Shoppers looking to buy organic
You’re looking for a savoury snack for your journey and want to be able to check the organic status of the exact pack. The European Commission explains which details should accompany the EU organic logo.
Who is this relevant to?
Shoppers who want to eat nuts with breakfast
You’d like to add nuts to breakfast before you set off. Knowing the difference between unsalted nuts and coated peanuts helps you choose a product that suits the occasion.
Shoppers who take their own snacks
You shop before setting off and consider the quantity, storage instructions and hand luggage rules. If you have a food allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the specific variant you’re buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a crunchy savoury snack or nuts to have with breakfast. Then check the organic labelling, packaging and ingredients for the exact variant.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Organic certification | Check the organic labelling and the details of the inspection body on the packaging. The EU organic logo also comes with details about the origin of the agricultural products. | If you want your travel snack to be verifiably organic, don’t rely solely on a brand name or a claim about colourings. Around 36% of shoppers prioritise organic certification. |
| Choosing something for breakfast | Check whether the product is plain unsalted nuts or coated peanuts with a crunchy layer. Check organic certification separately, too. | If you want nuts with breakfast and following the Dutch Wheel of Five matters to you, the distinction between these product types is relevant. Around 29% of shoppers prioritise suitability for breakfast. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits what you want to take with you, and follow the storage instructions on the label. Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. | If you want to take the snack on your journey or keep it after opening, consider the quantity and how to reseal it. Around 21% of shoppers prioritise convenience when carrying and storing snacks. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen warnings for the exact flavour and pack. Check the coating and seasonings, too. | If an allergen is a concern for you, check the whole pack rather than just the name of the peanut or flavour. Around 14% of shoppers prioritise checking for allergens. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing natural with organic
A claim about natural ingredients or colourings doesn’t show that a product is organically certified.
Check the organic labelling and the accompanying certification details on the packaging. The European Commission explains the requirements for the EU organic logo.
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Assuming coated peanuts are the same as unsalted nuts
A crunchy dough coating makes coated peanuts a different type of product from plain unsalted nuts. The Voedingscentrum also makes this distinction in the Dutch Wheel of Five.
Choose consciously between a savoury snack and nuts to have with breakfast; don’t treat them as the same product.
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Checking only the peanut if you have a food allergy
The coating and seasonings may also contain ingredients relevant to your allergy. For example, a Duyvis variant may list other allergens as well as peanuts.
Read the current ingredients list and allergen warnings for the exact flavour and pack you plan to take with you. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are shown on labels.
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Confusing hand luggage rules with import rules
Information about the security check at Schiphol doesn’t automatically tell you whether you can take leftover food into your destination country.
Before you travel, check your destination’s official import rules if you want to take the snack with you.
Brands and retailers to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis describes its coated peanuts as having a crunchy dough layer, with flavours such as Cocktail, Provençale and Oriental.
- The product range information makes clear that these are peanuts with a crunchy coating.
- The product description is not an independent taste assessment and doesn’t prove organic certification.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has a range of coated peanuts, as well as a separate AH Organic range.
- The two ranges may be useful if you’re combining different grocery purchases.
- The organic range doesn’t prove that a product from the coated peanut section is organically certified.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand coated peanuts and Duyvis variants in different flavours and pack sizes.
- The range information gives you a starting point for comparing flavours and pack sizes.
- Range information is not an independent quality assessment or proof of organic production.
Lidl
Lidl lists coated peanuts as a product category.
- The category could be a good place to start if you’re doing your travel shopping there.
- A category label alone doesn’t tell you the exact variant, ingredients or certification.
Aldi
Aldi lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika flavours, in a 300 g pack.
- The product listing specifies the flavours and pack size.
- Trader Joe’s is the product brand named in the listing; this information is not an independent taste assessment or proof of certification.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own-brand coated peanuts, including Ham Kaas, in a 300 g pack.
- Storage advice is provided for this variant: store in a cool, dry, dark place.
- A vegetarian label is not an organic label and doesn’t automatically apply to other variants.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
These products are coated peanuts for a savoury snack on the go. The product names don’t indicate organic certification; if buying organic is essential for you, check the packaging of the exact product.
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Duyvis Poeta Coated Peanuts, 275 g
For anyone looking for a savoury coated peanut snack on the go; Poeta flavour.
Pack size: 275 g.
Check the allergen information on the packaging for this variant.
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Duyvis Oriental Coated Peanuts, 275 g
For anyone looking for a savoury coated peanut snack on the go; Oriental flavour.
Pack size: 275 g.
Check the allergen information on the packaging for this variant.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale, 125 g
For anyone looking for a smaller pack of coated peanuts to take on the go; Provencale variant.
Pack size: 125 g.
Check the allergen information on the packaging for this variant.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g
For anyone looking for a savoury snack with a coated peanut layer; Provençal variant.
Pack size: 275 g.
Check the allergen information on the packaging for this variant.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika, 275 g
For anyone looking for a savoury BBQ Paprika snack; the product description mentions a double coating.
Pack size: 275 g.
Check the allergen information on the packaging for this variant.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take coated peanuts through security at Schiphol?
According to Schiphol, you can take food such as ordinary dry coated peanuts in your hand luggage. Liquid or spreadable foods are subject to the liquids rules; follow the instructions given by security as well.
Does a claim about colourings prove that coated peanuts are organic?
No, a claim about colourings is not proof of organic certification. Check the organic labelling and certification details on the packaging; the EU organic logo is linked to certification by a recognised inspection authority or inspection body.
Are organic coated peanuts automatically a suitable choice for breakfast?
Organic production and choosing something for breakfast are two separate considerations. The Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts, but not coated peanuts, in the Dutch Wheel of Five.
What should you look for in coated peanuts if you have a food allergy?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. Look at the coating and seasonings too, not just the peanut; ingredients can vary between variants.
How should you store an opened bag of coated peanuts while travelling?
Seal the pack tightly and follow the storage instructions for your variant. The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place; for the PLUS Ham Kaas variant reviewed, the advice is to store in a cool, dry, dark place.