First choose based on age and allergens, then consider flavour and packaging. Coated peanuts are an extra for your holiday lunch, not a replacement for the main meal. For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts. Check the label for everyone eating: a mild flavour or vegan label does not mean a product is allergen-free.
You’re looking for a flavoured extra for your holiday lunch and want to choose between options such as mild, paprika or barbecue, onion and garlic, or spicy. Flavour descriptions from Duyvis, Jumbo and PLUS are product information from the brands and retailers, not the result of taste tests with children.
You want to take age, eating at a relaxed pace and portion sizes into account. For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts; a serving size on the label is not automatically a recommendation for children.
You check the ingredients and allergens for each flavour. Albert Heijn lists its paprika variety as vegan and lactose-free, while PLUS Mild contains milk and celery, among other ingredients. These characteristics do not mean a product is free from peanuts or wheat.
For a holiday lunch, check age suitability and ingredients first. Then choose a flavour, quantity and pack that suit the people eating and the occasion.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Age and allergens | Check the age guidance, allergens present and any warnings about possible traces on the specific pack. | If young children are eating with us, I want to know first whether whole nuts are suitable and which allergens they contain. Around 29% of consumers prioritise age and allergens. |
| Flavour | Read the flavour description; mild, spicy, onion and garlic, paprika and barbecue are different options. | When I choose a flavour for lunch, I want to know how the retailer describes it. Around 29% of consumers put flavour preference first. |
| Salt and quantity | Compare nutritional values per 100 g and decide separately how much to serve; a serving size on the label is not automatically a recommendation for children. | When I’m planning how much to serve, I look at both the nutritional information and what will actually be put on the table. Around 24% of consumers prioritise salt and portion control. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, whether the bag is resealable and the storage instructions on the pack. | If I want to share something between several people and store any leftovers, I look at the pack size and how it closes. Around 18% of consumers make this their main consideration when choosing. |
A mild flavour tells you nothing about allergens. PLUS states that its Borrelnoten Mild variety contains peanuts, wheat, milk and celery, among other ingredients.
Read the allergen information for your chosen flavour before serving the bag.
The net weight, a stated serving size and an adult reference intake all mean different things. None of them, on their own, tells you what amount is suitable for a child.
Decide how much to serve separately and take the child’s age into account. For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts.
Duyvis offers varieties including Cocktail, Provencale and Lay's Patatje Joppie, for anyone looking for a particular flavour.
The AH range includes varieties such as Cocktail and paprika.
Jumbo lists BBQ Paprika Smaak Borrelnoten in a 200 g pack, among other products.
Lidl lists coated peanuts in a range of varieties, in 300 g bags.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S cocktail nuts, including Cocktail and varieties with paprika, poesta and bacon and cheese flavours.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild and Borrelnoten Oriëntaalse stijl, among other products, both in 300 g bags.
These Joybuy products offer flavoured coated peanuts for anyone looking for options such as paprika, barbecue, curry or onion and garlic.
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A good choice if you’re looking for paprika with Mexican seasoning. Joybuy lists 40% peanuts, a double coating and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, other nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a mild curry flavour. Joybuy lists 49% peanuts and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts, cereals containing gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury onion and garlic flavour. Joybuy lists 50% peanuts and 1.3 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for barbecue and paprika flavours. Joybuy lists 40% peanuts, a double coating and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for cocktail nuts with a BBQ paprika flavour. Joybuy lists 48% peanuts and 1.74 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts, milk and wheat; may contain traces of nuts.
For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking. This is nutritional and safety advice, not a general sales ban.
No, that information is not a general recommendation for children. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as a product serving for its Cocktail variety; Jumbo also shows adult reference intakes. Decide separately how much to serve children.
No. Albert Heijn labels its paprika variety as vegan and PLUS gives the same label to its Oriëntaalse stijl variety, but the product information for these varieties lists peanuts and wheat. Also check the specific pack for warnings about possible traces.
According to the NVWA, retailers must provide information about the 14 allergens listed in Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. Peanuts, cereals containing gluten and milk are on that list. Since 1 January 2026, new rules have applied in the Netherlands for warnings about allergens that may be unintentionally present.
Albert Heijn recommends storing its Cocktail variety in a cool, dark and dry place, and closing the pack securely after use. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your product.
