Choose individual snack packs if you want to set aside unopened packs for different occasions or take them with you. Choose regular sharing bags if you mainly eat coated peanuts together. Check how many individual packs are inside and the weight of each one: a multipack isn’t necessarily a box of small portions. For children and anyone with an allergy, the whole peanuts and ingredients matter more than the convenience of the packaging.
You want unopened packs to hand for TV nights or when you’re out and about. In that case, the difference between twenty 45 g packs and a bundle of two regular bags matters more than the word ‘multipack’ alone. Makro lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provençale in a box of 20 x 45 g; Albert Heijn lists a Duyvis pack containing two 275 g bags.
You’re putting coated peanuts on the table to share during a TV night and don’t need individual packs. A regular sharing bag or larger bag may suit the way you use them better. Jumbo, for example, lists cocktail and Provençale coated peanuts in 500 g packs.
You want something you can take with you, but also need to consider who it’s for. A small pack doesn’t change the fact that it contains whole peanuts or possible allergens. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 and warns that older children can choke on them too.
Start with how you plan to use them: individual snack packs to take with you or save for different occasions, regular sharing bags to enjoy together, or a large bag if you want to portion them yourself.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual packs | Check the number of individual packs, the weight of each pack and the total contents. | If you want to have unopened packs ready or take them with you, look for packaging that clearly states how many individual packs it contains; around 36% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Quantity | Compare the total contents and number of regular bags with how much you use during your snacking occasions. | If you mainly share or are planning for several occasions, first consider the quantity that suits how you’ll use them; around 29% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Flavour | Read the full flavour name and check what’s in the pack; different varieties may contain different ingredients. | If you’re looking for a particular flavour, you’ll want to know which variety is in the bags; around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
| Suitability for the person eating them | Check the current label for allergens and consider the person’s age and the whole peanuts. | If you’re buying for a child or someone with an allergy, first check whether the contents are suitable for them; around 14% of consumers prioritise this. |
A bundle of two 275 g bags is packaged differently from a box of twenty 45 g packs. The word ‘multipack’ doesn’t tell you which it is.
Before choosing, check how many bags are included and the weight of each one. If you want to take regular sharing bags with you, you may need to portion them into a container yourself.
A snack pack doesn’t change the fact that it contains whole peanuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4; older children can choke on them too. Advice about unsalted nuts is not a general recommendation for coated peanuts.
Consider age, allergens and dietary choices separately from pack size, and check the label of the variety you’re buying.
Relevant examples include individual Provençale snack packs and bundles of regular bags.
The retailer lists both Duyvis packs and its own AH variety of coated peanuts.
Jumbo lists cocktail and Provençale coated peanuts, among other varieties, in 500 g bags.
Lidl lists 250 g bags of coated peanuts in several varieties and has also listed Duyvis products.
Aldi lists 300 g bags of coated peanuts under the Trader Joe's brand name.
One example listed is PLUS Ham and Cheese Coated Peanuts in a 300 g bag.
These Joybuy products are bags of coated peanuts for a TV snack; they aren’t multipacks containing individual snack packs.
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A 275 g bag for a TV snack when you want to portion it yourself.
Pack size: 275 g. Peanuts: 51%.
Contains peanuts and wheat (gluten); milk and celery are also listed. May contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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A 275 g bag for a TV snack when you want to portion it yourself.
Pack size: 275 g. Peanuts: 50%. Onion and garlic flavour.
Contains peanuts and wheat (gluten); may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Check the pack contents and the weight of each individual pack. Examples include a box of 20 x 45 g and a 2-pack of 275 g bags; the word ‘multipack’ alone doesn’t tell you which it is.
No, the packaging doesn’t determine whether the contents are suitable. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 and warns that older children can choke on them too. Also check the allergens on the label.
Seal the bag well and keep the contents dry; follow the instructions on the pack for the variety you have. For the listed PLUS Ham and Cheese variety, the storage advice is to keep it in a cool, dry and dark place. Follow the date on your pack and don’t assume there’s a standard shelf life once opened.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety. Under general EU rules, allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list; legal exceptions may depend on the product and packaging.
No, a 275 g listing describes the contents of one bag and doesn’t in itself mean that it contains smaller individual packs. Check the pack contents before counting on individual portions.
