If you want to hand out or give away sealed bags, check that the pack really contains individual bags and how many grams are in each one. Portioning them yourself is a better choice if you want to decide the quantity or choose an unsalted variety. Bear in mind that, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, whole peanuts aren’t suitable for children under 4, and peanuts aren’t suitable for guests with a peanut allergy.
If you want to put out or give away individual bags at a birthday party without weighing them out first, the number of bags and the weight of each one matter. Foods & Goods lists a Duyvis multipack with 20 bags of 60 grams each.
If you want to decide how much each guest gets or are looking for unsalted peanuts, you can portion out a larger pack. The listed varieties from Jumbo, Lidl, ALDI and PLUS are larger packs, not confirmed boxes of individual snack bags.
Choosing snacks requires extra care if there are young children or someone with a known peanut allergy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts to children under 4; peanut snack bags aren’t suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
First decide whether you want ready-to-hand-out bags or to make your own portions. Then check the variety and whether it’s suitable for your guests.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Check both the number of bags and the weight of each one; a mention of portions doesn’t prove they’re individually wrapped. | If I want to hand out or give away bags without weighing them first, I look for an explicitly stated number of individual packs. Around 38% of consumers prioritise convenience when handing snacks out. |
| Quantity per guest | Compare the grams per bag with the amount you want to serve alongside other snacks. | If I want to decide how many peanuts each guest gets, portioning them myself may be a better choice. Around 23% of consumers prioritise the quantity per guest. |
| Salted or unsalted | Read the exact variety name and ingredients; unsalted doesn’t mean peanut-free. | If I’m looking for an unsalted variety or want to serve salted peanuts, I check the variety on the packaging. Around 23% of consumers make taste and salt their main priority. |
| Suitability for guests | Consider any known allergies and the children’s ages; read the warnings on the label too. | If young children will be there or a guest has a peanut allergy, you’ll need to choose snacks accordingly. Around 16% of consumers prioritise suitability for their guests. |
A pack that lists several portions doesn’t automatically contain the same number of individually wrapped bags. The Duyvis multipack described does explicitly list 20 bags.
Before choosing a pack, look for both the number of individual bags and the weight of each one.
With a larger bag, you’ll need to weigh out and pack the portions yourself if you want individual snack bags.
In May 2026, Albert Heijn recalled AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific product and date, not automatically to all AH peanuts.
Check the product variety and best-before date. Don’t eat the affected pack.
A smaller pack doesn’t change the fact that whole peanuts aren’t suitable for children under 4 or for anyone with a peanut allergy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also notes that older children can still choke on them.
Don’t give whole peanuts to children under 4. Don’t offer a peanut snack bag to a guest with a peanut allergy; agree an alternative that fits their allergy management plan.
A relevant option if you’re looking for ready-to-hand-out bags of salted peanuts. Foods & Goods lists a multipack with 20 bags of 60 grams each.
AH Unsalted Peanuts are a listed option if you want to make your own portions.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a larger pack that can be used as a base for making your own portions.
The listed Lidl variety is a 285-gram pack of unsalted peanuts, intended for portioning yourself if you want individual servings.
The Dutch product page describes Trader Joe’s 250-gram peanuts as roasted and unsalted.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in, among other options, a 250-gram pack and a 300-gram stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy peanut products are packs you can use as a base for making your own portions; they aren’t confirmed boxes of individual snack bags.
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A pack to portion out yourself if you’re looking for an unsalted variety.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the product may contain cashew nuts.
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A larger pack of salted peanuts that you can divide up yourself if you don’t need individual snack bags.
The product information lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt. The packaging advises against giving the product to children under 5 due to the risk of choking.
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A pack to portion out yourself if you’re looking for roasted peanuts with no added salt.
The product information lists 100% peanuts and no added salt.
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A seasoned peanut snack you can portion out yourself if garlic is the flavour you’re after.
The product information lists 95.62% peanuts, salt and garlic.
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A flavoured pack to portion out yourself if you’re looking for a tea-roasted variety.
The product information lists 96.5% peanuts, tea, salt, sweeteners and flavour enhancers. The pack contains a desiccant; do not eat it.
The Duyvis box described contains 20 bags of 60 grams each. If you give one bag to each person, that’s 20 people; the weight per bag isn’t dietary advice and should suit the rest of your snack selection.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4. Older children can choke on them too, and a small bag doesn’t change that. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating calmly at the table and staying with children while they eat.
No. Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts, so don’t give a peanut snack bag to a guest with a peanut allergy. Agree an alternative that fits their allergy management plan and check the allergen information on the packaging.
Check whether the product information gives the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. A mention of several portions on one larger pack doesn’t automatically mean they’re individually wrapped.
Albert Heijn recalled AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat that specific variety with that date. The May 2026 warning doesn’t automatically apply to other AH peanuts.
