If you regularly take portions with you
If you use one bag for several lunches, consider how much you’ll actually get through and how you’ll store the rest. Jumbo lists serving sizes in the product information for its Cocktail varieties.
Who might find these choices relevant?
If you only take a snack with you occasionally
If you only have coated peanuts now and then with a sandwich you’ve bought, the size of the bag and whether it’s easy to reseal may matter. Albert Heijn says its Cocktail pack is resealable.
If you pay attention to flavour or ingredients
If you’re looking for a particular flavour or need to avoid certain ingredients, check the exact variety and its packaging. Ingredients and allergen warnings can vary; if you have a relevant allergy, the label takes priority over your flavour preference.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Pack size and how you’ll use it | Compare the pack size with how much you’ll actually use, and consider how you’ll store an opened bag. | If I want one bag to last for several lunches, I consider how much I’ll get through and how I’ll store the rest. Around 36% of consumers say pack size in relation to how they’ll use the product is their main consideration. |
| Taking it with you and storing it | Check whether the pack is resealable, what serving sizes are listed on the label and how the product should be stored after opening. | If I only take the snack with me occasionally, I want an amount that suits the occasion and a good way to store the rest. Around 22% of consumers focus mainly on taking it with them, portioning it and storing it. |
| Flavour variety | Read the flavour name and ingredients on the exact pack; don’t assume different varieties are interchangeable. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour, I want to know which variety I’m actually buying. Around 14% of consumers put flavour first, even when another variety looks appealing. |
| Portion size and nutritional information | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and also check the serving size shown on that pack. | If I want to know what the snack adds to my lunch, I look at both the nutritional information and the amount I eat. Around 14% of consumers say portion size and nutritional information are their main considerations. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Check both the listed allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the current pack. | If I need to avoid a relevant allergen, I check the exact pack before choosing. Around 14% of consumers say allergens and ingredients are the deciding factors. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a large bag is automatically one lunch portion
The contents of a pack aren’t the same as the serving size on the label. Albert Heijn lists ten 25 g servings for Cocktail; Jumbo lists twelve servings for its 300 g Cocktail variety.
Check the serving size shown and take a considered amount from the bag. Store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
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Assuming a supermarket’s own-brand products all have the same ingredients
Mild, Cocktail and other varieties differ in flavour and ingredients. Products from the same supermarket can also have different labels.
Check the exact product name and ingredients list rather than relying on the brand or supermarket name alone.
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Using the flavour name to check for allergens
Allergens and warnings vary by product. PLUS Mild lists milk and celery, among other ingredients; Jumbo Cocktail 300 g lists cereals containing gluten, peanuts and wheat. Duyvis Cocktail 125 g also warns that it may contain traces of soy, mustard and nuts, among other ingredients.
If you have a relevant allergy, read both the ingredients and the warnings on the pack of the variety you want to buy.
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Putting off storing the product after opening
An opened bag may be less practical if you don’t follow the storage instructions. For Duyvis Cocktail 125 g, the product page recommends storing it in a light- and airtight container.
Check the advice for your exact product before storing the rest.
Brands and varieties to compare
Duyvis
A brand to consider if you’re looking for a particular flavour variety, such as Cocktail or Provençale.
- Duyvis describes Provençale as a variety with onion and garlic flavour; this description comes from the manufacturer.
- Check the flavour and pack size of each product; different Duyvis varieties are not automatically the same product.
Albert Heijn
AH Borrelnoten Cocktail 250 g is worth considering if being able to reseal the pack is important to you.
- Albert Heijn lists a resealable pack and ten 25 g servings.
- The product information lists milk, peanuts and wheat, among other ingredients; check the label on the pack.
Jumbo
The 300 g and 500 g Cocktail varieties from Jumbo offer different pack sizes to compare.
- Jumbo lists twelve servings for its 300 g Cocktail pack.
- Flavour and ingredients vary by product; check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose.
Lidl
Alesto is Lidl’s nuts range, and its range information includes coated peanuts.
- Lidl says its coated peanuts are only available in store.
- Check the specific pack in store for its flavour, size and product information.
ALDI
The Dutch product information groups coated peanuts into varieties such as oriental, provençale and cocktail.
- The varieties listed come in 300 g packs.
- The product information groups several flavours together; check the pack to see which variety you’re choosing.
PLUS
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild 300 g is described as a mild variety to compare with other flavours.
- The product information includes ingredients and nutritional information.
- Milk and celery are listed as allergens; check the information on the current pack.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
This selection of Joybuy products focuses on Duyvis coated peanuts in a range of flavours and pack sizes, as an extra snack with lunch.
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Duyvis Oriental Coated Peanuts - 275 g
A seasoned variety for anyone looking for a mild curry flavour.
The product description lists 49% peanuts. Contains peanuts and cereals containing gluten; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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Duyvis Cocktail Nuts - 275 g
A cocktail variety for anyone who wants to take portions from one pack.
The product description lists 50% peanuts, 30 g servings and around 9–10 servings per pack. The pack can be resealed after opening. Contains peanuts, milk and cereals containing gluten; may contain nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Provençale Coated Peanuts - 125 g
A smaller pack for anyone looking for a Provençale flavour.
The product description lists onion and garlic flavour and 4–5 servings of 30 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal - 275 g
A Provençal variety for anyone looking for onion and garlic flavour.
The product description lists 50% peanuts. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika - 275 g
A BBQ paprika variety for anyone looking for this kind of flavour.
The product description lists 40% peanuts and a double coating. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 125 g bag one portion for lunch?
No, don’t automatically assume that one bag equals one portion. Albert Heijn lists 25 g servings for AH Cocktail, and Jumbo also provides serving information for its Cocktail variety. These are product serving sizes, not personal dietary recommendations.
Do coated peanuts need to be kept in the freezer?
Follow the storage advice on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information says to store their products in a cool, dark and dry place; for an opened pack of Duyvis Cocktail, the product page recommends an airtight, light-proof container.
Are vegetarian coated peanuts automatically free from milk?
No, a vegetarian label doesn’t automatically mean that a product is milk-free. PLUS Mild and Duyvis Cocktail 125 g list milk as an allergen. If you need to avoid a particular ingredient, always check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
Should you throw coated peanuts away as soon as they pass their best-before date?
A best-before date is different from a use-by date. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking, smelling and tasting food in a sealed pack after its best-before date; also follow the storage instructions and don’t use a product if it shows signs of spoilage.
What should I bear in mind if young children eat coated peanuts?
Take the warning on the pack seriously. Albert Heijn and PLUS warn that young children can choke on peanuts; this warning is not a general age limit.