If you want to decide in advance how many peanuts to take with you, weigh out a portion at home and put it in a tightly sealed container. A smaller pre-packed bag can be handy if you’d rather not transfer them. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as an example of a handful of unsalted peanuts, not as a set amount for every walk, so a 60-gram pack is not automatically one portion. Choose salted or unsalted, check the label on the exact product, and store the rest in a cool, dark, dry place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
If you’d rather choose how many peanuts to take with you than eat from a larger bag while you’re out, you can weigh out a portion and pack it in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 grams as an example of a handful of unsalted peanuts.
This may suit you if you’re looking for an unsalted option or need to consider allergens when putting together or sharing snacks. Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts, so check the label on the exact product.
If you want to divide a larger pack between several walks, the net weight and how you store the rest both matter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping peanuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place.
First decide whether you want to weigh out a portion at home or take a smaller pre-packed bag with you. Then consider the amount you want, the exact product variant and how you’ll store the rest.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| How much to take | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to take. Use 25 grams only as an example of a portion to weigh out, as given by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. | If I don’t want to eat from a larger bag while I’m out, I weigh out my own portion beforehand; around 40% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Product variant and label | Check whether the exact product is salted or unsalted, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. | If salt or allergens determine my choice, I check the specific product rather than just the brand name; around 30% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Storing the rest after portioning | Put the rest in a tightly sealed container and follow the storage advice on the packaging; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing peanuts in a cool, dark, dry place. | If I want to save the rest for another walk, I pay attention to how it’s sealed and where it’s stored; around 20% of consumers prioritise storage and reuse. |
| Packaging for several walks | Work out how many portions you can weigh from the net weight, and consider how you’ll seal and store the remaining peanuts. | If I want to use one pack for several walks, I want to know in advance how its contents will work for my portions; around 10% of consumers prioritise repeated use and pack size. |
A 60-gram pack contains more than the 25-gram handful used as an example by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. The size of the bag doesn’t automatically determine how much you want to eat.
Check the net weight and decide in advance how much to take. Use 25 grams as an example of a portion to weigh out, not as a set amount for every walk.
Unsalted describes the salt content, not the allergens. Peanuts are still an allergen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products.
Check the label on the exact product and take into account any allergies among the people you’re sharing the snack with.
Making your own portions means weighing and repacking the peanuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place.
Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use it, and seal the rest securely after portioning.
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The warning applies to that specific product and date, not automatically to all AH peanuts.
Compare the product name, packaging and best-before date with the official warning. Do not eat the affected batch.
Duyvis lists salted and unsalted peanut options. For its salted product, the manufacturer lists several pack sizes.
Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Peanuts. Check the current packaging for information about the product you choose.
Jumbo lists 250 grams of unsalted peanuts, a pack size you can divide into your own portions.
Lidl lists 285 grams of unsalted peanuts, product number 154219.
A Dutch ALDI product listing features 250 grams of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts.
PLUS lists 250 grams of unsalted peanuts in a bag.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 grams as an example of one handful of unsalted peanuts, not as a set amount for every walk. Choose an amount that suits what you want to take with you; this example isn’t personal dietary advice.
Weigh out the amount you want to take and put it in a tightly sealed container. This follows the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice to store peanuts in a cool, dark, dry place. Keep the rest under the same conditions too.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancid, tough or mouldy peanuts as signs of spoilage. For an unopened pack, follow the storage advice and best-before date on the product. Don’t assume a recalled product is safe just because it smells normal or looks fine.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed food. Check the information on the exact pack, especially if you’re sharing the peanuts with others; an unsalted option is not allergen-free.
Do not eat the recalled tub. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn warned that this exact product with this best-before date might contain metal fragments. The warning applies to that batch and not automatically to all AH peanuts.
