For a regular school snack, measuring out a small, unsalted portion yourself is a suitable option if the person eating it can safely have peanuts and they’re allowed at school. A factory-packed 60 g Duyvis packet saves you the effort of packing, but it is salted; 60 g is the pack size, not an established portion for a child. Whole peanuts aren’t suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy, where school rules exclude peanuts, or for children under four. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts to young children.
You’re looking for a snack you can pack regularly and want to measure out a small amount of unsalted peanuts yourself. First, check that peanuts are suitable for the person eating them and allowed under the school’s rules. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as an option for children aged four to twelve.
You want to take an individually packed snack with you and are consciously choosing the 60 g salted Duyvis variety. Consider the contents separately from the convenience of the packaging: the amount isn’t automatically a suitable portion for a child.
Before buying, you check for peanut allergies, consider age and find out your own school’s rules. Some schools describe themselves as peanut- and nut-free, so don’t assume that all schools have the same rules. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts to children under four.
First, check that peanuts are suitable for the person eating them and allowed under the school’s rules. Then compare portion size, salt content and storage.
| What to consider | What to look out for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability and school rules | Check for peanut allergies, consider age and school rules, and read the allergen information on the exact product packaging. | If I’m considering peanuts, I first want to know whether the person eating them can do so safely and whether they’re allowed at school. Around 29% of consumers prioritise suitability for the person eating them and school rules. |
| Portion and packing effort | Compare the weight per packet with the number of packets in a box; pack weight isn’t the same as a recommended portion. | If I’m short on time, I look for an individual packet; if I want to choose the amount myself, I’d rather measure it out. Around 29% of consumers prioritise convenient packaging and quantity. |
| Unsalted options | Check the ingredients for the variety you’re buying; unsalted larger packs and small salted packets aren’t the same thing. | For a regular snack, I want unsalted peanuts, even if I have to portion them myself. Around 24% of consumers prioritise unsalted options. |
| Stock and storage | Choose a pack size to suit how much you use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If I’m taking portions from a larger bag, I want to be able to store and use the rest properly. Around 18% of consumers focus mainly on stock and storage. |
Packaging and choosing an unsalted variety don’t remove the risks of a peanut allergy or choking, or override school rules that exclude peanuts.
First check what applies to the person eating them and your school; only then choose a variety and pack.
A 60 g packet and a 235 g or larger bag for your cupboard state the pack weights; they don’t automatically tell you how much to give someone.
Check the weight per packet, and measure out the amount you want yourself when using a larger pack.
A pack labelled as containing three packs doesn’t automatically tell you how many individual portions there are. The AH listing for Duyvis Salted 3 pack described three packs weighing 270 g in total.
Check the number of packs, the total weight and any stated portions separately.
Duyvis offers both larger unsalted packs and salted varieties, including a 60 g packet.
AH Extra Groot Ongezouten 295 g is a larger pack for measuring out portions yourself.
Jumbo describes its 350 g Ongezouten Kingsize Peanuts as a larger pack for your cupboard; the retailer also lists Duyvis Ongezouten 235 g.
The Lidl product page describes unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.
ALDI describes its 250 g roasted, unsalted peanuts under the Trader Joe's product name.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a larger bag for measuring out portions to take with you.
These products come in larger packs so you can measure out portions yourself. They differ in salt content, pack weight and whether the peanuts are in their shells.
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This larger pack is handy for measuring out an amount to take with you.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. Once opened, seal well and store in a cool, dry place.
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This pack can be kept in your cupboard so you can measure out smaller amounts yourself.
The product description lists roasted, unsalted peanuts, with 100% peanuts as the ingredient. Store in a cool, dry place.
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This larger pack is a good fit if you’re happy to shell the peanuts yourself.
The product name specifies peanuts in shell and a pack weight of 500 g; bear in mind that you’ll need to shell them before eating.
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This larger pack can be used to measure out portions yourself if you’ve chosen salted peanuts.
The product description lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt; store in a cool, dry place.
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This larger pack is an option if you want salted peanuts and prefer to measure out the amount yourself.
The product description lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt. The product page advises against giving this product to children under five because of the risk of choking.
No. Duyvis lists 60 g as the pack size, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests a handful of unsalted nuts as an option for children aged four to twelve. Choose the amount to pack separately; this doesn’t establish a set portion size in grams for a child.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under four. Older children can choke too, so make sure they sit down to eat calmly and stay with them. This is dietary and safety advice, not a legal age limit.
Check the label on the exact pack for peanuts and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. New Dutch rules on warnings about possible cross-contamination have also applied since 1 January 2026.
Compare the same type of variety and use the same quantity of peanuts for a fair comparison. For a box, also check the number of individual packets and the weight per packet; a large bag for your cupboard isn’t directly comparable to one packet to take with you.
The Albert Heijn warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned AH Extra Groot Gezouten Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal particles. This doesn’t automatically apply to the unsalted variety. Check whether your pack matches the warning exactly and, if it does, follow Albert Heijn’s instructions.
