If you want to take a pack with you without any preparation, the Duyvis Provençale multipack, with individual 45 g packs, fits the bill; it contains twenty packs. If you want to choose how much to take or snack from one pack on several occasions, check the total contents, whether it has a resealable closure and the storage instructions. Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact packaging for each flavour.
Want to take an unopened pack for a break on your walk without weighing out portions at home? The Duyvis Provençale multipack at Albert Heijn contains twenty 45 g packs; the product page describes each pack as one portion.
If you’re planning several breaks or sharing with someone, compare the pack size and closure. The options we looked at range from 125 g to 300 g; the 250 g AH Borrelnoten cocktail is described as easy to reseal.
Want to take ingredients, allergens or how much you eat into account? The Duyvis Provençale options we looked at list peanuts and wheat; PLUS Borrelnoten Mild also lists milk and celery, among other ingredients. Always check the exact flavour and packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portion pack | Check how many inner packs there are, the weight of each pack and which packaging the portion information refers to. | If I want to grab an unopened pack for one break without weighing it out first, it’s important that the portion information really does refer to the inner pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion convenience. |
| Closure and leftovers | Check whether the packaging is explicitly described as resealable and read the storage instructions for after opening. | If I want to spread the snack over several breaks, I want to know how to seal and store the rest. Around 22% of consumers prioritise storing and carrying leftovers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and packaging; only compare nutritional information on the same basis. | If I want to take ingredients, allergens or nutritional information into account, I want to be able to check the label for that exact product. Around 21% of consumers make the product’s composition their first consideration. |
| Quantity and stock | Compare the total amount sold with how much you want to take on your walk. | If I don’t want any unused stock left over, or I want to prepare several portions, I check the contents of the full pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise suitable quantities and managing their stock. |
The Duyvis Provençale 125 g pack at Jumbo that we looked at has an average portion size of 30 g. That’s different from an individual pack labelled as one portion.
Check both the total contents and the portion size. Don’t treat portion information as personal dietary advice.
The PLUS Borrelnoten Mild we looked at lists milk and celery, among other ingredients; the allergen information for Duyvis Provençale is different. Mild doesn’t mean a product is allergen-free.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the exact flavour. Also check for any warnings about possible traces.
For the Duyvis Provençale options we looked at, the advice is to store an opened pack somewhere dark and airtight. Resealability is explicitly confirmed only for the AH Borrelnoten cocktail we looked at.
Choose a way to seal it that suits the packaging and follow the storage instructions. Don’t assume a closure is waterproof unless this is stated.
A multipack of twenty 45 g packs and individual 125 g or 300 g bags are different purchase quantities, and they don’t offer the same way to portion the snack.
Compare the total contents and decide how much you actually want to take. Bear in mind that dividing up a larger bag takes preparation.
The Provençale options we looked at are available in a multipack of 45 g bags and as a 125 g bag.
The own-label option we looked at is AH Borrelnoten cocktail in a resealable 250 g pack.
The Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail we looked at comes in a 300 g bag; Duyvis Provençale 125 g is also available in the range.
Lidl describes Alesto as a range of nuts, dried fruit and party snacks. No specific Alesto portion pack for walking is mentioned here.
The Dutch product page we looked at lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika flavours, in a 300 g bag.
The PLUS Borrelnoten Mild we looked at comes in a 300 g bag.
These product options are larger bags of Duyvis coated peanuts for portioning yourself, whether you’re planning several snack breaks on a walk or want to share.
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The 275 g bag is designed for portioning yourself, whether you’re planning several snack breaks or want to share.
The product description lists 51% peanuts.
Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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With 275 g in the bag, you can portion it yourself for several snack breaks or to share.
The product description lists 50% peanuts and an onion and garlic flavour.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Not for the Duyvis Provençale option from Jumbo that we looked at: the product page lists an average portion of 30 g for the 125 g bag. The Albert Heijn multipack describes an individual 45 g pack as one portion. Neither description determines your personal needs.
Follow the advice on the exact packaging. For the Duyvis Provençale options we looked at, the advice is to store them in a cool, dry place; an opened pack is best kept in a dark, airtight container. Bear this advice in mind if you portion the snack at home.
The Duyvis Provençale and PLUS Mild options we looked at list peanuts and wheat, so they aren’t suitable if you need to avoid these ingredients. Also check the current packaging for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens; these can vary between products.
EU rules for prepacked foods require, among other things, information about ingredients, allergens, net quantity and durability, along with any applicable storage conditions. Allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that mandatory allergen labelling covers 14 allergens.
No. The Jumbo Cocktail we looked at consists of peanuts with a crispy coating. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as an option within the Wheel of Five; this doesn’t mean that a seasoned coated peanut has the same composition or nutritional assessment.
