Start by choosing the flavour profile that suits your morning break, such as savoury, onion and garlic, cheese or sweet and spicy. Then check the ingredients for the specific variety. A smaller bag can be handy if you want to keep some in stock, but the pack weight is not the same as a portion. If you’re looking for an everyday snack that fits the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice, unsalted nuts are a different product choice from flavoured coated peanuts.
You’re looking for something crunchy for your morning break and want to choose between savoury, onion and garlic, cheese, and sweet and spicy. Duyvis describes the flavour profiles of the varieties mentioned; this is not an independent taste test.
You want to decide in advance how much you’ll eat and which pack is handy for several breaks. The pack weight and the portion stated on the label are different things.
You check the ingredients and allergens first, then consider the flavour. The Duyvis varieties reviewed have different ingredients, but all are peanut-based. So check the information for the exact variety.
When choosing a snack for your morning break, the main things to consider are flavour, how much you want to eat, the ingredients and how to store it after opening.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour for your break | Read the description of the exact variety. For example, Duyvis describes Cocktail as savoury, Provencale as onion and garlic, Cheetos Chipito Cheese as cheese, and Lay’s Thai Sweet Chilli as sweet and mildly spicy. | If I’m looking for a specific flavour for my morning break, I want to choose a variety that suits it. Around 34% of consumers say flavour is their top priority when buying. |
| Portion size and everyday food choices | Compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g or for an equal weighed portion. Jumbo lists 160 kcal and 0.39 g of salt per 30 g portion of Duyvis Cheetos Chipito; these figures apply to that variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts. | If I want to know how much I’m eating during a break and which type of product suits my everyday choices, I consider both the portion size and the product type. Around 26% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the current packaging of the exact variety. Listed allergens and warnings about possible traces are not the same thing. | If I need to consider ingredients or allergens, I check the packaging before choosing a flavour. Around 20% of consumers put this check first. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you want to keep in stock, and follow the storage advice after opening. For Duyvis Cheetos Chipito, Jumbo recommends storing it in a light- and airtight container after opening. | If I’m looking for a pack to enjoy over several breaks, I want to know how to store the contents after opening. Around 20% of consumers give packaging and storage the highest priority. |
A flavour name doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients. For example, Duyvis lists lactose from milk in Cocktail and soya in Lay’s Thai Sweet Chilli.
Read the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the current packaging of the exact variety you want to buy.
A bag of, for example, 125 g or 300 g tells you how much product you’re buying, not how much you’ll eat in one break. The 30 g portion listed for Duyvis Cheetos Chipito applies to that specific variety.
Decide how much you want to eat, then store the rest according to the instructions on the packaging.
Coated peanuts have a seasoned batter coating. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice about unsalted nuts does not automatically apply to flavoured coated peanuts.
First decide whether flavour or your everyday food choices matter most, then choose the product type that suits you.
Duyvis describes several flavours of coated peanuts, including Cocktail, Provencale and varieties with cheese and Thai Sweet Chilli flavours.
Albert Heijn lists AH Borrelnoten cocktail as its own-brand variety.
Jumbo lists its own Borrelnoten Cocktail and product information for Duyvis Cheetos Chipito.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Ham Kaas in a 300 g pack.
ALDI lists coated peanuts under the Trader Joe’s brand in Oriental, Provencale and Cocktail flavours.
Lidl is a supermarket chain; Duyvis is the product brand when that name appears on the packaging.
This selection includes a Duyvis variety with onion and garlic flavour for anyone looking for that flavour profile.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a crunchy-coated peanut with onion and garlic flavour to enjoy during your break.
Contains peanuts and wheat gluten; according to the product information, it may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
The pack contains 275 g. Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack well after opening.
Choose according to the flavour profile you’re after: savoury, onion and garlic, cheese, or sweet and spicy. Duyvis’s descriptions apply to the varieties mentioned and can’t predict exactly how you’ll experience the flavour.
No, the pack weight is not the same as a portion. For example, Duyvis lists Cocktail in a 125 g pack, while Jumbo gives an average portion of 30 g for Duyvis Cheetos Chipito. That portion applies to that variety and is not personalised dietary advice.
Follow the instructions on the packaging for the exact variety. For Duyvis Cheetos Chipito, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and, ideally, keeping an opened bag in a light- and airtight container. For Ham Kaas, PLUS recommends storing it in a cool, dry and dark place.
No, the flavour name alone doesn’t tell you. PLUS describes Borrelnoten Ham Kaas as vegetarian. However, check the ingredients for the specific variety; a vegetarian label doesn’t mean the product is allergen-free.
Check the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the current packaging. This information varies by variety: for example, Duyvis lists milk ingredients in Cocktail and soya as an ingredient in Lay’s Thai Sweet Chilli.
