If you want to head out without any preparation, choose an individually wrapped bag. If you’d rather decide how much to take, measure out a portion from a larger pack in advance. According to Duyvis and supplier Foods & Goods, the Duyvis portion pack contains 20 bags of 60 grams each, while Albert Heijn lists a 25-gram portion size for its unsalted pack. If you’re sharing them, also bear allergies in mind, as well as the risk of children choking on whole peanuts.
You’re looking for an individually wrapped bag that you can take with you or hand out straight away. Check the weight of each bag and the number of bags in each pack. Duyvis and Foods & Goods list 20 bags of 60 grams for the salted portion pack.
You want to measure out your own portion of unsalted peanuts and don’t mind doing so in advance. Albert Heijn lists a 25-gram portion for its unsalted pack; also follow the storage instructions on the specific packaging.
You’re bringing peanuts for others and want to share them out. Keep the ingredient and allergen information with the portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts to children under 4. Encourage older children to eat slowly and stay with them.
First decide whether you want to take individual bags or measure out your own portions. Then check the flavour, pack size and any information you’ll need if you’re sharing them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags | Check whether the pack contains individual bags, how many grams are in each one and how many bags you’re ordering. Foods & Goods lists 20 bags of 60 grams for the Duyvis portion pack. | If I want to head out without sharing them out in advance, I’m looking for a sealed bag I can take with me as it is. This need for convenience is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Amount per snack occasion | Keep the weight of each bag separate from the stated portion size: Duyvis lists 60 grams per bag, while Albert Heijn gives 25 grams as the portion size for its unsalted pack. | I want to decide how many peanuts to take and am happy to measure them out in advance. Portion control is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Flavour and salt | Read the ingredients for the exact product and check whether it’s salted or unsalted; don’t rely on information for another variety. | If flavour is the deciding factor for me, I want to know in advance whether the peanuts are salted. Flavour is the top priority for around 13% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Check the total number of bags or the net weight of the pack, so the amount you order suits how much you want to take. | I want to take an amount that suits my plans, without ending up with more individual bags than I need. Choosing the right pack size is the top priority for around 12% of consumers. |
| Sharing safely | Keep the ingredient and allergen information from the packaging to hand. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts to children under 4. | If I’m sharing peanuts, I want to know who they’re for and what information I need. Sharing safely is the main priority for around 19% of consumers. |
Each bag in the Duyvis portion pack contains 60 grams, while Albert Heijn lists 25 grams as the portion size for its unsalted pack. Pack weight and portion size are therefore two different things.
Check both in the product information and decide in advance how much you want to take.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Older children can choke on them too.
Don’t choose a bag of whole peanuts for young children. Encourage older children to eat slowly and stay with them.
Without the original packaging, the ingredient and allergen information may not be available with the portions you’re sharing.
Keep the packaging or a clear photo of the full label with the portions you’ve measured out.
The salted portion pack is an option if you want to take or share individual bags.
The 300-gram unsalted pack can be a starting point for measuring out your own portions.
The 500-gram salted pack is a larger bag that you can portion out yourself or share with others in one place.
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts and sells Alesto as its own brand of nuts and dried fruit.
ALDI Netherlands lists roasted, unsalted peanuts under the Trader Joe’s brand.
The 250-gram bag of unsalted peanuts is an option if you want to measure out your own portions.
This selection at Joybuy includes ready-to-eat peanut snacks to take with you, as well as larger bags to portion out yourself.
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Ideal if you’re after a seasoned peanut snack that’s ready to eat straight from the pack.
50 g bag; the product information lists 70% peanuts, chilli and soy sauce. Contains peanuts and soya.
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Ideal if you want to take unsalted peanuts with you and measure out the amount yourself in advance.
250 g bag; the product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil, and advises resealing the pack properly after opening. May contain cashew nuts.
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Ideal if you want to take a larger bag of salted peanuts with you and decide how many to share.
235 g pack; the product information gives a 30 g portion size and lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat peanut snack with a spicy flavour.
110 g bag; the ingredients list includes chilli and Sichuan pepper. Contains peanuts and soya.
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Ideal if you want to take unsalted peanuts with you and measure out the amount yourself.
210 g pack; the product information describes roasted, unsalted peanuts and lists 100% peanuts as the ingredient. The pack can be resealed after opening.
Not necessarily: here, ‘portion pack’ describes the individual packaging, not how much you want to eat at one time. Duyvis and Foods & Goods list 60 grams per bag, while Albert Heijn gives 25 grams as the portion size for its unsalted pack. Check the weight and portion size separately.
Store them in a well-sealed container and follow the instructions on the packaging. For its unsalted peanuts, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and resealing the pack properly after use.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4. Older children should also eat slowly and under supervision, so eating whole peanuts while walking is not suitable.
No. Those descriptions don’t make a peanut product a suitable alternative for someone with a peanut allergy. Stichting Voedselallergie states that the allergen remains stable when heated. Don’t take a peanut snack for anyone with a peanut allergy.
Check how many bags are in the pack and how many grams each one contains. Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis portion pack as a box of 20 bags of 60 grams; a larger pack means you’ll need to portion them out yourself.
