If you want to hand out peanuts without portioning them yourself first, choose a product that is explicitly sold in individual bags: Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis portion pack as 20 bags of 60 g each. With a standard bag of unsalted peanuts, you can decide on the portion size yourself, but you’ll also need to divide and store the peanuts. Check the allergen information for every guest; a small bag does not make peanuts suitable for someone with a peanut allergy or for young children.
You’re looking for individual bags that guests can grab or take away straight away. In this case, the number of bags and the amount in each matter more than the total weight alone. Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis portion pack as a box of 20 bags of 60 g each.
You want to decide how much to serve or offer unsalted peanuts. Standard 250 g or 500 g bags can work for this, but you’ll need to portion and store them yourself. Jumbo and PLUS list these unsalted bags in their product information.
You’re choosing a snack where allergies or young children may affect what you serve. Check the information on the exact product packaging. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
Choose this if: you want to hand out or give away peanuts straight away.
Bear in mind: each bag has a fixed weight, and the Duyvis portion pack mentioned is salted.
Choose this if: you want to decide on the portion size yourself.
Bear in mind: standard bags from Jumbo and PLUS aren’t ready-to-hand-out individual portions; dividing and packing them yourself takes preparation.
Choose this if: your guests would enjoy a seasoned snack with a coating.
Bear in mind: these differ in composition from plain peanuts; check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product.
Choose this if: a guest has a peanut allergy or whole peanuts aren’t suitable for a young child.
Bear in mind: a smaller pack doesn’t change the allergens or the choking risk. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts for children under 4.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Check the number of sealed bags and the weight of each; a serving size doesn’t automatically mean the product is individually bagged. | If you want something you can hand out or give away without preparation, the number of bags matters more than the total weight alone. Around 39% of consumers prioritise being able to hand out snacks straight away. |
| Suitability for guests | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact product packaging. Take whole peanuts into account when serving young children. | If you need to consider a peanut allergy or young children, you’ll want to know what you can safely offer the guest concerned. Around 23% of consumers put suitability for their guests first. |
| Flavour and salt | Compare the variety, ingredients and salt content per 100 g on the label. Jumbo, PLUS and the supplier of the Duyvis portion pack list different salt levels for the varieties mentioned. | If you’re choosing between salted, unsalted or coated peanuts, the variety determines which snack you serve. Around 23% of consumers make flavour and salt their top buying priority. |
| Portions and leftovers | For a box, count the bags; for a standard bag, decide how many portions to make yourself and follow the storage instructions. | If you want to match the amount to what you’ll actually hand out and plan for any leftovers, the pack size can help. Around 15% of consumers prioritise the total amount needed for sharing. |
A pack may list serving sizes without the peanuts being in individual bags. For example, Jumbo lists around 17 servings in a standard 500 g bag.
Look for an explicitly stated number of individual bags and the weight of each. Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis portion pack as 20 bags of 60 g each.
With a standard bag, you’ll need to portion the peanuts yourself and, if necessary, pack them separately.
Individual packaging doesn’t change the peanuts or any other allergens in the product. Whole peanuts can also pose a choking risk for young children.
Check the allergen information for the exact variety. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of nuts for children under 4.
The Albert Heijn recall applies to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026; the warning does not automatically apply to the entire AH range.
Check the product name and best-before date. Do not use the affected tub dated 04-11-2026.
Duyvis offers salted peanuts and coated peanuts. For handing out straight away, its portion pack is a specific packaging option.
The store search page lists AH Unsalted Peanuts in a 250 g bag, an option for making up your own portions.
Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in a 500 g value pack.
The PLUS variety checked is a standard 250 g bag of unsalted peanuts.
The Dutch Alesto product range includes Cruspies: peanuts in a seasoned dough coating.
The Dutch ALDI product page describes Trader Joe’s roasted and salted peanuts in a 500 g pack.
These Joybuy products range from unsalted peanuts for portioning yourself to roasted peanuts, including one variety in the shell. The product names and descriptions don’t indicate that any are ready-to-hand-out individual bags.
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A standard bag for making up your own portions of unsalted peanuts, not a pack of individual sharing bags.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. May contain cashews; check the allergen information before sharing.
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The 225 g pack can be a good starting point if you want to make up your own snack portions.
The product description lists 97% peanuts, salt and savoury flavourings. It also states that the product may contain nuts; check the information on the exact packaging.
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A bag of roasted, unsalted peanuts to portion yourself if you’re not looking for ready-made sharing bags.
The product description lists 100% peanuts and no added salt. Bear in mind that some guests may have a peanut allergy.
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This variety is for serving peanuts in their shells; guests will need to shell them themselves.
The pack contains 500 g. The product description says to reseal the pack tightly after opening; the peanuts aren’t ready to eat until they’ve been shelled.
No, don’t assume they are just because the pack lists serving sizes. Jumbo lists around 17 servings in a 500 g bag, but the number of individual bags must be stated explicitly if you want to hand them out separately. Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis portion pack as 20 bags of 60 g each.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact packaging, including for individually packed bags. Under general EU labelling rules, allergens in prepacked foods must be emphasised in the ingredients list; the NVWA stresses that consumers must be able to access allergen information before buying.
Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Older children can also choke. A smaller pack doesn’t change that risk.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo recommends storing its peanuts in a cool, dry place; for the Duyvis bag described, Albert Heijn recommends transferring the peanuts to a lightproof, airtight container after opening. Voedingscentrum lists rancid, chewy or mouldy peanuts as signs of spoilage.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a recall for AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Check both the product name and the date, and do not use the affected pack. The recall notice doesn’t automatically apply to other AH peanuts.
