Choose individual bags if you want to hand out peanuts without portioning them first; opt for a larger bag if you want to decide the amount yourself and perhaps choose an unsalted variety. The documented Duyvis bags contain 60 grams, while Albert Heijn lists a 25-gram serving on the label for its unsalted peanuts. So the weight of a bag isn’t the same as a suitable portion for everyone. Also consider who’ll be eating them: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against whole peanuts for children under 4, and peanuts aren’t suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
If you want to give fellow travellers individual bags without portioning them first, compare the number of bags and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods and HANOS list boxes of Duyvis bags containing 60 grams each.
If you’re all eating from the same supply, a larger bag is a different packaging option from a multipack: you portion it out yourself and seal the opened bag properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container.
If you want to decide how many unsalted peanuts to take, you can portion them out from a larger bag in advance. Albert Heijn lists a 25-gram serving on the label for its unsalted peanuts; this isn’t universal portion-size advice.
First decide whether you want ready-to-hand-out bags or would rather portion them yourself. Then consider how much you need, the variety and whether they’re suitable for everyone who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one; 60 grams is the pack size, not a general portion-size recommendation. | If I want to hand them out to fellow travellers without weighing portions first, I consider how many snack breaks we’ve planned. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when sharing. |
| Shared supply | Compare the total net weight and consider whether you want to portion it yourself or share individual bags. | If you mainly want to share from one supply, you can tailor the amount to the journey and the number of snack breaks. Around 27% of consumers say a shared supply is their main need. |
| Unsalted and portioned yourself | Check the variety and nutritional information on the label; compare the serving weight on the label with the amount you want to pack. | For a lunchbox, I want to decide how many unsalted peanuts to include myself. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this combination of variety and portion size. |
| Suitability for those eating them | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, and consider the shape of the snack for children. | If I’m choosing peanuts for a group, I check that they’re suitable for the people who’ll be eating them. Around 20% of consumers make safety and suitability their top priority. |
The Duyvis individual bags contain 60 grams; Albert Heijn lists a 25-gram serving on the label for its unsalted peanuts. Pack weight and labelled serving size are different things.
First decide how much you want to take for each eating occasion, then choose whether to use factory-packed bags or make up portions yourself.
The 500-gram bags listed by Jumbo and ALDI aren’t boxes of individual bags. With one large bag, you’ll need to portion it yourself.
Check the number of individual packs rather than looking only at the total weight or the ‘value pack’ label.
Portioning them yourself takes preparation and may mean you need your own resealable containers.
Individual bags don’t change the fact that peanuts are an allergen or that whole peanuts pose a choking risk.
Don’t give whole peanuts to children under 4, and don’t give a peanut snack to anyone with a peanut allergy.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container. So, if you choose a larger bag, take care to seal it after removing portions.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal the remaining peanuts properly after use.
Documented salted individual bags for anyone who doesn’t want to portion them out in advance.
A larger bag of unsalted peanuts for anyone who wants to make up lunchbox portions themselves.
A range of salted and unsalted peanuts, including larger bags to portion yourself.
A documented unsalted option for anyone who wants to portion it themselves.
A larger supply of salted peanuts for sharing at snack breaks.
A bag of unsalted peanuts for anyone who wants to make up their own portions.
No, pack weight and a portion are different things. The Duyvis box contains bags of 60 grams each; Albert Heijn lists 25 grams per labelled serving for its unsalted peanuts. Use the label information as product information, not as universal advice for everyone.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, don’t give whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4. Older children can choke too: make sure they eat calmly and stay with them. This is safety advice, not a legal ban.
Store the peanuts in a dry, well-sealed container and follow the instructions on the pack. Albert Heijn advises storing its unsalted peanuts in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack properly after use. So don’t leave an opened bag in a warm car for a long time.
Read the ingredients list and warnings on the exact pack. The NVWA says that any relevant allergens must be clearly distinguished from the other ingredients. A multipack doesn’t change the fact that peanuts are an allergen.
No, peanuts aren’t a suitable snack for anyone with a peanut allergy. Stichting Voedselallergie warns that even a tiny amount can cause severe reactions in some people; individual bags don’t make the contents suitable for them.
Don’t eat the affected tub. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn recalled AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because they may contain metal particles. The warning applies to that specific product and best-before date combination.
