Choose a box with larger bags if you want to prepare your own lunch portions at home: the Duyvis boxes described contain eight 275 g bags, not eight individual lunch packs. If you want a sealed portion you can take with you, check that the number of small inner bags and the weight per bag are clearly stated. Then decide based on the quantity, total cost and ingredients of the exact flavour.
You prepare snacks for several days of studying and want to know how much stock you’re buying and how many portions you can weigh out yourself. Packaging information from Albert Heijn, along with the bulk boxes from Foods & Goods and Kantinewinkel, helps you distinguish the number of bags from the number of portions.
You don’t want to buy more than you need, so you compare individual bags with larger packs based on the same quantity and total purchase cost. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS gives examples of individual bags in different weights.
You check the ingredients and allergens for the specific flavour, for example if you need to avoid milk or wheat. Information varies by product: Albert Heijn lists milk, peanuts and wheat for AH Cocktail, while Duyvis Provençale lists peanuts and wheat, among other ingredients.
First decide whether you want ready-to-go, individually sealed bags or would rather portion them yourself at home. Then compare the packaging, cost, ingredients, nutritional values and flavour of the exact product.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual lunch packs | Check the number of inner bags, the weight per bag and whether they’re individually sealed. | If you want to pop a snack into your lunchbox without weighing it out, the inner packaging is key. Around 20% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go. |
| Cost per portion | Compare the same quantity and flavour, and include any delivery charges and packaging materials. | If you want to keep your snack budget manageable, compare the total cost with the number of portions you’ll actually make. Around 20% of consumers start by looking at the total cost. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. | If you need to consider an allergy or other dietary restriction, don’t rely on the product name alone. Around 20% of consumers prioritise suitability for their diet. |
| Nutritional values and portion size | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check the stated portion size separately. | If you want to know what’s in the amount you’re taking with you, use the values for that specific product. Around 20% of consumers look at nutritional values first. |
| Flavour and box contents | Check the exact flavour and whether the box contains one variety or an assortment. | If you’re buying several bags, you’ll want to know whether you’ll enjoy eating the chosen flavour again and again. Around 20% of consumers make confidence in the flavour their first consideration. |
The Duyvis boxes described contain eight 275 g bags. Foods & Goods and Kantinewinkel describe larger bags, so the number of bags doesn’t mean the box contains eight small, sealed lunch portions.
Check the weight of each inner bag and whether they’re genuinely individual portion packs. Otherwise, portion them into smaller servings at home.
Portioning them yourself takes time and you’ll need a way to seal the remaining contents properly.
A vegetarian label doesn’t mean a product is dairy-free. PLUS Ham Kaas contains milk; according to the product information, AH Cocktail contains milk, peanuts and wheat.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour. The NVWA advises that allergens should be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list on the label.
A box means a bigger upfront purchase. The pack size alone doesn’t prove that you’ll pay less per portion you actually use.
Compare the total price for the same quantity, including any delivery charges and extra portion packs. Don’t buy more stock just to meet a delivery threshold.
Once opened, follow the storage instructions for the specific product; an opened bulk bag is no longer factory-sealed.
Follow the label and seal the remaining contents properly after portioning.
The range includes several flavours of Coated Peanuts. Foods & Goods and Kantinewinkel describe bulk boxes containing eight 275 g bags.
Albert Heijn sells products including AH Cocktail Coated Peanuts in a single 300 g bag.
The range includes cocktail nuts in different flavours and pack sizes, including Jumbo Cocktail Coated Peanuts in a 500 g value pack.
Lidl lists Duyvis Coated Peanuts in a single 200 g bag.
ALDI sells coated peanuts under the TRADER JOE’S product name. Listed flavours include Bacon-kaas, Poesta and Paprika.
PLUS lists Ham Kaas Coated Peanuts in a single 300 g bag.
These are individual bags of coated peanuts for you to portion yourself; the packs listed aren’t multipacks of small, individually sealed lunch bags.
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The 275 g bag is a good option if you want to make smaller portions for different lunch breaks.
The product information lists peanuts, milk, wheat and celery. It also mentions that traces of soya, mustard and other nuts may be present.
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At 275 g, you can decide how much to weigh out for each lunch break.
The product information lists peanuts, cereals containing gluten and soya, and notes that traces of milk, nuts and mustard may be present.
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The pack contains 275 g for you to divide into lunch portions as you like.
The product information lists peanuts, wheat, milk and lactose, and notes that traces of nuts, soya and mustard may be present.
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This 125 g bag is smaller than the 275 g bags, but it isn’t a multipack of individual lunch portions.
The product information gives a portion size of 30 g and lists peanuts and wheat. It also notes that traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard may be present.
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You can weigh out your own portions at home from this 275 g bag; it isn’t a box of small, individually sealed bags.
The product information describes an onion and garlic flavour and lists peanuts and wheat. It also notes that traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard may be present.
No. The word multipack doesn’t, by itself, tell you how large the inner bags are or whether they’re individually sealed. The Duyvis boxes described contain eight 275 g bags; for other packs, check the number and weight of the inner bags.
Follow the storage instructions for the exact product and seal the remaining contents properly after portioning. The product information for Duyvis Provençale 275 g says to store it in a cool, dry place and keep an opened bag in a light- and airtight container. AH Cocktail advises storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack properly after use.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA states that allergens must be clearly distinguished from other ingredients in the ingredients list; a flavour name or general product category isn’t a substitute.
If a canteen offers unpackaged coated peanuts, it must inform customers about any allergens at the point where the product is offered. The NVWA says this can be done in writing or, under certain conditions, verbally. If the information is given verbally, customers must be clearly told that they can ask for it. This concerns the information the seller is required to provide.
Compare the total cost for the same quantity and include any applicable delivery charges. Then divide the total by the number of portions you actually plan to make, not just by the number of large bags in the box.
