For snacks on the go without weighing them out, choose a multipack of individual bags; larger sharing bags are more convenient if you’ll be sharing them over several occasions. If you want unsalted peanuts and control over how much you take, choose a standard supermarket bag and bear in mind that you’ll need to portion them yourself. Check the ingredients too, and consider who the peanuts are for: GroeiGids advises against giving whole peanuts to children under four.
You want an individually sealed bag for on the go or in your lunchbox. Check the weight per bag: a small pack won’t necessarily contain the amount you want to eat. The Duyvis box of 20 bags contains 60 g per bag.
You want to keep some in stock and open a sharing bag whenever you fancy a drink or a snack together. Compare both the number of bags and the contents of each one. Duyvis lists this sales unit as 10 bags of 235 g.
You’d rather choose unsalted peanuts and decide for yourself how much to take. A standard bag does mean weighing them out yourself and finding a suitable lunchbox. Don’t give whole peanuts to children under four; if someone has a peanut allergy, don’t choose a product containing peanuts and check the other allergen information too.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who will find this important? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags and weight | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. AH lists 20 portions of 25 g for a standard bag; these aren’t individual bags, unlike the Duyvis portion pack with 20 bags of 60 g. | If I want to take peanuts with me or hand them out, I look for a sealed bag and check how much it contains. Around 33% of consumers prioritise taking them with them. |
| Sharing bags and storage | Check how many sharing bags there are and how many grams each one contains. The Duyvis sales unit consists of 10 bags of 235 g. Store opened peanuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, and follow the label instructions. | If I want to open a larger bag for several people to share on different occasions, I want to know how much will be left afterwards and how to store it. Around 27% of consumers mainly prioritise sharing over several occasions. |
| Ingredients and suitability | The Duyvis multipacks checked are salted; the unsalted packs mentioned from AH, Jumbo and PLUS are standard bags of 500 g. Read the ingredients and allergen information. GroeiGids advises against giving whole peanuts to children under four. | If I’m buying for someone with a known allergy or for a young child, I check the ingredients and the form of the peanuts first. Around 20% of consumers prioritise ingredients and suitability. |
| Quantity and keeping a supply | Compare the total contents of the sales unit and consider whether you’ll use the bags in time. A box of small bags and a box of larger sharing bags are different pack formats. | If I’m considering a bulk pack, I want to know how many peanuts I’ll actually get and whether the individual bags suit how I’ll use them. Around 20% of consumers mainly prioritise quantity and having a useful supply. |
A portion count on a standard large pack doesn’t mean the peanuts are already packed into portions. Albert Heijn lists 20 portions of 25 g for a standard 500 g bag; the Duyvis portion pack actually contains 20 separate bags.
Check both the number of bags and the weight per bag on the packaging.
The Duyvis portion pack contains salted bags of 60 g. The pack tells you the weight, but it doesn’t determine what amount is right for you.
First choose the ingredients and quantity you’re looking for, then compare how convenient the packaging is.
A stand-up pouch isn’t automatically resealable. If you won’t use all the contents at once, this matters when it comes to storing the rest.
Check the closure on the pack and, if needed, use a suitable airtight storage container.
A portion pack doesn’t change the choking risk posed by whole peanuts. GroeiGids advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under four.
Consider the age of the person eating them, and don’t give whole peanuts to young children.
The multipacks checked are salted and available as small bags or larger sharing bags.
The 500 g bag of unsalted peanuts is a standard pack for anyone who wants to portion them out themselves.
The 500 g value pack of unsalted peanuts is a standard bag for portioning yourself.
The Trader Joe’s products listed come in different sizes and salted or unsalted varieties.
The 500 g pack of unsalted peanuts is a standard stock-up bag for people who want to portion them out themselves.
Peanuts are included in the range reviewed; check the pack you’re considering for the features that matter to you.
No. For its standard 500 g pack, Albert Heijn lists 20 portions of 25 g; they aren’t in separate bags. The Duyvis portion pack does contain 20 individual bags, each with 60 g. So check both the number of packs and the weight per pack.
Don’t give whole peanuts to children under four. GroeiGids warns of the risk of choking; a small pack doesn’t change that.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information must be provided on prepacked products; peanuts are an allergen that must be declared. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been overseeing the new rules on warnings about unintended cross-contamination. A warning about possible traces doesn’t replace the declaration of peanuts as an ingredient.
Store the peanuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a cool place; the AH product information says to store them in a cool, dark, dry place and to close the pack securely after use.
No. Albert Heijn’s warning dated 20 May 2026 applies specifically to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat this specific product. According to Albert Heijn, products with other best-before dates are not affected.
