If you have a peanut allergy, a peanut product is not a suitable purchase for you. Thuisarts.nl advises avoiding foods that you are allergic to. If peanuts are suitable, check the ingredients and warnings on that exact pack before comparing the price per kilo and pack size.
If you’re buying for someone with a food allergy, first check whether peanuts themselves or a stated potential allergen rules out the product. A peanut allergy is not the same as a nut allergy, but Thuisarts.nl and Jeroen Bosch Hospital both stress that foods someone is allergic to should be avoided.
If peanuts are suitable for the people eating them and you use them regularly, compare the price per kilo of similar packs. Only factor in price once you’ve checked the allergen information.
If you don’t want to open a large amount at once, look for a smaller bag or packs that can be kept sealed individually. Choose an amount that suits your usage and follow the storage advice on the pack.
First check that peanuts and any warnings about other allergens are suitable for the person who’ll be eating them. Then compare prices on the same weight basis and choose a pack that matches how much you use.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Check whether peanuts are listed as an ingredient and read the warnings on the exact pack. | If peanuts themselves are an allergen for the person I’m buying for, this product category is ruled out. Around 36% of consumers put the allergen they need to avoid first. |
| Price per kilo | Compare the same type of peanuts by edible weight, and calculate the price of a multipack based on its total contents. | If peanuts and any other allergen warnings don’t rule out the product, I want to know what the same quantity costs. Around 29% of consumers put price per kilo first. |
| Quantity and storage | Check the weight per bag and whether individual packs can be kept sealed. | If I don’t want to open much at once, a smaller bag or a multipack with individually wrapped portions may be a better fit. Around 21% of consumers put stock management first. |
| Ingredients and taste | Check whether you’re looking for unsalted, salted, unroasted or coated peanuts. | Once I’ve checked the allergens, I can choose the type I actually want to use. Around 14% of consumers put ingredients or taste first. |
‘Unsalted’ describes the product, not its allergy safety. The unsalted products reviewed contain peanuts and also state that they may contain other allergens.
First check that the ingredients and warnings are suitable for the allergen the person needs to avoid. Treat ‘unsalted’ only as a preference about the product.
A multipack may belong to a different product range from a standard bag. For example, AH’s pack of four individual bags of extra-large unsalted peanuts is not the same product as its standard bag.
Compare the same type of product and divide the total pack price by the total weight in kilos.
A multipack requires a higher total spend and may work out more expensive per kilo than standard bags. Also consider how much stock you’ll actually use.
The PLUS packs reviewed state that they may contain cashew nuts; the allergen information also mentions nuts. This is not a general guarantee about other nuts.
Read the full, up-to-date information on the exact pack, and don’t draw conclusions about a different allergen from a brief warning.
Jeroen Bosch Hospital lists serving peanuts at parties as a situation where cross-contamination with other foods can occur.
Follow your household’s arrangements and the allergic person’s individual dietary advice. A sealed pack of peanuts doesn’t automatically make serving them alongside other food risk-free.
The own-label range includes standard 500 g packs of unsalted peanuts and a separate line of extra-large unsalted peanuts, including a multipack.
The own-label range includes a 500 g multipack of unsalted peanuts.
The own-label range includes unsalted bags of 250 g and 500 g that were reviewed.
The brand describes salted and unsalted peanuts in different varieties and pack sizes.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s peanuts as roasted and salted, in a 500 g pack.
Lidl’s Alesto range includes Cruspies: peanuts coated in a spicy batter.
These Joybuy products suit different preferences for peanut varieties and pack sizes. Before buying and eating, check the allergen information on the exact pack.
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A smaller bag of unsalted peanuts for people who can eat peanuts and don’t want to open a larger pack at once.
The product information lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and possible traces of cashew. Once opened, keep the pack tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
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A salted variety for anyone looking for this particular flavour and who finds the ingredients and allergen warnings suitable.
The product information lists peanuts, sunflower oil, salt and the possibility of other nuts being present. It advises that the product is not suitable for children under 5 due to the risk of choking.
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A 500 g pack of peanuts in their shells, for anyone looking for this type of peanut as a snack or to use in recipes.
These peanuts are in their shells, so they’re not used in the same way as shelled peanuts. The product information advises keeping the pack tightly closed in a cool, dry place after opening.
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An unroasted 500 g variety for anyone looking for peanuts to prepare themselves.
The product information suggests roasting and boiling as ways to use them. These peanuts are unroasted, so bear that in mind when preparing them.
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A smaller pack of roasted peanuts for anyone looking for this variety.
The product information lists 100% peanuts. Check that peanuts are suitable for the person eating them before using the product.
A nut allergy doesn’t automatically mean someone is allergic to peanuts, but check their individual dietary advice and the warnings on the exact pack. The product information reviewed mentions possible traces of nuts or specific tree nuts; this is not a general recommendation for people with a nut allergy.
Compare the price per kilo for the same type of peanuts, using the total contents for a multipack. Weigh the saving against how much you use and how much stock you want to open at once. Always check allergen information separately.
Follow the storage advice for your particular product and seal the bag tightly after opening. Voedingscentrum lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs that opened salted peanuts have gone off. This is not specific storage advice for every unsalted, coated or differently packaged variety.
You can’t tell from the ‘unsalted’ label alone. It describes the product, while the ingredients and allergen warnings provide the information relevant to the specific allergy. If someone has a peanut allergy, a peanut product is not a suitable purchase for them.
No. Check the information for the exact variety and pack you receive. The AH, Jumbo and PLUS products reviewed have different warnings, and another variety from the same brand may have a different composition.
