Choose a pack size that matches how much you want to serve at your garden party: a larger bag is only useful if you need everything in it. Then choose a flavour and pack type, and check the allergen information on that exact bag before serving.
You want to have enough coated peanuts ready without buying more than you need for your garden party. Check the net weight of the specific pack, not just the brand name. The product information we looked at from Jumbo, PLUS, Albert Heijn and Duyvis shows a range of pack sizes.
You might want to serve a cocktail, mild or onion and garlic variety, for example. Flavour names help you tell the varieties apart, but they don’t prove which one your guests will like best. Duyvis lists Cocktail, Provencale, Poesta and Oriental among the varieties on its range page.
You want to check the ingredients and warnings for each product to see what matters to your guests. The packs we looked at vary in their declarations of ingredients such as milk and celery, as well as the possible presence of other allergens. Always check the latest information on the pack you choose.
First decide how much you want to serve, then choose a flavour and take the allergen information into account.
| What to consider | What to look for | Most relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the right amount | Compare the net weight of the bag with your serving plan and the number of other snacks. | If I don’t want to buy more than I can serve at the party, I choose a pack based on the amount I’ve planned. Around 31% of consumers put buying the right amount first. |
| Having enough to serve | Check the net weight and work out how many whole bags you’ll need to get the amount you want. | If I want to have enough coated peanuts ready for my guests, I look at the total amount rather than just one bag. Having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Preferred flavour | Compare the variety names and ingredients: Cocktail, Mild and Provencale are different options. | If I want to serve a particular flavour, I choose the variety that matches it rather than picking another one just because its name sounds similar. Around 19% of consumers put their preferred flavour first. |
| Allergen information | Read both the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the latest packaging. | If a guest has a relevant allergy, I check the exact bag before serving anything. For around 13% of consumers, checking suitability is their top buying priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage advice for the variety you choose. | If I want to serve the coated peanuts at different times, I check how the pack closes and what the storage advice says. Around 12% of consumers consider this the most important factor. |
Ingredients and warnings vary by variety. For example, the PLUS Mild, AH Cocktail and Duyvis Provencale products we looked at don’t all list the same ingredients.
Read the latest packaging for every variety you choose, and make your selection with your guests’ known allergies in mind.
A supermarket own-brand or branded product doesn’t, by itself, tell you which bag best suits your serving plan. Varieties and pack sizes also differ.
Compare the net weight and preferred flavour of the specific products; don’t rely on the brand label alone.
A larger bag contains more coated peanuts than a smaller one, but you won’t necessarily need the extra amount for your party.
First decide how much you want to serve, taking the other snacks into account. Round the number of bags you need up to the next whole bag.
Libelle’s coated peanut taste test was published on 25 January 2018 and covered Provençal coated peanuts. It doesn’t determine which current variety is right for your garden party.
Compare current product information and choose a flavour based on your own preference; don’t draw a conclusion about today’s products from that older test.
An option if you’re looking for a particular coated peanut flavour. Duyvis lists Cocktail, Provencale, Poesta and Oriental among the varieties on its own range page.
The 250 g AH Cocktail pack we looked at is an option if you’re after this cocktail variety.
The Cocktail varieties we looked at are available in 300 g and 500 g packs, so you can match the amount to your serving plan.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild, 300 g, is a specific variety to consider when choosing a flavour and pack size.
The Dutch ALDI product page lists TRADER JOE'S Borrelnoten cocktail in a 300 g pack.
Lidl lists a 200 g Duyvis coated peanuts product page and describes Alesto as a range that includes nuts and party snacks.
This Joybuy selection includes Duyvis coated peanuts in a range of flavours and pack sizes. Compare the variety name, pack size and allergen information before choosing.
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A spicy variety to consider if you’re looking for coated peanuts for a get-together.
The product information gives a pack size of 275 g. Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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An option if you’re looking for a variety with a mild curry flavour for a get-together.
The product name gives a pack size of 275 g. Contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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A smaller pack to consider if you’re looking for a Provençal onion and garlic variety.
The product name gives a pack size of 125 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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An onion and garlic variety to consider if that’s the kind of flavour you’re after for your party.
The product name gives a pack size of 275 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A variety to consider if you’re looking for a BBQ paprika flavour for your get-together.
The product name gives a pack size of 275 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
First work out how many grams you want to serve in total, taking the other snacks into account. Divide that amount by the net weight of your chosen bag and round up to the next whole bag. The packs we looked at range from 250 g to 500 g; this isn’t a recommended amount per guest.
First compare the net weight and work out how many whole bags you’ll need for your serving plan. For example, the Jumbo Cocktail varieties we looked at are available in 300 g and 500 g packs. This pack information applies to these varieties and doesn’t tell you anything about other products.
Follow the storage advice on the exact pack. Jumbo Cocktail 500 g and PLUS Mild advise storing in a cool, dry and dark place. These instructions don’t indicate that you need to freeze these varieties.
The Jumbo Cocktail, PLUS Mild, AH Cocktail and Duyvis Provencale products we looked at list peanuts and wheat. Don’t choose these varieties for a guest with an allergy to either ingredient. Also check the other ingredients and warnings on the latest packaging, as they vary by variety.
Check the best-before date and storage advice on your pack. Albert Heijn describes the 250 g Cocktail pack we looked at as easy to reseal. That makes it practical to close again, but doesn’t tell you how many days the contents will keep once opened.
