Choose individually wrapped bags if you want to hand them out without portioning them in advance; Duyvis lists Provençale in 45 g bags, and Dutch suppliers describe a box containing 20 bags. If you want to decide the amount yourself, a larger shop-bought bag may suit you better, but bear in mind that it takes time to portion and you’ll need to store any leftovers. If anyone has an allergy, check the label on the pack you buy. For children, be aware of the choking risk posed by whole peanuts.
If you want a snack on the go or to hand out one bag per person without splitting up a larger bag first, individual packs are handy. Duyvis lists Provençale in 45 g packs; Dutch suppliers describe a box containing 20 bags.
If you only want to take the amount you need, check the net weight and nutritional information on the pack. The weight of a bag doesn’t automatically match the amount you’ll want to eat in one sitting.
Choose the total amount and flavour to suit your group. You can portion larger shop-bought bags yourself; with individual bags, there’s no need to do this in advance. Check the ingredients and warnings if anyone has an allergy, and bear in mind the choking risk posed by whole nuts for children.
First decide whether you value the convenience of handing out individual packs or would rather choose the amount and contents of your picnic portions yourself.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking them along and handing them out | Check whether the product comes in individual bags, how many bags are in the pack and how many grams each bag contains. | I want to give everyone a sealed bag without portioning them out on the spot; around 31% of consumers prioritise individually packed snacks for taking along or handing out. |
| Amount per person | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to take. Makro lists 45 g as a portion for the specific Duyvis Provençale pack; this is product information, not a general recommendation. | I want to decide how much to take myself, even if that means portioning it in advance; around 25% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Total purchase | Compare the total contents and price per kilo on a like-for-like basis. A box of 20 bags of 45 g contains 900 g in total. | I want to match my purchase to the number of people and compare the total amount; around 19% of consumers prioritise the cost of their purchase. |
| Flavour for your group | Check the variety and ingredients. Duyvis says its Provençale variety has an onion and garlic flavour. | I want to choose a flavour that suits my group rather than focusing only on the packaging; around 13% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the actual pack; also check for warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | I want to take the ingredients into account for everyone eating, for example if someone has a relevant allergy; around 12% of consumers prioritise checking this. |
Pack weight and serving size aren’t the same thing. A 45 g bag and a 125 g shop-bought bag aren’t directly comparable as portions.
First decide how much you want to take or hand out, then check the bag’s weight and nutritional information on the relevant basis.
The box described by Dutch suppliers contains 20 bags of 45 g, totalling 900 g. That’s a multipack, not a single small purchase.
Check how many bags you need and look at the total amount in the pack.
Duyvis says Provençale contains peanuts and wheat, and may contain milk, soya, mustard and various nuts. A flavour name doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
Read the ingredients and warnings on the pack you actually buy.
Once opened, you’ll need to store it appropriately. The Voedingscentrum recommends keeping opened coated peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days; also follow the instructions on the pack.
Portion out only what you need in advance, then seal the rest appropriately according to the label.
Duyvis lists Provençale coated peanuts in several pack sizes; Dutch suppliers also describe a box of 20 bags of 45 g.
Albert Heijn lists AH Cocktail Nuts as an own-brand option.
Jumbo lists cocktail nuts in 300 g packs and a 500 g larger pack.
Lidl lists Alesto coated peanuts as an own-brand product.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in 300 g bags, including oriental, provençale and cocktail varieties.
PLUS lists its own Ham and Cheese coated peanuts in a 300 g bag.
This selection of Joybuy products suits anyone who wants to take a larger bag and portion it themselves.
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The 275 g bag suits anyone who wants to portion out the amount per person themselves.
The product information describes an onion and garlic flavour.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the pack label.
No. 45 g is the serving size Makro lists for the specific Duyvis Provençale pack. This is product information, not a general nutritional recommendation; consider how much you want to take yourself.
Follow the instructions on the pack. For the Duyvis pack reviewed, Makro recommends storing it in a dry place and transferring it to an airtight, light-proof container once opened; the Voedingscentrum recommends keeping opened coated peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days.
The Voedingscentrum warns about choking on whole nuts and peanuts. A smaller bag doesn’t change the shape of the snack; supervise children while they’re eating and take the warning into account when choosing.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack you buy. According to the NVWA, allergen information for pre-packed foods must be shown on the label. Duyvis lists peanuts and wheat in Provençale, and warns that it may contain milk, soya, mustard and various nuts.
Compare the price per kilo on a like-for-like basis, and check the total contents too. A box of 20 bags of 45 g contains 900 g; shop-bought bags of, for example, 300 g aren’t individually portioned. Choose a total amount that suits your group and consider whether you can store any leftovers.
