Individual bags are a good choice when you want to give guests a sealed snack to take away. One example is a Duyvis multipack containing 20 bags of 60 grams each. Choose a larger pack if you want to decide the amount per guest yourself and can keep allergen information available when serving. A 60-gram bag isn’t automatically a small portion: check the number of bags, the weight per bag and the ingredients separately.
You want to give guests a sealed bag to take with them between sessions. Check how many bags are in a pack and how many grams each one contains. Duyvis lists several pack sizes; Foods & Goods describes a multipack containing 20 bags of 60 grams each.
You want to be able to share the product information for the exact variety and perhaps offer an unsalted option. Unsalted peanuts are still peanuts: the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergen information must be made available for prepacked and non-prepacked products.
You want to weigh out the amount for each guest and organise the portions in advance. Examples include 250-gram packs of unsalted peanuts from Jumbo and PLUS, and 500-gram packs of salted peanuts from ALDI. If you serve them unpackaged, allergen information must remain available.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to hand out | Check whether the pack contains individual bags, how many bags it includes and how many grams each bag weighs. | If guests need to be able to take a sealed snack with them between sessions, you’ll want something ready to hand out. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the convenience of handing snacks out straight away. |
| Allergen information | Read the information on the pack you receive and decide how guests can check it if you serve the peanuts unpackaged. | If I need to communicate ingredients and allergens clearly, I want that information available with the product and where it’s served. Around 27% of consumers give allergen communication top priority. |
| Number of portions per pack | Compare the net weight, the number of individual servings and the amount you want to serve each guest. | If I want to know in advance how many portions a pack will provide, I want to be able to plan the portion size myself. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the number of portions per pack. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check that the exact variety is unsalted, then decide separately how much to serve each guest. | If you want to offer unsalted peanuts, you’ll also need to decide how many grams per guest are appropriate for the event. Around 13% of consumers make unsalted ingredients their first consideration. |
| Flavour and product type | Choose between plain peanuts and a coated snack, then check the ingredients of that specific variety. | If I want to offer a choice of flavours or textures, I want to know whether I’m buying plain peanuts or a coated snack. Around 7% of consumers prioritise flavour variety. |
Unsalted describes the amount of salt, not whether the product contains peanuts. An unsalted peanut product is therefore not a peanut-free alternative.
Share the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, and choose a different snack if you need a peanut-free alternative.
The Duyvis multipack described contains 60-gram bags. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a handful of unsalted nuts; this is a reference, not a required serving size for conference guests.
First decide how many grams you want to offer each guest, then check whether the bag size is suitable.
A larger bag isn’t automatically divided into portions. Portioning it yourself takes extra work and may require separate packaging.
Work out the number of guests and the amount per portion before deciding how many packs you need.
If you’re portioning the peanuts yourself, also allow time for weighing and dividing them up, and for making the information available when serving them unpackaged.
If you take the peanuts out of their original packaging, the label won’t necessarily be available for guests to check.
Make sure the information from the exact pack remains available with the product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also describes options such as displaying the information on a card or menu. You can provide the information verbally if you clearly state that guests can ask for it.
A useful option for plain salted peanuts and a documented multipack.
A useful option if you’re looking for an unsalted variety of peanuts.
A useful option if you want to portion an unsalted pack yourself.
A useful option if you’re considering a coated peanut snack as well as plain peanuts.
A useful option for larger packs of salted peanuts that you can portion yourself.
A useful option if you want to choose your own portion sizes for unsalted peanuts.
This selection includes an individually packaged snack and a range of peanut snacks you can portion or serve as needed.
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The product description says these peanuts are individually packaged, making them suitable if you want to hand out sealed snacks.
Salted peanuts; the description mentions Sichuan pepper and salt. Contains peanuts. The desiccant in the pack is not edible.
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A seasoned peanut snack to consider if you want to offer a spicy option alongside plain peanuts.
The product description mentions a double coating and a spicy flavour. Contains peanuts and wheat; may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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This unsalted peanut variety is an option if you want to decide the amount per guest yourself.
250 g pack. The product description lists peanuts and sunflower oil. Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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A coated peanut snack to consider if you want to serve a seasoned variety.
The product description lists peanuts with a crunchy coating and a mild curry flavour. Contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; may also contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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A coated peanut snack to take with you or serve if you’re looking for a different flavour from plain peanuts.
The product description mentions onion and garlic flavour. Contains peanuts and wheat; may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
First decide how many snacks you need and the weight you want for each one. The Duyvis multipack described contains 20 bags of 60 grams each. If you’re portioning them yourself, you can work out the number of portions based on the total quantity and the portion size you choose.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as one handful of unsalted nuts. A 60-gram bag of salted peanuts contains a different quantity and has a different composition. Here, 25 grams is a reference, not a required conference serving size.
When serving unpackaged food, allergen information must be available in a way other than on the original label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority gives examples such as displaying information on a card or menu. You can also provide it verbally if you clearly state that guests can ask for it.
No. Unsalted describes the amount of salt, not the absence of peanuts. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, and choose a different snack if you need a peanut-free alternative.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a business that prepares, processes or sells food must work with a HACCP food safety plan. A sector-specific hygiene code can be used for this purpose, or you can draw up your own plan. This concerns the business’s working practices, not a certification mark for every bag of peanuts.
