Choose a peanut multipack based on when you’ll eat it and the packaging you need. A 60 g bag is a sealed, handy pack to take with you, not a recommended portion before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise, so peanuts aren’t necessarily a suitable snack right before a workout. For lunchboxes or sharing, compare the number and contents of the inner bags, and check the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions.
You’re looking for something small to eat around your workout. First, consider how long there is between eating and exercising, then choose your packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or dietary fibre just before exercise.
You want something to take with you without having to open a large bag each time. Individual bags are convenient to carry, but the contents of each bag aren’t automatically the amount you’ll want to eat.
You’re buying for several occasions or to share, and want to know how many individual portions you’ll get. Larger bags need to be divided up, then sealed properly after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
Start by considering when you’ll eat them and what kind of packaging you need. Then compare the ingredients and storage options.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Eating before a workout | Think about how long there is until your workout and how much you want to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise. | If I want something to eat around my workout, I want the timing and amount to fit my plans. Around 31% of consumers prioritise timing. |
| Individual bags to take with you | Check both the number of inner packs and the weight of each bag. The Duyvis box of portion packs contains 20 bags of 60 g; that’s the pack size, not a recommended portion for exercise. | When I pack a lunchbox, I want to be able to take a sealed bag without portioning it out at home. Around 31% of consumers prioritise individual bags to take with them. |
| Sharing and storage | Check the contents of each bag and how much you’ll need to divide up yourself after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container. | For several occasions or sharing, I want to know how large the individual bags are and how to store any leftovers. Around 19% of consumers prioritise sharing and stock management. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. Unsalted doesn’t mean a product is free from peanuts; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains the Dutch allergen labelling rules. | When I’m buying for myself or someone else, I want to check the ingredients and allergen information first. Around 19% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens. |
The Duyvis portion packs contain 60 g each, but the pack size doesn’t determine how much you’ll feel comfortable eating just before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion just before exercise.
Choose when and how much to eat first; don’t let the size of the bag decide how much you eat.
A multipack with 10 bags of 235 g and a box with 20 bags of 60 g offer different pack sizes. You’ll need to portion out an individual large bag yourself.
Check both the number of inner packs and the contents of each one.
Larger bags take extra time to portion out for lunchboxes. For individual portions, you may also need a container that seals securely.
A larger box doesn’t change the fact that opened bags need to be sealed carefully. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
Choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it, and follow the use-by and storage information on the packaging.
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. Whole peanuts can also pose a choking risk for children; a small bag doesn’t change that.
If you’re sharing, check for allergies. If you’re buying for children, check the relevant safety warnings too. Duyvis also mentions possible traces of other nuts in the product information for its unsalted peanuts.
Verified multipacks include salted bags in a 20 × 60 g format and boxes of 10 bags of 235 g, available salted or unsalted. Foods & Goods and Kantinewinkel.nl list these pack formats.
The AH range overview lists unsalted peanuts in 250 and 500 g bags.
The Jumbo range lists unsalted peanuts in 250 g bags and a 500 g value pack.
Lidl Netherlands’ product listing describes 285 g of unsalted peanuts and states that they’re sold in store.
The ALDI Netherlands product page lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS product information lists a 250 g bag of unsalted peanuts containing 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. The storage information advises keeping the product in a cool, dry, dark place.
No, not without considering when you’ll eat them and how much you’ll have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise. So don’t automatically assume that a whole bag is a suitable portion before a workout.
No. The 60 g refers to the contents of the Duyvis bag; it isn’t an independently recommended amount to eat before a workout. Retailer Foods & Goods lists this format as a box of 20 bags. Choose an amount that suits when you’ll be eating it.
Check the number of inner packs and the weight of each one. The Duyvis 20 × 60 g pack contains individual bags, while boxes of 10 bags of 235 g contain larger bags that you’ll need to portion out yourself.
No. Duyvis lists peanuts as an ingredient in its unsalted variety and mentions possible traces of other nuts. Always check the packaging you buy for the latest allergen information.
No, an individual bag doesn’t mean it’s safe for children. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole peanuts can pose a choking risk. Consider the child’s age and the relevant safety information when buying for children.
