Stock-up shoppers who snack regularly
You buy for regular get-togethers and want to choose a bag you can finish in good time after opening.
Who is this choice relevant for?
Households with smaller get-togethers
You use less at a time and want to spread your stock across separate packs. The size and seal of each bag are worth considering.
Shoppers with specific flavour or ingredient preferences
You’re looking for a particular flavour or want to check the ingredients for yourself or your guests. So compare the exact variety, not just the brand name.
What should you consider when stocking up?
First, work out how much you’ll use after opening. Then choose a bag size, flavour and ingredients to suit your plans.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and stock planning | Choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll use after opening, and keep any other bags sealed. | When I stock up, I want a bag size that suits how much we get through. Around 33% of consumers prioritise pack size and stock planning. |
| How much you use after opening | Check the seal and follow the storage advice and best-before date on the packaging. | I’d rather open only what we’ll use during one get-together and keep the rest sealed. Around 33% of consumers prioritise planning how much they use and how they store it. |
| Flavour variety | Check the full flavour name and compare pack sizes within the variety you want. | When I stock up, I want to be sure the flavour I choose will also suit our next get-together. Around 20% of consumers prioritise their choice of flavour. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety. | I want to be able to check the ingredients first, for myself or my guests. Around 14% of consumers prioritise suitability. |
Common pitfalls
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Choosing a large bag without planning how much you’ll use after opening
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened coated peanuts for 2–5 days. So a larger pack won’t necessarily suit everyone’s needs.
Choose a pack size to suit your get-togethers and keep unopened bags sealed.
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Looking only at the amount in the bag
A larger pack doesn’t tell you how much you’ll actually use after opening.
Compare the pack size with how much you use at each get-together, and only open what you need.
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Assuming the flavour name guarantees what’s in the product
Varieties from the same brand can have different ingredients and allergen information. The word Mild on its own tells you nothing about allergens.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen.
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Assuming resealable means it will keep indefinitely
A resealable pack doesn’t override the storage advice for opened coated peanuts.
Seal the bag properly and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
Brands and retailers for reference
Duyvis
Duyvis offers individual flavour varieties, which is useful if you want to plan your stock around a particular flavour.
- Duyvis lists Cocktail, Provencale, Poesta and Oriental among its varieties.
- Jumbo lists different pack sizes for certain varieties; that doesn’t mean every flavour is available in every size.
Albert Heijn
AH Borrelnoten cocktail comes in a 250 g pack, which Albert Heijn says is easy to reseal.
- Albert Heijn lists the pack contents, seal and ingredient information for this variety.
- The ingredients listed apply to AH Cocktail and not automatically to other AH coated peanuts.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own Cocktail coated peanuts in 300 g and 500 g packs, among other products.
- The choice of pack sizes lets you match the bag to how much you use.
- The ingredient information for Jumbo Cocktail applies to that specific variety; a larger bag says nothing about how long it will keep after opening.
PLUS
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is a separate variety, sold in a 300 g bag.
- PLUS lists ingredient information for this variety.
- Mild is the name of a variety, not a claim that the product is free from allergens.
ALDI
ALDI lists 300 g Trader Joe's coated peanuts in Oriental, Provençale and Cocktail varieties.
- The product listing distinguishes between several flavours in this range.
- ALDI is the retailer here; Trader Joe's is the product name. A claim that the retailer has tested the product isn’t an independent taste assessment.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 200 g pack of Duyvis coated peanuts.
- The listing offers a smaller size if you’re looking for a limited quantity.
- Lidl is the retailer and Duyvis is the product brand; this pack alone tells you nothing about other available sizes.
Duyvis varieties at Joybuy
This Joybuy selection includes Duyvis varieties in bags ranging from 125 g to 275 g. Compare the flavour and pack size with how much you want to use after opening.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Poeta, 275 g
A good choice if you specifically want to add the Poeta variety to your stock.
- Pack size: 275 g.
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Duyvis Oriental Coated Peanuts, 275 g
A good choice if you’re looking for the Oriental variety and want to choose your stock by bag size.
- Pack size: 275 g.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale, 125 g
A good choice if you’re looking for the Provencale variety in a smaller bag.
- Pack size: 125 g.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g
A good choice if you’re looking specifically for this Provençal variety in a 275 g bag.
- Pack size: 275 g.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika, 275 g
A good choice if you specifically want to add the BBQ Paprika variety to your stock.
- Pack size: 275 g.
Frequently asked questions
How should you store coated peanuts after opening?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing opened coated peanuts in a cool, dry, dark kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days, in a tightly sealed container. Follow the instructions on the packaging too; a resealable bag doesn’t guarantee that they’ll stay crisp for longer.
Should you throw away an unopened bag as soon as it reaches its best-before date?
No, not automatically: the best-before date indicates how long the product is expected to retain its quality. According to the European Commission, food may still be safe to eat after this date if it has been stored as instructed and the packaging is undamaged. Check its appearance, smell and taste too.
What allergen information should you check on packaging in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that 14 allergens must be declared and that any allergens present must be clearly identified in the ingredients list. Check any warnings on the current packaging too: the ingredients in AH Cocktail, PLUS Mild and Jumbo Cocktail are not the same.
Are coated peanuts suitable for young children?
AH warns that young children could choke on peanuts in its Cocktail variety. Follow the warning on the packaging when choosing coated peanuts for a household with young children.