Regular stock-up shoppers
You use peanuts regularly and want a pack that suits your usual stock levels and consumption.
Who are the options for?
Mindful everyday snackers
You want to keep a supply for everyday snacking and are also considering whether to choose salted or unsalted peanuts.
Occasional snackers and sharers
You buy peanuts for the odd snack, to take with you or to hand out individually, and pay attention to the packaging format.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this more important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Choose a pack size that suits how often you eat peanuts and how you can store an opened bag. | If I eat peanuts regularly, I want a supply that matches how much we use. Around 42% of consumers put matching quantity to usage first. |
| Salted or unsalted | Check the variety, ingredients and nutritional information on the pack. | For an everyday snack, I want to be able to choose between salted and unsalted. Around 33% of consumers give the choice of variety top priority. |
| Individual packs | Check the weight of each sachet, the number of sachets and the total pack weight. | If I want to take peanuts with me or hand them out, individual sachets are practical. Around 25% of consumers put this packaging format first. |
Things to look out for when buying
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Choosing a large bag without considering how much you use
A larger supply is only practical if the quantity suits how often you use peanuts and you can store the opened bag properly.
Choose a pack size that suits your usage and follow the storage instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
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Assuming a portion pack is a recommended portion
The contents of an individual sachet describe the packaging, not necessarily a recommended amount to eat.
Check how many grams each sachet contains and decide for yourself whether the packaging format suits your needs.
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Looking only for the word ‘nuts’ when checking allergens
Peanuts are an allergen in their own right. Some products checked also mention the possible presence of other nuts.
Read the full ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, especially if you’re buying for others or handing out peanuts.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis offers salted peanuts in a range of pack sizes.
- The manufacturer lists pack sizes including 60 g, 100 g, 235 g and 370 g.
- The ingredients for the salted variety are listed as peanuts, sunflower oil and salt; this alone says nothing about a superior flavour.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells 500 g packs of salted and unsalted peanuts under its AH own-label brand.
- Albert Heijn’s category page shows both varieties in larger packs.
- Extra-large peanuts and other pack sizes are separate varieties, so check the details for the specific product.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers regular salted and unsalted peanuts in a range of bag sizes.
- Product pages list pack sizes including 250 g and 500 g.
- The ingredients, salt information and storage instructions for regular salted peanuts do not automatically apply to kingsize, dry-roasted or coated products.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists product pages for peanuts, including unsalted peanuts.
- The product range includes an unsalted variety.
- Check the product page and current pack for the weight, ingredients and other details of the variety you choose.
ALDI
The peanuts reviewed at ALDI are a TRADER JOE’S product.
- ALDI Netherlands’ product page describes a 500 g pack of roasted, salted peanuts.
- These details apply to that specific product and not necessarily to other peanuts at ALDI.
PLUS
PLUS sells regular salted peanuts in a 500 g pack under its own-label brand.
- The product information checked lists peanuts, sunflower oil and 0.7% salt.
- The product information mentions the possible presence of cashews; check the current pack if allergens are a concern.
Peanuts at Joybuy
This selection includes salted and unsalted peanuts, peanuts in their shells and a raw variety. Raw peanuts need to be roasted before eating as a snack; check the variety and packaging format for each product.
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Lao Jie Kou Yashi Xiang tea-flavoured roasted peanuts 500 g
The 500 g pack is described as a snack to share; choose this variety if you’re looking for tea-flavoured peanuts.
The product description lists 96.5% peanuts, tea, salt, sweeteners and flavour enhancers. This is not a standard unsalted peanut variety.
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g'woon peanuts in shells 500 g
This pack is a good choice if you’re looking for peanuts in their shells to stock up on for snacking.
The peanuts need to be shelled before eating. The product information mentions possible traces of other nuts.
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Golden Turtle Premium raw peanuts with skins 500 g
This pack is a good choice if you’re looking for raw peanuts for recipes or to roast yourself.
The peanuts are raw, so roast them first if you want to eat them as a roasted snack.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts 250 g
The 250 g pack is a good choice if you’re looking for a smaller quantity of unsalted peanuts.
The product description lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 0.02 g salt per 100 g. The product may contain cashews.
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Duyvis salted peanuts 370 g
This salted variety is an option if you’re looking for peanuts to stock up on for snacking.
The product description lists 0.73 g salt per 100 g and warns that it may contain other nuts. Peanuts are not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking.
Frequently asked questions
How should you store an opened bag of peanuts?
Follow the instructions on the pack. For Duyvis 370 g, PLUS advises keeping the opened bag in a light- and airtight container; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
Are peanuts suitable as a snack for young children?
Not without considering the risk of choking: the Jumbo and Duyvis product information checked warns that young children can choke on peanuts. So don’t automatically treat advice about stocking up for adults as snack advice for young children.
Is an unsalted variety suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?
No. Unsalted does not mean the product is peanut-free. Check the ingredients and allergen information; some product information also mentions the possible presence of other nuts.
What do you need to do if you sell or serve peanuts in a chemist’s shop?
If you’re a food business that sells or serves food directly to consumers, you must register with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. For prepacked products, allergen information must appear on the label; for unpackaged products, you must tell customers about any allergens present where the products are offered.