Individual bags are handy for handing out: check both the number of bags and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods lists a Duyvis multipack with 20 bags of 60 grams each; that weight is not a personal recommendation for a lunchbox. For a lunchbox, choose an amount and salted or unsalted variety that suits the person eating it, and bear in mind allergies and the risk of choking for children.
You’re looking for individually wrapped peanuts to give out in bags. Check both the number of bags and the contents of each one; the total weight doesn’t tell you how many sealed portions you have. Foods & Goods lists Duyvis bags weighing 60 grams each.
You want to take an amount that suits the person eating it, and you can decide whether unsalted peanuts are a better fit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole peanuts are not suitable for children under 4; older children can also choke on them.
You want to serve peanuts in bowls and portion them out yourself. A larger bag may work for this, but it isn’t a multipack of individual giveaway bags. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts well sealed and in a dry place.
Choose these if: you want to hand out sealed bags to different people on King’s Day.
Bear in mind: the number of bags and the weight of each one; 60 grams is not a recommended portion for everyone.
Choose this if: you want to serve peanuts in bowls or portion them into tubs yourself. Jumbo lists 500-gram bags of salted and unsalted peanuts; Albert Heijn lists 500-gram bags of salted peanuts.
Bear in mind: a 500-gram bag is one pack, not a set of individual portion bags.
Choose these if: unsalted peanuts that you can portion yourself matter more than sealed giveaway bags. Albert Heijn and ALDI list 250-gram bags of unsalted peanuts; Lidl lists 285 grams.
Bear in mind: these bag sizes are not individual giveaway bags. Whole peanuts are not suitable for children under 4.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | The number of bags, the weight of each bag and the total weight. | If I’m handing out peanuts, I want to know in advance how many sealed bags there are and how many grams each contains. Around 30% of consumers say handing out individual bags is their main reason for buying. |
| Lunchbox portions | The contents of each bag and whether measuring out the amount yourself would better suit your needs. | For a lunchbox, I want to pack an amount that suits the person eating it, rather than automatically including a whole bag. Around 30% of consumers prioritise the amount for a lunchbox. |
| Portioning for a group | The total weight and whether you need separate containers to portion it out. | If I’m buying peanuts for a group, I want to know how much there is to share and what packaging I’ll need. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the total amount for a group. |
| Variety and safety | Whether the peanuts are salted or unsalted, the ingredients and allergen information, and who they’re for. | When choosing, I want to consider a preference for unsalted peanuts or whether anyone eating them needs to avoid peanuts. Around 20% of consumers say dietary or safety requirements are their main consideration. |
The number of nutritional portions doesn’t tell you how many sealed packs you can hand out. The archived Albert Heijn product page for Duyvis Salted Peanuts 3-pack lists 3 items and 9 portions.
Plan how many you’ll hand out based on the stated number of bags. Check the total weight and the weight of each bag separately.
A small pack doesn’t remove the risk of choking. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts to children under 4; older children can also choke on them. Peanuts are also unsuitable for anyone who needs to avoid them because of an allergy.
Check who you’re buying the peanuts for. Don’t give whole peanuts to children under 4, and don’t offer peanuts to anyone who needs to avoid them because of an allergy.
Any leftover peanuts should be kept well sealed and in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that nuts are susceptible to mould.
Seal the bag after use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Duyvis lists salted peanuts in 60-, 100-, 235- and 370-gram bags. Foods & Goods describes a multipack with 20 bags of 60 grams each.
Albert Heijn lists salted peanuts in 250- and 500-gram bags, and unsalted peanuts in 250-gram bags.
Jumbo lists salted and unsalted peanuts in 250-gram bags, as well as 500-gram value packs.
Lidl Netherlands lists 285-gram bags of unsalted peanuts.
An ALDI product listing features Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250-gram pack.
PLUS lists salted peanuts in a 250-gram bag.
This Joybuy pick is a pack of coated peanuts; the product name doesn’t mention individual giveaway bags.
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The product name describes peanuts with a coconut cream coating. It’s an option if you’re looking for a coated peanut snack, rather than individual giveaway bags.
Pack size: 110 g.
The product information describes a single pack, not a multipack of individual bags.
Not based on the name alone. Jumbo, for example, lists a 500-gram value pack, while Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis portion pack as 20 bags of 60 grams each. Check how many individual packs there are.
No. The 60 grams is the contents of a specified giveaway bag, not personal dietary advice. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests a handful of unsalted nuts as a possible snack; adjust the amount to suit the person eating them.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4, as they could choke on them. Older children can also choke; make sure they eat slowly and supervise them. This is dietary and safety advice, not a legal age limit.
Peanuts aren’t suitable for anyone who needs to avoid them because of an allergy. Check the ingredients and allergen information every time you buy them. The Duyvis portion pack mentioned contains peanuts and may contain nuts.
Albert Heijn’s warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns the salted product in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal particles. Don’t eat the product from this batch; return it to Albert Heijn for a refund. According to the warning, products with other best-before dates are not affected by this specific recall.
