Coated peanuts can add a savoury crunch to your lunch, but judge their protein contribution by the portion you actually pack. For Duyvis Provencale, Jumbo lists 4.5 g of protein per 30 g portion in the 125 g pack. If you exercise, consider this alongside the rest of your lunch and daily diet, rather than treating it as a recovery solution in its own right.
You want to know how much protein your snack adds to your lunch and daily diet, without assuming a product name promises recovery. Voedingscentrum provides guidance on protein and exercise, while Jumbo lists nutritional values for a specific portion of Duyvis Provencale.
You’re looking for a convenient savoury addition to your office lunch and want to make an informed choice between a seasoned snack and unsalted nuts. Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts as an option in the Dutch Wheel of Five.
You check the ingredients and warnings on the exact flavour and pack, as allergen information can vary between products. The NVWA explains allergen labelling, while Duyvis and Jumbo provide product information for specific varieties.
Compare coated peanuts by the amount you’ll pack, and also consider flavour, allergens and how to store the pack. The examples and points to bear in mind below are based on product information from Jumbo, Duyvis and Voedingscentrum.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein per 100 g and per portion you’ll actually pack. For Duyvis Provencale in the 125 g pack, Jumbo lists 4.5 g of protein per 30 g portion. | If I’m adding to a lunch for exercise, I want to know what my own portion contributes alongside the rest of my diet. Around 36% of consumers focus on protein contribution. |
| Everyday food choices | Look at energy and salt as well as protein. Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts as an option in the Dutch Wheel of Five; this doesn’t automatically apply to coated peanuts with a seasoned coating. | When choosing a snack for my everyday lunch, I weigh up the seasoned flavour against unsalted nuts. Around 29% of consumers prioritise everyday food choices. |
| Portioning and storage | The pack size isn’t the same as the portion shown in a nutrition table. Follow the storage instructions on the specific pack once opened. | If I’m packing snacks for several days at the office, I want to be able to portion and store them easily. Around 21% of consumers consider portioning and storage most important. |
| Allergens | Check both the allergens present and the warnings on the current pack; assess each flavour separately. The NVWA states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I check the exact flavour and pack before buying or eating anything. Around 14% of consumers prioritise allergen suitability. |
A product name or protein value alone doesn’t tell you whether your lunch contains enough protein. Voedingscentrum recommends considering your level of exercise and overall diet.
Assess the protein in your own portion alongside the rest of your lunch and daily diet; don’t use an unsubstantiated recovery claim as a selection criterion.
For Duyvis Provencale in the 125 g pack, Jumbo’s nutrition table uses a 30 g portion. The pack’s full contents are therefore not the amount those portion values refer to.
Decide how much you’ll pack and compare the nutritional values for the same amount as you’ll actually eat.
A larger portion also contains more energy and salt than the portion used in the table.
Duyvis Cocktail and Provencale have different ingredient and allergen information. Information for one flavour therefore doesn’t automatically apply to the other.
Check the current ingredients list and warnings about possible traces on the pack you’re planning to buy.
Makes coated peanuts with a crunchy coating, including Cocktail and Provencale flavours.
Offers AH Borrelnoten cocktail as its own-brand option for your grocery shop.
Lists Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g and product information for Duyvis Provencale in the 125 g pack.
Has product information for coated peanuts as a category in the Netherlands.
Offers TRADER JOE'S coated peanuts in oriental, provençale and cocktail flavours, including a 300 g pack.
Lists PLUS Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g bag.
This product selection is for anyone looking for a savoury, crunchy addition to their lunch.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury, crunchy snack with a Provençal flavour.
Pack size: 275 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat/gluten-containing cereals; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the current pack for allergen information.
According to Voedingscentrum, recreational exercisers don’t need special protein shakes or bars. If you want to eat more protein, you can also get it from everyday foods; start by looking at your current diet.
No. In its nutrition table for Duyvis Provencale in the 125 g pack, Jumbo uses a 30 g portion, which contains 4.5 g of protein. That’s the portion used for the table, not a personal serving recommendation.
No. The ingredient information for Duyvis Cocktail lists lactose from milk and wheat. For Duyvis Provencale in the 125 g pack, Jumbo lists peanuts and wheat as allergens present, and milk as a possible trace. Check the current pack of the flavour you’re buying.
Follow the instructions on the pack. For Duyvis Provencale in the 125 g pack, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and putting the opened bag in a light- and airtight container.
No. According to the European Commission, nutrition claims are only permitted if they’re listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and meet the relevant conditions. A protein listing alone therefore doesn’t prove that a product meets the requirements for a nutrition claim.
