Parents who prepare portions
You’re looking for an after-school snack and want to decide how much to give your child. Unsalted bulk packs are one option; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as a snack for children aged 4 to 12.
Who is this choice relevant for?
Parents looking for a snack to take along
You’d rather not measure out a portion at home first. Check the weight of each individual bag, separately from the total contents of any box.
Families with allergy concerns or school rules
First check whether peanuts are compatible with any allergy information and the rules at your child’s school or childcare setting. The shape of the snack also matters for young children; Amsterdam UMC warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk.
What should you look for when buying?
Portion them yourself
Choose this when: you want to decide how much to pack for several occasions.
Consider: you’ll need to measure out portions in advance and store the opened pack according to the label.
A pre-packed bag
Choose this when: you want to take an individual bag with you without portioning it at home.
Consider: the Duyvis option listed is salted and contains 60 g per bag. That may not match the amount you want to give your child.
A different snack
Choose this when: your child can’t eat peanuts or their school or childcare setting doesn’t allow them.
Consider: choose an alternative that suits the allergy and the rules at the setting in question.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Allergies and rules | Check the allergen information and the rules at your child’s school or childcare setting. Peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergen categories; the NVWA explains how they are labelled. | If your child has a peanut allergy, or you’re unsure what the school allows, first establish whether taking peanuts in is permitted at all. Around 24% of consumers put safety and the rules at their location first. |
| Amount | Compare the weight of each individual bag with any stated serving size and the amount you want to give your child. AH lists 25 g per serving; this is not individual advice for children. | If you want to decide how much to pack for one snack break, the difference between the bag’s weight and a serving size matters. Around 24% of consumers mainly want to tailor the amount. |
| Unsalted option | Read the ingredients for the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as a snack for children aged 4 to 12. | If you’re looking for an unsalted option for regular after-school snacking, don’t rely on the brand name or the word ‘roasted’ alone. Around 19% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| Convenient packaging | Check whether the pack contains individual bags or whether you’ll need to portion it yourself. Foods & Goods describes a Duyvis box with twenty 60 g bags. | If you want to avoid measuring portions in advance, an individual bag makes it easier to take a snack with you. Around 19% of consumers prioritise convenience without preparation. |
| Pack size | Check the total contents and the number of individual bags to make sure the pack size matches how much you expect to use. The Duyvis box described contains 1,200 g in total. | If you want to avoid buying more than you’ll use, check the amount per bag as well as per box. Around 14% of consumers want the pack size to match how much they use. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a small bag is a suitable portion for a child
The Duyvis bags described contain 60 g. The weight on the pack isn’t the same as age-specific advice on how much a child should eat.
Check the weight per bag and decide separately how much you want to give your child.
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Thinking a sealed bag takes care of allergies or school rules
A sealed pack doesn’t change the fact that it contains peanuts or affect the rules at a school or childcare setting.
If your child has a peanut allergy, don’t choose a peanut snack, and follow the rules at the setting in question.
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Treating roasted, unsalted and seasoned products as the same
The products reviewed differ in how they’re prepared. Duyvis lists a salted option, while Lidl also describes peanuts in a seasoned coating.
Compare the ingredients and the exact product rather than relying on the brand name or preparation method alone.
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Looking only at the individual bag when ordering a box
The Duyvis portion pack described contains twenty 60 g bags, so the box holds more than one snack break’s worth.
Check both the number of bags and the total contents before choosing a multipack.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis lists a 235 g unsalted pack and a salted 60 g option.
- The manufacturer clearly distinguishes between the options and pack sizes.
- Foods & Goods describes a box containing twenty 60 g bags; that doesn’t automatically make one bag a suitable portion for a child.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Peanuts, 300 g, is a bulk pack you can portion out yourself.
- Albert Heijn lists 25 g per serving and twelve servings.
- These are serving details for one pack, not twelve individual bags to take with you or age-specific advice.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g, is a bulk option you can portion out yourself.
- Jumbo lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g and per 30 g.
- The reference intake shown with the nutritional values is for an average adult, not personal advice for a child.
Lidl
The Alesto range described includes products such as peanuts in a seasoned coating; Lidl also lists an unsalted option.
- The product listings show that there are different ways of preparing peanuts.
- A seasoned snack in a coating isn’t the same as a pack containing plain peanuts only.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s 250 g peanuts as roasted and unsalted.
- The product listing states both the pack size and the type of product.
- This information alone doesn’t tell you anything about taste preferences or the full range of nuts.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g, is a bulk pack you can portion out yourself.
- PLUS lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients.
- The product information warns that it may contain cashew nuts.
Products on Joybuy
This selection of products on Joybuy is suited to measuring out your own portions of unsalted peanuts from a larger pack.
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Fresh Extra Large Roasted Peanuts – 210 g
The 210 g pack may suit you if you want to measure out your own portions; the product description says no salt has been added to the peanuts.
The title lists roasted peanuts and 210 g. Check the allergen information on the pack and follow any rules at your child’s school or childcare setting.
Frequently asked questions
Is the serving size on the pack automatically right for my child?
No. For the peanuts reviewed, AH lists 25 g per serving; Jumbo also shows values per 30 g alongside a reference intake for adults. These are product details, not individual advice for children. So don’t treat the weight on the pack as an automatic instruction for how much your child should eat.
Can my child eat whole peanuts while walking or cycling?
Make sure your child sits down and eats whole peanuts calmly. In its guidance on children’s nutrition, Amsterdam UMC warns that older children can also choke. ‘For on the go’ means taking the snack along for a suitable time to eat, not eating while moving.
Are whole peanuts suitable for a child under four?
Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under four nut butter instead of whole nuts because of the risk of choking. This advice is part of its guidance on energy- and protein-enriched foods. Bear in mind any peanut allergy and the rules at your child’s school or childcare setting; choosing different packaging doesn’t change them.
What allergen information must be shown on a pre-packed peanut snack?
According to the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods. Peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergen categories. Dutch rules on warnings about unintended allergens have also applied since 1 January 2026; follow the information on the label of the exact pack you’re buying.
Does the AH recall warning also apply to AH Unsalted Peanuts?
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Albert Heijn says not to eat that specific pack and that you can return it for a refund. This is not the same product as AH Unsalted Peanuts, 300 g.