If you want to take peanuts with you without any preparation, a single pre-packed bag is the convenient option. If you’d rather choose your own portion, weigh out what you need from a larger pack at home. A 60 g Duyvis bag isn’t automatically one serving: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as the amount for a handful of unsalted peanuts. Check the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions for each variant, and look out for any warnings that apply to that specific product.
You want to take a single bag with you rather than portioning out a larger pack in advance. Duyvis lists a 60 g version; Foods & Goods describes a box of twenty individual bags of that weight. Compare the pack size with the amount you want to eat.
You want unsalted peanuts and plan to weigh out an amount yourself before setting off. The Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn packs we looked at offer different options. Check the ingredients and follow the storage advice for the version you choose.
You want to share a larger pack, or several bags, across different occasions. Check the total weight and the number of individual bags, and think about how much you’ll actually use. Foods & Goods lists twenty bags in the Duyvis multipack we looked at.
First decide what matters most to you: convenience, choosing your own portion, flavour or having snacks for several occasions. Then check the pack and ingredients of that particular variant.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking some with you without preparation | Check the weight per bag and whether the sales unit is a single bag or a box. | If I want to take something with me without portioning it out, a single bag matters most to me. Around 36% of consumers with this need prioritise convenience. |
| Portion size and choosing unsalted | Compare the net weight with the stated serving size, and read the ingredients and salt information. | If I want to weigh out my own portion and choose unsalted peanuts, I check both details rather than looking at the pack weight alone. Around 29% of consumers give the highest priority to choosing their own amount and opting for unsalted peanuts. |
| Flavour preference | Check the exact variant, ingredients and salt information; don’t assume the details are the same as for another version. | If choosing between, for example, salted, unsalted or seasoned peanuts is the deciding factor for me, I check the variant and ingredients first. Around 14% of this group put flavour first. |
| Sharing across several occasions | Check the total weight, the number of individual bags and the storage advice after opening. | If I want to spread one purchase across several snack breaks, the total amount matters to me. Around 21% of consumers say having enough for several occasions is their main purchasing priority. |
A smaller pack doesn’t remove the allergen risks or the choking hazard posed by whole peanuts. Check the information for the exact product and bear in mind any age-related warnings.
Read the label before you choose. The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking.
A 60 g bag and a 25 g handful are different amounts. A larger pack may contain several servings, even if they aren’t individually wrapped.
First decide how much you want to take with you, then check the weight per bag or weigh out your own portion at home.
According to their product information, the unsalted Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn versions we looked at also contain sunflower oil. So the variant name doesn’t tell you everything about what’s in the pack.
Read the ingredients for the exact variant and compare the salt information on a like-for-like basis.
According to Foods & Goods, the Duyvis multipack we looked at contains twenty bags. It’s a box for several snack breaks, not one individual bag.
Before ordering, check how many bags are in the sales unit and whether that number suits what you plan to use.
According to Duyvis, the salted version we looked at is available in a 60 g pack, among other sizes. Foods & Goods describes a multipack of twenty bags of that weight.
The product page for AH Unsalted Peanuts lists a 300 g pack and a serving size of 25 g.
According to Jumbo, the 250 g unsalted version we looked at contains peanuts and sunflower oil.
The Dutch product page we looked at lists 285 g of unsalted peanuts as a shop product.
ALDI describes the Trader Joe’s version we looked at as 250 g of roasted, unsalted peanuts.
The PLUS bag we looked at contains 250 g of unsalted peanuts; the product page lists ingredients and allergen warnings.
This Joybuy selection includes larger packs of peanuts and a range of variants. Check the ingredients, pack size and any warnings for each product; these bags aren’t automatically individual portions.
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This 250 g unsalted version could suit you if you want to weigh out your own portion at home. The description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the product may contain cashews.
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This roasted peanut snack could suit you if you want to take a larger pack with you or portion it out in advance. The description lists 97% peanuts and 7–8 servings per pack; the product may contain other nuts.
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This salted pack could suit you if you want to portion it out yourself. The description lists 7–8 servings and says the product may contain other nuts; it also advises against giving it to children under five because of the risk of choking.
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This seasoned peanut snack could suit you if you’re looking for a spiced option rather than plain peanuts. The description lists 62% peanuts and spices, including cayenne pepper, ginger and garlic; the ingredients also include wheat flour, egg powder and soya sauce powder.
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The description lists roasted, unsalted peanuts, with 100% peanuts as the ingredient. At 210 g, this is a larger pack that you can portion out yourself; after opening, the description advises keeping the pack tightly closed.
No. 60 g is the weight of the Duyvis pack we looked at, not automatically the amount you’d want to eat in one go. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as the amount for a handful of unsalted peanuts; Albert Heijn lists 25 g as the serving size for the pack we looked at. So compare the bag weight with the amount you want to take with you.
Follow the label for the exact product. Jumbo advises storing its peanuts in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also says to close the pack securely after use and store it in a dark place. For the Duyvis version we looked at, HANOS recommends storing it in a light-proof, airtight container after opening. Don’t assume a set storage period unless the product-specific advice gives one.
The MDL Fonds says whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking. The Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS product pages we looked at also warn that young children may choke. A small bag doesn’t change the risk, and a general age field doesn’t replace a specific warning.
Check the ingredients list and any warnings on the exact pack: peanuts are an ingredient in these snacks, while warnings about the possible presence of other nuts provide additional information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that allergens which must be declared have to appear in the ingredients list. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been overseeing updated rules on warnings about the unintended presence of allergens.
Follow the warning for the exact product name and best-before date. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because it may contain metal fragments. Do not eat the product; return it for a refund. This warning doesn’t automatically apply to other versions or best-before dates.
