Packets for on the go
If you want to pop peanuts in your bag or lunchbox without portioning them first, compare the number of individual packets and the weight of each one. The Duyvis box listed by FOOX contains 20 packets of 60 grams.
Who are the different pack types suitable for?
Snacks to share
For several people or snack times, you can hand out individual packets or share the contents of a larger bag. Albert Heijn lists a salted Duyvis 3-pack; the number of packs alone doesn’t tell you how much one person will want to eat.
A daily snack you portion yourself
If you want to decide how much to have, a larger pack of unsalted peanuts could suit you. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing peanuts in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual packets
Choose these if: you want to take peanuts with you or hand them out packet by packet.
Bear in mind: the weight of each packet is fixed; 60 grams won’t necessarily be the right amount for your snack time.
A 3-pack
Choose this if: you want to compare a smaller number of packs for different sharing occasions or snack times. Albert Heijn lists a salted Duyvis 3-pack.
Bear in mind: check the weight of each bag and decide whether you want to share or portion it further.
A larger pack to portion yourself
Choose this if: you want to decide how much to put in your lunchbox and are looking for unsalted peanuts.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh the peanuts yourself and seal the pack properly once opened.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Taking them with you | Check the number of individual packets and the weight of each one. Decide whether you want to eat the whole packet or portion the contents further. | If I want to fill my lunchbox without weighing the contents first, individual packets matter to me. Around 31% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Sharing and handing them out | Check how many packets you get and how many grams each one contains. Think about whether you want to hand out whole packets or smaller amounts. | When buying for several people, I want to know how many individual packets I can hand out; sharing a large bag requires a different approach to portioning. Around 25% of consumers prioritise sharing and handing snacks out. |
| Variety and quantity | Read the ingredients and nutritional information, and distinguish unsalted peanuts from salted or coated varieties. Choose the quantity separately from the pack size. | For a snack I have more often, I look at the variety and want to decide how much to have myself. Around 25% of consumers prioritise their everyday food choices. |
| Cost per quantity | Compare the total weights and prices for the same quantity, including any delivery costs. | When comparing packs, I want to know how much the same quantity costs. Around 19% of consumers prioritise the cost per usable quantity. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a packet is automatically the right size for one snack
The Duyvis portion pack listed by FOOX contains 60-gram packets. That’s the pack weight, not a recommendation for how much to eat at snack time.
Check the weight of each packet and decide how much you want to eat. Portion the contents further if that better suits your snack time.
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Treating all peanut varieties as the same everyday choice
The Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five. Salted, marinated and coated varieties are different products.
Check the exact variety and the label. If you plan to eat them regularly, base your choice on the nutritional information, not just the convenience of a multipack.
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Buying a larger bag without a plan for portioning and storage
With a larger pack, you’ll need to weigh the peanuts yourself. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing them in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place.
Decide in advance whether you’re happy to weigh them yourself and can store them properly, or whether individual packets would better suit the way you use them.
Portioning them yourself takes time; you may also need a suitable airtight container.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Duyvis
Worth considering if you’re looking for individual packets: FOOX lists a salted portion pack containing 20 packets of 60 grams. Albert Heijn also lists a salted 3-pack.
- The listed portion pack contains individual packets, and the weight of each packet is specified.
- The packs mentioned are salted; you can’t tell the weight of the packets in the 3-pack from the product name.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand unsalted peanuts and a salted Duyvis 3-pack. This gives you the choice between portioning them yourself and buying a multipack, but doesn’t confirm that there’s an own-brand multipack.
- The product listings make it clear which is the salted 3-pack and which is the own-brand unsalted variety.
- Check the current label for information about the pack you’re buying.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand unsalted peanuts in a 250-gram pack, suitable for portioning yourself.
- The variety and pack weight are specified.
- The listing is for a bag, not a multipack of individual packets.
Lidl
Lidl lists 285-gram packs of unsalted peanuts as an in-store product, a size you can portion yourself.
- The product listing specifies the unsalted variety and the weight.
- The product page says ‘In store only’; this doesn’t guarantee availability at a particular branch.
ALDI
ALDI lists 250-gram packs of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts. Trader Joe’s is the product brand name.
- The product listing includes the variety and pack weight.
- The pack listed isn’t confirmed as a multipack.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in 250-gram bags and a 300-gram stand-up pouch, both suitable for portioning yourself.
- For the 300-gram stand-up pouch, PLUS lists 0 grams of salt per 100 grams.
- The salt and allergen information applies to that specific stand-up pouch, not automatically to other PLUS packs.
Joybuy products for a peanut snack
These Joybuy product options are peanuts for an afternoon snack; the varieties and pack sizes differ.
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g’woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
Suitable if you want to decide how much to have at snack time.
The pack contains 250 g. The product description lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
May contain traces of cashew nuts. Seal the pack properly after opening.
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g’woon peanuts in shells, 500 g
Suitable if you fancy a snack where you shell the peanuts yourself.
The pack contains 500 g. You’ll need to shell the peanuts before eating, so they’re less ready to take with you.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g
Suitable if you’re looking for a roasted, unsalted variety and want to choose how much to have.
The pack contains 210 g. The product description lists 100% peanuts and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. Seal the pack properly after opening.
Frequently asked questions
Is a portion pack the same as a recommended serving?
No. In the Duyvis portion pack listed by FOOX, 60 grams is the weight of each packet. That’s a pack size; decide for yourself how much you want to eat at snack time.
How should you store peanuts if you portion them from a larger bag?
Store peanuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. If the pack is unopened, follow the storage advice and best-before date on the product. The Voedingscentrum lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of spoilage.
Can you put whole peanuts in a young child’s lunchbox?
Groeigids advises not giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Also follow any stricter age warnings on the specific product: the Joybuy listing for Duyvis Salted Peanuts 370 g advises against giving the product to children under 5. That warning applies to that product and isn’t a general age limit for all peanuts.
What allergen information should you check on a pack of peanuts?
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Rules on warnings about unintended cross-contamination have also applied since 1 January 2026; the NVWA specifies the wording ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. A cross-contamination warning is different from peanuts being present as an ingredient.
What should you know about the AH peanut safety warning?
Check both the exact product name and the best-before date. Albert Heijn has issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026 because of possible metal fragments, and advises customers not to eat the product. Follow the retailer’s instructions; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other AH peanuts.