Sharing and filling lunchboxes
If you want to portion snacks in advance for each person or mealtime, individual bags are practical. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis portion pack as containing 20 bags of 60 g.
Who are the different pack formats for?
Sharing and portioning it yourself
A single bag is an option if your group is sharing from one pack or you want to decide how much to put in each lunchbox. Examples include Duyvis salted peanuts 370 g and Jumbo unsalted peanuts 500 g.
If you’re looking for unsalted peanuts
First check the exact variety, then choose your pack size. Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in a 500 g pack; ALDI lists roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
When choosing peanuts for festival camping and lunchboxes, your priorities may include individual portions, how much you need, the ingredients and keeping product information to hand.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Number of bags inside and the weight of each bag. | If I’m preparing lunchboxes in advance, I want to know how many individual bags there are and how much is in each one; around 36% of consumers place most importance on individual portions. |
| Enough for the group | Net weight and whether the product is one large pack or several individual packs. | For a group, I want to bring enough and decide how much to serve myself; around 29% of consumers prioritise having enough to share. |
| Salted or unsalted | Ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variety. | If unsalted is important to me, I check the variety separately from the pack size; around 21% of consumers give priority to unsalted peanuts. |
| Label and storage | Allergen information and storage instructions on the original packaging. | When sharing, I want to be able to pass on the allergen information and storage instructions; around 14% of consumers prioritise this information when sharing and storing food. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a value pack for a multipack
A large single bag and a pack containing individual bags work differently: only the latter is already divided into separate portions.
Check how many individual bags there are and how much is in each one. Words such as ‘value’ or ‘large’ don’t tell you how many separate portions are inside.
Making your own portions takes preparation, plus containers or bags to carry them in.
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Assuming a 60 g bag is the portion size you want
In the Duyvis portion pack reviewed, 60 g is the weight of each bag. That pack size doesn’t determine how much you’ll want to take for each mealtime.
First decide how much you want to take, then choose between pre-portioned bags and portioning it yourself.
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Throwing away the original label when decanting
Once you’ve divided the peanuts up, allergen information and storage instructions won’t automatically be available with every portion. Unsalted also doesn’t mean that a product is free from peanuts.
Keep the original packaging or make sure its information remains legible, and follow the storage instructions on the label.
Comparing brands and supermarkets
Duyvis
A useful option to compare a portion pack with single packs of salted peanuts.
- Foods & Goods lists a portion pack with 20 bags of 60 g. Duyvis also lists salted pack sizes of 60, 100, 235 and 370 g.
- These pack sizes don’t tell you what’s inside another product, such as a 3-pack; check the exact variety.
Albert Heijn
Its product listings include single packs of peanuts and a Duyvis 3-pack to compare.
- Albert Heijn lists salted and unsalted AH peanuts in 500 g packs, as well as a product called Duyvis Salted Peanuts 3 pack.
- Check the packaging for the weight of each individual bag and the total weight.
Jumbo
A supermarket own-brand option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts in a single pack.
- Jumbo lists a 500 g pack of unsalted peanuts and recommends storing this variety in a cool, dry place.
- It’s a single pack, not a selection of individual bags for sharing, so you’ll need to portion it yourself.
Lidl
A supermarket option where you can compare plain peanuts with coated snacks from the Alesto range.
- Lidl lists a product page for unsalted peanuts and also describes peanuts with a spiced coating.
- Check the pack for the weight and exact ingredients of the variety you choose.
ALDI
An option for roasted, unsalted peanuts in a single pack.
- ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- The product listing doesn’t describe individual bags for sharing; check the packaging for the information that matters to you.
PLUS
A supermarket option with single packs to compare with a multipack.
- PLUS lists salted peanuts in a 250 g pack; Duyvis salted peanuts are also described in a 370 g stand-up pouch.
- These examples are single packs, not multipacks. Check the latest product information on the packaging.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy peanut options are for taking with you and portioning yourself; check the ingredients and pack format for each variety.
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g’woon unsalted peanuts 250 g
An unsalted 250 g option if that’s what you’re looking for.
The product information lists peanuts and sunflower oil, and notes that it may contain traces of cashew nuts.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts 210 g
This 210 g roasted variety could be a good choice if you want to take a pack of peanuts with you.
The product information lists 100% peanuts and recommends storing in a cool, dry place and closing the pack securely after opening.
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G’woon peanuts in shells 500 g
A 500 g pack for anyone taking peanuts in their shells; remember to remove the shells before eating or portioning them.
Frequently asked questions
How many bags are in the Duyvis portion pack mentioned?
Foods & Goods lists 20 bags of 60 g, giving you 1,200 g in total. These details apply to this specific portion pack; don’t assume they apply to a differently named multipack.
Can I portion peanuts from a large bag into lunchboxes myself?
Yes, a single pack gives you the flexibility to make your own portions. Keep the original packaging or the product information somewhere legible so that the ingredients and allergens remain clear, and follow the storage instructions for the exact variety.
Are unsalted peanuts suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?
No. The 500 g Jumbo variety lists peanuts and may contain nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority identifies peanuts as an allergen, so check the label for allergen information rather than relying on whether the peanuts are salted or unsalted.
How do I compare a multipack with a large single bag?
Compare the number of individual bags, the weight of each bag and the total weight with how much you want to take. Also check whether you’re looking for salted or unsalted peanuts; a single bag takes extra work if everyone needs their own portion.
What should I do with the recalled AH tub of peanuts?
Do not eat AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn said that this specific product should be returned and that the full purchase price would be refunded; the warning explicitly excludes other best-before dates.