People putting together lunchboxes
If you want to prepare a sealed snack for each attendee in advance, check both the number of individual bags and the weight per bag. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis portion pack as containing 20 bags of 60 grams.
Who is this relevant for?
Organisers of shared breaks
If you’re catering for several breaks or serving points, individual sharing bags may suit the way you want to divide up your stock. A large bag may also work if you’re happy to portion it out yourself.
Caterers accommodating dietary requests
Check the allergen information for the exact product and make sure attendees can access it. Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts, so they’re not an alternative for someone with a peanut allergy; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) treats peanuts and nuts as separate allergens that must be declared.
What should you look for when choosing?
First choose how you’ll serve the peanuts. Then decide on the amount per attendee, the information available at the serving point and how you’ll manage any leftovers.
Individual snack bags
Best for: preparing lunchboxes in advance or giving attendees a sealed snack to take away.
Bear in mind: a 60-gram bag may not be the right portion for each person.
Larger sharing bags
Best for: serving peanuts across several breaks and opening a separate bag each time.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion out the contents yourself if you want to serve smaller amounts.
Single large pack
Best for: portioning the peanuts yourself and deciding how much to serve each time.
Bear in mind: a 500-gram bag isn’t a box of individual snack bags.
| What matters | What to check | Consumers concerned |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size per serving | Check the number of individual bags and the weight per bag. | If I want to put a sealed snack in every lunchbox, I need to know how many bags I can serve and how much each one contains. Around 26% of consumers prioritise being able to serve individual portions. |
| Allergen information | Read the label on the exact product and make sure information is available where it’s served. | If attendees have dietary requirements, I need to be able to clearly share the ingredients and allergen information. Around 26% of consumers prioritise allergen information. |
| Amount per attendee | Work out how many attendees will have peanuts and how much you want to serve each person. | If I’m buying for a group, I want to match the total amount to the number of attendees and the chosen snack portion. Around 21% of consumers prioritise getting the quantity right. |
| Leftover stock | Consider serving times, the best-before date on the supplied pack and the storage instructions on the label. | If I’m serving peanuts over several breaks, I need to know which stock will remain sealed and how to manage opened packs in line with our procedures. Around 16% of consumers prioritise leftover stock and serving in stages. |
| Salted or unsalted | Check the product name and nutritional information for the product you’re buying. | If the menu calls for a particular flavour, I want to buy the right variety; unsalted doesn’t mean peanut-free. Around 11% of consumers prioritise getting the specified variety. |
Common purchasing mistakes
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Mistaking a multipack for a box of individual portions
A Duyvis box containing 10 bags of 235 grams has sharing bags, not ten small individual snacks. According to Foods & Goods, the portion pack contains 20 bags of 60 grams.
Check both the number of inner bags and the weight of each one before ordering.
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Automatically describing a 60-gram bag as a small handful
The confirmed Duyvis portion pack contains 60 grams per bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a guide for a handful of unsalted peanuts; this is not a legal limit or product-specific advice for the salted bag.
Decide how much you want to serve first, then choose a pack size to suit.
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Treating a large pack as a ready-to-serve solution
The confirmed Jumbo value pack is a single 500-gram bag. If you want to serve smaller portions, you’ll need to divide up the contents yourself.
Decide in advance who will portion it out and how allergen information will be available at the serving point.
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Confusing a specific recall with all AH peanuts
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten (extra-large salted peanuts) in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 due to possible metal fragments. The notice applies to that specific product and date.
Check the product and best-before date. Do not eat the affected batch and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions.
Brands and sizes to consider
Duyvis
Foods & Goods confirms a salted portion pack containing 20 bags of 60 grams, as well as a box of 10 stand-up pouches of 235 grams.
- The two confirmed pack types offer different options for lunchboxes or portioning yourself.
- The 60-gram bags aren’t necessarily small portions; according to the product information, the portion pack may also contain other nuts.
Albert Heijn
The AH own-brand range lists salted and unsalted peanuts, including packs of 250 and 500 grams.
- Single packs are worth considering if you want to decide how much to serve each time.
- The 20 May 2026 recall applies only to AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten (extra-large salted peanuts) in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026; check the specific product and date.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists 500-gram value packs of salted and unsalted peanuts. The product page for the salted variety also provides product information and storage advice.
- The 500-gram pack gives you a clear quantity to portion out yourself.
- The salted variety comes in a single bag, not a multipack of individual snack bags; follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
ALDI
ALDI confirms Trader Joe’s roasted salted peanuts in a 500-gram pack and roasted unsalted peanuts in a 250-gram pack.
- The listed products give you a choice of variety and quantity to portion out yourself.
- The confirmed sizes aren’t multipacks of individual portions.
PLUS
PLUS confirms a 250-gram bag of salted peanuts.
- This size is worth considering if you want to portion out a smaller amount yourself.
- Check the packaging for up-to-date ingredients and allergen information.
Lidl
Lidl’s Alesto range includes Cruspies, among other products: peanuts covered in a savoury batter.
- This range is worth considering if you’re specifically looking for a coated peanut snack.
- A snack with a batter coating isn’t the same type of product as plain peanuts; check the product information for the variety you choose.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy options are peanut products in different stated weights, not confirmed multipacks with individual portion bags. They’re most relevant when the variety and quantity suit the way you plan to portion them yourself.
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g’woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
An option if you’re looking for an unsalted variety and plan to portion it yourself.
250 g; according to the product information, contains 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. The product information also notes that it may contain cashew nuts.
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g’woon peanuts in shells, 500 g
Worth considering if peanuts in their shells suit the way you plan to serve them.
500 g; the product name specifies peanuts in shells. Check the product and allergen information on the packaging.
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Verse extra-large roasted peanuts, 210 g
A roasted variety to consider when deciding how much to serve yourself.
210 g; the product description lists 100% peanuts. Check the allergen information on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
How do you work out how many boxes you need for lunchboxes?
Divide the number of attendees who will receive peanuts by the number of individual bags in each box, then round up. Foods & Goods confirms that the Duyvis portion pack mentioned contains 20 bags. Don’t automatically choose one bag per person if its weight doesn’t suit the portion you want to serve.
Is 60 grams the same as one handful of peanuts?
No. The Duyvis portion pack contains 60 grams per bag; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a guide for a handful of unsalted peanuts. This guide isn’t a legal limit or product-specific advice for the salted bag.
What allergen information needs to be available when catering?
Allergen information must be available to guests, including when unpackaged food is served. The NVWA states that information about unpackaged products can be provided in writing or verbally; if it’s given verbally, guests must be clearly told that they can ask for it. For professional preparation, handling or sale, follow an appropriate food safety plan or hygiene code.
Are unsalted peanuts suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?
No. Unsalted describes the variety, not the absence of peanuts. The NVWA lists peanuts as a separate allergen that must be declared; if someone has a peanut allergy, arrange a separate alternative that has been checked for suitability.
How should you store peanuts for several breaks?
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack you receive, and include instructions for handling opened packs in your food safety procedures. The product-specific advice for the confirmed 500-gram Jumbo bag is to store it in a cool, dry place; the best-before date is on the back.