Choose individually wrapped peanuts if you want to take a pack with you without any preparation; portion a larger pack yourself if you want to choose the amount and an unsalted variety. A 60 g pack is the packaged amount, not automatically the right amount for your snack break, and if you’re sharing, the variety and allergens are important considerations.
You want to be able to grab a sealed pack for a journey or a drink on the terrace without weighing out a portion first. Duyvis lists salted peanuts in various pack sizes, while Foods & Goods offers a multipack containing 60 g bags. Check whether that amount suits your snack break.
You’d rather decide how much to take with you and may be looking for an unsalted variety. Jumbo and PLUS offer larger packs of unsalted peanuts as a starting point for portioning them yourself; PLUS’s pack is a 300 g stand-up pouch.
You’re choosing mainly by flavour and texture, for example, plain salted peanuts or peanuts with a spiced coating. Duyvis and Lidl describe different product ranges like these. Check the exact variety and ingredients, as these snacks are not the same product.
First decide whether you want to grab a sealed pack or portion the peanuts yourself. Then choose the variety and check that the total pack size matches how much you expect to use.
Choose these if: you want to take or share a sealed pack without weighing out a portion. The Duyvis multipack listed by Foods & Goods contains 20 bags of 60 g.
Bear in mind: the amount in each bag is fixed, and the multipack contains 1,200 g in total.
Choose these if: you want to measure out how much to take with you in advance and are looking for unsalted peanuts. Jumbo lists a 250 g pack and PLUS a 300 g pack.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion them yourself and bring a suitable container.
Choose these if: you’re looking for a spiced snack with different ingredients; Lidl, for example, describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts with a spiced coating.
Bear in mind: compare the ingredients and allergens for each variety; this product range is not the same as plain peanuts.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| A pack you can take without preparation | Check the number of individual bags, the amount in each bag and the total pack size. | If I don’t want to weigh out a portion before leaving, I look for a sealed pack I can take straight with me. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Choose the amount and salt content yourself | Check the variety and nutrition table, and decide in advance how much you want to take. | If I want to choose the amount myself and opt for an unsalted variety, a larger pack that I can portion in advance suits my preference. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Flavour and texture | Check the exact variety, ingredients and allergens; a spiced coating is different from plain peanuts. | If flavour and texture determine my choice, I compare the product variety rather than just the brand name. Around 19% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
| Total pack size and leftovers | Compare the total pack size, unit price, best-before date and how much you expect to use. | If I don’t want to buy more than I’ll use, I look at the whole pack, not just one bag. Around 18% of consumers place the greatest importance on the amount they need to buy overall. |
The contents of an individual bag describe the pack size, not how much you want to snack on.
First decide how much you want to take with you, then work out whether an individual bag or portioning them yourself is the better fit.
The Duyvis multipack described contains 20 bags of 60 g, or 1,200 g in total. So the full pack may contain more than you need for a few occasions.
Compare the total pack size with how much you expect to use, not just the amount in each bag.
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. The PLUS variety reviewed also states that it may contain other nuts.
Read the allergen information separately from the salt content, especially if you’re sharing the peanuts.
The term ‘stand-up pouch’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether the pack can be resealed.
Check the closure on the packaging and, if you’re taking a smaller portion, bring a separate food container if needed.
Portioning them yourself may mean you need to get a separate container ready in advance.
Worth considering for plain salted peanuts in different pack sizes and for individual bags; the brand also offers peanuts with a coating.
AH Unsalted Peanuts is an own-brand option to consider if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts to portion yourself.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a larger pack that you can use to prepare portions to take with you.
Alesto Cruspies is worth considering if you’re looking for spiced peanuts with a coating.
According to ALDI, TRADER JOE’S peanuts are available in a 250 g unsalted pack and a 500 g roasted and salted pack.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts comes in a 300 g stand-up pouch for anyone who wants to portion themself.
These product options cover spiced peanuts for drinks, unsalted peanuts to portion yourself and larger packs of salted peanuts.
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A savoury, spiced snack to consider if you’re looking for a variety with a flavourful coating.
Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts. Not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking.
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An unsalted pack to consider if you want to decide for yourself how many peanuts to take with you.
Contents: 250 g. Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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A larger pack of salted peanuts to consider if you’re looking for the salted variety and want to choose the amount yourself.
Contents: 370 g. Contains peanuts and may contain other nuts. Not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking.
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A spiced variety to consider if you’re looking for peanuts with a spicy Thai flavour to take with you or share.
Contents: 110 g. Contains peanuts, wheat and soya.
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A spiced snack to consider if you’re looking for a hot and spicy peanut variety rather than plain salted peanuts.
Contents: 250 g. Contains nuts, including peanuts, and ingredients containing wheat, egg and soya.
No. In the Duyvis multipack described, 60 g is the amount in each bag, not a personal portion recommendation. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts; this advice is not specifically about this bag of salted peanuts.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and look out for changes to the peanuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide recommends keeping opened salted peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for six months, and lists a rancid smell, a tough texture or mould as signs of spoilage. This is not a guarantee for every variety or storage situation.
Peanuts contain the peanut allergen and are not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. If you have other allergies, check the ingredients and precautionary warnings too; the PLUS variety reviewed, for example, states that it may contain other nuts.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires clear allergen information on the label. Since 1 January 2026, new rules have also applied to businesses regarding warnings about the unintended presence of allergens through cross-contamination, also known as PAL. This does not make peanuts allergen-free or remove the need to read the packaging.
Check the total pack size, any delivery charges and the information on the packaging you receive. Albert Heijn states that product information may change, so always refer to the current packaging for ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information.
