Choose based on the individual packs, not just the word ‘multipack’: check how many packs you get and how many grams are in each one. For snacks you can take with you without portioning them first, Bidfood lists a box of 20 x 60 g bags; according to the retailer, Albert Heijn multipacks contain standard packs. A bag isn’t automatically the right amount for one eating occasion, so also consider the variety, allergens and who the peanuts are for.
If you want to take individually packed peanuts with you or put them in a lunch box, check the weight of each bag. Even a small pack can contain more than you want for one eating occasion. Bidfood lists a box of Duyvis peanuts with 20 bags of 60 g each.
If you want to share peanuts with others on different occasions, check whether a multipack contains separate standard packs or small bags. Albert Heijn says its packs of four and six are supplied as individual items.
If unsalted peanuts or portions you choose yourself matter more to you than ready-to-go bags, a larger pack may be a better option. If you’re packing a child’s lunch box, also check the allergen information and the Voedingscentrum’s warning about whole peanuts.
First decide whether you want sealed bags to take with you, standard packs to share or a larger pack to portion yourself. Then compare the weight and variety of each pack: the term ‘multipack’ alone doesn’t tell you what’s inside.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags and how much to take with you | Check the number of inner packs, the weight of each bag and how much you want to take with you. | If I want to take peanuts with me without transferring them to another container, I want to know in advance how much is in each bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Share packs and stocking up | Check what’s included, how many items there are and how to store opened packs. Albert Heijn says its 4-pack and 6-pack are supplied as individual items. | If I’m stocking up on peanuts to share on several occasions, I want to know how many standard packs I’ll need to store. Around 23% of consumers prioritise sharing and stocking up. |
| Cost per quantity | Compare the same variety by price per kilogram, and take any portion pots and delivery costs into account. | If I’m mainly comparing the overall cost, I can portion the peanuts myself if that suits the way I’ll use them. Around 18% of consumers make cost their top priority. |
| Unsalted variety | Check the exact variety, ingredients and salt information, and consider how much you want to portion yourself. | If I’m looking for unsalted peanuts to eat regularly, the variety matters more to me than ready-made snack bags. Around 18% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Suitability for the recipient | Read the allergen information and warnings on the pack. If the peanuts are for school, also check the school’s rules. | If I’m handing out peanuts or choosing them for a lunch box, I want to take the recipient and the label information into account. Around 12% of consumers make suitability for the recipient their top priority. |
A multipack may contain standard packs. Albert Heijn says its packs of four and six are supplied as individual items; the corresponding single item contains 295 g.
Before buying, check how the product is supplied and the weight of each individual pack.
With standard packs, you may need to portion the peanuts yourself and use extra containers.
For the 295 g single pack, Albert Heijn also lists a serving size of 25 g. These are different figures, and the stated serving size doesn’t automatically apply to other products.
Decide for yourself what amount is right for the eating occasion, and don’t treat the number of packs as dietary advice.
A smaller bag doesn’t change the allergen information or the Voedingscentrum’s warning about children choking on whole peanuts.
Read the information for the exact variety and consider whether peanuts are suitable for the recipient and the situation.
Some recipients may need an alternative.
Albert Heijn stated that the Duyvis 3-pack had been discontinued. That page is therefore not a current buying recommendation.
Don’t take an old product listing as confirmation that the pack is still available.
Bidfood lists a box of salted Duyvis peanuts containing 20 bags of 60 g each.
Albert Heijn lists packs of four and six of AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten. The multipacks are supplied as individual items.
Jumbo lists its own-brand peanuts in salted and unsalted varieties, including 250 g and 500 g bags.
Lidl’s product page lists an unsalted peanut variety. The Alesto page also describes peanuts coated in seasoned batter.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted salted peanuts in a 500 g pack and unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists salted own-brand peanuts in a 250 g bag and provides storage information.
These Joybuy products suit different peanut snack preferences, from unsalted peanuts you can portion yourself to coated peanuts and peanuts in their shells.
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A 250 g pack of unsalted peanuts to portion yourself.
The description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil, and notes that traces of cashew nuts may be present.
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A coated peanut snack in a 110 g pack; the description says it’s suitable for taking with you and sharing.
The pack is described as resealable. The ingredients list includes peanuts and wheat.
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A 210 g pack of roasted, unsalted peanuts for anyone looking for this variety.
The description lists 100% peanuts and no added salt.
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A larger pack of peanuts in their shells to share; bear in mind that they need to be shelled before eating.
The description notes that traces of nuts may be present.
No. The contents of a pack and a stated serving size are different things. For the 295 g single item, Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 g; this doesn’t automatically apply to other products.
Seal the remaining peanuts well and follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. For its salted peanuts, PLUS says to store them in a cool, dry place away from light.
No. A small bag doesn’t automatically make whole peanuts suitable for a child. The Voedingscentrum warns that whole peanuts can cause choking; make sure children sit still and stay nearby while they eat.
Read the ingredients list and any warnings for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) requires allergens present in a product to be clearly distinguished from the other ingredients.
According to Dutch business guidance, product information should include the product name, ingredients, allergens, net quantity and nutritional value, among other details. This information must be in Dutch and available online.
