A larger pack suits regular snacking with several people, provided you use the contents in good time after opening. For occasional snacks, a smaller pack or individual sachets are another option. Also check whether the pack is resealable, what serving information it gives, and the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour.
Looking for snacks to share with several people during regular late-night snacking? Compare the pack weight with how much you’ll use after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened coated peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days.
Would you like something savoury now and then without opening a large bag? Look for smaller packs or multipacks with individual sachets, such as the Duyvis Provencale pack listed by one seller, containing 20 sachets of 45 g each.
Would you like to decide how much to have and put the rest away? Look for a stated serving weight and a clear indication that the pack is resealable. A product serving shown on the pack is not personal dietary advice.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and how quickly you’ll use it | Compare the exact weight with how much your household will use after opening. | If I’m buying snacks to keep for several late-night occasions, I don’t want to open more than we can use in good time; around 31% of consumers prioritise buying a suitable amount of stock. |
| Storing the pack after opening | Read the label and bear in mind the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice: store opened coated peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. | If I only snack occasionally, I don’t want to open too much at once; around 25% of consumers prioritise buying a suitable amount of stock. |
| How much to have per snack occasion | Check the serving weight, the number of stated servings and whether the pack is resealable. The stated product serving does not determine your personal portion. | If I want to decide how much to have and put the rest away, I check the serving information and closure; around 19% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Flavour | Check the exact variety: cocktail, provençale, oriental and bacon and cheese are different product descriptions. | If I’m buying snacks to keep, I want to make sure the flavour suits my preferences first; around 13% of consumers prioritise flavour when choosing. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and any warnings on the pack for the exact flavour. | If ingredients or allergens are important to me, I check the specific pack rather than relying on the flavour name; around 12% of consumers say this is their main concern when choosing. |
A resealable bag helps you close the pack after use, but it doesn’t replace storage advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice for opened coated peanuts is to store them in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days.
Close the bag after use and follow the instructions on the pack too.
A 45 g multipack sachet and a stated product serving of 25 g are different quantities. The amount in the pack doesn’t automatically determine how much you have in one snack break.
Check the serving information and decide how much you’d like to have.
Ingredients and warnings can vary between product varieties. A familiar flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed for the specific pack.
Before eating, read the current ingredients list and any cross-contamination warnings on the pack.
Duyvis lists Cocktail in 125 g, 275 g, 500 g and 1000 g packs. One seller also lists Provencale in a multipack of 20 sachets of 45 g each.
Albert Heijn describes AH Borrelnoten cocktail 250 g as easy to reseal.
Jumbo lists Cocktail coated peanuts in a 300 g pack and a 500 g value pack.
The Dutch ALDI website lists TRADER JOE'S coated peanuts in several flavours, including oriental, provençale and cocktail.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild in 300 g bags.
The Dutch Lidl website has a listing for its coated peanut range.
These products are coated peanuts in 275 g packs, for anyone looking for a particular flavour.
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A 275 g pack to consider for a coated peanut snack.
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This variety is an option if you’re looking for a Provençal flavour; the product information also lists onion and garlic.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice for opened coated peanuts is to store them in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. Follow the instructions on the pack too; being resealable doesn’t replace storage advice.
No. 45 g is the amount in each individual sachet in this multipack. Other products may state a product serving of 25 g, for example. The pack contents and stated product serving are different details and don’t automatically determine your personal portion.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), 14 allergens must be declared; for pre-packed products, this information should appear in the ingredients list. This is a labelling requirement, not a guarantee that a product is suitable for your allergy. Check the current pack for the exact variety.
No, use the information for the exact variety. Ingredients and allergens can differ between products, so check the current pack before eating.
No, don’t assume they are. The PLUS product page warns that young children can choke on peanuts; bear this warning in mind in this situation.
