Handing out lunch boxes
If you’re putting together lunch boxes for several colleagues, it’s useful to know in advance how many individual packs you’ll get. FOOX lists the Duyvis portion pack as containing 20 packs of 60 grams.
Who is each type of packaging suitable for?
Portioning your own each day
If you fill your own lunch box, a larger bag lets you decide how much to add. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing unsalted peanuts in a cool, dark and dry place, and sealing the packaging tightly.
Managing office supplies
If you’re buying for several occasions, consider the total quantity, how it should be stored and the product information. A larger bag isn’t automatically divided into individual portions; allergen information remains important when you’re offering food to others.
What should you consider when choosing?
Individual packs
Choose this option: if you want to hand out several lunch boxes quickly and each one needs its own sealed pack.
Bear in mind: the weight per pack is fixed. The Duyvis portion pack contains salted peanuts in 60-gram packs.
Portioning a larger bag yourself
Choose this option: if you want to decide how much goes in each lunch box, or you’re looking for an unsalted option.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out the portions yourself and store the peanuts carefully once opened.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Individual packs | Check the number of individual packs and the weight per pack, not just the total weight of the box. | If I’m putting together lunch boxes for colleagues, I want to know straight away how many sealed packs I can hand out. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when sharing. |
| Quantity and type | Check the weight and whether the peanuts are salted or unsalted. The 25 grams given by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre as a handful of unsalted peanuts is a reference, not a standard pack size. | If I’m filling my own lunch box, I want to decide on the quantity myself and be able to choose unsalted peanuts. Around 27% of consumers prioritise their daily portion and choice of type. |
| Allergen information | Read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the exact product; keep this information available if you make up the portions yourself. | When I bring peanuts for colleagues, I want to be able to check the product information for anyone with relevant allergies. Around 20% of consumers give allergen information top priority. |
| Stock and storage | Choose a quantity that suits how you’ll use it and seal opened packaging tightly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing unsalted peanuts in a cool, dark and dry place. | If I’m keeping supplies for several occasions, I want a pack size that suits my needs and can be stored properly. Around 20% of consumers prioritise planning their supplies. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a portion pack contains the right amount
A portion pack tells you about the packaging. The Duyvis pack contains 60 grams; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 grams as a handful of unsalted peanuts. These are different quantities.
First decide how much you want to include, then check the weight per pack.
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Mistaking a multipack for individual lunch packs
A large total weight doesn’t mean the contents are divided into individual portions. The Duyvis portion pack contains 20 individual packs; a larger bag or value pack may be intended for portioning yourself.
Look for a clearly stated number of individual packs and the weight per pack in the product information.
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Only checking whether they’re salted or unsalted
The type of peanut doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone who needs to avoid an allergen. For example, PLUS lists peanuts as an allergen, and the product information says that various other nuts may also be present.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you receive, even if you’re portioning the peanuts into containers yourself.
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Not sealing a large bag properly after opening
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing unsalted peanuts in a cool, dark and dry place in a tightly sealed container. Mouldy peanuts are a sign that they have spoiled.
Choose a size that suits how you’ll use it, seal the remaining peanuts carefully after portioning and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
Brands and packaging to compare
Duyvis
A good option if you’re looking for salted peanuts in individual packs.
- FOOX lists a portion pack containing 20 packs of 60 grams.
- The portion pack listed contains salted peanuts; individual bag sizes don’t confirm that a product is a multipack.
Albert Heijn
Its product listings include AH unsalted peanuts and a 3-pack of Duyvis salted peanuts.
- The supermarket lists both an own-brand product and a Duyvis pack.
- The weight per bag in the Duyvis 3-pack hasn’t been confirmed. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging you receive, as product and allergen information may change.
Jumbo
The product range lists salted peanuts in a 250-gram bag and a 500-gram value pack.
- There are several listed pack sizes to compare for keeping in stock.
- A 500-gram value pack doesn’t mean it contains individual portion packs; check the exact format.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists 285 grams of unsalted peanuts, marked as available in store only.
- The bag is an option for making up your own portions.
- The product listing doesn’t guarantee availability at a specific branch.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists TRADER JOE’S roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250-gram bag.
- The product page confirms the type and pack size.
- This is a bag to portion yourself, not a confirmed outer box containing individual lunch packs.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted roasted peanuts in a 300-gram stand-up pouch.
- The product page lists 0 grams of salt per 100 grams and includes allergen information.
- The pouch is intended for portioning yourself; check the allergen information for the people receiving the lunch boxes.
Peanuts to portion yourself
These Joybuy products are larger bags of peanuts for anyone who wants to decide how much goes in each lunch box.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
Suitable for weighing out portions for lunch boxes.
Pack size: 250 g. Unsalted peanuts.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts; check the allergen information when packing for others.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g
A bag of unsalted peanuts to portion out into lunch boxes yourself.
Pack size: 210 g. Roasted and unsalted; the product description lists peanuts as an ingredient.
Contains peanuts; check the allergen information when packing for others.
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g'woon peanuts in shells, 500 g
The larger pack size may suit several lunch boxes that you’re putting together yourself.
Pack size: 500 g. The peanuts are in their shells and need to be shelled before portioning.
The product information lists peanuts and nuts as allergens; check the packaging before offering them to others.
Frequently asked questions
Is one portion pack automatically the right amount?
No. A portion pack describes the packaging, not a set amount that’s right for everyone. The Duyvis pack contains 60 grams; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 grams as a handful of unsalted peanuts. Compare the weight and type rather than relying on the name of the packaging alone.
How should I store peanuts that I portion into lunch boxes myself?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing unsalted peanuts in a cool, dark and dry place in a tightly sealed container. For an unopened pack, follow the storage advice and best-before date on the label; mouldy peanuts are a sign that they have spoiled.
What allergen information should I check?
Check the ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging of the exact product. According to the European Union, allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list. If you portion the peanuts into containers yourself, keep the product information available for those receiving them.
Are warnings about possible cross-contamination the same as ingredients information?
No. The ingredients list shows the ingredients; a warning about allergens that may be unintentionally present relates to a different situation. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that new rules have applied since 1 January 2026 on how and when food businesses must warn about allergens that may be unintentionally present. Check the current packaging and keep these two types of information separate.
Where can I find the pack sizes mentioned?
FOOX lists the Duyvis portion pack as containing 20 packs of 60 grams. PLUS and ALDI have product pages for the unsalted bags mentioned; Lidl lists the 285-gram product reviewed as available in store only. Check with the retailer for current online ordering or in-store availability.