Start by choosing a flavour you enjoy with your lunch, then decide whether you want to take small bags with you or portion out a larger pack yourself. Duyvis describes Cocktail as savoury and Provençale as onion and garlic. Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety too, as the flavour name and pack size won’t tell you whether it suits every dietary requirement.
You want a savoury extra to go with your lunch and might choose a flavour such as cocktail, onion and garlic, paprika, cheese or chilli. Duyvis describes several flavour profiles. These names help you navigate the range, but they aren’t a comparison of the flavours.
You want coated peanuts that are easy to take with you, and need to choose between individual bags and portioning out a larger pack yourself. HANOS lists Duyvis Provençale in a box of 20 bags of 45 g; Duyvis lists packs of 125 g and 275 g for Cocktail, among other sizes.
You want to check whether a particular variety meets your ingredient, allergen or dietary requirements. The product pages from PLUS and Albert Heijn list different allergens for Duyvis Cocktail 125 g and AH Oriental 300 g, so check the information for the variety you’re buying.
Start with the flavour you want to have with your lunch, then look at the packaging, ingredients and storage instructions once opened. Always compare the exact variety, and don’t assume the net weight is a single lunch portion.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour for your lunch | Check the exact flavour name and product description; they don’t provide a standardised measure of heat. | If you’re mainly looking for a flavour to go with your lunch, start with whether you prefer something savoury or onion and garlic, for example. Around 25% of consumers say flavour is their top priority when buying. |
| Taking it with you and portioning it out | Check the net weight and the number of individual bags; a pack doesn’t automatically equal one portion. | If you want to prepare a portion in advance or take something with you easily, the type of packaging makes a difference. For around 25% of consumers, portability and portioning come first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety, including any warnings about possible traces. | If you need a variety that meets specific ingredient, allergen or dietary requirements, check the label carefully. This is the top consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the storage instructions on the pack and check how to reseal an opened bag properly. | If you’re taking some from the same pack on several days, you’ll want to know how to store the rest. Storage is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties. Duyvis Cocktail 125 g lists peanuts, wheat and milk/lactose; AH Oriental 300 g is labelled vegan and lactose-free, but contains peanuts and wheat.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you receive. The European Union requires allergens to be clearly emphasised in the ingredients list.
A 125 g bag shows the net weight, not necessarily the amount you’ll want to take for one lunch. Individual bags and a larger bag are also different types of packaging.
Decide how much you want to take with you, then choose between individual bags and portioning it out yourself. Follow the storage instructions on the label for an opened pack.
Duyvis offers several flavoured Borrelnootjes varieties, including Cocktail, Provençale, Kaas & Mosterd and Sweet Chilli.
AH Oriental 300 g is a supermarket own-brand variety with specific product information about dietary characteristics and allergens.
Jumbo lists several flavours of coated peanuts, including cocktail, Shanghai, bacon and cheese, BBQ paprika and chilli.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S coated peanuts in flavours including oriental, provençale, cocktail, paprika, poesta and bacon and cheese.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild 300 g as an own-brand variety and also sells Duyvis Cocktail 125 g.
Lidl is another retailer where you can compare coated peanuts.
This selection features flavoured coated peanuts for a packed lunch, including Duyvis Oriental, Cocktail and Provençale varieties, plus a spicy g’woon option. Pack sizes range from 125 g to 300 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for an Oriental variety and want to portion it out from a larger bag.
Net weight: 275 g.
Contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury cocktail variety and want to portion it out from a larger bag.
Net weight: 275 g.
Contains peanuts, wheat and milk/lactose; may contain nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice if you want to take a smaller bag of Provençale with you; Duyvis describes this flavour as onion and garlic.
Net weight: 125 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for Provençale and want to portion it out from a larger bag; Duyvis describes this flavour as onion and garlic.
Net weight: 275 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a spicy cocktail variety and want to portion it out from a larger bag.
Net weight: 300 g.
Contains peanuts, wheat and lupin; may contain traces of nuts.
Not necessarily: 125 g is the net weight of the pack. Albert Heijn separately lists a serving size of 25 g and 12 servings for AH Oriental 300 g; this product information doesn’t define a general lunch portion for all coated peanuts.
Portion out what you want to take with you and seal the rest according to the storage instructions on the pack. For Duyvis Cocktail, PLUS recommends a light-proof, airtight container; for AH Oriental, it advises resealing the pack properly after use and storing it in a cool, dark, dry place.
No, it varies by variety. According to the product information, Duyvis Cocktail 125 g contains milk/lactose. AH Oriental 300 g is listed as lactose-free and vegan, but contains peanuts and wheat. Always check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack.
Check the ingredients list, allergen information, net weight, nutritional information and storage instructions, among other details. According to the official EU guidance, allergens must be clearly emphasised in the ingredients list.
No. The Voedingscentrum describes unsalted nuts as part of the Schijf van Vijf, but coated peanuts also have a coating and flavour mix. So check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variety, rather than assuming it has the same properties as unsalted nuts.
