Choose one large bag if you want to offer a single flavour and expect most of it to be eaten at the same office get-together. Choose smaller bags if attendance is uncertain or you want to keep flavours separate. Use the bag weight and a clear planning portion to work out how much you need, and check the allergens and storage advice for each variety: a larger bag doesn’t automatically mean less leftover.
You’re buying for a group and want to turn the bag weight into a practical amount, without treating the suggested portion as a guaranteed serving for each colleague. For example, Jumbo lists twenty 25 g portions in its 500 g pack.
You don’t want to open everything at once, so you’re looking for smaller packs, resealable packaging and guidance on storing leftovers. AH says its 250 g Cocktail pack is resealable.
You want to compare varieties carefully: a vegan label doesn’t mean a product is allergen-free, and ingredients can vary by flavour.
Start by estimating how many people are likely to eat and deciding on a planning portion. Then choose between one flavour in a larger bag or smaller bags that you can open individually.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Net weight, any portion guidance and the number of people expected to eat. | When I’m buying for an office get-together, I want to have enough for the colleagues who’ll actually eat. Around 36% of consumers put having enough in the pack first. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the pack for that specific variety. | If I know about any dietary requirements, I want to check the ingredients and allergens for the chosen flavour. Around 22% of consumers prioritise suitability. |
| Flavour choice | The exact flavour and variety; a product name doesn’t tell you whether everyone will enjoy it. | If I’m expecting different preferences, I want to be able to serve flavours separately. Around 21% of consumers put flavour choice first. |
| Storage after opening | Whether the bag is resealable and what storage advice is given on the pack. | If we don’t finish everything straight away, I want to be able to seal and store leftovers properly. Around 21% of consumers prioritise practical storage. |
PLUS Borrelnoten Oriental Style, which is labelled vegan, contains peanuts and wheat. A dietary label doesn’t automatically mean a product is free from allergens.
Check dietary labels and allergens separately for each specific flavour.
The twenty 25 g portions listed on the Jumbo pack describe its contents, not how many colleagues will eat them.
Decide on a planning portion and calculate based on the number of colleagues you expect to eat coated peanuts.
For Duyvis Provencale 450 g, the supplier recommends storing the contents in a light- and airtight container after opening. AH Cocktail 250 g comes in resealable packaging.
Choose based on how much you expect to be left over and follow the storage advice for that specific variety. You may need a suitable container for a large, opened bag.
Duyvis offers several coated peanut varieties. Its 450 g Provencale bag is an option if you’re looking for a larger pack in a single flavour.
AH Borrelnoten Cocktail 250 g is a smaller option if you’d rather not open a large bag straight away.
Jumbo Cocktail Borrelnoten 500 g is a larger pack containing one cocktail variety.
The Dutch Lidl product page lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes in a 200 g pack.
The Dutch ALDI page shows TRADER JOE’S coated peanuts in 300 g packs.
PLUS sells 300 g packs of Borrelnoten Mild and Borrelnoten Oriental Style, as well as Duyvis Provencale 450 g.
This selection includes coated peanuts in 125 g and 275 g packs, for anyone who wants to serve different flavours separately or open them in stages.
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The 275 g pack is a good choice if you want a smaller bag to combine with other flavours.
This variety has a savoury, spiced flavour. Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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The 275 g pack is a smaller option to open separately alongside other flavours.
This variety has a mild curry flavour. Contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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The 275 g pack may suit you if you want to serve this flavour separately.
This variety has an onion and garlic flavour. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The 275 g pack is a smaller option to serve alongside other flavours.
This variety has a BBQ paprika flavour, and the product information mentions a double coating. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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At 125 g, this is a smaller pack than the other options shown, so bear that in mind when planning for a group.
The product information describes crunchy-coated peanuts. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
If all twenty colleagues eat coated peanuts and you use 25 g per person as a planning estimate, you’ll need 500 g. That’s one 500 g bag from Jumbo or two 250 g bags from AH. Adjust your calculation based on the expected number of people eating and the other snacks on offer; 25 g is a basis for the calculation, not a serving recommendation. Jumbo and Albert Heijn provide these pack and portion details.
Follow the advice for the specific variety. Albert Heijn recommends keeping AH Cocktail well sealed in a cool, dark and dry place. For Duyvis Provencale 450 g, the supplier recommends storing it in a light- and airtight container after opening. These recommendations don’t specify a fixed storage period once opened.
No, you can’t tell that from the vegan label. PLUS Borrelnoten Oriental Style 300 g is labelled vegan, but contains peanuts and wheat. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack; don’t choose this variety if you need to avoid peanuts or wheat.
According to the NVWA, the 14 allergens specified by law must be clearly indicated, usually highlighted in the ingredients list. From 1 January 2026, Dutch rules also apply to substantiated warnings about cross-contamination, with wording such as ‘May contain X’ or ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. Check the pack for the variety you choose; these requirements for food businesses don’t mean every online product description is up to date or complete.
