A garden party with bowls to share
You want plenty of peanuts on the table and to decide how much goes into each bowl. Bags of 250 or 500 grams could work well; choose between salted and unsalted to suit your needs.
Who are these packs for?
A host handing out individual bags
You want to give each guest their own pack and keep any unopened bags for later. A box of 20 bags of 60 grams is quite different from one large value bag.
Party leftovers for lunchboxes
You want to portion out smaller amounts yourself after the party, perhaps choosing an unsalted variety. Bear in mind allergen information and warnings for young children: whole nuts are not the same as nut butter.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to hand out sealed bags or portion the peanuts yourself. Then check the variety, the number of packs and how much you want to keep after the party.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for bowls | Compare the total net weight and check whether you’re buying one bag or several packs. | If I want to serve peanuts in bowls, I focus on the total quantity and want to be able to portion them myself. Around 40% of consumers put having control over portions first. |
| Individual giveaway bags | Check the number of bags and the weight per bag; a value pack could also be one large bag. | If I want to give each guest a sealed bag, I check that the box really contains individual packs. Around 30% of consumers mainly want to hand out individual portions. |
| Lunchbox portions | Check the exact variety, ingredients and nutrition table; unsalted does not mean allergen-free. | For lunchboxes, I want to choose the quantity myself and decide between salted and unsalted. Around 20% of consumers put flexible portioning first. |
| Leftovers and storage | Check the best-before date and follow the storage advice on the pack you choose. | If I have bags left after the party, I want to choose which ones to open and how to store the rest. Around 10% of consumers prioritise keeping leftovers manageable. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a small giveaway pack is a suitable portion for a child
A small bag doesn’t change the risk posed by whole nuts, or make peanuts suitable for someone with a peanut allergy. Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter rather than whole nuts because of the risk of choking.
Check the warnings on the pack and the allergen information. Don’t use the weight per bag as dietary advice.
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Assuming a ‘value pack’ contains individual giveaway bags
Jumbo’s 500-gram packs are single bags; the Duyvis portion pack described by Foods & Goods contains 20 individual bags of 60 grams.
Compare the number of packs, the weight per pack and the total weight before you order.
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Treating salted and unsalted as the same choice
They are different varieties. The Health Council of the Netherlands includes unsalted nuts, including peanuts, in its dietary advice for the general Dutch population; that doesn’t make a salted party snack equivalent to an unsalted option.
Choose the variety that suits your preference and check the nutrition table on the pack.
Brands and retailers for reference
Duyvis
Foods & Goods lists a salted portion pack containing 20 bags of 60 grams. Duyvis also lists salted packs weighing 60, 100, 235 and 370 grams.
- The number of individual bags and the weight per bag are clearly stated.
- The portion pack is salted. Albert Heijn lists the former Duyvis 3-pack as no longer stocked; this does not confirm that it is currently available to buy.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s range overview lists 500-gram bags of salted peanuts and 250-gram bags of unsalted peanuts.
- The individual bag sizes listed give you options for portioning the peanuts yourself.
- These are not confirmed multipacks of individual giveaway bags.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists 500-gram value packs of salted and unsalted peanuts for serving in bowls or portioning yourself.
- The product pages provide information about ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage.
- Here, a value pack is one bag. Both varieties contain peanuts; check the allergen information on the pack.
Lidl
Lidl’s Alesto brand page describes, among other products, peanuts in a spicy coating.
- Worth considering if you’re looking for a coated peanut snack.
- A snack in a dough coating is a different type of product from plain salted or unsalted peanuts. The description of its crunchiness is a claim made by the brand.
Aldi
ALDI’s Dutch product listing features Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250-gram pack.
- The size could suit a smaller stock-up and portioning yourself.
- This is one pack, not a confirmed multipack.
PLUS
PLUS lists salted peanuts in a 250-gram bag, with storage advice.
- A single bag could work well if you want to portion out smaller amounts yourself.
- The bag doesn’t contain individual portions for handing out. PLUS warns that young children could choke on peanuts.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are suited to portioning yourself for lunchboxes or keeping a smaller stock, as well as buying a larger quantity of peanuts in their shells if you want to shell them yourself.
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g’woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
The 250 g pack could work well if you want to portion out smaller amounts yourself.
The product description lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and possible traces of cashews.
Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter rather than whole nuts because of the risk of choking.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g
The 210 g pack could work well if you want to portion out a smaller quantity yourself.
The product description states that this variety is unsalted and contains 100% peanuts.
Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter rather than whole nuts because of the risk of choking.
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g’woon peanuts in shells, 500 g
This pack contains 500 g of peanuts in their shells if you want a larger quantity to portion out yourself.
Shell the peanuts first if you want to serve them without their shells.
Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter rather than whole nuts because of the risk of choking.
Frequently asked questions
Is a value pack the same as a multipack?
No, check the pack itself. Jumbo describes its 500-gram value pack as one bag; Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis portion pack as containing 20 individual bags of 60 grams.
How many bags do you need if each guest is getting one?
Allow one bag per guest, then round the number of boxes you need up to the next whole box. The Duyvis pack described by Foods & Goods contains 20 bags of 60 grams per box. That’s the pack size, not a recommendation for each guest to eat 60 grams.
Can whole peanuts go in every child’s lunchbox?
No, don’t assume they’re suitable. Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter rather than whole nuts because of the risk of choking. Joybuy’s product listing for Duyvis Salted Peanuts, 370 grams, also warns that this product is not recommended for children under 5; follow the warning on the pack you buy, too.
What do ‘contains peanuts’ and ‘may contain nuts’ mean?
‘Contains peanuts’ means peanuts are an ingredient; ‘may contain nuts’ warns that nuts may be present unintentionally. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has overseen the rules for warnings about cross-contamination. A product containing peanuts is not suitable for someone with a peanut allergy.
How should you store the bags after the garden party?
Follow the advice on the pack for the variety you’ve bought. Jumbo advises storing its product in a cool, dry place; PLUS advises storing its product in a dry, dark place. Check the best-before date, too, and don’t open more bags than you plan to use.
Can you always return an online purchase?
Not always. ACM ConsuWijzer says that online purchases generally come with a statutory 14-day cooling-off period, with exceptions including products that spoil quickly. Before you order, check which terms apply to your purchase and the condition in which products must be returned.