Who are the different pack sizes for?

Filling lunchboxes

Want to take peanuts with you without opening and weighing out a large pack every morning? The Duyvis portion pack featured in our research contains 60 g bags, but that weight isn’t automatically a suitable serving size.

Sharing with the family

Separate 235 g or 295 g packs can be handy for sharing on several occasions. You can portion out lunchbox servings yourself; the four-item AH pack is supplied as individual items.

Portioning from a larger bag

If you don’t mind weighing out portions yourself, 500 g unsalted bags from Jumbo and PLUS are examples worth comparing. The pack size alone doesn’t tell you whether the contents will suit your needs.

What should you look for in a peanut multipack?

First, choose a pack format that suits how you’ll take the peanuts with you or share them. Then compare the ingredients and the amount you can use in good time.

Small individual bags

Best for: taking with you or handing out without opening a larger pack each time.

Bear in mind: the Duyvis box featured in our research contains twenty 60 g bags of salted peanuts; that isn’t automatically a suitable serving size.

Larger sharing packs

Best for: sharing regularly with several family members, with the option to weigh out smaller amounts yourself.

Bear in mind: the Duyvis box featured in our research contains ten 235 g bags; the AH pack consists of four separate 295 g items, not small lunchbox bags.

One larger bag

Best for: portioning it yourself, for example from a 500 g unsalted bag from Jumbo or PLUS.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion it yourself and seal and store the opened pack properly.

What to consider What to look for Who is this most relevant to?
Bags for lunchboxes Check the weight of each bag and whether you’d still want to portion out that amount yourself. When I’m filling lunchboxes, I’d rather not open and weigh out a large bag every morning. Around 26% of consumers say being able to take them individually is their top priority.
Stock to share Compare the weight of each individual pack with how much you use each time you share. When we share at home on several occasions, I don’t want to open the whole supply each time. Around 26% of consumers put having stock to share first.
Quantity and usage Compare the total net weight with what your family will actually use and can store. When I buy a larger supply, I want to avoid being left with unopened packs. Around 21% of consumers focus mainly on the total quantity and expected usage.
Unsalted option Check the exact variety, ingredients and allergen information on the label. When an unsalted option is my starting point, I don’t want to rely on the packaging alone. Around 16% of consumers make this their top priority.
Storing after opening Follow the label and choose a pack you can seal properly or transfer the contents from. When I have several packs at home, I don’t want to open more than I need at once. Around 11% of consumers give manageable amounts of opened stock the highest priority.

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five. That doesn’t make unsalted peanuts suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy; always check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming a multipack is suitable for every family member

    A portion-sized bag doesn’t remove the choking risk posed by whole peanuts for young children. Peanuts are also unsuitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.

    First, consider who will be eating the peanuts. Don’t give whole peanuts to young children as a snack, and if someone has an allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the label.

  • Confusing the number of packs with lunchbox portions

    The individual pack weights featured in our research range from 60 g to 295 g. The AH pack consists of four separate 295 g items, not small bags for handing out.

    Before buying, check the weight of each individual pack and how the items will be supplied.

  • Assuming a large bag or box is right without comparing sizes

    A 500 g bag and boxes of 1,200 g or 2,350 g contain different quantities. The number of bags alone doesn’t tell you how much stock you need.

    Compare the net weight and choose a total quantity that matches your family’s usage.

  • Buying a large supply without a plan for opened packs

    A multipack doesn’t guarantee a set shelf life once opened. A larger supply is only useful if you can store and use it properly.

    Only open what you need, seal the pack properly and follow the storage advice on the label.

Relevant brands and shopping options

Duyvis

The pack examples featured in our research range from 60 g bags of salted peanuts to 235 g sharing packs of unsalted peanuts.

  • Foods & Goods lists a box of twenty 60 g bags of salted peanuts; Kantinewinkel.nl lists ten 235 g bags of unsalted peanuts.
  • Ingredients and pack formats vary by product; a small pack isn’t automatically a suitable serving size.

Albert Heijn

The AH option featured in our research is an unsalted 4-pack of 295 g items.

  • Albert Heijn states that the pack is supplied as individual items.
  • It isn’t a multipack of small lunchbox bags, so you may need to weigh out portions yourself.

Jumbo

One shopping option featured in our research for unsalted peanuts, including a 500 g bag.

  • The 500 g bag is an example to consider if you want to portion the peanuts yourself.
  • It’s one large bag, not a multipack of individual portions.

Lidl

The Dutch product page featured in our research is for unsalted peanuts.

  • The product page confirms that these are unsalted peanuts.
  • Use the product information on the pack to check the weight and pack format.

ALDI

The product name featured in our research is Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts, 250 g.

  • The Dutch store page lists the weight and confirms that the peanuts are roasted and unsalted.
  • This is a single pack, not a designated lunchbox multipack.

PLUS

The option featured in our research includes a 500 g bag of unsalted peanuts for portioning yourself.

  • PLUS lists peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients and advises storing the product in a cool, dry place away from light.
  • It’s one large bag, not a series of individual portion packs.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you give whole peanuts to young children?

Don’t give whole peanuts as a snack to children under four. The MDL Fonds highlights the choking risk posed by whole nuts; choosing a different pack size won’t remove that risk.

What should you check on a label if you have a peanut allergy?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack; unsalted doesn’t mean peanut-free. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on pre-packed products. Since 1 January 2026, rules have also applied to warnings about unintended allergens caused by cross-contamination.

Does the AH 4-pack contain four small lunchbox bags?

No. Albert Heijn lists four separate 295 g items. You’ll need to portion out a smaller amount for a lunchbox yourself.

Is a 60 g bag of peanuts automatically one serving?

No. The weight describes the contents of the bag, not necessarily a suitable amount for everyone. For example, the 295 g AH pack featured in our research lists a 25 g serving on its label; this is product-specific information, not universal dietary advice.

Does the warning for AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten also apply to unsalted peanuts?

No. Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 applies specifically to AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten (bakje) with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat this specific product with that date, and follow Albert Heijn’s warning; don’t apply it to other varieties or dates.