Budget-conscious hosts
You want enough coated peanuts for your guests and mainly compare the price per kilo with how much you’ll use. Supermarkets offer a range of pack sizes, including 300 g and 500 g bags.
Who are these options for?
Smaller get-togethers with no leftovers
You’re buying for a smaller or occasional get-together and want a quantity you can finish after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened coated peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days.
Shoppers looking for a particular flavour or ingredients
You’re after a particular variety or need to take your own or your guests’ ingredients and allergens into account. Check the exact pack: as well as peanuts, coated peanuts may contain wheat or milk, for example.
What should you look for when buying?
First compare the price per kilo for the exact variety, then decide how much you expect to use.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Price per kilo | Compare like-for-like weights and check both the pack contents and price. | If I’m buying coated peanuts for a larger group, I want to know what the amount we’ll actually finish costs. That’s why around 36% of consumers prioritise the price per kilo. |
| Quantity | Estimate how much you’ll use and check the storage advice on the pack. | If I’m buying for a small or occasional get-together, I don’t want lots left over unnecessarily. That’s why around 29% of consumers prioritise a suitable quantity. |
| Flavour | Check the full variety name: different flavours don’t necessarily use the same recipe. | If I want a particular flavour, I don’t choose based only on the lowest price per kilo. Around 21% of consumers give the flavour the greatest weight in their decision. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and any warnings on the exact pack. | If ingredients or an allergen restriction affect my choice, I check the bag before serving. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this information. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a flavour name guarantees a product is allergen-free
The name Mild doesn’t mean a product is free from allergens. The ingredients for PLUS Borrelnoten Mild include peanuts, wheat, celery and milk.
If it matters to you or your guests, check the ingredients and any warnings on the exact pack.
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Comparing only the price per bag
A low price per bag doesn’t tell you how much you’re paying for the same quantity. A larger bag could also leave you with contents you don’t use.
Compare the price per kilo for the variety you’re buying, then choose a quantity that suits your get-together.
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Treating a supermarket claim as an independent taste test
A taste-test claim for an ALDI product range isn’t automatically a current, independent comparison of the specific bag you’re buying.
Check the variety, pack size and ingredients. Choose based on flavour if that’s what matters most to you, rather than a claim that may not apply to the exact pack.
Brands and supermarket options to compare
Duyvis
A branded option for anyone looking for a particular variety, such as Cocktail. Duyvis lists several pack sizes for this variety.
- The manufacturer publishes product information and pack sizes.
- Descriptions of flavour and crunch are brand claims, not an independent comparison. Cocktail contains peanuts, wheat and lactose from milk, among other ingredients.
Albert Heijn
An own-brand option: AH Borrelnoten cocktail in a 300 g pack.
- The product information lists the pack size and ingredients; the variety reviewed contains 51% peanuts.
- Check the current pack, as ingredients and allergen information can change.
Jumbo
An own-brand option with different flavours, including Cocktail in a 500 g pack.
- The larger pack is an option for a get-together where you expect to use the contents.
- The ‘value pack’ label alone doesn’t tell you whether that quantity is better value for your needs.
Lidl
A supermarket option to include in your comparison if Lidl is part of your usual shopping route.
- The official product range page lists the coated peanuts category.
- Compare the flavour, pack size and price per kilo of the variety you see in store at the time.
ALDI
An own-brand option with published TRADER JOE'S flavour ranges, including 300 g bags.
- The flavour ranges offer different varieties to compare based on your preferences.
- Check the ingredients for the exact flavour; information for one variety doesn’t automatically apply to another.
PLUS
An own-brand option: PLUS Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g pack.
- The product information lists ingredients, possible traces and storage instructions.
- Mild doesn’t guarantee that a product is suitable for particular allergies or diets; check the current pack.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are Duyvis varieties for get-togethers, with different flavour profiles and pack sizes. Compare the ingredients and pack size of the specific variety you’re considering.
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Duyvis Poeta Coated Peanuts 275 g
A variety to consider if you’re looking for a savoury, spiced snack for a get-together.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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Duyvis Oriental Coated Peanuts 275 g
An option if you’re looking for a variety with a mild curry flavour for a get-together.
Pack size: 275 g; the product description states that it contains 49% peanuts. Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale 125 g
The smaller pack may suit a smaller get-together, or if you’d like to try a variety first.
Pack size: 125 g. The product description mentions onion and garlic flavour and 50% peanuts. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal 275 g
A variety to compare if you’re looking for a savoury onion and garlic flavour for a get-together.
Pack size: 275 g; the product description states that it contains 50% peanuts. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika 275 g
An option if you’re looking for a BBQ and paprika-flavoured variety for a get-together.
Pack size: 275 g; the product description states that it contains 40% peanuts. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to buy a large bag to save money?
Not necessarily: compare the price per kilo, then consider whether you’ll use all the contents. If you’re ordering online, include any delivery charges in the total.
How long can you keep an opened bag of coated peanuts?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened coated peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. Follow the instructions on the pack too; Duyvis recommends storing an opened bag in a light- and airtight container.
Is PLUS Borrelnoten Mild suitable if you want to avoid milk or wheat?
Don’t assume so from the name: the ingredients listed for the PLUS Mild variety reviewed include wheat and milk, among other things. Check the exact pack for ingredients and any allergen warnings relevant to you.
Are coated peanuts a frozen product?
The coated peanuts reviewed are snacks with instructions for dry storage, not products to treat as part of a frozen range. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says coated peanuts are not particularly suitable for freezing.
What should you bear in mind when serving coated peanuts to young children?
Bear in mind Duyvis’s warning that young children can choke on peanuts and nuts.