Lunchbox regulars
You’re looking for an individual bag you can take with you without weighing out a portion first. Check the weight per bag: the Duyvis portion pack sold by Foods & Goods contains 60 g bags, not 25 g bags.
Who are these packs for?
Sharing at coffee breaks
You’re buying for several people or breaks and want to know how many individual packs you’ll get. A box of 20 snack bags is different from a multipack of three larger AH packs supplied loose.
Everyday snackers watching their portions
You want unsalted peanuts and to decide how much to eat yourself. The Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; larger packs give you a supply to portion out yourself.
What should you look for when choosing?
First compare how many individual bags you’ll get and how much effort it’ll take to portion them out. A multipack of larger packs isn’t the same as a multipack of ready-to-go snack bags.
Individual snack bags
A good fit when: you want to take peanuts with you or set them out to share. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis portion pack as containing 20 bags of 60 g.
Bear in mind: 60 g is the contents of the bag, not the same as the MDL Fonds’ recommended daily 25 g of unsalted nuts for adults.
Multipacks of larger packs
A good fit when: you want to stock up for several shared breaks. According to Albert Heijn, the AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts 3-pack contains three 295 g packs.
Bear in mind: these packs are supplied loose, so you’ll need to portion them out yourself if you want smaller servings.
Portioning a larger bag yourself
A good fit when: you’re looking for unsalted peanuts and want to decide how much to have yourself. For example, Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted peanuts.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh and pack the portions yourself; Jumbo recommends storing its peanuts in a cool, dry place.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Bags and weight | Check the number of inner packs and the weight of each bag. | If I want to put something straight into my lunchbox, I check how much is in each bag. Around 42% of consumers prioritise the convenience of individual bags. |
| Packs for sharing | Check whether you’re getting small snack bags or larger packs supplied loose. | If I’m getting peanuts ready for several coffee breaks, I want to know how many packs I can actually hand out. Around 33% of consumers prioritise sharing and planning their supplies. |
| Unsalted and portioned yourself | Check the variety, ingredients, allergen information and pack size. | If I want unsalted peanuts and to choose my own portion size, I check both the product information and the weight. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ingredients and portion control. |
Things to watch out for when buying
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Assuming the multipack count equals the number of snack portions
According to Albert Heijn, the AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts 3-pack contains three larger 295 g packs, supplied loose. The Duyvis portion pack sold by Foods & Goods contains 20 bags of 60 g.
Check both the number of packs and the weight of each one, and read how the multipack will be supplied.
You’ll need to portion larger packs out yourself, which may mean using your own containers.
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Assuming a convenient bag is automatically the right amount for a day
A Duyvis bag contains 60 g. For adults, the MDL Fonds recommends 25 g of unsalted nuts a day, so pack size and nutritional guidance are two different things.
Think about how much you want to eat, and whether you’re looking for salted or unsalted peanuts.
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Overlooking a specific product recall
According to an Albert Heijn warning dated 20 May 2026, tubs of AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 may contain metal particles.
For this specific product, check the best-before date and do not eat the affected batch. The warning does not apply to all AH peanuts.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Worth considering for salted peanuts in individual snack bags and a salted 3-pack.
- Foods & Goods lists a portion pack containing 20 bags of 60 g.
- The bags are salted; each one contains 60 g.
Albert Heijn
Worth considering for multipacks of larger packs and unsalted peanuts to portion yourself.
- The salted 3-pack reviewed contains three 295 g packs; Albert Heijn also lists unsalted packs of 250 g and 500 g.
- The 3-pack contains larger packs supplied loose, not small snack bags.
Jumbo
Worth considering for unsalted peanuts in a larger pack to portion yourself.
- Jumbo lists a 500 g bag and around 17 portions, based on 30 g per portion.
- The stated portions are based on 30 g; this is one larger bag, not a multipack of individual snack bags.
Lidl
The Dutch product page lists unsalted peanuts as an option for anyone who wants to portion them out themselves.
- The product page confirms the type of product: unsalted peanuts.
- A product page for unsalted peanuts doesn’t in itself tell you whether they’re available in a multipack of individual portions.
Aldi
ALDI Netherlands’ product page lists roasted, unsalted Trader Joe’s peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- The stated pack size and preparation give you useful information if you want to portion the peanuts yourself.
- The brand name on this product is Trader Joe’s; the packaging doesn’t mean the product comes in individual snack bags.
PLUS
Worth considering for unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag to portion yourself.
- The official product page lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag.
- PLUS advises checking the packaging before use, as products may change.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are suited to anyone who wants to portion peanuts out themselves. They’re individual packs, not a comparison of multipacks containing separate snack bags.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
A good choice if you want to portion unsalted peanuts out of a larger bag yourself.
The product description lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and possible traces of cashew nuts.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g
A good choice if you’re looking for a 210 g pack of roasted, unsalted peanuts to portion out yourself.
The product contains peanuts, but the additional allergen information in the product description is contradictory. Check the packaging before use, especially if you have an allergy.
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g'woon peanuts in shell, 500 g
A good choice if you want to portion out a larger quantity of peanuts yourself.
The pack contains 500 g of peanuts in their shells; you’ll need to shell them before eating.
Frequently asked questions
Is one snack bag the same as one recommended portion?
No. The Duyvis bag reviewed contains 60 g; the MDL Fonds recommends 25 g of unsalted nuts a day for adults. Jumbo bases its portions for the 500 g bag on 30 g. Pack size, a stated portion and nutritional guidance are different things.
How can I tell whether a multipack contains small bags or larger packs?
Check the number of inner packs, the weight of each pack and how the multipack will be supplied. The Duyvis portion pack sold by Foods & Goods contains 20 bags of 60 g; the AH 3-pack reviewed contains three 295 g packs supplied loose.
Are individual bags of peanuts suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?
No. An individual bag doesn’t change the ingredients. The Duyvis portion pack reviewed contains peanuts. If you have other allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the specific pack too.
What should I know about the AH peanut recall mentioned here?
Do not eat AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn’s warning dated 20 May 2026 applies to that specific best-before date, not to all AH peanuts.
How should I store peanuts if I’m making lunchbox portions?
Jumbo recommends storing its unsalted peanuts in a cool, dry place and checking the packaging for the best-before date. Follow the storage and best-before information on the product you buy.