First, choose a flavour that suits you and your picnic group. Paprika, onion and garlic, BBQ paprika, cocktail and hot chilli are all options, with no single choice that suits everyone. Match the pack size to what you want to bring and share, then check the ingredients and allergens for that exact variant. A vegetarian label doesn’t automatically mean a product is dairy-free.
You choose mainly by flavour, such as paprika, onion and garlic, BBQ or hot chilli, and want a variant that suits your group’s preferences. Duyvis describes its Provencale variant as having an onion and garlic flavour; Albert Heijn’s product information lists paprika and hot chilli.
You want to bring an amount that suits your plans, compare pack sizes and seal any opened snacks properly. Albert Heijn and Jumbo provide serving information for specific variants; follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
You’re sharing with people who have dietary requirements or food allergies, so you check the exact variant rather than relying on the flavour name or a vegetarian label. For young children, a choking warning is also relevant; check the information on the pack you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour and heat | Check the flavour name and product description. If you’re sharing at a picnic, ask in advance whether everyone is happy with hot chilli. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour or level of heat, I want it to suit my group. Around 36% of consumers put flavour first. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight and serving information for the exact variant. Bring a clean, sealable container for any leftovers. | If I’m bringing the snacks to share, I want an amount that suits my plans and a way to seal any leftovers properly. Around 29% of consumers prioritise taking snacks along, sharing and storing leftovers. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging. Vegetarian, vegan and lactose-free don’t mean the same thing. | If someone I’m sharing with has a dietary requirement or allergy, I want to check whether that exact variant is suitable. Around 21% of consumers put dietary suitability first. |
| Nutritional values and portions | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g on the label for the exact variant. Albert Heijn lists 1,53 g of salt per 100 g for its paprika variant, PLUS lists 1,32 g for BBQ Paprika and Jumbo lists 1,63 g for Cocktail. | If I’m keeping an eye on nutritional values or serving information, I want to be able to compare products on the same basis. Around 14% of consumers put nutritional values first. |
PLUS Borrelnoot BBQ Paprika is labelled vegetarian, but the ingredients information lists milk and lactose. The properties of this variant don’t automatically apply to other paprika or BBQ products.
Before sharing, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour variant.
Coated peanuts have a crisp coating and may contain different ingredients from unsalted nuts. So general information about unsalted nuts won’t necessarily apply to this snack.
Assess your chosen variant based on its own nutritional values and how much you eat.
The product information may advise you to reseal the packaging properly after use. For transport, the Voedingscentrum recommends packing food in clean, well-sealed containers.
Seal the bag properly or use a clean, sealable container, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
The variants mentioned include an onion and garlic option and a hot chilli variety.
AH Borrelnoten paprika smaak is a specific paprika variant, available in a 150 g pack.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is a cocktail-flavoured variety with a crisp dough coating, available in a 300 g pack.
Lidl presents Alesto as a range that includes nuts and party snacks; this alone doesn’t tell you anything about a specific flavour variant.
ALDI lists coated peanuts under the TRADER JOE'S product range, with different flavour names on its product pages.
PLUS Borrelnoot BBQ Paprika is a specific option if you’re looking for a BBQ paprika flavour, in a 300 g bag.
This selection includes seasoned and spicy coated peanuts in 275 g packs. If you’re sharing them, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variant.
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An option if you’re after hot chilli; the product information describes a double crisp coating.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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An option if you’re looking for a savoury, seasoned coated peanut variety.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts, wheat, lupin and milk; may contain nuts.
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The product description features a paprika flavour with onion, garlic and cumin, in a double coating.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. The product information warns that young children may choke on it.
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An option if you’re after a milder, curry-style flavour; the product information describes peanuts with a crisp coating.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts, gluten from wheat and barley, and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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An option if you’re looking for an onion and garlic flavour; the product information describes peanuts with a crisp coating.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Not necessarily: follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the variant you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS advise storing the dry coated peanut varieties mentioned in a cool, dry place. The Voedingscentrum recommends using a cool bag for products that are normally kept chilled.
Seal the packaging properly or put the contents in a clean, airtight container. Albert Heijn advises resealing the packaging after use, while the product information for Duyvis Flamin Hot recommends a lightproof, airtight tin. The Voedingscentrum recommends packing food for transport in clean, well-sealed containers.
Not necessarily. PLUS Borrelnoot BBQ Paprika is labelled vegetarian, but the ingredients information lists milk and lactose. Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variant.
Don’t assume these variants are suitable for young children. The product information for the AH paprika variant, Duyvis Flamin Hot and Duyvis Paprika Fiesta includes a warning that young children may choke on peanuts or nuts.
It indicates the possible accidental presence of an allergen; it’s not the same as an ingredient deliberately added to the product. According to the NVWA, rules have applied since 1 January 2026 requiring businesses to use a risk assessment. They may include the warnings ‘May contain X’ or ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. Take such a warning into account if someone with that allergy will be eating the product.
