If you can eat peanuts, first work out which ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients, the relevant free-from claim and the warning on the exact pack. An unsalted variety does not confirm that a product is gluten-free; peanuts are also an allergen in their own right, as the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out, so they are not suitable if you have a peanut allergy. Only then compare the price per kilo and choose a quantity that suits how you use them.
You need to avoid gluten, can eat peanuts and are looking for an affordable snack whose exact variety and cross-contamination information you can check. Voedingscentrum and the Dutch Coeliac Society offer guidance on gluten-free choices and food labels.
You eat peanuts regularly and want to compare pack sizes and prices per kilo, once you’ve checked that the ingredients and allergen information suit you. Jumbo and PLUS list the contents and product information for individual packs.
You want to avoid added salt and are looking for a simple recipe. An unsalted variety is not necessarily free from peanuts or other allergens; Jumbo provides product and nutritional information for its unsalted variety.
First check whether the variety suits your diet; then compare the price per kilo and pack size.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary suitability | Check the ingredients, relevant claims and warnings on the exact pack. | If I need to avoid gluten or another specific ingredient, I want to know whether this particular pack is suitable. Around 34% of consumers put dietary suitability first. |
| Price per quantity | Compare the price per kilo and net weight of similar varieties. | I want to compare costs once I’ve ruled out unsuitable varieties, and choose a quantity I’ll actually use. Around 33% of consumers prioritise affordability. |
| No added salt | Check whether salt is listed as an ingredient and look at the nutritional information per 100 g. | If my main concern is avoiding added salt, I check the ingredients and nutritional information for that variety. Around 20% of consumers have this as their main priority. |
| A suitable pack size | Check the net weight and storage instructions on the pack. | If I use peanuts occasionally or in small amounts, I want a quantity that suits my needs and can be stored as directed on the pack. Around 13% of consumers prioritise a small stock that suits their needs. |
Peanuts remain an allergen, even if a product carries a claim relating to another ingredient. A gluten-free claim does not make peanuts suitable for someone with a peanut allergy.
First identify the specific ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Don’t rely on a general ‘allergen-free’ claim for peanuts.
Seasoned, marinated or coated peanuts may have a different recipe. Duyvis, for example, describes varieties with a coating; the ingredients of a plain variety tell you nothing about those other products.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for each flavour and pack separately.
A lower price at the checkout doesn’t automatically mean a lower price per kilo. A pack that doesn’t suit how much you use can also be impractical.
Compare the price per kilo and net weight of varieties that first meet your dietary requirements.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been enforcing the new rules for precautionary allergen labelling in the Netherlands.
Check the pack you’re actually buying and follow the information for that specific variety.
Duyvis describes plain, salted, marinated, roasted and coated peanut varieties.
AH lists several unsalted peanut varieties, so you can check the pack and product information for each one.
Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted peanuts.
Lidl lists 285 g of unsalted peanuts as a store product.
ALDI lists 250 g of roasted, unsalted peanuts under the TRADER JOE'S brand.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag and a 300 g stand-up pouch.
This Joybuy selection includes unsalted varieties, flavoured peanuts and peanuts in their shells. Check each product’s ingredients and any warnings to make sure they suit your diet.
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The unsalted variety and smaller pack may suit you if you’re looking for peanuts with no added salt and want to buy a smaller quantity.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the product may contain cashew nuts.
Store the pack according to the product instructions and keep it sealed after opening.
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This flavoured variety may suit you if you’re looking for peanuts with a walnut flavour; check the ingredients separately if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
The ingredients list includes peanuts, sugar, salt, soya lecithin and walnut flavouring. The peanuts are individually wrapped.
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This variety may suit you if you’re looking for a larger pack of roasted peanuts with a tea flavour.
The peanuts are in their shells. The ingredients list includes salt, tea, flavouring, sweetener and flavour enhancers.
Store the pack in a cool, dry place.
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The 500 g pack may suit you if you’re looking for a larger quantity of peanuts in their shells.
The product description lists peanuts as an ingredient and notes that traces of nuts may be present.
Store the pack according to the product instructions and keep it sealed after opening.
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The 210 g pack may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller quantity of roasted peanuts.
The product description says this variety is unsalted. Check the ingredients and warnings on the pack you buy.
Store the pack according to the product instructions and keep it sealed after opening.
No. Peanuts are an allergen in their own right, as the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out. A claim relating to another ingredient doesn’t change that; if you have a peanut allergy, don’t choose a peanut product.
No, the terms plain or unsalted don’t confirm this. The Dutch Coeliac Society says peanuts are naturally gluten-free, but for a packaged product, check the exact variety, the gluten-free claim or Crossed Grain symbol, and the cross-contamination information.
Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been enforcing the new rules for precautionary allergen labelling. According to the NVWA, warnings must be based on a risk assessment; the permitted wording is ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. A warning cannot guarantee that a product is suitable for your individual circumstances.
Jumbo’s unsalted variety lists 0.01 g of salt per 100 g in its nutritional information, even though salt isn’t listed as an ingredient. Jumbo explains that this is due to naturally occurring sodium.
Not necessarily. Compare the price per kilo as well as the quantity you’re buying, and choose a pack size that suits how much you use. First check that the variety meets your dietary requirements.
