Sharing at the drinks table
You want to fill bowls and are mainly considering the total quantity and when you’ll open a bag. According to Bidfood and Foods & Goods, a box of 20 bags of 45 g contains 900 g in total.
Which pack is right for you?
Handing out or taking snacks with you
You’re looking for individually sealed bags for guests or to take with you. If you’re packing one in a lunchbox, the ingredients, allergens and who’ll be eating it matter too.
Shopping with dietary requirements in mind
Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour first. A smaller pack doesn’t change the ingredients; FoodWorld XL lists peanuts and wheat in the Duyvis Provencale portion bags it reviewed.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual portion bags
A good fit if: you want to set out a sealed bag for each guest or occasion. Bidfood and Foods & Goods list 20 bags of 45 g, totalling 900 g.
Keep in mind: you’re choosing a set amount per bag and a specific flavour, so check the ingredients for that variety too.
Multipack of standard bags
A good fit if: you want to open a fresh bag on different occasions or keep unopened bags in reserve. Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Provencale, including a 4-pack and a 2-pack.
Keep in mind: the number of bags doesn’t tell you how many grams are in each one or whether they’re small portions.
One large sharing bag
A good fit if: you’re serving coated peanuts in bowls and want to portion them yourself. Jumbo lists Cocktail Borrelnoten in a 500 g pack.
Keep in mind: this isn’t a box of individual bags to take with you. Follow the storage instructions on the Jumbo pack.
Mix and match flavours
A good fit if: you’d rather offer guests a choice of flavours than pick one uniform box. Duyvis lists several flavour ranges, while PLUS and ALDI also have their own varieties in their product listings.
Keep in mind: this is a selection you put together yourself, not a multipack. Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing-size pack | Number of individual bags, weight per bag and total weight. | If I want to put bowls on the table, I’ll choose an amount I can portion myself. Around 31% of consumers say practical sharing over New Year is their top shopping priority. |
| Sealed portions | Whether each inner bag is individually sealed and how many grams it contains. | If I’m handing them out or taking them with me, I want bags that are individually sealed. Among consumers who prioritise sealed portions, the share is around 25%. |
| Total quantity | Total weight and the number of actual inner bags. | I want a pack that suits the number of occasions I plan to serve or take them along. Around 19% of consumers prioritise getting the right total quantity. |
| Flavour variety | Whether the pack contains one flavour or several; check the ingredients for each variety. | If I want to offer different flavours, I’ll check exactly which varieties are in the pack. Around 13% of consumers give flavour variety top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I’ll prioritise suitability over pack size. For around 12% of consumers, suitability is their top shopping priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a small bag is suitable for every guest
A smaller pack doesn’t change the ingredients. FoodWorld XL lists peanuts and wheat in the Duyvis Provencale portion pack it reviewed.
Check the ingredients and current allergen information for the exact variety before choosing it for someone with dietary requirements.
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Treating a multipack, a box of portions and a large bag as the same thing
A box of 20 individual bags of 45 g, a listed 4-pack and a 500 g bag are different types of packaging.
Check the number of inner bags, the weight per bag and the total weight before choosing a multipack.
Brands and retailers to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis lists several Borrelnootjes flavour ranges and a Provencale box with 20 bags of 45 g.
- Bidfood and Foods & Goods give specific details of the number of bags and weight per bag for the portion box.
- This pack information doesn’t automatically apply to other flavours or multipacks.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Borrelnoten cocktail and multipacks of Duyvis Provencale.
- The listings give examples of a supermarket own-brand variety and branded multipacks.
- A 4-pack or 2-pack doesn’t, by itself, tell you the weight of each inner bag or whether they’re portion bags.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Cocktail Borrelnoten in a 500 g value pack.
- The total weight is clearly stated for this pack.
- The listing describes a large bag, not a multipack of individual portions.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes in a 200 g pack.
- The product listing gives a specific bag size.
- A listing for a bag doesn’t prove that it contains individual portion bags.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in varieties such as oriental, provençale and cocktail, in 300 g packs.
- The listing gives several named flavour options.
- The flavours listed don’t mean that every pack contains more than one flavour.
PLUS
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Ham Kaas in a 300 g bag.
- This is a specific example of another listed flavour.
- The listing is for one bag and doesn’t confirm that it’s a portion multipack.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy options are coated peanut varieties for sharing at the table. If you want to hand out individual portions, check that the pack actually contains inner bags; the weight in grams won’t tell you.
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Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta 275 g
The product information describes this variety as a snack for gatherings and drinks.
Pack size: 275 g.
Contains peanuts, wheat, milk and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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Duyvis Oriental Borrelnootjes 275 g
The product information describes this variety as having a mild curry flavour, ideal for gatherings.
Pack size: 275 g.
Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale 125 g
The product information describes this Provençal variety as ideal for a sharing platter or sharing with others.
Pack size: 125 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal 275 g
The product information describes a savoury onion and garlic flavour for snacking.
Pack size: 275 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
How many individual bags are there in 20 × 45 g?
According to Bidfood and Foods & Goods, that’s 20 bags of 45 g, totalling 900 g. If you hand out one bag each time, that gives you 20 individual portions; it isn’t a recommended amount per person.
Is a 4-pack automatically suitable for a lunchbox?
No. The number of packs doesn’t tell you how many grams are in each inner bag or whether they’re small portions. Check the weight and ingredients of the exact variety before choosing it for a lunchbox.
Which allergens are in the Duyvis Provencale portion bags reviewed?
FoodWorld XL lists peanuts and wheat among the ingredients for this variety. Always check the latest information on the pack before buying, especially if someone needs to avoid certain ingredients.
Are coated peanuts suitable for young children?
Don’t judge suitability by the bag size alone. The Voedingscentrum warns that whole nuts and peanuts can pose a choking risk. Don’t assume a bag of coated peanuts is suitable as a snack for young children, and take their eating abilities into account.
How should you store Jumbo Cocktail Borrelnoten 500 g?
For this Jumbo pack, the storage advice is to keep it in a cool, dry, dark place. Also follow the best-before date and any additional instructions on the pack.