Protein-conscious conference caterers
You want to be able to calculate the protein contribution per attendee. Weigh the serving portion and use the nutritional information for the exact variant, rather than relying on the figure per 100 grams alone.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Caterers serving active attendees
You’re organising a conference for active attendees and want to include an everyday snack in the selection. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, recreational athletes don’t need special protein products; assess the snack as part of their overall diet.
Caterers serving guests with varied dietary needs
You’re organising a snack station for attendees with different dietary needs and allergies. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) recommends providing allergen information and preventing cross-contamination. Base the information on the exact packaging and serving arrangements.
What should you consider when buying?
Start with the portion you plan to serve, then arrange how you’ll provide allergen information and manage serving at every conference break.
| Consideration | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Check the protein per 100 grams on the exact packaging and weigh the portion. | If I want to calculate the protein contribution per break-time snack, I need to know the portion weight; around 31% of consumers prioritise the protein contribution per serving portion. |
| Allergens and serving | Check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging, and make allergen information clearly visible. | When I serve peanuts to a mixed group, I need to make allergen information available and take cross-contamination into account; around 31% of consumers give allergen management top priority. |
| Sport and recovery | Assess the snack as part of the overall menu and avoid making personal recovery claims. | If I’m catering for active attendees, I want to know how the snack fits in with the rest of the selection; around 19% of consumers prioritise this sports nutrition context. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net contents with the portions you plan to serve and follow the storage instructions after opening. | For a break area with several serving times, I need to be able to weigh portions and store the packaging properly between servings; around 19% of consumers start with serving logistics. |
Common considerations
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Confusing the figure per 100 grams with the portion per attendee
A pack contains several portions. A 25-gram portion provides a quarter of the amount listed per 100 grams, for both protein and energy.
Set the portion weight and calculate protein and energy on the same basis before describing the snack on your catering menu.
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Assuming unsalted peanuts are suitable for everyone
Unsalted doesn’t mean allergen-free. The ingredients and warnings on the exact product may also include information about other nuts.
Share the allergen information from the packaging you’ve bought, and organise preparation and serving to prevent cross-contamination as far as possible.
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Treating a tub or multipack as individual portions
A larger pack or a multipack of individual items doesn’t automatically determine how much each attendee receives.
Check the net contents of each item and work out separately how many serving portions you can get from it.
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Applying a recall notice to other variants
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. It does not apply to all the brand’s peanuts.
Check the product name, packaging and best-before date carefully against the notice, and don’t serve any pack that matches it.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
The range reviewed includes unsalted, salted and differently seasoned peanuts.
- Jumbo’s product information lists 27 grams of protein per 100 grams for Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts, 235 grams.
- These figures apply to that specific variant; they don’t prove a recovery effect or benefit across the brand as a whole.
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range includes Extra Large Unsalted Peanuts in a 295-gram pack.
- Albert Heijn lists 27 grams of protein per 100 grams and a portion size of 25 grams for this variant.
- The recall notice of 20 May 2026 applies only to the salted variant in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026.
Jumbo
The 250-gram unsalted variant provides nutritional information per 100 grams and per 30-gram portion.
- Jumbo lists 26.4 grams of protein per 100 grams for this variant, which contains 99.5% peanuts with sunflower oil.
- The nutrition table lists 0.01 grams of salt per 100 grams, so ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean the table shows zero salt.
PLUS
The own-brand range includes a 300-gram stand-up pouch of unsalted peanuts and a 275-gram tub of Extra Large Unsalted Peanuts.
- PLUS lists 25 grams of protein per 100 grams for the stand-up pouch and 24.945 grams per 100 grams for the tub variant.
- These figures apply to separate variants; the packaging alone says nothing about nutritional value or suitability for recovery.
Lidl
Lidl offers unsalted peanuts and the Alesto range, which includes peanuts in a seasoned coating.
- The range information distinguishes between plain peanuts and seasoned snacks.
- Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as crunchy. This is a brand description, not an independent taste assessment or proof of suitability as a protein source.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands’ range information lists Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Peanuts in a 250-gram pack.
- The product information confirms the variant, pack size and preparation method.
- The sales description’s claims about quality and price come from the seller; they aren’t an independent comparison with other brands.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These product choices suit caterers who want to weigh peanuts into portions, with both unsalted varieties and peanuts in their shells available.
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g’woon unsalted peanuts 250 g
Suited to caterers who want to weigh out portions of an unsalted variety.
The product description lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil, 27 grams of protein and 0.02 grams of salt per 100 grams.
Contains peanuts and may contain traces of cashew nuts; include the information from the exact packaging in your catering information.
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g’woon peanuts in shells 500 g
Suited to a snack station serving peanuts in their shells, where you decide the portion size.
The product description lists 29 grams of protein and 0.12 grams of salt per 100 grams.
The peanuts are in their shells; remove the shells before serving the edible kernels. Contains peanuts and may contain traces of other nuts.
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Freshly roasted extra-large peanuts 210 g
Suited to caterers who want to serve a roasted, unsalted variety in weighed portions.
The product description lists 100% peanuts; the nutrition table gives 26.0 grams of protein and 0.02 grams of salt per 100 grams.
Contains peanuts; take allergen information and measures to prevent cross-contamination into account when serving.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate the protein contribution of a catering portion?
Multiply the portion weight by the amount of protein per 100 grams, then divide by 100. A weighed 25-gram portion provides a calculated 6.75 grams of protein for Duyvis and AH among the variants reviewed, 6.6 grams for Jumbo and 6.25 grams for the PLUS stand-up pouch. This is a catering calculation, not personalised sports nutrition advice.
Do all active conference attendees need special protein products?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, recreational athletes don’t need these products, and most athletes get enough protein from a varied diet. For athletes who train intensively, assess the snack as part of their overall diet, not as a stand-alone recovery solution.
Can you describe these peanuts as ‘high in protein’ on a catering menu?
Only use this nutrition claim after checking that the exact variant meets the applicable EU definition and conditions. A protein figure per 100 grams doesn’t by itself prove that those conditions are met; the European Union explains that a nutrition claim must demonstrably comply with the official definition.
Is ‘ask us about allergens’ enough when serving unpackaged food?
Only if the conditions for providing information verbally are also met. According to Government.nl, staff must be able to provide the correct information immediately before purchase, and it must be available in writing or electronically to staff and the NVWA. If there are several points of sale in the same premises, each one must clearly display where the information is available.
How can you prevent cross-contamination when serving?
Take precautions during preparation and serving, and provide the allergen information from the exact packaging. The NVWA states that businesses must do everything possible to prevent cross-contamination. A label therefore doesn’t replace the need to consider equipment and working methods during catering.