If you want a snack you can take with you without any preparation, choose individual packets. If you want to decide on your own portion size or share the peanuts, a larger bag may suit you better. Unsalted peanuts align with the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice on unsalted nuts, while salted and coated varieties offer a different flavour choice. Always check the ingredients, allergen information and storage advice on the pack you buy.
You want to take something with you on an outing from the campsite without having to split a larger pack first. Duyvis lists salted peanuts in a 60 g pack; Foods & Goods also describes a box of twenty 60 g packets. That doesn’t automatically mean the packet contains the amount you want to eat.
You want to decide how many unsalted peanuts to take with you, perhaps for several snack breaks. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container; also think about where you’ll store an opened bag.
You’re choosing between plain salted peanuts and a variety coated in a spicy dough for sharing. Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a spicy dough coating. Check the ingredients and discuss any allergies before sharing the pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to take with you | Check the net weight and the number of individual packets. Duyvis lists 60 g; Foods & Goods describes a box of twenty 60 g packets. | If I want to grab a packet for an outing, I don’t want to portion it out first. Around 33% of consumers say convenience on the go is their top buying priority. |
| Unsalted and easy to portion yourself | Check whether the peanuts are unsalted and decide for yourself how much you want to take. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as the amount for a handful of unsalted nuts. | I want to choose unsalted peanuts and decide how much I eat, even if that means portioning them out beforehand. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Storage after opening | Check the storage advice and whether you can keep the rest in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example of cool storage. | I want to be able to store the opened remainder properly at the campsite too. Around 17% of consumers say ease of storage is their top buying priority. |
| Amount for the trip | Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use during the trip. A larger bag means portioning it out and storing the rest yourself. | I want to choose an amount that matches what we’ll actually eat during the trip. Around 17% of consumers prioritise having a useful amount. |
| Flavour and product type | Compare plain salted peanuts with coated varieties, and read the ingredients and allergen information. | I’m looking for a particular savoury flavour or a coated snack to share. Around 8% of consumers say flavour or product type is their top buying priority. |
Duyvis lists a 60 g pack, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as the amount for a handful of unsalted nuts. So the pack size doesn’t automatically tell you how much you’ll want to eat.
Check the net weight and decide in advance how much you want to take or eat.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. An opened bag therefore needs a suitable place to be stored, even at the campsite.
Choose an amount that suits how much you’ll use on your trip, and check in advance how you can store the rest in a cool, dry place in a sealed container.
A spicy dough coating makes these a different type of product, with its own ingredients list. A brand’s description of flavour or crunch doesn’t prove that the variety is a better fit for you.
Compare the product types and read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
An option for comparing individual packets of salted peanuts with larger packs and an unsalted variety.
A supermarket own-brand option if you want to portion out unsalted peanuts yourself.
A supermarket own-brand option for portioning a larger pack of unsalted peanuts yourself.
An option for comparing unsalted peanuts with Alesto Cruspies, a coated flavour variety.
An option if you want to make your own portions from roasted, unsalted peanuts.
A supermarket own-brand option for unsalted peanuts you want to portion yourself or share.
This selection includes individually packaged salted snacks, unsalted peanuts to portion yourself, and coated varieties to take with you or share.
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Suits anyone looking for a savoury snack to take with them without portioning it out first; the product description mentions individual packs.
The product name lists 130 g. The description mentions salt and Sichuan pepper as flavourings.
Contains peanuts. The pack contains a desiccant; do not eat it. Consume soon after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
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Suits anyone who wants to portion out unsalted peanuts for several snack breaks.
The product name lists 250 g. The description mentions 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts. Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
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Suits anyone looking for a coated snack to take with them or share.
The product name lists 125 g; the product description mentions 30 g portions and a crunchy coating with onion and garlic flavour.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
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Suits anyone looking for a savoury snack to take with them; the product description mentions individual packs.
The product name lists 258 g. The description mentions garlic, salt and soya as ingredients.
Contains peanuts and soya. Store in a cool, dry place.
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Suits anyone who wants to portion out unsalted peanuts themselves.
The product name lists 210 g. The description mentions roasted, unsalted peanuts, with peanuts as the sole ingredient.
Contains peanuts. Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
No. Duyvis lists 60 g as a pack size; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as the amount for a handful of unsalted nuts. Pack size and serving size are different things, so decide for yourself how much you want to take or eat.
Store the peanuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example; for Duyvis Unsalted 235 g, the product information recommends storing the contents in a light- and airtight container after opening. Don’t automatically apply that storage advice to a warm tent.
Peanuts are an allergen. Don’t choose peanuts for someone with a peanut allergy, and check the information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) requires relevant allergens to be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list. Since 1 January 2026, rules have also applied to warnings about accidental presence due to cross-contamination, including the wording ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Follow this advice for camping snacks too; it’s nutritional and safety advice, not a legal age limit for sales.
Don’t eat the affected tub: on 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn warned that this specific batch may contain metal fragments. Albert Heijn says you can return the product for a full refund. The warning doesn’t apply to other best-before dates.
