Who are these pack formats for?

Anyone handing out party bags

You want to count in advance how many sealed bags you can hand out, without having to portion out peanuts during the party. FOOX lists Duyvis Salted Portion Pack as containing 20 individual bags of 60 grams each.

Party planners with lunchbox plans

You may want to keep a few bags unopened for later. Check the quantity in each bag and the label; for children, also consider the risk of choking and any food allergies.

Hosts serving snacks in bowls

You want to share snacks and don’t need individually packed portions. A larger bag is a different packaging format from a box of individual bags.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to hand out sealed bags or serve peanuts in bowls. Then consider the quantity you need, the ingredients and what’s suitable for your guests.

What to consider What should you look for? Who is this important for?
Individual bags Check the number of individual packs and the weight of each bag. I want to know in advance how many sealed bags I can hand out, without having to portion them out at the party. Around 29% of consumers prioritise individual portions for handing out.
Quantity per bag Compare the contents with what you want to give someone; pack size isn’t a serving recommendation. For lunchboxes, I want to choose a quantity that’s right for what I’m planning to pack. Around 23% of consumers prioritise the quantity in each bag.
Flavour and ingredients Check whether the variety is salted, unsalted or coated in a flavoured seasoning. I want to find out which flavour or ingredients will suit my guests, then choose the pack. Around 18% of consumers start with this choice.
Suitability for guests Check the label and consider allergies and the risk whole peanuts pose to any children attending. If I’m expecting guests with a peanut allergy or young children, I first check whether serving peanuts is appropriate. Around 18% of consumers prioritise suitability for their guests.
Total quantity Match the total contents to the number of portions you want to hand out or the quantity you plan to serve. I want to buy enough for the way I plan to serve them, without putting out more peanuts than I need. Around 12% of consumers start by considering the total quantity they need.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small bag means whole peanuts are suitable for children

    A smaller pack doesn’t change the choking risk posed by whole peanuts, or make them suitable for someone with a peanut allergy.

    First consider allergies and whether the peanuts are suitable for your guests. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on whole peanuts.

  • Confusing a large bag with a multipack

    A bag with a larger total quantity doesn’t automatically contain individual bags. These pack formats are suited to different ways of serving.

    Check the number of individual packs and the quantity in each one, not just the total contents.

    With a large bag, you’ll need to portion the peanuts out yourself. This takes preparation and may mean using your own tubs or bags.

  • Automatically treating 60 grams as a serving

    For the Duyvis Portion Pack, 60 grams is the quantity in each bag, not a recommendation to eat that amount in one go.

    Choose based on the quantity you want to serve or pack, and remember that pack size and serving recommendations are not the same thing.

Comparing brands and ranges

Duyvis

The Salted Portion Pack is a specific example of individual bags for birthdays or keeping unopened for later.

  • FOOX lists 20 bags of 60 grams each; Duyvis confirms that they’re salted and that each bag contains 60 grams.
  • The 60-gram quantity is not a recommended serving. This variety is salted.

Albert Heijn

AH product names list extra-large salted and unsalted peanuts in a 6-pack.

  • The official product names confirm that they’re sold as a 6-pack.
  • Check the exact pack format and contents on the product. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of AH Extra-Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026; this notice doesn’t automatically apply to every AH variety or 6-pack.

Jumbo

The 500-gram salted value pack is a larger bag for serving in bowls, for example, not a confirmed multipack of small bags.

  • Jumbo’s product information confirms the 500-gram quantity and recommends storing the pack in a cool, dry place.
  • Jumbo warns that young children can choke on peanuts.

Lidl (Alesto)

Lidl’s supermarket range includes Alesto products such as Cruspies: peanuts in a spicy batter coating.

  • The batter coating makes these different from plain peanuts.
  • The product description doesn’t confirm that this product comes in a multipack.

ALDI (TRADER JOE’S)

The Dutch product page describes roasted and salted peanuts in a 500-gram pack.

  • The 500-gram quantity is worth considering if you’re looking for a larger bag to portion out yourself or serve in bowls.
  • The XXL label doesn’t mean the pack contains several individual bags.

PLUS

PLUS sells unsalted peanuts in a 250-gram bag and a 300-gram stand-up pouch; these are larger packs to portion out yourself.

  • For its 300-gram unsalted stand-up pouch, PLUS lists 0 grams of salt per 100 grams.
  • Unsalted doesn’t mean allergen-free: check the label on the exact pack.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How many party bags are in the Duyvis Portion Pack?

According to FOOX, the pack contains 20 bags of 60 grams each. If you give one bag to each person, that’s 20 individual portions; the pack size doesn’t indicate how much anyone should eat.

Are whole peanuts automatically suitable for a children’s party?

No. First consider whether whole peanuts are suitable for the children attending. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on whole peanuts; a small bag doesn’t change that risk.

Can someone with a peanut allergy have the unsalted variety?

No, unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. Thuisarts advises people with a food allergy not to eat the food they’re allergic to. For pre-packed products, also check the allergen information on the label.

How should you store an opened large bag of peanuts?

Follow the instructions on the exact pack. For the salted value pack reviewed, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a rancid smell or taste, a tough texture or mould as possible signs that roasted peanuts have spoiled.

Which AH recall notice should I check?

On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of AH Extra-Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The notice says not to eat the product and to return it to an Albert Heijn store. Check that the product variety and best-before date match; the notice doesn’t automatically apply to all AH peanuts.