On the go, with no preparation
You want to take peanuts with you without weighing them out first. Check the weight of each individual pack and whether you’re buying one pack or a whole box.
Who is this choice for?
Regular snackers keeping an eye on their spending
You take peanuts with you regularly and want to match the amount you buy to how much you use. A larger bag could work if you portion it yourself and store the rest properly.
Choosing your own portion
You want to choose how many peanuts to take with you, and whether you prefer salted or unsalted peanuts. The weight on the pack isn’t necessarily the amount you want to eat.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individually wrapped pack
Choose this if: you want to take a pack with you without weighing it out first.
Bear in mind: the total amount you buy may be more than a single pack.
Portioning from a larger bag
Choose this if: you want to decide how much to have for each snack.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out your portion in advance, then seal the remaining peanuts well and keep them dry.
| What to consider | Check | Who is this important to? |
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| Ready to take with you | The weight of each pack and the number of packs in each sales unit. | I want to be able to grab a pack on the go without weighing it out first. Around 31% of consumers put convenience for taking food with them first. |
| How much to buy | The total contents of the pack and how much you’re likely to use. | I take peanuts with me regularly and want to match my supply to how much I use. Around 39% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Choosing your own portion | The weight of the pack; check whether a stated portion is a calculated serving or a separate pack. | I want to decide how many peanuts to take for each snack. Around 15% of consumers put having this control over the amount first. |
| Ingredients | Whether the variety is salted or unsalted, and what the ingredients and allergen information say. | I choose salted or unsalted peanuts according to my preference and check the ingredients. Around 15% of consumers give ingredients the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the stated number of servings means individual packs
A stated number of servings doesn’t necessarily mean the pack contains the same number of individual sachets.
Check the number of individual packs and the weight of each one, not just the stated number of servings.
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Looking only at the individual pack
A box of small packs can add up to quite a large amount. Duyvis lists salted peanuts in a 60 g pack; Foods & Goods also describes a box of 20 × 60 g packs, totalling 1,200 g.
Check both the weight of each pack and the full sales unit.
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Not sealing an opened bag properly
Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a well-sealed container in a dry place. This is also important when you’re taking several portions from one bag.
Follow the label and seal the remaining peanuts well after weighing out your portion.
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Overlooking the best-before date on a recalled product
Albert Heijn 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 the specific product and date stated.
Don’t eat this specific product, and check both the product name and the best-before date. Don’t assume the warning applies to other AH peanuts or different dates without a reason to do so.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis lists salted peanuts in several pack sizes, including 60 g.
- The manufacturer lists a 60 g pack, a size you can take with you without portioning it yourself.
- The variety described is salted; check the ingredients and the sales unit for the specific offer.
Albert Heijn
The AH Unsalted Peanuts reviewed are sold in a 250 g value bag.
- A larger bag may suit you if you want to weigh out your own portions.
- This isn’t an individual pack for taking with you; check the latest product information and packaging.
Jumbo
The Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts Value Pack reviewed contains 500 g.
- Suitable for weighing out portions from a larger supply.
- A stated number of servings on a product page doesn’t mean the pack contains the same number of individual sachets.
PLUS
The PLUS Unsalted Peanuts reviewed are described as a 250 g value bag.
- The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
- You’ll need to weigh out your own portion if you want to take a smaller amount with you; the storage advice listed applies to the specific product information.
ALDI
The Dutch product page reviewed describes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- The product description specifies an unsalted variety.
- The 250 g pack is a value pack, not a small individual sachet.
Lidl
The product page reviewed describes 285 g of unsalted peanuts.
- A value pack you can portion yourself.
- The specific product page says it’s sold in store; check availability at the store where you plan to buy it.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are options if you want to take peanuts with you or weigh out your own portion; packaging and ingredients vary by product.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
A good choice if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts to portion yourself.
The product information lists 250 g, 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. The product may contain cashew nuts.
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Duyvis roasted peanuts, 225 g
An option if you want to take roasted peanuts with you as a snack.
The product description lists 225 g and 7–8 servings per pack; this doesn’t mean it contains individual sachets. The product contains peanuts and may contain other nuts.
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g'woon peanuts in shells, 500 g
A good choice if you prefer to shell the peanuts yourself.
The pack contains 500 g of peanuts in shells. The product information lists peanuts and possible traces of nuts.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g
An option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts.
The product information lists 210 g and 100% peanuts. The product contains peanuts.
Frequently asked questions
Does 20 × 60 g mean I’m ordering one pack?
No. Foods & Goods describes a box of 20 individual 60 g packs, totalling 1,200 g. Check the sales unit to find out how much you’re ordering altogether.
How should I store peanuts after weighing out a portion?
Seal the remaining peanuts well and keep them dry; also follow the label on your product. Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a well-sealed container in a dry place.
What should I look for in the allergen information?
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, even if you’ve bought the same pack before. The NVWA explains that allergens must be listed on the label; some product information also mentions the possible presence of other nuts.
What information should be available online for prepacked peanuts?
Business.gov.nl explains that the label information for prepacked food must be in Dutch and available online too. Check the information for the product you actually want to order.
What should I do with AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts with a best-before date of 04-11-2026?
Don’t eat this specific product. Albert Heijn recalled this version with that best-before date due to possible metal fragments. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other AH peanuts or different best-before dates.