Handing out individual bags
You want to give everyone their own bag and keep the others sealed for your next movie night or to take with you. Bidfood lists a box of Duyvis peanuts containing 20 bags, each with 60 g.
Which size is right for you?
A bowl to share on movie night
You’re mainly looking for one sharing bag to put out in a communal bowl, without needing individual bags. Jumbo and ALDI list the peanuts we checked in 500 g bags.
Choosing unsalted peanuts
You want to consider the salt and ingredients before choosing a pack size. PLUS lists a 300 g unsalted option; unsalted doesn’t mean the product is free from peanuts or possible traces of other nuts.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you need individual bags or one sharing pack. Then compare the quantity, ingredients and ordering conditions that suit your movie night.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should consider this? |
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| Individual bags | Check both the number of inner bags and the weight of each one. Bidfood lists 20 bags of 60 g; a 500 g multipack doesn’t, by itself, confirm that it contains individual portions. | If I want to hand out a bag to each person and keep unopened bags for later, I check the inner packaging. Around 36% of consumers make individual portions their top priority. |
| Total quantity | Choose a total quantity that suits what you want to serve and store. Jumbo and ALDI list 500 g sharing bags; these are different from a box of individual bags. | If you mainly want to fill a bowl, a suitable shared quantity is more useful than extra individual packs. Around 29% of consumers make the quantity for sharing their top priority. |
| Salt and allergens | Compare the salt per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen information. For the unsalted option we checked, PLUS lists 0 g salt per 100 g; it does contain peanuts and may contain various nuts. | If I’m choosing for guests, I check the salt and ingredients separately. Unsalted doesn’t guarantee that a product is suitable for someone with an allergy. Around 21% of consumers make ingredients their top priority. |
| Total order | Compare quantities on the same basis, such as per 100 g, and check any minimum order and delivery conditions. The Bidfood listing we checked is for a trade box. | If you’re mainly concerned about the cost of the quantity you need, compare the whole order, not just the number of bags. Around 14% of consumers make the total cost their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack contains individual bags
The term ‘multipack’ doesn’t tell you how many inner packs there are. Jumbo lists a 500 g bag; Bidfood explicitly lists a box of Duyvis peanuts containing 20 bags of 60 g.
Before buying, look for both the number of bags and the weight of each one.
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Assuming a small bag is automatically suitable for a child
The pack size doesn’t change the fact that these are whole peanuts. The Voedingscentrum warns that they pose a choking risk for young children.
If you’re thinking of using them in a lunchbox, first consider who will be eating the peanuts. Don’t rely solely on the convenience of a portion-sized bag.
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Confusing unsalted with allergen-free
The unsalted PLUS peanuts we checked contain peanuts and may contain various nuts.
Check the salt and allergens separately, and read the packaging information if you’re buying for guests with an allergy.
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Comparing a trade box as if it were a standard supermarket pack
A supplier may have its own minimum order and delivery conditions, separate from the contents of a single box.
Check the conditions before ordering and compare the total order with what you actually need.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
A relevant option if you’re looking for individual bags to hand out. Bidfood lists a box containing 20 bags of 60 g.
- The number of bags and weight per bag are clearly specified for this box.
- The option we checked is salted; a 60 g bag is a pack size, not personal dietary advice.
Albert Heijn
The range includes AH unsalted peanuts and a separate Duyvis listing called 3 pack.
- AH lists unsalted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g packs.
- The name 3 pack alone doesn’t tell you how many grams are in each inner bag, so check the packaging information.
Jumbo
The 500 g salted multipack we checked is an option for filling one shared bowl.
- The product information confirms a 500 g pack and recommends storing it in a cool, dry place.
- There’s no indication that the pack contains individual portion-sized bags.
Lidl
The product information distinguishes between unsalted peanuts and Alesto peanuts in a seasoned coating.
- The different product descriptions make it easy to recognise unsalted and coated peanuts as separate options.
- Lidl describes the crunch of Alesto itself; this isn’t an independent taste assessment or confirmation of a multipack format.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted and salted peanuts in a 500 g XXL pack.
- The stated quantity makes this pack relevant if you’re looking for a larger bag to share.
- Here, XXL refers to 500 g and doesn’t confirm that the pack contains individual bags.
PLUS
The 300 g stand-up pouch we checked is a sharing pack of unsalted peanuts.
- PLUS lists 0 g salt per 100 g for this option.
- The peanuts aren’t allergen-free: check the allergen information on the packaging.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products suit different snacking occasions: unsalted peanuts, peanuts to share, peanuts in their shells and roasted peanuts.
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g'woon Unsalted Peanuts - 250g
An option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts to enjoy as a snack.
The pack contains 250 g. The ingredients list states 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the salt content is 0.02 g per 100 g. Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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Koh-Kae Coated Peanuts Coconut Cream - 110 g
The product description suggests sharing or taking them with you.
The pack contains 110 g and is described as resealable. The ingredients list includes peanuts, wheat and coconut cream powder, among other things; check the allergen information on the packaging.
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G'woon Peanuts in Shell - 500 g
An option for serving peanuts in their shells as a snack.
The pack contains 500 g. The salt content is 0.12 g per 100 g; the product may contain traces of nuts.
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Verse Extra Large Roasted Peanuts - 210 g
The product description suggests these roasted peanuts for snacking, cooking and baking.
The pack contains 210 g; the description states that the peanuts are unsalted and made with 100% peanuts.
Frequently asked questions
Is a multipack the same as a pack of individual bags?
No. Check the description of the inner packs. Jumbo lists a 500 g multipack; Bidfood explicitly lists a box containing 20 bags of 60 g.
Can I automatically use a small bag as a lunchbox portion?
No. The weight on the bag tells you what it contains, not how much someone should eat. The Voedingscentrum also warns that whole peanuts pose a choking risk for young children, so consider whether they’re suitable separately from the convenience of the packaging.
How should I store an opened sharing bag?
Follow the storage advice and use-by information on your pack. Jumbo recommends storing the peanuts we checked in a cool, dry place; the Voedingscentrum recommends keeping nuts in a tightly sealed container.
Can I order a trade box as if it were a regular supermarket shop?
First, check the supplier’s minimum order and delivery conditions. The Bidfood listing we checked has its own ordering conditions, so compare the total order with the quantity you need.
What should I do if the packaging differs from the online information?
Read the information on the packaging itself before eating the product. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, and directs customers with questions to its customer service team.