If you want to put out sealed bags in the office snack tin or pack them in a lunchbox, choose a pack that clearly states the number of bags and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods and Sligro list Duyvis Provençale as 20 bags of 45 grams; a label such as 2-pack or 4-pack doesn’t tell you how large the individual packs are. Check the allergen information too, and consider whether the total quantity is right for how the snacks will be used in your office.
If you want to have sealed bags ready for meetings, visitors or the shared snack tin, individual packs save you the effort of weighing out portions. Foods & Goods and Sligro list a box of Duyvis Provençale containing 20 bags of 45 grams each.
If you want to take an individual bag with your lunch, check the weight of each inner pack. The Duyvis bags mentioned contain 45 grams each; a label such as 2-pack or 4-pack doesn’t tell you how many grams are in each bag.
If you’re buying snacks for a shared office, choose a pack that suits how they’ll be used: individual bags are ready to hand out, while a large bag needs to be portioned up. Check the storage instructions and allergen information on the pack too.
First decide between individual bags and a larger pack to portion yourself. Then check the contents of each bag, the total quantity and the product information.
Best for: having sealed bags ready for a meeting or lunchbox. Foods & Goods and Sligro list Duyvis Provençale as 20 bags of 45 grams each.
Consider: 45 grams is the amount in each bag, but that may not be the right quantity for every snack break.
Best for: stocking up the office; Albert Heijn lists products including an AH Cocktail coated peanuts 2-pack and Duyvis Provençale 4-pack.
Consider: check the weight of each inner pack. The number of packs alone doesn’t tell you whether they’re small bags for taking with you.
Best for: sharing at a group snack break when you’re happy to portion it out yourself. Jumbo lists a 500-gram Cocktail coated peanuts value pack.
Consider: you’ll still need to portion it yourself. For the Jumbo pack reviewed, follow the instruction to store it in a cool, dry, dark place.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Check both the number of inner packs and the weight of each bag; a multipack may contain standard-sized bags too. | If I want to have sealed bags ready to hand out or take with me, I want to know what’s in each one. Around 39% of consumers prioritise sharing and taking snacks with them. |
| Stock and cost | Compare the total quantity and cost on a like-for-like basis, including any delivery charges and the effort of portioning it yourself. | If I’m buying for a shared office, I want a quantity that suits how it’ll be used. Around 23% of consumers focus mainly on stock and cost. |
| Allergen information | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack; individual bags don’t change what’s in the product. | If I’m putting out snacks for colleagues, I want the product information to remain available. Around 23% of consumers prioritise allergen information. |
| Flavour and variety | Check that the pack you’re considering contains the flavour you want; a flavour name doesn’t prove that the product is allergen-free. | If I’m choosing a flavour for a particular snack break, I want it to suit my preference. Around 15% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
A 2-pack or 4-pack tells you how many packs there are, but not necessarily how many grams are in each one. The Duyvis Provençale product listed by Foods & Goods and Sligro contains 20 bags of 45 grams each.
Before buying, check both the number of inner packs and the weight of each bag.
The Duyvis product described contains peanuts; Sligro also lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals. A sealed bag doesn’t change which allergens are present.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before offering it to anyone who needs to avoid certain allergens.
According to Foods & Goods and Sligro, the Duyvis box contains 900 grams in total, divided into 20 bags; the Jumbo value pack reviewed contains 500 grams. The packs therefore differ in both quantity and format.
Compare the contents and cost on a like-for-like basis, and include any delivery charges.
The brand offers coated peanuts in several flavours. Foods & Goods and Sligro list the Provençale variety in a box of 20 bags of 45 grams each.
Albert Heijn lists products including AH Cocktail coated peanuts and an AH Cocktail coated peanuts 2-pack.
Jumbo lists a 500-gram Cocktail coated peanuts value pack.
Lidl lists Duyvis coated peanuts in a 200-gram pack.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in flavours such as oriental, provençale and cocktail, in a 300-gram pack.
PLUS lists Ham & Cheese coated peanuts in a 300-gram bag.
A Joybuy pick for sharing at a group snack break; check the pack if you’re looking for individual bags.
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The product description suggests sharing at get-togethers.
Variety: Poeta. Weight: 275 g.
No, 45 grams is the amount in the bag. Kantinewinkel describes a bag as 1 to 2 portions; the right amount depends on the snack break.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. For the value bag reviewed, Jumbo says to store it in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts well sealed and dry; this doesn’t give a set storage time after opening for every pack.
Read the ingredients list and the clearly displayed allergen information on the pack. The NVWA and the European Union set out the labelling rules for prepacked foods; that information doesn’t automatically make a product suitable for every member of staff.
If you’re a food business or caterer offering unpackaged products to consumers, you must make allergen information available in another way. The NVWA specifies written or verbal information, with a visible sign directing customers to it; this business requirement doesn’t automatically apply to every private office snack tin.
Yes. According to the NVWA, new rules have applied since 1 January 2026 on how and when food businesses warn about possible cross-contamination with allergens. Check the current pack; the absence of a warning doesn’t in itself prove that a product is allergen-free.
