A quick snack on the go
You want to take a pack with you while popping out to the shops, without weighing anything at home. Duyvis lists a 60 g pack; Foods & Goods describes a case containing 20 packs of 60 g.
Which pack is right for you?
Choose your own portion
You want to take unsalted peanuts with you and measure out how much you eat. A larger bag, such as PLUS’s 250 g pack of unsalted peanuts, gives you the option to portion them out in advance rather than buy a ready-to-eat single snack portion.
A distinctive flavour or texture
Your choice is mainly about marinade, seasoning or a crunchy coating. Duyvis describes marinated peanuts and varieties with a crunchy coating; Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a spiced coating.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you want to grab a pack straight away or would rather weigh out an amount yourself. Then compare the exact variety and pack size with what you need for one or more snacking occasions.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| A pack you can take with you | Check the weight per pack and whether you’re buying a single pack, multipack or case. Duyvis lists a 60 g pack of salted peanuts. | If I want to grab something to take with me without any preparation, I want to know whether I’m buying one pack or several. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having something ready to take with them. |
| Portion and ingredients | Check the net weight, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful in its nutrition table for unsalted peanuts. | If I want to decide for myself how much I eat and which variety I choose, both the amount and the ingredients matter. Around 27% of consumers make portion size and ingredients their main priority. |
| Enough for several occasions | Compare the total weight and the number of packs per sales unit. If you want to take a smaller amount with you, you’ll need to portion out a larger pack yourself. | If I want to stock up for several snacking occasions at once, I look at how much is in the pack and how much I’ll actually take with me. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the amount they buy and keeping a supply in stock. |
| Flavour and texture | Check whether they’re plain peanuts, a marinated variety or peanuts with a crunchy coating; read the ingredients on the exact pack. | If I’m looking for a particular seasoning or crunchy coating, I want to be able to tell the variety apart from plain peanuts before buying. Around 20% of consumers choose mainly on flavour and texture. |
Things to watch out for when choosing
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Assuming a small pack is the same as a recommended portion
Duyvis lists 60 g as the pack size; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful in its nutrition table for unsalted peanuts. These are different amounts, and the table is not personal dietary advice.
Choose how much you want to eat, and don’t treat the pack size as a recommendation for a suitable portion.
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Mistaking a case for a single snack pack
Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis portion pack as a case containing 20 packs of 60 g. So the sales unit contains several individual packs.
Check both the weight per pack and the number of packs before deciding whether it’s right for your shopping trip.
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Comparing all peanut snacks as if they were the same product
Plain peanuts, marinated varieties and peanuts with a crunchy coating differ in product type and ingredients. The brand name alone won’t tell you which variety you’re buying.
Compare the exact variety and read the label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
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Overlooking a recall notice for a specific pack
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because of possible metal fragments. The notice applies to that product name and best-before date, not to all AH peanuts.
Check the product name and best-before date on the pack, and follow Albert Heijn’s recall instructions if you have the affected product.
Brands and retailers for comparison
Duyvis
A product brand offering salted peanuts and varieties with a marinade or crunchy coating.
- Duyvis lists salted peanuts in several pack sizes, including 60 g. The manufacturer lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients in its salted variety.
- The 60 g pack is not a dietary recommendation; also check whether you’re buying a single pack or a larger sales unit.
Albert Heijn
A retailer offering AH own-brand peanuts and a listing for a 3-pack of Duyvis salted peanuts.
- The range listing includes unsalted AH peanuts in 250 g and 500 g packs, which you can portion out yourself.
- The weight of each inner pack in the Duyvis 3-pack is not specified. Albert Heijn’s recall applies specifically to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026.
Jumbo
A retailer offering own-brand peanuts, including a value pack of salted peanuts.
- Jumbo lists a 500 g pack of roasted, salted peanuts and advises storing them in a cool, dry place.
- The 500 g pack isn’t a small individual snack pack; follow the storage and best-before information on the exact pack.
Lidl
A retailer offering Alesto snacks, among other products, and listing unsalted peanuts.
- Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a spiced coating and also lists unsalted peanuts.
- The coating description comes from Lidl; the available product listings don’t specify a particular small pack size for these varieties.
Aldi
A retailer offering Trader Joe’s peanuts.
- ALDI lists salted Trader Joe’s peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- This is a larger pack to portion out yourself, not an individual small snack pack.
PLUS
A retailer offering unsalted peanuts under its own brand.
- The PLUS product page lists a 250 g bag of unsalted peanuts.
- If you want to take a smaller amount with you, you’ll need to portion the bag out yourself.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products include salted and seasoned peanuts for a quick snack, as well as larger packs to portion out yourself.
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ChaCha Salted Peanuts 130g
A ready-to-eat salted snack with Sichuan pepper for when you fancy a seasoned variety.
The pack contains 130 g. Contains peanuts; the desiccant in the pack is not edible.
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KOH-KAE Coated Peanuts Thai Mix Spicy 110g
A seasoned, coated snack for anyone looking for a Thai spice mix.
The pack contains 110 g. Contains peanuts, wheat and soya; check the allergen information on the pack.
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g’woon Unsalted Peanuts 250g
An unsalted pack for anyone who wants to decide how many peanuts to take with them.
The bag contains 250 g. May contain traces of cashew nuts; check the allergen information on the pack.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal 275g
A coated variety with onion and garlic flavour for anyone looking for a seasoned, crunchy snack.
The pack contains 275 g. Contains peanuts and wheat/gluten; may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Roasted Peanuts 225 g
A pack for several snacking occasions if you want to take a portion with you.
The pack contains 225 g and is described as providing 7–8 portions. May contain other nuts. The product description advises against giving it to children under 5 because of the risk of choking.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 60 g pack of peanuts automatically a suitable portion?
No. 60 g is the pack size listed by Duyvis. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful in its nutrition table for unsalted peanuts; decide for yourself how much you want to eat, and don’t treat the table as personal advice for everyone.
Does a portion pack always contain just one pack?
No. Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis portion pack as a case containing 20 packs of 60 g. Check both the number of packs and the weight per pack to see whether the sales unit is right for what you want to buy.
Where can I check the allergens in a pre-packed bag?
Read the label on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products; peanuts are an allergen that must be declared. From 1 January 2026, the NVWA also checks warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination.
Are whole peanuts suitable as a snack for young children?
Don’t assume that whole peanuts are suitable for young children. The Jumbo product page reviewed warns that young children could choke on them; check the warnings on the exact pack.
Which AH peanuts are covered by the recall notice?
Albert Heijn recalled AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because of possible metal fragments. Check both the product name and best-before date, and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions; the notice does not apply to all AH peanuts.