Individual bags are handy for taking with you or handing out; for sharing at home and choosing how much you serve yourself, a larger pack is a better fit. FOOX lists 20 x 60 g bags in the Duyvis portion pack, while Albert Heijn gives an on-pack serving size of 25 g for AH Unsalted Peanuts. So one bag does not automatically equal one serving. When choosing, check the ingredients and allergen information too; whole peanuts pose a separate choking risk for children.
If you want to hand out or take peanuts with you without portioning them yourself first, check the number of inner bags and the amount in each one. FOOX lists 20 x 60 g bags in the Duyvis portion pack. Whole peanuts pose a separate choking risk in a child’s lunchbox; Voedingscentrum warns about this.
If you’re putting out a bowl at home or portioning the peanuts yourself, you can compare a larger sharing pack with individual bags. Jumbo and ALDI list 500 g packs of the salted products reviewed here; these are not the same as multipacks of individual snack bags.
If salt content matters to you and you want to portion the peanuts yourself, compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g. The AH and PLUS products reviewed here list 0 g salt per 100 g; Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five.
First decide whether you mainly want bags to take with you or hand out, or whether you’d rather portion the amount yourself at home. Then compare the product type and the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual bags and serving size | Check the number of inner bags and the weight of each one; distinguish this from the serving size shown on the label. | If you want to take something with you or hand it out without portioning it yourself, the number of bags and the amount in each one are key. Around 33% of consumers say convenience comes first. |
| How much there is to share | Compare the total weight and think about how many snack occasions you want it to cover. | If you’re sharing a bowl at home, you’ll want to estimate the total amount. Around 27% of consumers mainly consider how much there is for sharing as a snack. |
| Salt, ingredients and allergens | Check the salt per 100 g, the ingredients list, and both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging. | If salt or allergen information determines your choice, read the ingredients for the exact product variant. Around 20% of consumers put this information first. |
| Flavour and texture | Compare the exact product variant and ingredients, not just the brand or picture. | If you’re looking for a particular flavour or texture, the product type makes a difference. Around 20% of consumers give this preference the most weight. |
A pack with several servings listed on the label may still contain just one bag. AH Unsalted Peanuts lists 25 g servings; that doesn’t mean they’re individually packed.
Check exactly how many inner bags there are and how many grams each bag contains.
With a larger bag, you may need to get containers or bags ready and set aside time to portion it yourself.
The Duyvis bags reviewed here contain 60 g, while AH lists a serving size of 25 g on the label for the unsalted product reviewed. Pack size and serving size are not the same thing.
Decide how much you want to eat and, if you like, divide a larger bag into portions.
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts, and a product may also contain other nuts. Voedingscentrum also warns that whole peanuts pose a choking risk for children.
Check the allergen information for the exact product variant and assess separately whether it’s safe for a child’s lunchbox.
Both individual portion bags and different product types are available.
The own-brand product reviewed is a 300 g pack of unsalted peanuts for portioning yourself.
The 500 g pack of salted peanuts reviewed is a larger pack for sharing.
Alesto also includes Cruspies: peanuts in a spicy batter coating.
The Trader Joe’s variety reviewed is a 500 g pack of roasted, salted peanuts.
The own-brand product reviewed is a 300 g stand-up pouch of unsalted peanuts for portioning yourself.
Here are Joybuy products that work well as a late-night peanut snack, including spiced, salted, unsalted and coated varieties. Check whether each product’s packaging suits portioning yourself or taking with you.
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A spiced variety for anyone looking for peanuts with Sichuan pepper.
Listed salt content: 1.5 g per 100 g. The product description warns you not to eat the desiccant.
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An unsalted variety to portion yourself if salt is your main selection criterion.
The product information lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 0.02 g salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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A coated snack for anyone looking for a different flavour and texture from ordinary peanuts.
The product information mentions onion and garlic flavour. Contains peanuts and wheat (gluten); may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A salted variety for anyone looking for ordinary peanuts to serve as a snack.
The product information lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt. Not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking; may contain other nuts.
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A roasted, unsalted variety for anyone who wants to decide how many peanuts to put out.
The product information lists 100% peanuts as the ingredient.
Not always: servings listed on the label inside one bag aren’t individual bags. For the unsalted peanuts reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 12 servings of 25 g on the label in a 300 g pack; FOOX describes the Duyvis portion pack as containing 20 separate bags of 60 g. So check both the number of inner bags and the amount in each one.
No, a small bag doesn’t remove the choking risk posed by whole peanuts. Voedingscentrum warns of this risk for children, so assess separately what’s suitable for the lunchbox and the child’s circumstances.
Check the current packaging for allergens present and possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods, and that peanuts are one of the 14 allergens that must be declared.
Follow the instructions on the exact packaging. For the unsalted peanuts reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and sealing the pack tightly after use. For an opened bag from the Duyvis pack reviewed, an airtight, light-proof container is recommended.
Albert Heijn’s warning concerns AH Extra-Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments; Albert Heijn asks customers not to consume this product. Check that both the product variant and best-before date match, and don’t apply the warning to other AH peanuts or different dates.
