you want to eat. Check the nutrition information on the exact pack for its energy value.
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An option if you’re looking for a savoury, spiced flavour; compare the nutrition information with the portion you plan to eat.
Pack size: 275 g.
Check allergens: contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a mild curry flavour; check the calories using the nutrition information for this variety.
Pack size: 275 g.
Check allergens: contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
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A compact variety to consider if you’d like onion and garlic flavour for a measured snack break.
Pack size: 125 g. The product information gives a portion size of 30 g; use the packaging to calculate the nutrition values for your portion.
Check allergens: contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
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An option if you’re looking for onion and garlic flavour; choose a portion to suit your snack break and check the nutrition information for this variety.
Pack size: 275 g.
Check allergens: contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
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A good match if you like BBQ paprika flavour; compare the nutrition information for this exact variety with your chosen portion.
Pack size: 275 g.
Check allergens: contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
Multiply the kcal per 100 grams shown on the label of the exact variety by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal for 25 grams of coated peanuts as a general reference; don’t use this as the exact value for every branded product.
A small portion and a low-calorie product are two different things. A smaller portion means you eat fewer grams; a nutrition claim must not be misleading and must meet the relevant requirements, as explained by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
Follow the advice on the packaging of the variety you have. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Provencale in a cool, dark, dry place and keeping it in a sealed container after opening; for Borrelnoten Cocktail, Jumbo recommends a cool, dry, dark place. Choose somewhere that meets the relevant advice.
Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack before sharing the snack. Official EU guidance says allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly highlighted in the ingredients list.
Not automatically. For the specific recall on 1 May 2025 of AH Shanghai peanuts with a best-before date of 31-10-2025, Albert Heijn said customers could return the product and receive a refund. That notice applied to that recall and isn’t a general returns promise for other coated peanuts or retailers.
