Choose a large or small bag based on how much your household will actually use; compare packs of the same type and follow the storage advice on the label. If you want to make sauce to go with chips, buy plain peanuts as an ingredient for a recipe: a bag of peanuts isn’t ready-made sauce.
If you eat peanuts regularly, consider whether you can use up and store the contents of a bulk bag. Compare packs of the same type and check the instructions on the packaging. Jumbo and PLUS offer 500 g bags of unsalted peanuts.
If you’re buying peanuts for a one-off snack or sharing occasion, a smaller bag may be a better match for how much you’ll use. Think about how much will be left after opening and follow the product’s storage advice. PLUS offers unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
If you’re looking for peanuts to make sauce to go with chips, let the recipe guide you on the type and quantity you need. Jaimy’s Kitchen’s recipe lists plain peanuts as an ingredient for homemade peanut sauce.
First decide whether you want peanuts to snack on or to make sauce. Then choose an amount you can use up, and check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity per kilogram | Compare the net weight of the same type of product and check the price per kilogram. | If I’m considering a value pack, I want to know how much I’m getting for my money. Around 36% of consumers put the price per kilogram first. |
| Stock and storage | Match your expected use against the pack size and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | I want to be able to use up a bag without buying more than suits my needs. Around 29% of consumers prioritise having the right amount in stock. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information on the exact pack. | If I choose salted or unsalted peanuts, I want to know what else is in the pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Snack or sauce | Decide what you’ll use the product for. For sauce, follow the quantity and method specified in a recipe. | I don’t want to mistake plain peanuts for ready-made sauce, so I’ll buy what suits the way I plan to use them. Around 14% of consumers prioritise intended use. |
When packs come in different weights, the contents of one bag don’t tell you how much product you’re getting per kilogram.
Compare the net weight and price per kilogram of the same type of product, then choose an amount that suits how much you use.
The unsalted Jumbo and PLUS bags checked also contain sunflower oil. Their allergen information also differs by product.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack rather than relying on the product name alone.
A family-size pack isn’t automatically suitable for everyone. Peanut allergies and warnings about possible traces or choking hazards still matter, whatever the bag size.
Before sharing, check the warnings for the specific product and consider who will be eating it.
Plain peanuts are an ingredient; making your own peanut sauce requires preparation and other recipe ingredients.
First decide whether you want a snack or want to make sauce. If you’re making sauce, let the recipe guide you.
Making your own sauce takes time to prepare, as well as the other ingredients listed in the recipe.
The range includes salted, unsalted and Oven Baked varieties.
Albert Heijn has its own unsalted peanut product in its supermarket range.
Jumbo’s unsalted value pack contains 500 g.
The 500 g bag of roasted, salted peanuts checked is sold at ALDI under the product name TRADER JOE’S.
PLUS sells its own unsalted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g packs.
These Joybuy products are packaged snack peanuts and coated peanuts. The selection includes a smaller bag of unsalted peanuts, as well as salted and seasoned varieties.
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A bag of salted peanuts to share or enjoy as a snack.
The pack contains 370 g. The product information lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt.
The product listing warns of a choking hazard for children under 5.
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A smaller quantity for anyone looking for unsalted peanuts without needing a bulk bag.
The product description says these are roasted, unsalted peanuts, with 100% peanuts as the ingredient.
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A seasoned snack for anyone looking for a spicy option rather than uncoated peanuts.
The product description mentions a double crunchy coating, Flamin’ Hot flavour and 39% peanuts.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A seasoned snack for anyone looking for a mild curry flavour rather than a bag of plain peanuts.
The product description mentions a crunchy coating and 49% peanuts.
Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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A savoury coated snack for anyone looking for onion and garlic flavours rather than plain peanuts.
The product description mentions a crunchy coating and 50% peanuts.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
No, not necessarily. The 500 g Jumbo and PLUS bags checked also contain sunflower oil. Read the ingredients list to find out exactly what’s in the bag.
Follow the storage advice on your product’s packaging: Jumbo says to store in a cool, dry place, while PLUS says to store in a dry, dark place. For opened unsalted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives six months in a kitchen cupboard as a general storage guideline; this is not a storage period for homemade sauce.
Yes, plain peanuts can be used as an ingredient in homemade peanut sauce. Jaimy’s Kitchen’s recipe uses peanuts as the base and suggests serving the sauce with chips. Follow the method and use the recipe to decide how much you need.
Peanuts aren’t suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. Also check the warnings on the exact pack: Jumbo 500 g says the product may contain nuts, while PLUS 500 g may contain cashew nuts. Stichting Voedselallergie warns that even tiny amounts of peanuts can cause severe reactions in some people.
No, don’t assume they are. Product information from Jumbo and PLUS warns of a choking hazard for young children; the listing for the 370 g Duyvis bag specifically warns against giving it to children under 5. Check the warning on the product you plan to share.
