Who is this guide for?

Office supplies buyer

You regularly top up a shared snack tin and want to match the quantity to how quickly it gets used. Keep the allergen information with the stock so everyone knows what it contains.

Small or hybrid team

If attendance varies, you may not want to open a large amount of stock at once. Smaller bags and individually packed supplies may be a better fit. Also consider how opened peanuts will be stored.

Anyone looking for unsalted peanuts

You want to check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product, and choose a portion size that suits what you plan to offer. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.

What should you consider when choosing?

Choose a pack size based on how many peanuts the office gets through and how you can store your supplies. Also check the product variant, and keep the allergen information handy if the peanuts are for sharing.

What to consider What to look for Who is this important for?
Keeping allergen information accessible Keep the original packaging or product information, and check both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements. If colleagues help themselves from the same tin, I want to be able to check which allergens are listed for the product. Around 29% of consumers prioritise allergen information when food is shared.
Matching the quantity to how quickly it is used Compare the net weight with how many peanuts are used between top-ups. If the tin is topped up often, I want to choose an amount that suits how much the team gets through. Around 29% of consumers prioritise choosing a suitable pack size.
Managing opened supplies Check the number of individual bags, the storage advice and how securely the tin closes. If attendance varies, I want to be able to keep unopened supplies separate and only top up when needed. Around 21% of consumers prioritise keeping opened supplies manageable.
Choosing an unsalted product Check the variant, ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging. If I want to offer unsalted peanuts, I want to check the ingredients of the chosen product. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the product’s ingredients.

What to consider when buying and storing

  • Putting out a shared tin without allergen information

    Once the peanuts have been transferred to another container, the label may no longer be visible. Removing the original packaging does not change the presence of peanuts or other allergens.

    Keep the product information with the supplies and make sure peanuts are clearly labelled and served separately. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out information requirements for providers of unpackaged foods to whom the rules apply.

  • Assuming any biscuit tin is suitable for storing opened peanuts

    A lid does not necessarily mean that a tin is lightproof and airtight. For Duyvis unsalted peanuts, 235 g, the product information recommends storing them in a lightproof, airtight container after opening.

    Check the seal and follow the storage advice on the packaging before transferring the peanuts to another container.

  • Ignoring a product recall because the use-by date has not passed

    Albert Heijn has issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific product variant and batch.

    Do not use the product in question, and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions. Check the product name and best-before date; do not assume the warning applies to other variants or batches.

Brands and pack sizes for reference

Duyvis

Duyvis lists unsalted peanuts in a 235 g pack. Kantinewinkel.nl also offers a box of 10 individual 235 g bags.

  • The product information lists peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients.
  • After opening, Duyvis recommends using a lightproof, airtight container. A multipack alone does not tell you how quickly the stock will be used.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information for its own-brand unsalted peanuts.

  • The store page confirms that an unsalted variant is available.
  • An Albert Heijn warning concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. It does not automatically apply to other AH peanuts.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in a 500 g value pack.

  • The product information lists 99.5% peanuts and sunflower oil.
  • According to Jumbo, the packaging may contain other nuts. Check the allergen information on the specific pack.

Lidl

Lidl lists unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.

  • The product page gives the pack size and confirms it is an unsalted variant.
  • Lidl says this product is available in store only. Check the information for your local store.

ALDI

The Dutch ALDI pages list Trader Joe’s peanuts in two variants: roasted and salted in a 500 g pack, and unsalted in a 250 g pack.

  • The product information distinguishes between the salt variant and the pack size.
  • The 500 g pack is salted; the unsalted variant comes in a 250 g pack.

PLUS

PLUS lists its own-brand unsalted peanuts in a 500 g bag.

  • The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
  • The packaging may contain cashew nuts. PLUS recommends storing the opened bag in a cool, dry, dark place.

Joybuy products

This Joybuy selection focuses on a smaller pack of peanuts for an office biscuit tin.

Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g

Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g

The 210 g pack may suit smaller top-ups. If whether the product is salted matters to you, check the product information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is any biscuit tin suitable for storing opened peanuts?

No. A lid alone does not prove that a tin is lightproof and airtight. For Duyvis unsalted peanuts, 235 g, the product information recommends storing them in a lightproof, airtight container after opening. Choose a container intended for contact with food and follow the storage advice on the packaging.

How long can you keep opened peanuts?

For salted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard; after that, the quality may deteriorate. This advice is not a guarantee for an office tin that is opened frequently, and does not automatically apply to every variant. Follow the label and do not eat peanuts that are rancid or mouldy.

What allergen information must be available for unpackaged peanuts?

For providers of unpackaged foods to whom the rules apply, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires information about allergens present to be available where the product is offered. So keep the product information with the supplies. An informal tin shared by colleagues is not automatically the same as professional catering.

Are unsalted peanuts suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?

No. ‘Unsalted’ describes the variant and does not remove the peanut allergen. Do not offer peanuts to anyone with a peanut allergy, and do not assume that a different pack makes the product suitable.

What should you do with peanuts that are subject to a product recall?

Do not use AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn has announced a recall for that specific product variant and batch. Follow Albert Heijn’s instructions; the warning does not automatically apply to other variants or batches.