Choose a small pre-packed bag if you want to take peanuts with you without any preparation; choose a larger bag if you want to weigh out your own portions. A 60 g bag isn’t automatically one snack portion: Duyvis lists this pack size for its salted variety, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses a 25 g handful as a guide for unsalted peanuts.
You want to pick something up with your groceries that takes little preparation when you’re out and about. Check the contents of each individual pack: a small bag may contain more than one snack portion. For example, Duyvis lists a 60 g pack for one of its salted varieties.
You want to decide in advance how many peanuts to take with you for your morning break. Portion information can help you weigh them out, but the stated portion size varies by product. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 25 g and 30 g respectively on their product pages.
You’re looking for an unsalted option for a regular snack break. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy; even unsalted peanuts may carry a warning about other nuts.
Choose this when: you want to take a sealed pack with you without weighing anything out at home first. Duyvis lists a 60 g pack of salted peanuts.
Bear in mind: the pack may contain more than you want to eat in one snack break.
Choose this when: you want to decide how much to take. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for the 300 g bag reviewed.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh it out yourself and use a suitable, sealable container to take it with you.
Choose this when: you regularly take peanuts with you and want to divide them into smaller portions at home. Jumbo lists 250 g and 500 g bags of unsalted peanuts.
Bear in mind: once opened, the rest of the bag needs to be sealed well and stored in a dry place.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking them with you without preparation | Check the weight of each individual bag, not just the total weight of a multipack. Duyvis lists a 60 g bag. | If I want something to take with me when I’m out without weighing it first, I check what’s actually in the bag. Around 26% of consumers give top priority to taking a snack with them without preparation. |
| A suitable portion size | Compare the stated portion size with the total pack weight. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a guide for a handful of unsalted peanuts; Albert Heijn lists 25 g per portion and Jumbo 30 g. | I want to decide in advance how much to take, rather than automatically eating from a larger bag. Around 26% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Unsalted variety | Read both the ingredients list and the nutritional information for the exact variety. | For a regular snack break, I’m looking for a variety with no added salt, so I check the label. Around 21% of consumers give choosing an unsalted option top priority. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose a quantity that suits how you’ll use it, and seal the remaining peanuts well after opening; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. | I want to choose a pack whose contents I can divide up and store for the snack breaks I bought it for. Around 16% of consumers prioritise a quantity that suits how they’ll use it. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether you’re buying plain, marinated or coated peanuts; these are different product types. | I’m looking for a particular flavour or preparation and want to know whether I’m buying plain peanuts or a coated variety. Around 11% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation. |
The 60 g pack of salted peanuts listed by Duyvis contains more than two 25 g portions. The pack size doesn’t determine how much you need to eat at once.
Check the weight of the individual bag and choose how much to take based on your needs.
Albert Heijn lists twelve 25 g portions in one 300 g pack; this doesn’t mean the pack contains twelve ready-to-go snack bags.
If you don’t want to portion them yourself, check that the product specifically says it contains individual bags.
Portioning them yourself takes time and requires a suitable, sealable container to take them with you.
Peanuts are an allergen in their own right. Some unsalted varieties also carry a warning that they may contain other nuts.
Read the ingredients list and warnings on the pack of the exact variety. If you have a peanut allergy, don’t snack on peanuts.
Nuts should be stored in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a rancid smell or taste, a tough texture and mould as signs that salted peanuts are no longer good to eat.
Choose an amount you’ll use, and follow the storage instructions on the pack once it’s opened.
The manufacturer lists different types of peanuts and pack sizes. For a ready-to-go option that doesn’t need portioning, Duyvis lists a 60 g pack of salted peanuts.
The AH own-brand range includes unsalted peanuts in a 300 g bag, for dividing into smaller portions yourself.
Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g bags, so you can weigh out smaller snack portions yourself.
PLUS lists a 250 g bag of unsalted peanuts that you can divide into smaller portions yourself.
Lidl’s pages list unsalted peanuts and Alesto products with a spiced batter coating; these are different product types.
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
These Joybuy products are for anyone who wants to take peanuts with them and choose their own portion size or preparation.
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An unsalted bag for weighing out your own snack portion at home.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the pack contains 250 g. May contain cashew nuts.
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An unsalted, roasted variety for taking as much as you need from the pack.
The pack contains 210 g; the product information lists 100% peanuts.
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A good choice if you prefer to shell your own peanuts; bear in mind that it takes extra preparation before you can enjoy your snack.
The pack contains 500 g of peanuts in shells.
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A roasted variety for dividing the contents between several snack breaks.
The product information lists 7–8 portions and a resealable pack. This variety contains salt and is not unsalted.
Weigh out the amount you want to take at home and use a clean, sealable container. Store the remaining peanuts in a dry place in a sealed container. For the variety reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 25 g per portion.
No. The unsalted Jumbo peanuts reviewed list 0.01 g of salt per 100 g; Jumbo explains that this comes from naturally occurring sodium.
No, peanuts aren’t a suitable snack if you have a peanut allergy. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation warns that even a tiny amount can cause a serious reaction in some people. If you have an allergy to other nuts, also check the warnings on the specific pack.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains that allergens present in a product must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. According to the NVWA, new rules for warnings about possible cross-contamination have also applied since 1 January 2026; such a warning is different from an allergen being present as an ingredient.
The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS product pages reviewed warn that young children may choke on peanuts. So a small bag doesn’t automatically mean the contents are suitable as a snack for children.
For salted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a rancid smell or taste, a tough texture and mould as signs of spoilage. Also follow the storage instructions on your own pack; for the unsalted variety reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a recall for AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat the contents of this specific pack. Albert Heijn says you can return it for a refund; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other AH peanut products.
