Who are these packs suitable for?

Lunchbox planners

If you want to prepare individual snack bags for the working week, check how many bags are in the pack and how many grams each one contains. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis Provençale pack reviewed as containing 20 bags of 45 g each; check whether that portion size suits what you want to take with you.

Office stock managers

When buying snacks for several colleagues, it’s useful to compare packs by total weight and how the contents are divided. A box of individual bags is different from one large bag that you portion yourself; Jumbo and PLUS, for example, also sell coated peanuts in standard bags.

Label-conscious snack buyers

If ingredients or known allergies influence your choice, check the exact flavour and packaging. FoodWorld XL lists peanuts and wheat for the Duyvis mini packs reviewed; this information does not automatically apply to other varieties.

What should you look for in office snacks?

First, choose between ready-portioned bags and portioning them yourself. Then compare the quantity per pack, how you want the snacks divided and the ingredients in the specific variety.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Individual bags and portion size Check the number of inner bags and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis Provençale pack as containing 20 bags of 45 g each, totalling 900 g. If I want to take or hand out snacks without weighing them, I need to know how many individual bags are included and how much each one weighs. Packaging convenience is the main priority for around 36% of consumers.
Quantity for your stock Compare the total weight on a like-for-like basis. A 900 g box is not directly comparable to a 500 g or 300 g bag. If I’m planning office supplies, I need to know how much product I’m buying and whether I’ll need to portion it myself. Stock quantity is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and warnings on the specific packaging. The Duyvis mini packs reviewed list peanuts and wheat; the European Union explains that allergens must be clearly highlighted in the ingredients list. If I’m choosing snacks for colleagues, I need to take known allergies and dietary requirements into account. Ingredient suitability is the main priority for around 21% of consumers.
Flavour for the group Check whether the pack contains a single flavour and whether it suits the people you’re buying for. ALDI lists bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika among the flavours available in a 300 g bag. If I’m planning snacks for a group, I want to choose a flavour that suits the people who’ll be eating them. A specific flavour preference is the main priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common buying pitfalls

  • Mistaking a value pack for a multipack

    A large total weight doesn’t tell you whether the contents are divided into individual bags. The Duyvis box reviewed lists 20 inner bags; a large bag is a different type of packaging.

    If you want to portion snacks in advance without weighing them, look for an explicitly stated number of inner bags and the weight of each bag.

    Portioning snacks yourself takes an extra step and may require suitable storage containers.

  • Taking a bag’s weight as personal nutritional advice

    The 45 g refers to the weight of one bag in the pack reviewed; it is not a recommendation for every person.

    First decide how much you want to take with you, then check whether a 45 g bag is suitable.

  • Assuming allergens based on the brand name alone

    The Duyvis Provençale mini packs reviewed list peanuts and wheat. Ingredients may vary between flavours and packs.

    Check the ingredients and warnings on the specific packaging, even if you’ve bought a different variety before.

  • Comparing different pack weights directly

    A 900 g box, a 500 g bag and a 300 g bag contain different quantities. The pack format alone won’t tell you how much stock you need.

    Compare the total weight and, if you’re portioning the snacks yourself, the quantity you want to prepare at a time.

Brands and retailers to consider

Duyvis

The Provençale pack reviewed is designed for anyone who wants to prepare or hand out individual bags.

  • Foods & Goods lists 20 bags of 45 g each, totalling 900 g.
  • FoodWorld XL lists peanuts and wheat for these mini packs. Check the label on the pack you receive.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both the Duyvis 20-pack mentioned above and its own AH Borrelnoten cocktail mix.

  • The product pages make it clear that these are two distinct products.
  • The AH cocktail nuts are not the same pack as the Duyvis multipack; don’t assume the AH product contains individual bags.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists coated peanuts in standard bags, including Cocktail and Provençaals varieties, as well as a 500 g value pack.

  • The listed weights can help you plan your total stock.
  • A 500 g bag is not the same as a box of individual snack bags.

PLUS

PLUS lists its own-brand Ham Kaas coated peanuts, among other products, in a 300 g bag.

  • The product page states the bag weight and recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
  • The product information for this variety does not automatically apply to other PLUS flavours.

ALDI

ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S coated peanuts in 300 g bags, in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika flavours.

  • The product page lists both the bag weight and the flavour options.
  • The bags listed are not described as a mixed multipack.

Lidl

Lidl has a coated peanuts product category.

  • This category is worth considering if you want to include this retailer in your search.
  • Check the weight, flavour and whether the pack contains individual bags.

Office snacks at Joybuy

This selection includes Duyvis coated peanuts in 125 g or 275 g packs. They’re worth considering for office supplies when you want to decide how to divide the contents yourself.

Duyvis Coated Peanuts Poeta 275 g

Duyvis Coated Peanuts Poeta 275 g

The 275 g pack is an option to consider when planning your office supplies.

The product information lists peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; it may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.

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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provençale 125 g

Duyvis Bran Nuts Provençale 125 g

This pack could suit you if you’re looking for Provençale coated peanuts for your office supplies.

The product description lists 30 g portions and 4–5 portions per pack. The ingredients information lists peanuts and wheat; it may contain traces of milk, other nuts, soya and mustard.

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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal 275 g

Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal 275 g

The product description identifies this as Provençal coated peanuts in a 275 g pack.

The ingredients information lists peanuts and wheat; it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.

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Frequently asked questions

How many working days can you plan for with a box of 20 bags?

If you use one bag per working day, the box reviewed will last for 20 working days. Each bag contains 45 g; this is a way to count your supplies, not portion-size advice.

How can I check whether coated peanuts are suitable for someone with an allergy?

Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the specific packaging before serving the snack. The Duyvis Provençale mini packs reviewed list peanuts and wheat; don’t assume this information applies to other flavours or packs.

What do the Dutch allergen rules mean from 2026?

New rules on warnings about allergens that unintentionally end up in food, for example through cross-contamination, have applied since 1 January 2026. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains these rules; you should also read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging you receive.

How should you store an opened bag of coated peanuts in the office?

Follow the storage instructions for the specific variety. The product pages for PLUS Ham Kaas 300 g and Jumbo Cocktail 300 g recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; don’t assume a fixed storage period after opening if one isn’t stated on the packaging.

What information should you check on a pre-packed snack?

Check the ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date and nutritional information, among other details. The official EU guidance on food labelling says that any allergens must be clearly highlighted in the ingredients list; this doesn’t automatically mean a product is suitable for everyone.