If you want to share peanuts on different occasions, choose a multipack of individual packs. If you want to make lunch portions, a large bag of unsalted peanuts is a good choice, as you can weigh out the amount yourself. The AH multipacks we looked at contain full-size 295 g packs, not small lunch bags, so compare the number of packs with how much you’ll use during the week. If children or allergies are a concern, also check the warnings and information on the packaging.
You want to take peanuts with you and are looking for a size you can portion out easily. A multipack of full-size packs doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get small portions to take with you. For children, age and safe eating are also important considerations.
You want to open a separate pack on different occasions. Albert Heijn’s multipacks contain three or four full-size packs, so choose an amount that matches how much you’ll actually use.
You want to choose a pack that suits the quantity you need and how you’ll store it. A large bag is suitable for portioning out yourself, while smaller bags contain less per pack.
First decide whether you want to open separate packs or portion out a single bag yourself. Then compare the variety, total quantity and suitability for the people who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch portions | Check the number of packs and the weight of each one; don’t confuse these with a serving size. | If I’m packing lunchboxes, I want to know whether I’ll get small portions or need to weigh them out myself. Around 25% of consumers say lunch portions are their top buying priority. |
| Sharing stock | Compare the number of individual packs and the amount in each with the occasions you plan to share them. | If you want to share peanuts on several occasions, individually sealed packs can be useful. Around 25% of consumers prioritise having separate packs for sharing. |
| Unsalted or salted | Check the variety, ingredients and salt content per 100 g; compare like-for-like measurements. | If I’m looking for peanuts to eat regularly, I want to be able to choose between unsalted and salted. Around 19% of consumers prioritise unsalted peanuts for regular use. Jumbo lists 0.01 g of salt per 100 g for its unsalted peanuts; Duyvis lists 0.73 g per 100 g for its salted variety. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the instructions on the label and keep any remaining peanuts in a well-sealed container. | With a large bag, I want to be able to store the opened peanuts properly without opening more than I need. Around 12% of consumers say managing opened stock is their top priority. |
| Suitable for those eating them | Check allergens and product-specific warnings; bear in mind that whole peanuts can be a choking hazard for young children. | If the peanuts are for several people, I want to check first that the variety is suitable for them. Around 19% of consumers prioritise suitability. |
Albert Heijn’s multipacks contain full-size 295 g packs. The approximately 17 portions of 30 g listed by Jumbo are all in one bag.
Before choosing between a multipack and portioning peanuts yourself, check the number of packs and the weight of each one separately.
Making your own portions takes time and requires suitable, sealable containers for storing the rest.
The size of the pack doesn’t change the choking hazard posed by whole peanuts.
Don’t give whole peanuts or nuts to children under four. Also follow any product-specific warnings; for example, Joybuy states that Duyvis Salted Peanuts, 370 g, are not recommended for children under five.
Albert Heijn’s warning applies to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, not to all peanuts from the brand.
Compare the product name, packaging and best-before date with the warning. Don’t consume the affected products; Albert Heijn states that products with other best-before dates are not affected.
Albert Heijn’s page for Duyvis Salted Peanuts 3-pack states that the product is no longer in its range.
Use the page for historical product information only, and check the current product details before buying.
The extra-large unsalted peanuts are available in multipacks of full-size packs for sharing on different occasions.
The 500 g bag of unsalted peanuts is a larger pack that you can portion out yourself.
The 500 g bag of unsalted peanuts is a good choice if you want to portion out a larger supply yourself.
Unsalted and salted varieties are available, with different net weights depending on the pack.
Trader Joe’s roasted unsalted peanuts are listed in a single 250 g pack.
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts in its range.
These products are single packs of peanuts: an unsalted bag to portion out yourself and a salted variety for sharing.
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This single 250 g pack is a good choice if you want a supply of unsalted peanuts to portion out yourself.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. Contains peanuts and may contain traces of cashew; if you have allergies, check the information on the packaging.
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This single 250 g pack is a good choice if you’re looking for salted peanuts to share.
The product information lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 0.7% salt. This is the salted variety. Contains peanuts and may contain traces of cashew; if you have allergies, check the information on the packaging.
No. The AH multipack we looked at contains four full-size 295 g packs, delivered as separate items. So check the weight of each pack, not just the number of packs.
No. Jumbo and Duyvis list 30 g as a manufacturer’s serving in their product information. Don’t treat this as universal advice for every adult or child.
Store any remaining peanuts in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place, and follow the instructions on the label. Duyvis recommends storing an opened bag in an airtight, lightproof tin. According to the Voedingscentrum, peanuts that are rancid, chewy or mouldy are signs of spoilage.
Don’t give whole peanuts or nuts to children under four because they can be a choking hazard. That doesn’t automatically mean peanuts are suitable for older children: follow the product-specific warnings. For example, the Joybuy page for Duyvis Salted Peanuts, 370 g, states that the product is not recommended for children under five.
Don’t eat AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn warns that the product may contain metal particles and states that customers who return it will receive a refund. The warning says that products with other best-before dates are not affected.
