Individual factory-sealed packs are handy if you want to hand out snacks on a walk without weighing them out. A larger unsalted bag is a better choice if you want to prepare your own portions for walks or lunchboxes. The Duyvis portion pack contains 20 salted 60 g bags, while Jumbo and PLUS offer 500 g bags of unsalted peanuts. Don’t assume that the weight of a bag automatically determines how much someone should eat, and check the allergen and child-safety information before handing them out.
You want to take individual bags on a group walk, so you don’t have to share from one large bag along the way. Duyvis lists a portion pack with 20 bags of 60 g; Wandel.nl recommends taking around 25 g of nuts per person. That advice doesn’t mean a 60 g bag is automatically one snack portion.
You want to weigh out smaller amounts in advance for lunchboxes or different walks. Unsalted bags of 250 to 500 g from retailers including Jumbo and PLUS are potential starting points, but you’ll need to divide them into portions yourself. Follow the packaging warnings when serving children.
You want to choose based on the ingredients first, then decide which pack size suits your needs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five; however, always check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product.
First decide whether you want to hand out sealed individual bags or weigh out portions yourself. Then compare the ingredients, how much you expect to use and how you’ll store any leftovers.
A good fit when: you want to hand out individual, sealed bags on a group walk without weighing them out in advance.
Consider: the Duyvis option is salted and each bag contains 60 g, which may not match your preferred snack portion.
A good fit when: you want to decide the amount per person yourself for walks or lunchboxes.
Consider: Jumbo and PLUS’s 500 g bags of unsalted peanuts aren’t multipacks; you’ll need to weigh out portions and store the contents properly.
A good fit when: you take peanuts with you occasionally and would prefer to consider a smaller overall quantity.
Consider: a smaller bag isn’t automatically a multipack or better value per kilo; you’ll need to divide it into individual portions yourself.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Handing out individual bags | Check how many individual bags are included, the weight of each bag and whether the peanuts are salted. | When I’m walking with others, I want to be able to hand out bags without weighing them on the way. That’s why around 31% of consumers prioritise individual bags that need no preparation. |
| Portion size | Compare the weight of each bag with the amount you want to take; the contents of a bag and a portion size shown on the label aren’t the same thing. | For lunchboxes or different walks, I want to be able to decide how much each person gets. Around 25% of consumers make portion control their priority. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product; don’t rely on the packaging or brand name alone. | If I want unsalted peanuts, I check the ingredients first and then choose a suitable pack. This is the top priority for around 19% of consumers. |
| Cost for how you plan to use them | Compare the same type of product by price per kilo and total weight, and think about how much you’ll actually use. | If I’ll be using them regularly, I want to know whether a larger bag suits my needs, rather than just looking at the price per kilo. Around 13% of consumers prioritise cost based on how they plan to use the product. |
| Storing after opening | Check the storage instructions and whether you can seal the remaining contents securely and keep them dry. | If I’m splitting a bag between several walks, I want to be able to store the rest properly. That’s why around 12% of consumers prioritise managing their supplies. |
The Duyvis portion pack contains 60 g bags. A historic Duyvis 3-pack listed 3 bags and 9 label portions of 30 g. So the number of packs doesn’t automatically tell you how many portions they contain.
Before you buy, think about how much you want to take and compare it with the weight of each bag. Divide the contents if a whole bag is more than you planned to eat.
Jumbo and PLUS’s 500 g bags of unsalted peanuts are each one large bag, not a collection of individual bags for walks.
Check how many inner packs there are, not just the total weight or the description on the packaging.
If you want individual portions to take with you, you’ll need to spend time dividing them up and find suitable packaging.
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. Product pages also warn that young children can choke on peanuts.
Check the ingredients, allergen information and child-safety warning for the exact product before handing out peanuts or adding them to a lunchbox.
At PLUS, the checked 500 g bag has a lower price per kilo than the 250 g version. However, buying a larger quantity means you’ll need to use more and have space to store the rest properly.
Choose an amount based on your planned walks and lunchboxes. Seal any leftovers securely and keep them dry.
A larger bag may go unused if you eat fewer peanuts than you expected.
Worth considering for individual bags: Duyvis lists a salted portion pack of 20 × 60 g, as well as packs in various sizes.
The checked 300 g bag of AH Unsalted Peanuts contains loose, unsalted roasted peanuts.
The checked 500 g Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts Value Pack is one large bag, not a multipack.
The Dutch product page lists a 285 g bag of unsalted peanuts.
The ALDI page lists 250 g of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g bags, which you can portion yourself.
Joybuy’s selection of peanuts to take with you or portion yourself.
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An unsalted bag to weigh out smaller portions for walks or lunchboxes.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. The product contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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A smaller bag of roasted, unsalted peanuts to take with you or portion out yourself.
The product information lists 100% peanuts.
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A larger quantity to divide between several walks, if you’re able to remove the shells while eating.
The peanuts are in their shells. The product information states that the product may contain traces of nuts.
Dietitian Esmee Marsé recommends taking around 25 g of nuts per person, according to Wandel.nl. This is practical snack advice, not a legal limit or personalised dietary recommendation. So one 60 g bag doesn’t have to be eaten by one person in one go.
The pack size doesn’t prove that peanuts are suitable for every child. PLUS’s product pages and the historic Duyvis 3-pack carry a warning that young children may choke on them. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as a possible snack for children aged 4 to 12, but this isn’t an individual assessment of their ability to chew or swallow. Follow the warning on the packaging of the exact product.
Peanuts contain the peanut allergen; unsalted doesn’t mean allergen-free. For the exact product, also check whether it lists other nuts. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. Don’t give a peanut snack to anyone with a peanut allergy.
Store nuts in a sealed container in a dry place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. The PLUS product pages for the checked 250 g and 500 g bags advise storing them in a cool, dark place. Follow the best-before date and storage instructions on your own packaging; a multipack doesn’t provide a general storage period for opened contents.
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 warned that the product might contain metal fragments and said it could be returned to an AH store for a full refund; for online purchases, the retailer provided a form. The warning applies to that specific best-before date, not to other products in the peanut range.
Don’t rely on a peanut snack as your entire nutrition plan for a route of dozens of kilometres. Wandel.nl explains that on long walks it’s important to eat small amounts regularly and drink enough, taking the duration, weather and your personal tolerance into account. The experiences of long-distance walkers aren’t a product test of peanuts.
