Choose individual packs if you want to grab a snack without any preparation on moving day or when you’re out and about; choose a larger bag if you want to decide the portion size and whether the peanuts are salted. The Duyvis multipack reviewed contains 60 g bags, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g of unsalted peanuts as a handful reference. If you have a peanut allergy, peanuts aren’t a suitable snack.
If you want to be able to grab a sealed bag on moving day or when you’re out and about, check the weight of each individual bag. According to Foods & Goods, the Duyvis pack reviewed contains 20 bags of 60 g each.
A larger bag may suit you if you want to decide how much to take with you. The PLUS and Jumbo packs reviewed each contain 250 g; you’ll need to portion out the peanuts yourself and store the rest according to the pack instructions.
If you’re looking for unsalted peanuts, check the variety on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five dietary guidelines; the PLUS and Jumbo products reviewed are labelled as unsalted.
First decide whether you want to take an individual bag with you or prefer to portion out an amount yourself. Then compare the weight per bag and choose between salted and unsalted.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who will care most about this? |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to take with you | Check whether the pack contains individual bags and how many grams each one contains. | If I want to take something with me on moving day or when I’m out and about without weighing it out, I look for a sealed individual bag; around 36% of consumers say that being able to take a snack with them straight away is their top buying priority. |
| Portion size and salt preference | Compare the weight per bag with the amount you want to eat, and check whether the peanuts are salted or unsalted. | If I want to portion out a small amount myself and choose an unsalted variety, I look for both features; around 29% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Stocking up and storage | Check the net weight and follow the storage instructions on the pack once it’s open. | If I want to keep a supply in my student room and portion it out as needed, I want to know how much is in the bag and how to store it; around 21% of consumers say that stocking up and portioning are their top buying priority. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Check whether they’re salted, unsalted or, for example, coated in a savoury batter, and read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. | If I care most about flavour and ingredients, I check the variety on the label; around 14% of consumers prioritise this. Allergen information is relevant to every shopper. |
The Duyvis individual bags reviewed contain 60 g each. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g of unsalted peanuts as a handful reference, so a bag described as a portion pack may not contain the amount you want to eat.
Check the weight of each individual bag and portion out a smaller amount yourself if that suits you better.
The size of the pack doesn’t change the variety: the Duyvis multipack reviewed contains salted peanuts, while products including those from PLUS and Jumbo are labelled as unsalted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five dietary guidelines.
Choose the variety you want first, then decide which pack size suits the way you’ll use it.
Albert Heijn’s warning applies specifically to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments.
Compare the product name, packaging and best-before date with Albert Heijn’s official warning. Do not eat the affected product.
Worth considering if you’re looking for individual bags to take with you without portioning them out first.
The AH product page reviewed features an unsalted variety; check the exact product and label.
The product page reviewed lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag, suitable for stocking up and portioning yourself.
The product information reviewed lists unsalted peanuts; the Alesto range also includes peanuts in a savoury coating.
The ALDI product page reviewed lists Trader Joe’s salted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
The product page reviewed lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag, which you can portion yourself.
These products include larger bags that you can portion yourself, with both salted and unsalted varieties available. There’s also a pack of peanuts in their shells; you’ll need to remove the shells first.
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A bag size that suits anyone who wants to portion out smaller amounts to take with them.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the product may contain cashews.
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A larger pack for anyone who wants to take out their own portion; the product information says the peanuts can be eaten as a snack straight from the pack.
The pack contains 225 g. The product description lists 7–8 portions per pack and salt among the ingredients; the product may contain traces of other nuts.
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A pack to portion yourself if you’re looking for an unsalted variety.
The product information lists 100% peanuts and no added salt; the pack contains 210 g.
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A larger pack for anyone who wants peanuts in their shells; remember that you’ll need to remove the shells before eating.
The pack contains 500 g of peanuts in their shells and the product contains peanuts.
No, not necessarily. The Duyvis bags reviewed contain 60 g each; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g of unsalted peanuts as a handful reference. Check the weight and decide for yourself how much you want to eat.
Always follow the storage instructions on the pack first. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide recommends keeping opened unsalted peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for six months, in the fridge for nine months and in the freezer for one year. These are general recommendations, not a guaranteed shelf life for every pack or storage condition.
Don’t choose peanuts: a different salt variety or pack doesn’t change the fact that the product contains peanuts. Thuisarts advises you to avoid eating anything you’re allergic to and to tell others about your allergy.
Food businesses must inform customers about allergens present in their products, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). Since 1 January 2026, new Dutch rules have also applied to warnings about allergens that get into food unintentionally, for example through cross-contamination. Check the information for the exact product; a warning about accidental presence is different from peanuts being an ingredient.
Albert Heijn’s warning applies to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat that specific product. The warning does not automatically apply to other AH peanuts or products with different best-before dates.
