Walkers who choose their portions carefully
You want a savoury snack for a break and tailor the amount to what you’ll actually eat on your walk.
Who are coated peanuts for on the go?
Walkers who portion snacks themselves
You take some with you and want to be able to reseal and store the rest according to the advice for that specific variety.
Long-distance walkers
Alongside a savoury snack, you plan what else you’ll eat and drink. Wandel.nl recommends easily digested carbohydrate sources that aren’t too high in fat during exercise.
What should you look for in coated peanuts for a walk?
First decide how much you want to take and how you’ll store the rest. Then check the ingredients in the exact flavour you’re considering.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Quantity and packaging | Compare the net weight with the amount you plan to take, and check how to store the rest. | If I’m only taking part of a bag, I want to be able to match the amount to my walk. Around 39% of consumers put the quantity they need first. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Check whether the exact pack is resealable and follow the storage advice after opening. | If I want to use the rest of the bag later, I look at how to seal and store it. Around 23% of consumers give carrying and storage convenience top priority. |
| Ingredients and walking nutrition | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, and check the nutritional values per 100 g. Plan your other food and drink, too. | If ingredients or allergens matter to me, I also want to know how the snack fits in with everything else I’m taking. Around 23% of consumers put ingredients and nutrition planning first. |
| Flavour | Check the full flavour name and the ingredients for that specific variety. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour, I don’t want to rely on information about a different variety. Around 15% of consumers make flavour their top priority. |
Common mistakes when choosing coated peanuts to take with you
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Automatically choosing the largest pack
A larger bag means you’ll need to portion and store it yourself. If you only take some with you, the rest could go unused.
Compare the contents of the exact packs and choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it. Once opened, follow the storage advice for that variety.
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Treating coated peanuts as a complete food for a long walk
For a longer spell of exercise, what you eat and drink alongside your snack matters, too. Wandel.nl recommends easily digested carbohydrate sources that aren’t too high in fat, as well as plenty to drink.
Plan your other food and drink separately, and treat coated peanuts as an extra snack rather than assuming they’re a complete nutrition plan.
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Assuming a familiar flavour name means the ingredients are the same
Ingredients and allergens can vary between different varieties. The flavour name alone won’t tell you which allergens are in the bag.
Read the current label for the exact flavour and pack size. Distinguish between allergens that are present and warnings about possible traces.
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Using an old taste test as a current comparison
Libelle’s 2018 taste test was about Provençale and isn’t a current comparison of today’s varieties or their suitability as walking snacks.
Before using a test to help you choose, check that it covers the same flavour and product variety.
Relevant brands to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis lists Cocktail in 125 g, 275 g, 500 g and 1000 g packs.
- The pack sizes listed give you a choice of how much to take with you or keep at home.
- The description of a crunchy coating is a claim by Duyvis, not an independent comparison of flavour or suitability for walking.
Albert Heijn
AH Cocktail Coated Peanuts is available in a 250 g pack with resealable packaging.
- The product information says the bag is resealable.
- This variety lists peanuts, wheat and milk; an own-label product isn’t automatically suitable for every diet.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Cocktail coated peanuts in a 300 g pack and a 500 g larger pack.
- The two pack sizes listed let you choose between a smaller bag and a larger supply.
- The nutritional values for the 300 g variety don’t automatically apply to the 500 g pack.
Lidl
Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a seasoned dough coating.
- The product description tells you the product format and that it’s a seasoned variety.
- Claims about extra crunchiness come from Lidl and aren’t an independent assessment of flavour or suitability for eating on a walk.
ALDI
ALDI lists 300 g packs of Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in Puszta, paprika and bacon and cheese flavours.
- The flavours listed give you a choice of different varieties.
- Ingredients and allergens can vary by flavour, so check the label on the specific bag.
PLUS
PLUS Mild Coated Peanuts is a 300 g own-label variety with ingredient and nutrition information.
- The product information gives you details to check the ingredients in this variety.
- The listed allergens include milk and celery. The name Mild doesn’t, by itself, tell you the salt content.
Duyvis snacks for a walking break at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are Duyvis varieties made with coated peanuts, intended as snacks to take with you.
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Duyvis Tiger Nuts Paprika Fiesta, 275 g
The product information describes this 275 g bag as a snack to take with you.
Nutritional values per 100 g: fat 33 g and salt 1,5 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika, 275 g
The product information describes this 275 g bag as a snack; it recommends sealing it well after opening.
Nutritional values per 100 g: fat 33 g and salt 1,5 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions about eating coated peanuts on a walk
Should you take extra snacks on every walk?
Not necessarily. Wandel.nl says you can walk for a few hours on your usual diet without extra snacks. For a more demanding walk, however, the organisation recommends eating in good time, having smaller amounts and drinking plenty. So there isn’t one set snack requirement for every walker.
How should you store the rest of an opened bag?
Follow the advice for the exact variety. AH Cocktail recommends storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack well; Duyvis Cocktail recommends putting an opened bag in a light- and airtight container.
What allergen information should you check on a Dutch label?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the 14 allergens specified by law must be listed in the ingredients. For cereals containing gluten, the type of cereal must also be named. Check the current packaging, even if you’ve previously bought a variety with the same product name.
Are coated peanuts suitable as the only food on a long walk?
Don’t automatically treat coated peanuts as a complete source of walking nutrition. Wandel.nl also recommends easily digested carbohydrate sources that aren’t too high in fat during exercise, as well as plenty to drink. So make sure you plan your other food and drink, too.
Can young children take the same coated peanuts?
Not without taking the product warnings into account. AH and Duyvis product information warns that young children may choke on peanuts, so check the warning on the packaging for the specific variety.