Sharing on the sofa
For a TV night with several people, the main thing to consider is how much you open at a time. The inner pack in AH salted peanuts, 6 × 285 g, is 285 g; Albert Heijn lists this pack size.
Who are these packs for?
Bags to take with you
If you want to take peanuts in a lunchbox without repacking them yourself, check both the number of bags and the weight of each one. Bidfood lists Duyvis in a box of 20 bags of 60 g each.
Choosing your own amount
If you prefer to portion peanuts yourself or choose unsalted ones, you could also compare a single large pack. Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted peanuts; this is one bag, not a multipack of individual bags.
What should you look for when choosing?
Larger sharing bags
Best for: stocking up for several TV nights together, when you want to open a larger bag for each occasion.
Bear in mind: the inner bag in AH salted peanuts, 6 × 285 g, contains 285 g. You decide how much to serve and follow the label’s instructions for the rest.
Individual bags
Best for: taking peanuts with you without having to portion them into bags yourself.
Bear in mind: the Duyvis box contains 20 bags of salted peanuts, 60 g each. This is a pack size, not a recommended portion for one person.
One large bag
Best for: choosing unsalted peanuts and deciding how much to take or serve each time.
Bear in mind: Jumbo’s 500 g pack of unsalted peanuts is one bag; you’ll need to portion it yourself for taking on the go.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| How much will you open? | Compare the number of inner bags and the weight of each one; 285 g and 60 g are different amounts to open. | If you’re sharing during a TV night, you’ll want to be able to match the amount you open to the occasion. Around 36% of consumers prioritise sharing and the amount per evening. |
| Ready to take with you | Check that the box contains individual bags and look at the weight of each bag. | For a lunchbox, it’s handy to take peanuts with you without repacking them yourself; around 29% of consumers therefore give individual bags top priority. |
| Variety and portion | Check the label to see whether the variety is salted or unsalted, and decide for yourself how much you want to eat. | If you want unsalted peanuts and prefer to choose your own amount, a single large bag is also worth comparing. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this option. |
| Cost of stocking up | Compare the current price per kilogram for the same type of peanuts and include any delivery costs. | If you mainly want to know what the stock you’ll actually use costs, compare the total weight and price per kilogram. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a bag is a personal portion
The Duyvis bags contain 60 g. That’s the amount in the pack, not necessarily the right amount for you to eat at one time.
Decide for yourself how much you want to eat rather than letting the pack make that choice for you.
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Confusing a value pack with a multipack
Jumbo’s 500 g value pack of unsalted peanuts is one bag, whereas the Duyvis box mentioned contains individual bags.
Check how the product is packed, not just its total weight or the name of the pack.
If you want to take a single large bag with you, you’ll need to portion the peanuts yourself.
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Applying a product-specific warning to all peanuts
Albert Heijn’s warning concerns AH extra-large salted peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. This warning does not automatically apply to other varieties or packs.
Compare the full product name, packaging and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat the product named in it.
Brands and retailers for reference
Duyvis
Worth considering for salted peanuts in a range of bag sizes, including individual bags.
- Duyvis lists salted packs of 60 g, 100 g, 235 g and 370 g; Bidfood lists a box of 20 bags of 60 g each.
- The amount in each bag is not a recommended portion for one person.
Albert Heijn
Worth considering for a salted multipack with larger inner bags, as well as a separately listed unsalted 6-pack.
- Albert Heijn lists AH salted peanuts, 6 × 285 g.
- No inner pack weight is listed here for the unsalted 6-pack; don’t confuse its details with those of the salted variety.
- The safety warning applies only to AH extra-large salted peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026.
Jumbo
An alternative if you want unsalted peanuts and prefer to portion them yourself.
- Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted peanuts.
- This is one large bag, not a multipack of individual bags; follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Lidl
A high-street alternative for salted peanuts you want to portion yourself.
- Lidl lists 250 g of salted peanuts.
- This isn’t a multipack; the listing says the product is available in store only.
ALDI
A high-street alternative offering a specific roasted, unsalted variety.
- ALDI lists 250 g of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts.
- This is a single pack; the product details apply to this variety.
PLUS
An alternative if you want to portion unsalted peanuts yourself.
- PLUS lists a 300 g stand-up pouch of unsalted peanuts, with 0 g of salt per 100 g for this variety.
- A stand-up pouch isn’t necessarily resealable or a multipack; PLUS warns that this variety may contain other nuts.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Can I put whole peanuts in a young child’s lunchbox?
The MDL Fonds advises against giving whole nuts to children under four because of the risk of choking. A smaller bag doesn’t change the shape of the peanut; also follow any warnings on the pack you choose.
How should I store peanuts once the pack has been opened?
Follow the storage instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. Jumbo advises storing its large pack of unsalted peanuts in a cool, dry place. For opened salted peanuts, Voedingscentrum gives general advice to store them in a kitchen cupboard for six months; this isn’t a guarantee for every variety or pack.
What allergen information should I check when buying online?
Check the information for the exact variety, including any warnings about other allergens. The NVWA explains the allergen information required on prepacked products; Business.gov.nl states that mandatory label information must be available in Dutch and online too.
What does ‘may contain nuts’ mean on the packaging?
This type of warning relates to allergens that could accidentally get into a product, not the peanuts that are deliberately used in it. The NVWA states that new rules for these warnings, based on a risk assessment, have applied since 1 January 2026. The permitted wording listed is ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’.
Does Albert Heijn’s warning apply to all AH peanuts?
No. Albert Heijn’s warning names AH extra-large salted peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments, and says not to eat the product named. Don’t apply the warning to the unsalted 6-pack or the separately listed salted pack of 6 × 285 g.