Choose individual bags if you want to take or hand out peanuts without weighing them first: Duyvis lists 60 g bags, while Foods & Goods describes a multipack with 20 bags of 60 g each. If you’d rather choose the amount yourself or opt for unsalted peanuts, you can portion out a larger pack. Check the contents and allergen information, as the weight of a bag isn’t the same as a recommended serving size.
You want to take an individual bag with you on New Year’s Eve or hand out unopened bags without weighing the peanuts first. Pay particular attention to the individual packaging and the contents of each bag. Duyvis lists a 60 g pack, while Foods & Goods describes a multipack with 20 bags of 60 g each.
You want to decide the amount yourself and perhaps choose unsalted peanuts. A larger pack could be a good option if you portion out the peanuts in advance; for example, Jumbo lists a 250 g bag and nutritional values per 30 g.
You’re buying for a group and want to have the allergen information to hand. Peanuts aren’t suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy, even when they’re unsalted. For the pack you choose, also check the information about the possible presence of other nuts.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking and handing out | Check the number of individual bags and the contents of each one. A multipack may contain more in total than you need for the evening. | If you want to hand out bags or take them with you as they are, individual packaging is handy. Around 34% of consumers put this first. |
| Choosing the amount yourself | Compare the bag contents with the amount you want to portion out; a larger pack doesn’t automatically contain individual portions. | If you want to weigh out the peanuts yourself and perhaps choose an unsalted variety, a larger bag suits this approach, as long as you portion it in advance. Around 20% of consumers put this first. |
| Allergens for guests | Read the allergen information on the exact pack and keep it available if you’re making up your own bags. Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. | If you’re buying for a group and clear allergen information is a priority, check for warnings about other nuts too. Around 20% of consumers put this first. |
| Product type and ingredients | Choose between regular salted or unsalted peanuts and peanuts with a coated batter; check the ingredients of the variety you choose. | If you want to decide first what type of snack to serve with drinks, the difference between regular and coated peanuts matters. Around 13% of consumers put ingredients and product type first. |
| Total quantity to buy | Check the total contents of the pack you’re ordering and compare them with the number of portions you want to take or hand out. | If you’re mainly looking for a pack that suits the amount you need for your evening, check the total weight and number of bags. Around 13% of consumers weigh up the quantity first. |
The contents of a pack and the serving size on the label aren’t the same thing. Duyvis lists 60 g bags; Jumbo gives nutritional values per 30 g for a 250 g bag.
First decide how much you want to take or eat, then check the contents of each bag. A multipack may not contain the serving size you’re looking for.
Jumbo lists peanuts as an allergen in its unsalted peanuts. For the products mentioned, Jumbo and PLUS also warn about the possible presence of other nuts.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack. Don’t give peanuts to anyone with a peanut allergy, regardless of the salt content.
The Duyvis multipack described contains 20 bags of 60 g, making 1,200 g in total. That may be more than you want for your group.
Check the number of bags and the total contents before ordering, and compare them with the number of portions you need.
Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a spiced batter coating. The coating makes this a different type of product.
Compare the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, not just the brand name or image.
Worth considering if you’re looking for salted peanuts in individual bags. Duyvis lists a 60 g variety; Foods & Goods describes a multipack with 20 bags of 60 g each.
Albert Heijn lists its own salted and unsalted peanut products as options for sharing or portioning yourself.
Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag, among other products. They’re suitable for portioning yourself if you want to choose the amount.
Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a spiced batter coating, making them different in composition from regular peanuts.
Under the TRADER JOE’S label, ALDI lists roasted salted and unsalted peanuts in 250 g packs.
PLUS lists unsalted roasted peanuts in a 300 g stand-up pouch, an option if you want to make your own bags to take with you.
These Joybuy products are larger bags of salted or unsalted peanuts for sharing or portioning yourself; they aren’t individual bags for handing out.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a salted peanut snack to enjoy at home, at work or on the go.
The ingredients are peanuts, sunflower oil and salt. Contains peanuts and may contain other nuts.
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A good fit if you want unsalted peanuts and would like to make your own portions to take with you or share.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil, with no added salt. Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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A good fit if you want to divide a bag of salted peanuts into portions to take with you.
The product information lists 7–8 portions of 30 g in the 235 g bag; these aren’t individually wrapped portions. Contains peanuts and may contain other nuts. Whole nuts can pose a choking risk to young children.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of your product. For its 250 g pack of unsalted peanuts, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry place; for its listing of 60 g Duyvis peanuts, HANOS gives a temperature range of 6 to 21 °C. These are product-specific instructions, not a standard storage temperature for all peanuts.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Since 1 January 2026, food businesses have also been subject to new rules on warnings about allergens that may be unintentionally present. These requirements don’t make peanuts safe for anyone with a peanut allergy; check the packaging of the variety you choose.
The guidance referred to from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority covers obligations for food businesses, including the hospitality and catering sectors; don’t automatically treat it as a legal requirement for a private party. If you portion the peanuts yourself, keep the original product information available and don’t give peanuts to anyone with a peanut allergy.
Bear the risk of choking in mind and don’t choose whole peanuts as a snack to hand out to young children. Jumbo warns on its peanut packaging that young children could choke on them.
Follow the date and storage instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between a ‘best before’ date, after which you check, smell and taste the product, and a ‘use by’ date, by which you must use or freeze the product. Don’t use the ‘best before’ date as a storage period once the pack has been opened.
No, buying online doesn’t automatically mean you can return it. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets generally describes a 14-day cooling-off period for distance purchases and lists legal exceptions, including products that perish quickly. Check which terms apply to the food product in question and whether the packaging has been opened; the general guidance doesn’t determine the position for these peanut products individually.
