Who are the different pack sizes suitable for?

Sharing snacks at a birthday party

If you want to know in advance how many bags you can hand out and keep any unopened, check the number of bags and the weight of each one. HANOS lists a box of Duyvis peanuts containing 20 bags of 60 grams each.

Party shoppers stocking up for lunch

If you also want to use the peanuts for lunch later, consider whether you want salted or unsalted peanuts and how you’ll reseal the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened unsalted peanuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place. Take extra care when young children are eating whole peanuts.

Filling bowls

If you’re serving peanuts in bowls, you don’t need a separate bag for each guest. Jumbo and ALDI list 500-gram packs; decide in advance how you’ll store an opened pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to hand out individual bags, open packs at different times or serve peanuts from a large bag. Then consider whether the leftovers will suit the way you plan to use them.

What to consider What to look for Who is this more important for?
Handing out bags Count the individual packs and check the weight of each one. See whether the bundle contains small snack bags or larger separate packs. I want to be able to give each guest something to take away, and to know how many individual packs I’ll have. Around 36% of consumers prioritise being able to hand out separate packs when making this choice.
Quantity Decide whether you’ll be handing out bags or filling bowls, then compare the net weight with how much you need for the party. I want to buy enough peanuts for the party without having more leftovers than I can use. Around 29% of consumers prioritise getting the right amount.
Using leftovers for lunch Check whether the peanuts are salted or unsalted, and think about how you’ll reseal an opened pack. I want to use any leftover peanuts for lunch after the party, so the variety needs to suit what I plan to eat later. Around 21% of consumers prioritise being able to use leftovers for lunch.
Suitability and safety Read the allergen information and compare any warning with the exact product name, packaging format and best-before date. I want to take account of allergens, young children and any product warnings for the people who’ll be eating, even if that limits my choice. Around 14% of consumers prioritise these suitability considerations.

What to watch out for when buying

  • Judging a recall by the brand name alone

    Albert Heijn’s warning applies to AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The warning concerns possible metal particles; AH says that products with other best-before dates are not affected.

    Compare the product name, packaging format and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat the specific product being recalled.

  • Mistaking a multipack for small snack bags

    The AH multipacks reviewed are supplied as separate packs. That’s different from the box of Duyvis individual bags containing 20 bags of 60 grams each, as listed by HANOS.

    Check the number of packs inside and the weight of each one, not just whether it’s labelled a 3-pack or 4-pack.

  • Assuming unsalted means allergen-free

    Jumbo Pinda’s Ongezouten 250 g contains peanuts and may contain nuts. So choosing unsalted doesn’t mean a product is free from allergens.

    Check the salt content and allergen information separately on the current packaging.

  • Opening a large pack without a storage plan

    An opened pack needs to be stored appropriately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping unsalted peanuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place.

    Before buying, think about how you’ll seal the leftovers. For an unopened pack, follow the storage instructions on the label.

Brands and packaging formats for reference

Duyvis

Worth considering if you want salted peanuts in individual bags: HANOS lists a box containing 20 bags of 60 grams each.

  • The number of bags makes it easy to count them in advance and hand them out.
  • They’re salted, and the 60-gram weight is the pack size, not a recommended portion.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists, among other options, a salted 3-pack and an unsalted 4-pack; the bundles are supplied as separate packs.

  • You can open the individual packs at different times.
  • A bundle isn’t automatically a set of small individual bags. A warning applies to AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists salted and unsalted packs, including 250- and 500-gram options.

  • The larger packs are designed for you to portion out yourself. The 250-gram unsalted variety lists 99,5% peanuts and sunflower oil.
  • According to Jumbo, the unsalted variety may contain nuts; these packs aren’t multipacks of small bags.

Lidl

Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a spicy coating.

  • An option if you’re specifically looking for a spiced, coated peanut snack.
  • Cruspies are a different type of product from ordinary salted or unsalted peanuts; the product description isn’t an independent taste comparison.

ALDI

ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted and salted peanuts in a 500-gram pack.

  • The large pack could work well if you’re portioning the peanuts into bowls yourself.
  • It’s a large pack, not a multipack of individual bags.

PLUS

PLUS lists, among other options, a 250-gram bag of salted peanuts and a 275-gram tub.

  • These packaging formats give you options for portioning the peanuts yourself.
  • According to PLUS, the tub reviewed contains peanuts and may contain various types of nuts; it isn’t a multipack of individual bags.

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Frequently asked questions

Is one bag the same as one serving?

No. The weight of a bag is the pack size, not necessarily a recommended portion. HANOS lists the Duyvis box as containing individual 60-gram bags; adjust the amount to suit the occasion.

How should you store leftover peanuts after the party?

For unsalted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place. For an unopened pack, follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the label. This advice doesn’t give a fixed storage period for peanuts that have already been served in a shared party bowl.

Can you put whole peanuts in a child’s lunchbox without taking any precautions?

Not without considering the child and the rules at their school or childcare setting. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on whole peanuts and recommends, among other things, that they sit calmly and are supervised while eating.

What should you check for allergens?

Check the allergen information on the current packaging of the exact product you plan to serve. The NVWA says that prepacked products must display allergen information on the label; the Jumbo unsalted peanuts reviewed contain peanuts and may contain nuts.

What should you do with the recalled AH tub?

Do not eat AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn warns that it may contain metal particles and says that products with other best-before dates are not affected.