Choose an individual bag if you want to take peanuts with you without repacking them first; choose a larger pack if you want to measure out your own amount or share with others. The packaging doesn’t automatically determine your eating portion: also check the variety, ingredients and storage instructions for any leftovers.
If you want to take peanuts with you without transferring them from a large bag at home, look for individual bags. Duyvis lists salted peanuts in a 60 g pack; Foods & Goods describes a sales unit of 20 bags, each containing 60 g.
If you want to choose your own amount or are looking for unsalted peanuts, you can divide a larger pack into portions in advance. Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack, while Duyvis offers an unsalted variety in a 235 g pack. Remember to store any leftovers.
Larger packs can be handy for several people or film nights. Jumbo and ALDI list salted peanuts in 500 g packs; think in advance about how much you’ll actually divide up.
First decide whether you want to take peanuts along without any preparation, measure out your own amount or buy for several people. Then compare the variety and the total contents of the sales unit.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to take along | Check the weight per bag and whether you’re buying one bag or a whole box. | If I want to take peanuts with me without repacking them at home, I want to know how the pack is divided up. For around 36% of consumers, convenience when taking food along is the top priority. |
| Choosing your own amount | Check the total contents and decide in advance how much you want to measure out. | If I want to decide how much I eat, I choose a pack that lets me weigh out a portion in advance. This is the main buying priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Choosing salt level and flavour | Check the exact variety and read the ingredients on the pack. | If the flavour or salt level determines my choice, I want to be able to tell salted, unsalted and seasoned products apart. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Getting the overall quantity right | Check the contents of the whole sales unit and how you’ll store any leftovers. | If I’m buying for several viewers or film nights, I want enough without taking more than I expect to use. Getting the right amount is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
The weight on a pack tells you how much is being sold, not how much you should eat during a film night. Duyvis lists 60 g as a pack size.
Decide in advance how much you want to eat and choose accordingly.
The Duyvis portion pack described by Foods & Goods contains 20 bags of 60 g each. So you’re buying a box with several individual bags.
Check the number of bags and the total sales unit before ordering.
A whole box may contain more than you need for one film night.
The ingredients list for Duyvis unsalted peanuts also includes sunflower oil.
Check the ingredients separately from the salt and flavour description.
A 500 g bag may contain more than you need for one film night. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place.
Buy an amount you expect to use, and follow the storage advice on the pack.
You’ll need to store any leftovers, which may require a separate resealable container.
A good option to compare if you’re looking at salted and unsalted varieties in different pack sizes.
Worth considering if you want to compare salted AH peanuts with other salted varieties.
A good option for unsalted peanuts to portion yourself, as well as a larger pack of salted peanuts.
Worth considering if you want to look at a seasoned product as well as plain peanuts.
Worth considering for Trader Joe’s roasted, salted or unsalted peanuts listed by ALDI.
Worth comparing if you’re looking at a bag of salted peanuts or a tub of unsalted peanuts.
These products are suited to taking individual packs along, measuring out your own portions, or choosing a seasoned or larger pack.
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The product description says it’s individually packaged; check whether the sales unit suits how much you want to take along for film night.
130 g; with salt and Sichuan pepper. The pack contains a desiccant, which is not edible.
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A 250 g bag of unsalted peanuts to measure out as much as you need.
The product description lists peanuts and sunflower oil; the product contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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A seasoned option if you’re looking for peanuts with a coating rather than plain peanuts.
275 g; the product description says peanuts make up 50% of the product, with a crispy coating flavoured with onion and garlic. Contains peanuts and wheat (gluten); may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The product description mentions snacking and sharing; choose an amount to suit the number of viewers.
225 g; the description lists 7–8 portions per pack. Contains peanuts and may contain traces of other nuts.
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A 370 g pack of salted peanuts to portion yourself; follow the storage instructions after opening.
The ingredients list includes peanuts, sunflower oil and salt. According to the product description, not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking; may contain other nuts.
No, 60 g is the pack size listed by Duyvis. In a nutrition question about unsalted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses a handful of 25 g as a reference; this is a nutritional guide for a different variety, not a personal maximum. Choose your portion independently of the sales unit.
No, the ingredients list for Duyvis unsalted peanuts includes peanuts and sunflower oil. Always check the individual ingredients list for other products.
Store nuts in a sealed container in a dry place, and follow the advice on the pack too. The Jumbo salted pack checked says to store in a cool, dry place and refers to the back of the pack for the best-before date. General storage guidance doesn’t guarantee how long an opened bag will keep.
Don’t give peanuts to anyone with a peanut allergy. If someone has other allergies, check the ingredients and any precautionary allergen warnings on the exact pack. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly and correctly shown on the label; this labelling requirement doesn’t guarantee that a product is suitable for a particular guest.
Whole peanuts can pose a choking risk for young children. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists whole nuts and peanuts among foods that children can choke on. So a small bag or individual pack doesn’t mean the contents are suitable for young children.
Check the number of bags in the sales unit before ordering. The Duyvis portion pack described by Foods & Goods contains 20 bags of 60 g each, not one individual bag.
