A single pack for on the go
You want to take something with you while shopping at the market, without portioning it at home first. Duyvis lists a 40 g size; Makro offers Provençale in individual 45 g packs.
Who are the different pack sizes for?
Choose your own amount
You want to decide how much to take with you, rather than treating the contents of the pack as a portion. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a reference amount for a handful of coated peanuts; this isn’t a required maximum.
Stock up for several occasions
You want to prepare snacks for several occasions or share them with others. Compare boxes of individual packs with larger packs that you can portion yourself at home.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much you want to take with you, then choose between an individual pack and portioning it yourself. Duyvis lists a 40 g pack; Makro offers Provençale in boxes of 20 packs, each weighing 45 g. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a reference amount for the nutritional values of a handful of coated peanuts, not as a recommended or required portion.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Which consumers is this for? |
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| A pack to take with you | The net weight and whether you’re buying one pack or a box containing several packs. | I want to be able to take a single pack with me without weighing out a portion first. Around 39% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking a snack with them. |
| Pack size and the amount you want | Compare the weight per pack with the amount you want to eat; use the nutritional information for the exact variant. | I want to choose my own amount, even if I buy a larger pack. Around 23% of consumers prioritise deciding how much of a snack to eat. |
| Stock and packaging type | Check the total weight, the number of individual packs and the storage instructions. | I want to prepare snacks for several occasions and would rather choose packaging that suits this. Around 15% of consumers give highest priority to stocking up for several occasions. |
| Flavour and size | Check the full flavour name and the size it comes in; flavour descriptions aren’t an independent quality ranking. | I’m looking for a specific flavour and want to know whether it’s available in a size I can portion myself. Around 15% of consumers prioritise flavour preference. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variant. | I want to check whether the ingredients meet my dietary requirements. Around 8% of consumers prioritise the suitability of the exact variant. |
Avoid common buying mistakes
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Assuming a small pack is the same as one nutritional portion
The 40 g and 45 g packs mentioned contain more than the 25 g that the Voedingscentrum uses as a reference amount for a handful of coated peanuts.
Decide how much you want to eat first, then work out whether an individual pack or portioning it yourself is a better fit.
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Mistaking a box of portion-sized packs for a single snack
The Provençale box at Makro contains 20 packs of 45 g, so it’s stock for several occasions.
Check both the number of packs and the weight per pack before choosing the packaging.
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Assuming the same flavour name means the ingredients are the same
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between variants or packs, and may change over time.
Check the current label for the exact variant, especially if you’re managing an allergy or dietary restriction.
Brands and retailers to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis lists Patatje Joppie in 40 g and 200 g sizes, as well as Provençale in a box of 20 × 45 g packs. There’s also a 125 g pack of Provençale.
- The sizes listed let you choose between a small pack and stock to portion yourself.
- The flavour descriptions come from the manufacturer and aren’t an independent assessment of taste.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Borrelnoten with paprika flavour in a 150 g pack.
- The larger pack may suit you if you want to portion out the amount you take with you.
- It isn’t an individual pack for taking with you; Albert Heijn advises checking the label, as ingredients and nutritional values can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists cocktail-coated peanuts in larger packs, including 300 g and 500 g, and also sells Duyvis Provençale in a 125 g pack.
- The larger sizes are options for portioning at home or sharing with others.
- The product range page doesn’t provide an independent ranking of flavours.
Lidl
The Dutch Lidl product page lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes in a 200 g pack.
- This size may suit you if you want to measure out a smaller amount yourself.
- This listing doesn’t support any general conclusion about Lidl’s own-brand coated peanuts.
Aldi
Aldi lists Trader Joe's coated peanuts in 300 g packs, in bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika varieties.
- The varieties listed give you a choice of different flavour names for portioning at home.
- Aldi is the retailer here, while Trader Joe's is the product brand listed.
PLUS
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g pack.
- The product page advises storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place.
- The product name Mild doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about the salt content or whether it’s suitable for a particular diet.
Joybuy products for portioning at home
These 275 g Duyvis packs are suited to stocking up at home and measuring out smaller amounts yourself; they aren’t individual packs for taking with you.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika, 275 g
Suitable for stocking up at home if you want to measure out smaller amounts yourself; for taking it with you, you’ll need to portion it yourself.
Variant: BBQ Paprika. Pack size: 275 g.
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Duyvis Tiger Nuts Paprika Fiesta, 275 g
An option for stocking up at home if you want to measure out the amount you need; it isn’t an individual pack for taking with you.
Variant: Paprika Fiesta. Pack size: 275 g.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g
Suitable for stocking up at home if you want to take a smaller amount with you; you’ll need to portion it yourself.
Variant: Provençal. Pack size: 275 g.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 40 g or 45 g pack automatically one recommended portion?
No. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a reference amount for a handful of coated peanuts. This isn’t a required portion size and doesn’t determine how much you want to eat; check the pack contents and consider how much you want.
How should I store a larger pack if I’m only taking some of it with me?
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. For Borrelnoten Mild, PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place. The Voedingscentrum says the printed best-before date applies while the pack is unopened; this doesn’t give a fixed storage period once it’s been opened.
Where can I check allergens in pre-packed coated peanuts?
Check the allergen information on the label of the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. For its 20 × 45 g Provençale packs, Makro lists peanuts and starch containing wheat; don’t assume this information also applies to other variants.
Can I use the nutritional values for plain nuts when checking coated peanuts?
Use the nutritional information for the exact coated peanut variant. The Voedingscentrum’s category information is about coated peanuts; the Provençale pack at Makro also lists peanuts and starch containing wheat.
When is a larger pack more convenient than individual packs?
A larger pack may suit you if you want to portion out snacks at home or share them with others. You’ll need to portion it yourself and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Choose individual packs if you want pre-portioned amounts to take with you.