Who are these packs for?

Hosts serving snacks

You want to serve peanuts at several get-togethers and are looking for inner bags that suit the amount you put out each time. A multipack with individual bags is different from one large bag.

Lunchbox packers

You want to take peanuts with you easily or weigh out your own portions. Check the weight per bag: Bidfood lists two portions for the 60 g bag reviewed. Whole peanuts need special consideration in children’s lunchboxes because of the choking risk, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns.

Snackers who check the ingredients

First choose between salted peanuts, unsalted peanuts and peanuts in a crunchy coating, then decide on the pack size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; also check the allergen information for the exact product.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to look for Who does this matter more to?
Amount per occasion Check the number of inner bags and the weight per bag; don’t look only at the total box weight. When I put peanuts out for a get-together, I want to open an amount that’s right for the occasion. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the amount needed for sharing.
Taking them with you or weighing them out Check the weight and number of portions per bag; if packing a child’s lunchbox, also consider the risk posed by whole peanuts. For my lunchbox, I want a handy bag to take with me or the freedom to decide how much to pack. Around 31% of consumers give top priority to portability or portioning for themselves.
Ingredients Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product, including allergens and any warnings. If the ingredients are the deciding factor for me, I want to know whether the peanuts are salted or have a crunchy coating. Around 23% of consumers start by considering ingredients and suitability.
Stock and storage Compare the total contents on a like-for-like basis and check the best-before date and storage instructions. I want to avoid buying more than I can use or store. Around 15% of consumers focus mainly on stock management and comparing costs on a like-for-like basis.

Common pitfalls

  • Assuming a small bag is one serving

    According to Bidfood, the Duyvis 60 g bag reviewed contains two portions. So the bag size may not match the amount you want to take with you or serve.

    Check the weight and the number of stated portions per inner bag before deciding how many you need.

  • Confusing a large value bag with a multipack

    A 500 g bag, such as the one Jumbo offers as a value pack, isn’t the same as a box containing several individual bags.

    Check the number of inner packs rather than relying on words such as ‘value’ or ‘box’.

    Portioning the contents yourself takes extra effort and requires a suitable, airtight storage container.

  • Buying a large supply without a plan for leftovers

    Store nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a rancid or chewy texture and mould as signs of spoilage.

    Match the amount you buy to how much you use, open only what you need and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

  • Assuming different peanut products have the same ingredients

    Plain peanuts and peanuts with a crunchy coating have different ingredients. Duyvis describes its Borrelnootjes and Tijgernootjes as peanuts with a coating.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact product, especially when serving others.

Relevant brands and product ranges

Duyvis

The multipacks reviewed are salted: 20 bags of 60 g or 10 bags of 235 g, according to Bidfood and Foods & Goods.

  • The individual pack sizes make it easy to see the difference between small bags to take with you and larger bags for sharing.
  • The multipacks reviewed are salted. According to Bidfood, a 60 g bag contains two portions, so it isn’t automatically one personal portion.

Albert Heijn

The official search page lists unsalted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g bags.

  • The larger bags are an option if you want to weigh out your own portions.
  • A single bag isn’t a multipack with individual inner bags. Check the product and its label.

Jumbo

The range reviewed lists 250 g bags of salted and unsalted peanuts, as well as 500 g value packs.

  • The range of sizes and varieties gives you the choice between portioning the contents yourself and buying a larger bag.
  • Here, ‘value pack’ refers to a 500 g bag, not individual inner bags. The name alone doesn’t prove that it offers better value.

Lidl

The Alesto range reviewed includes Cruspies: peanuts in a spiced coating.

  • This is a different recipe to consider alongside plain peanuts for a get-together.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product; the range itself isn’t a multipack format.

ALDI

The Dutch product page lists TRADER JOE’S roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag.

  • The unsalted variety may suit you if you want to portion the contents yourself.
  • The 250 g bag reviewed isn’t a multipack with individual inner bags.

PLUS

The official product page lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag.

  • A larger bag is worth considering if you want to weigh out small amounts for snack bowls or lunchboxes.
  • The pack doesn’t contain individual bags to take with you. Check the label information on the product you receive.

Peanuts ready to serve

This selection of Joybuy products features roasted peanuts that you can serve without any further preparation.

Duyvis roasted peanuts, 225 g

Duyvis roasted peanuts, 225 g

The description calls these roasted peanuts a ready-to-eat snack, making them a good choice if you want to serve something without portioning it yourself.

The description lists 7–8 portions per pack; check the serving size on the label if it matters for your occasion.

Contains peanuts and may contain nuts.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 60 g bag of peanuts meant to be eaten by one person in one sitting?

Not necessarily. For the Duyvis 60 g bag reviewed, Bidfood lists two portions. So don’t choose the amount for your lunchbox or get-together based only on the words ‘portion pack’.

Can whole peanuts be put in a child’s lunchbox without any concerns?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on whole peanuts, and that choking can lead to suffocation. Consider this risk separately; choosing a smaller pack doesn’t change it.

Does a sealed inner bag of peanuts make them suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?

No. A sealed bag doesn’t remove the allergen. The Duyvis bags reviewed contain peanuts; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens can cause severe allergic reactions.

How should you store an opened bag of peanuts?

Store peanuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container and follow the instructions on the packaging. As general guidance, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened salted peanuts for six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer; this isn’t a guarantee for every product or storage condition. A rancid or chewy texture, or mould, are signs that peanuts have spoiled.

How do you compare a multipack with a large value bag?

Compare both the total contents and the number of inner bags. A single 500 g bag, such as the Jumbo pack reviewed, isn’t the same as a multipack. Also compare costs on a like-for-like basis and keep any delivery charges separate.