Households keeping an eye on quantity
You want to match the amount to how much you’ll eat while entertaining, rather than choosing based only on the label on the bag. Jumbo lists salted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g packs.
Which pack is right for you?
Those who snack on different occasions
You’d rather not open your whole supply at once. The Duyvis portion pack described by Foods & Goods contains 20 x 60 g bags; for an opened 370 g bag of Duyvis peanuts, PLUS recommends storing it in an airtight, lightproof container.
Shoppers who check ingredients
You want to make an informed choice between salted and unsalted peanuts, and check the ingredients and allergen information. The NVWA lists peanuts as an allergen that must be declared on the label of prepacked products.
What should you look for?
First, work out how many peanuts you’ll eat when entertaining and how you’ll store an opened pack. Then check the ingredients and whether you can open individual portions separately.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing pack sizes | Check the net weight and compare packs containing the same type of peanut. | If I want to know how many peanuts I’ll get in a pack, I check the net weight; around 36% of consumers prioritise pack size. |
| Choosing the right amount | Match the quantity to how often you entertain and how you’ll store the rest once opened. | If I don’t want to open too much at once, I choose an amount that suits how often I entertain and how I can store it; around 29% of consumers prioritise having the right amount in stock. |
| Ingredients | Read the product name, ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. | If I’m looking for a particular type, such as unsalted peanuts, I check the product information; around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Opening individual portions | Check the number of bags, the amount in each bag and the total quantity. | If I want to spread my supply across different occasions, individual bags are practical; around 14% of consumers prioritise this option. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a larger pack is automatically better value
Labels such as XXL or multipack don’t, on their own, tell you whether the quantity suits your needs. ALDI describes TRADER JOE’S peanuts as a 500 g pack; the Duyvis portion pack described by Foods & Goods contains 20 x 60 g bags.
Check the total quantity and think about how much you’ll need for each occasion.
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Treating an opened bag as if it were still sealed
For its 370 g bag of Duyvis peanuts, PLUS recommends keeping the opened pack in an airtight, lightproof container. Jumbo says to store its salted multipack in a cool, dry place.
Follow the storage instructions on your exact pack and seal the remaining peanuts appropriately after use.
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Assuming unsalted peanuts are suitable for everyone
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. The NVWA lists peanuts as an allergen, and Stichting Voedselallergie warns that even small amounts can cause severe reactions in some people.
If you’re serving someone with an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information, and don’t choose a peanut product for them.
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Checking a warning by brand name alone
The warning published by Albert Heijn on 20 May 2026 concerns AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. This specific warning does not automatically apply to all AH peanuts.
Check the product name, packaging and best-before date together. Do not eat a pack covered by this warning; return it to Albert Heijn.
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Forgetting that whole peanuts can be a choking hazard
Jumbo warns that young children can choke on peanuts. The product page for Duyvis 370 g also carries a warning for children under five.
Read the warning on the exact pack and consider the age and circumstances of any children at the table.
Brands and retailers compared
Duyvis
A peanut brand offering salted packs for consumers as well as a separate portion pack.
- Duyvis lists 60 g, 100 g, 235 g and 370 g packs of salted peanuts.
- For the opened 370 g bag, PLUS recommends storage in an airtight, lightproof container; pack sizes don’t indicate which flavour you’ll prefer.
Albert Heijn
A supermarket chain with peanuts under its AH own-label brand.
- Product information includes salted and unsalted varieties in 250 g and 500 g packs.
- The warning for AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 applies specifically to that pack and date.
Jumbo
A supermarket chain offering salted and unsalted peanuts in a range of pack sizes.
- Jumbo lists salted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g packs, among other sizes.
- Jumbo says to store its 500 g pack of salted peanuts in a cool, dry place; this does not mean they will keep for longer once opened.
Lidl
A supermarket chain with a product page for unsalted peanuts.
- The product information lists a 285 g pack.
- This isn’t a 500 g pack, so choose a size that matches the amount you need.
Aldi
ALDI’s product information describes peanuts sold under the TRADER JOE’S brand.
- The description lists roasted, salted peanuts in a 500 g pack.
- TRADER JOE’S is the product brand name; XXL describes the pack size and, by itself, doesn’t indicate better value.
PLUS
A supermarket chain offering salted and unsalted peanuts under its PLUS own-label brand.
- Product information lists 500 g bags of salted and unsalted peanuts.
- PLUS recommends checking the packaging for the exact variety, as product information can change.
Peanuts at Joybuy
This selection includes peanuts in sizes from 225 g to 500 g for drinks and nibbles. As well as the quantity, consider the product type and flavour: some varieties are in their shells or have a tea flavour.
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Lao Jie Kou Yashi Xiang roasted peanuts with tea flavour, 500 g
The 500 g pack is an option for occasions when you need a larger quantity; the peanuts are in their shells.
The product description lists roasted, salted peanuts with 96% peanuts and tea.
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G’woon peanuts in shells, 500 g
The 500 g pack is a good choice if you’re looking for a larger quantity of peanuts in their shells.
The product description recommends sealing the pack well after opening. May contain traces of other nuts.
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Duyvis salted peanuts, 370 g
The 370 g bag is a medium-sized pack of salted peanuts for entertaining.
The product description lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt, and recommends sealing the pack well after opening and storing it in a cool, dry place. The product is not recommended for children under five due to the risk of choking, and may contain other nuts.
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Duyvis salted peanuts, 235 g
The 235 g pack contains a smaller quantity of salted peanuts than the 370 g bag.
The product information lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt, and recommends sealing the bag well after opening. May contain traces of other nuts; whole nuts can pose a choking risk to young children.
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Duyvis roasted peanuts, 225 g
The 225 g bag is a smaller pack of roasted peanuts for drinks and nibbles.
The product description lists 97% peanuts and recommends storing in a cool, dry place. May contain traces of other nuts.
Frequently asked questions
How should I store leftover peanuts after entertaining?
Follow the instructions on the packaging for the exact variety. For its 370 g bag of Duyvis peanuts, PLUS recommends storing the opened pack in an airtight, lightproof container. Voedingscentrum recommends keeping opened unsalted peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for six months; this is general advice, not a product-specific storage guarantee for salted or coated peanuts.
What allergen information must be shown on a pack of peanuts?
According to the NVWA, peanuts are one of the allergens that must be declared by law; for prepacked products, allergen information must appear on the label. Check the information on the pack of the variety you’re buying.
Are unsalted peanuts suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?
No. Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. Stichting Voedselallergie explains that even small amounts can cause severe reactions in some people. If a guest has a peanut allergy, don’t choose a product containing peanuts and check the allergen information for any alternative.
Can I give whole peanuts to young children without any concerns?
No. Jumbo warns that young children can choke on peanuts. The product page for Duyvis 370 g specifically says the product is not recommended for children under five due to the risk of choking; this is a product warning, not a general legal age limit.
What should I do with the specific recalled AH peanuts?
Do not eat AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The warning from Albert Heijn, published on 20 May 2026, concerns that specific pack and date; return it to Albert Heijn. The warning does not automatically apply to all AH peanuts.