Choose an individual pack if you want to take peanuts with you without weighing them out first; choose a bag of unsalted peanuts if you want to decide how much to take. The Dutch Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its healthy eating guidelines, but a pack labelled ‘portion pack’ isn’t automatically a small portion: the Duyvis pack examined contains 60 g. So check the actual contents, the ingredients and whether you’d prefer convenience or to portion them yourself.
You want to keep an individual pack in your bag or desk drawer without having to weigh out peanuts from a larger bag first. Duyvis lists salted peanuts in 60 g packs; Foods & Goods lists a portion pack containing 20 packs. Check the contents of each pack, not just the name ‘portion pack’.
You want to decide how much to take and are looking for unsalted peanuts. The Dutch Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its healthy eating guidelines. The Jumbo and PLUS bags examined each contain 250 g.
You’re happy to portion them out in advance and want to compare pack sizes and ingredients. A large bag is different from a pack containing individual snack bags; seal an opened bag well and store it in a dry place, as advised by the Dutch Nutrition Centre.
First decide whether you want something ready to take with you or would rather portion it yourself. Then check the flavour, ingredients and quantity in each pack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to take with you | Check the weight of each pack and the number of packs in the multipack. | If I want to put something in my bag or desk drawer without preparing it first, an individual pack is handy; I still want to know how much it contains. Around 36% of consumers give convenience for taking it with them top priority. |
| Choosing unsalted | Read the product name and ingredients list; also check the salt content on the label. | If I take peanuts with me regularly, I want an unsalted option and to decide how much to have. Around 29% of consumers prioritise choosing unsalted. |
| Pack size | Compare the total weight and the number of individual packs; you’ll need to portion out larger bags yourself. | If I’m preparing peanuts for several working days, I want to know how much the whole pack contains and how to seal it. Around 21% of consumers focus mainly on the quantity and the option to portion it out themselves. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Distinguish between plain, salted and coated peanuts, and read the allergen information. | If I’m looking for variety, I want to know whether I’m choosing plain peanuts or a seasoned variety, and what ingredients it contains. Around 14% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
The Duyvis pack examined contains 60 g. Duyvis lists 613 kcal per 100 g; mathematically, that works out at 367.8 kcal for a full pack. This calculation is based on the stated nutritional information.
Check the weight of each pack and decide for yourself how much you want to eat.
According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, unsalted nuts are included in its healthy eating guidelines; salted nuts and borrelnoten (seasoned bar snacks) are not. A spicy coating also makes a product different from plain peanuts.
Check the product type, ingredients and salt content on the packaging of the variety you choose.
The Duyvis portion pack examined contains 20 packs of 60 g. The unsalted bags from Jumbo and PLUS examined each contain 250 g, so you’ll need to portion them out yourself.
Check both the contents of the full pack and the weight of each individual pack, so you know how much you’re actually taking with you.
Relevant for salted peanuts and a pack examined that contains individual snack bags.
The AH own-brand range is relevant for salted peanuts in a larger pack.
An option if you want to portion unsalted peanuts from a larger bag yourself.
The product information distinguishes between unsalted peanuts and coated flavoured varieties within the Alesto range.
The ALDI product page examined is for Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts.
An own-brand option if you want to portion out unsalted peanuts yourself.
This selection includes individually packed salted or seasoned peanuts, as well as larger bags to portion out yourself. Check the flavour, contents and ingredients of each variety.
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The product description says they’re individually packed, making them suitable if you want to take peanuts with you without weighing them out first.
This variety contains salt and Sichuan pepper. The pack also contains a desiccant, which is not edible.
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A larger bag to portion out yourself. The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
This variety may contain cashews; check the packaging if this is important to you.
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The product description says they’re individually packed for taking with you. The total contents are 258 g.
The listed ingredients include peanuts, sugar, salt, soya lecithin and walnut flavouring. Check the ingredients list on the packaging.
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A ready-to-eat seasoned peanut snack, with a stated weight of 110 g.
This variety contains salt, chilli and Sichuan pepper. The pack contains a desiccant, which is not edible.
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A bag to portion out yourself; it contains 210 g.
The product description says this variety is unsalted and contains peanuts as an ingredient.
Store peanuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed pack. The Dutch Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as the best storage temperature. The product information for the PLUS variety examined says to store it in a cool, dark place; also follow the instructions on the packaging you buy.
It’s better to have a peanut snack as an addition rather than assuming it can replace your whole lunch. The Dutch Nutrition Centre suggests options such as sandwiches, wraps and salads for packed lunches; choose a more varied lunch if you’re taking peanuts with you.
No. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) lists peanuts and nuts separately as allergens, and according to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, a peanut allergy and a tree nut allergy don’t necessarily occur together. If you have a known allergy, also read the warnings about other allergens on the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying.
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. According to Albert Heijn, they may contain metal fragments. Don’t eat this specific pack and follow Albert Heijn’s return instructions; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other AH peanuts or products with different best-before dates.
Albert Heijn says you can return the affected product to an AH store for a full refund. For online purchases, Albert Heijn directs customers to a form. This arrangement applies to this specific recall.
