A coffee break with no preparation
Would you like to open a pack on the go or at work without weighing out the peanuts first? Duyvis lists salted peanuts in a 60 g pack; consider in advance whether you want to take the whole pack with you.
Who are these options for?
Portioning your own unsalted peanuts
If you want unsalted peanuts and would rather choose the amount yourself, you can divide a larger pack into portions in advance. Jumbo and PLUS sell unsalted peanuts in 250 g packs; these aren’t individual portions to take with you.
Looking for a savoury or crunchy flavour
For your afternoon coffee, are you mainly looking for a salty flavour, spices or a crunchy coating? Duyvis offers different types of product; check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. There’s no independent taste assessment showing that one variety pairs better with coffee.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Taking them with you without preparation | Check the net weight and consider whether you want to eat the whole pack or save some for later. | If you want something you can open straight away when you’re out and about or at work, convenience matters most to you; around 45% of consumers choosing peanuts for this coffee break cite convenience as their main consideration. |
| Choosing the amount yourself | Check that the peanuts are unsalted and decide in advance how much you want to take with you. | If you want to put together your own portion of unsalted peanuts, a larger pack gives you that choice but requires some preparation; around 36% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Check the ingredients, salt content and allergens for the exact variety. | If you’re mainly looking for spices, a salty flavour or a crunchy coating, your choice comes down to the ingredients; around 19% of consumers say flavour is their main consideration. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a small pack is the portion you want
A 60 g pack contains more than the 25 g nutritional example the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses for a handful of unsalted peanuts. Pack size and the amount you want to eat aren’t the same thing.
Compare the net weight with the amount you want and decide whether you’d like to save the rest.
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Treating a larger pack as a ready-to-go snack
Jumbo and PLUS’s 250 g packs of unsalted peanuts are intended for portioning yourself if you want smaller amounts to take with you.
Weigh out what you want to take in advance and use a tightly sealed container.
You’ll need time to prepare the portions and a container to take them in.
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Overlooking allergens or a recalled batch
Ingredients and potential allergens vary by product and flavour. Albert Heijn has issued a specific warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts (tub) with a best-before date of 04-11-2026.
Check the label on the exact variety. Do not eat the recalled batch mentioned; if you have a peanut allergy, don’t choose peanuts.
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Assuming all peanuts have the same ingredients
A crunchy coating or marinade means the ingredients are different from those of plain peanuts. The ingredients in the standard salted variety don’t necessarily apply to coated or marinated products.
Check the ingredients, salt content and allergens on the pack for the flavour you’ve chosen.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Worth considering if you’re looking for a pack of salted peanuts to take with you or another flavour.
- Duyvis lists salted peanuts in a 60 g pack. According to the manufacturer, the standard salted variety contains peanuts, sunflower oil and salt.
- A 60 g pack isn’t necessarily the amount you’ll want to eat. Coated or marinated varieties have different ingredients.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Peanuts are an option if you’re looking for an unsalted product and want to put together your own portion.
- The product page confirms that the product is unsalted.
- Albert Heijn’s warning applies specifically to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts (tub) with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, not the entire range.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g are suitable for making your own portions for coffee breaks.
- The product page confirms a 250 g pack of the unsalted variety.
- This is a larger pack, not an individual snack pack.
Lidl
An option to look into in store if you’re after unsalted peanuts.
- The product page confirms that the peanuts are unsalted.
- The product description doesn’t include an individual portion size or full nutritional information.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s roasted and unsalted peanuts are an option if you want to portion them yourself.
- ALDI lists a 250 g pack of roasted, unsalted peanuts.
- This isn’t an individual small pack to take with you.
PLUS
PLUS sells unsalted peanuts in larger packs for anyone who wants to prepare their own portions to take with them.
- The product pages confirm a 250 g variety and a separate 300 g stand-up pouch. The 300 g pouch is listed as containing 0 g of salt per 100 g.
- The nutritional information for the 300 g pouch doesn’t necessarily apply to the 250 g pack. Both are larger than a measured portion for a coffee break.
Peanuts at Joybuy
The options below include seasoned or coated peanuts, as well as larger packs you can portion yourself. Check each product to make sure the pack size suits the amount you want to take with you.
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KOH-KAE Coated Peanuts Thai Mix Spicy 110g
A good fit if you’re after a spicy flavour with a crunchy coating for when you’re out and about.
Pack size: 110 g. The product description mentions Thai spices and a spicy flavour.
Contains peanuts, wheat and soya.
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Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta 275g
A savoury snack that, according to the product description, is ready to eat. Take a smaller amount with you if that’s better suited to your break.
Pack size: 275 g.
Contains peanuts, milk, wheat/gluten and celery.
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g'woon Unsalted Peanuts 250g
A good fit if you want to portion unsalted peanuts into smaller amounts to take with you.
Pack size: 250 g. The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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Duyvis Roasted Peanuts 225 g
A good fit if you want to take roasted peanuts with you and weigh out a smaller amount yourself.
Pack size: 225 g.
Contains peanuts and may contain other nuts.
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Verse Extra Large Roasted Peanuts 210 g
A good fit if you want to take a smaller portion of roasted, unsalted peanuts with you.
Pack size: 210 g. The product description lists 100% peanuts.
Frequently asked questions
Does a 60 g pack of peanuts automatically count as one serving?
No. Duyvis lists 60 g as the pack size; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a nutritional example for a handful of unsalted peanuts. This isn’t a personal daily recommendation, so decide for yourself how much you want to take with you.
How can you take peanuts from a larger bag with you?
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you in advance and use a tightly sealed container. Store the rest somewhere cool and dry; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example temperature for storing nuts.
What should you look out for if you have a food allergy?
If you have a peanut allergy, don’t choose peanuts. If you have other food allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that even small amounts of allergens can cause symptoms.
What allergen information should be on the label?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly and correctly stated on the label. This doesn’t mean a product is suitable for everyone with an allergy: check the label on the exact variety supplied.
Which AH peanuts are included in the recall?
Albert Heijn’s warning applies to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts (tub) with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Do not eat this batch. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to all AH peanuts.