Regular snack sharers
If you share your afternoon snack with housemates, choose a net weight that suits how much you’ll eat together. Jumbo lists twenty 25 g servings for its 500 g Cocktail Coated Peanuts pack.
Who are the different pack sizes for?
Occasional snackers
If you don’t eat coated peanuts often, a smaller pack can help you avoid having an open bag around for too long. The Voedingscentrum advises storing opened coated peanuts in a tightly sealed container.
Mindful snack sharers
If you’re sharing with people who check ingredients or allergens, read the information on the exact pack you plan to serve. Recipes and serving sizes vary between products.
What should you look for when choosing?
Choose a pack to suit how much you’ll open at once, how often you snack and what the people you’re sharing with can eat.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Pack size and how much you eat | Compare the net weight with how much your household usually gets through. A larger bag also means there’s more to eat once it’s open. | If several housemates are sharing, I want to choose a pack size that suits how much we’ll eat together. Around 31% of consumers prioritise pack size and how much they’ll eat. |
| Storing after opening | Check the amount in each sealed bag and follow the storage advice on the packaging. The Voedingscentrum advises storing opened coated peanuts in a tightly sealed container. | If I don’t snack every day, I’d rather not keep opening the same large bag. Around 25% of consumers prioritise freshness and having fewer leftovers after opening. |
| Flavour | Check the full flavour name and the ingredients; flavours such as cocktail, oriental and provençale are different. | If I’m sharing, I want to choose a flavour that everyone will enjoy. Around 19% of consumers prioritise their favourite flavour. |
| Portions and individual bags | Compare the weight in grams per portion and per bag. AH and Jumbo list 25 g as a serving; the Duyvis 20-pack reviewed contains 45 g bags. | If I want to measure out portions or hand them out separately, I check how many grams are in each bag. Around 13% of consumers prioritise portion planning. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the exact pack. According to the NVWA, allergens that must be declared by law need to appear in the ingredients list and be clearly identifiable. | If someone at the table has a relevant allergy, I check the information for that exact flavour. Around 12% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens for the people they’re sharing with. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming allergen information is the same for every flavour
Ingredients vary between products. For example, PLUS lists milk and celery among the ingredients in its Mild Coated Peanuts, while information for other flavours may differ.
Read the label on the pack you actually plan to share. If there’s a relevant allergy, checking the label is more important than choosing a convenient pack.
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Assuming every bag is the same serving size
An individual bag may contain more than the serving size listed on another pack. The Duyvis multipack contains 45 g bags; AH and Jumbo list 25 g servings for the products reviewed.
Compare the weight in grams per bag and per serving, and check the nutritional information on the same basis.
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Opening more than you’ll eat
With a large bag, there’s more available at once after opening. For opened coated peanuts, the Voedingscentrum recommends storing them in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days.
Choose an amount that suits how often you snack, seal the bag tightly and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis lists several pack sizes for Cocktail coated peanuts, as well as a range of flavours.
- The manufacturer lists packs of 125 g, 275 g, 500 g and 1.000 g.
- These pack sizes don’t indicate which ones are available in shops at any given time.
Albert Heijn
AH Cocktail is listed as a 300 g household pack.
- The product information lists twelve 25 g servings.
- Check the ingredients for your chosen flavour; allergens can vary between products.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 500 g pack of Cocktail Coated Peanuts.
- The product information lists twenty 25 g servings.
- Once opened, the contents of the large bag are all available at once, so bear in mind how much you’ll eat and the storage advice.
Lidl
Lidl describes Alesto as a range of nuts, dried fruit and party snacks. A Lidl product page also lists 200 g packs of Duyvis Coated Peanuts.
- The product page gives a specific pack size for the Duyvis flavour listed.
- The general Alesto description doesn’t give a specific pack size for a large bag of Alesto coated peanuts.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in oriental, provençale and cocktail flavours.
- The product description lists 300 g bags, giving you several flavours to compare.
- Check the latest product information and ingredients for the flavour you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists Mild Coated Peanuts in a 300 g bag.
- The product information includes ingredients and storage details.
- Mild doesn’t mean the product is allergen-free; the product page lists milk and celery among its ingredients.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are coated peanuts for a savoury afternoon snack, with a choice of flavours and pack sizes.
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Duyvis Poeta Coated Peanuts 275 g
An option for a savoury afternoon snack; the product title lists a pack size of 275 g.
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Duyvis Oriental Coated Peanuts 275 g
The product description mentions a mild curry flavour; the product title lists a pack size of 275 g.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provençale 125 g
The product description lists Provençale coated peanuts with onion and garlic flavour; the product title lists 125 g.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal 275 g
The product description lists Provençal coated peanuts with onion and garlic flavour; the product title lists 275 g.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika 275 g
The product description mentions a double coating and BBQ paprika flavour; the product title lists a pack size of 275 g.
Frequently asked questions
How should you store coated peanuts once you’ve opened the bag?
Store them in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. For opened coated peanuts, the Voedingscentrum recommends keeping them in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days; also follow the instructions on your pack.
What allergen information should I check?
Check the ingredients list and any warnings on the exact pack you plan to serve. According to the NVWA, allergens that must be declared by law need to be listed in the ingredients and clearly identifiable; also check for information about possible cross-contamination.
Are coated peanuts automatically suitable for young children?
No. The AH and Duyvis product pages reviewed warn that young children could choke on peanuts and nuts. Follow the warning on the packaging.
Should you throw away an unopened bag as soon as it passes its best-before date?
Not necessarily. For an intact, unopened pack, the Voedingscentrum advises checking it after the best-before date by looking, smelling and tasting the product, and following its storage advice. This isn’t a guarantee for every pack.