A bag for on the go
You’re looking for a pack that’s easy to take with you and want to decide how much you eat. Duyvis lists a 60 g pack, among other options; pack size and serving size are not the same thing.
Who are these options for?
Filling bowls for drinks
You want to divide the peanuts between several bowls and store what’s left. Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.
Choosing an unsalted option
You’re specifically looking for unsalted peanuts rather than the salted flavour often served with drinks. ALDI describes a roasted, unsalted option; Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five guidelines.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by thinking about when you want to eat the peanuts: taking them with you, portioning them yourself or choosing a particular flavour calls for a different pack or variety.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging and quantity | Check the net weight and whether it’s one bag or several individual bags. Follow the storage advice on the packaging for any leftovers. | If you want to take some with you or decide how much to put in a bowl, the type of pack can make all the difference. Around 42% of consumers prioritise packaging and quantity. |
| Flavour and coating | Check the exact variety, ingredients and allergens; a dough coating makes it a composite snack product. | If you’re looking for a salted, marinated or coated flavour to serve with drinks, look beyond the word ‘peanuts’ on the label. Around 33% of consumers give their preferred flavour and texture top priority. |
| Unsalted option | Check that the packaging says ‘unsalted’ and read the current ingredients and nutritional information. | If you specifically want unsalted peanuts, that variety matters more than a salted flavour for drinks. Around 25% of consumers make unsalted their main consideration. |
Common selection mistakes
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Assuming a small bag is automatically one serving
The contents of a pack don’t tell you how much you should eat at once. Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a weight reference for a handful of unsalted peanuts; this isn’t a serving recommendation for a salted product.
Choose an amount that suits the way you’ll use them, and treat the pack weight as the contents of the bag, not as a recommended serving size.
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Judging a coated peanut snack by its product name alone
A dough coating makes this a composite product. Ingredients and allergens can vary between specific varieties.
Read the current ingredients list and any clearly highlighted allergens before choosing a flavour.
Brands as product references
Duyvis
The range includes plain, marinated and coated peanut products. Duyvis lists packs of 60 g, 100 g, 235 g and 370 g for its Salted Peanuts.
- The weights listed offer different pack sizes for taking with you or portioning yourself.
- Flavour and texture descriptions come from the brand and are not independent taste assessments.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has a own-label range of salted peanuts. Ingredients and allergen information can change; always follow the information on the current packaging.
- Check the information on the packaging of the specific variety you choose.
- Albert Heijn has issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The warning does not apply to the entire peanut range.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes a 250 g bag of roasted, salted peanuts, packed in a protective atmosphere.
- The product page advises storing them in a cool, dry place.
- This storage advice doesn’t mean the pack is resealable, nor does it give a set storage period after opening.
Lidl
As part of its Alesto range, Lidl describes Cruspies as peanuts in a spicy dough coating.
- This product style may suit you if you’re looking for a coated peanut snack to serve with drinks.
- The description of the crunchy texture comes from Lidl and is not an independent taste assessment.
ALDI
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s 250 g peanuts as roasted and unsalted.
- This variety suits you if you specifically prefer unsalted peanuts.
- A 250 g pack doesn’t in itself mean the contents are divided into individual portion bags.
PLUS
PLUS describes a 250 g bag of salted peanuts.
- The product page lists the pack weight and confirms that the variety is salted.
- Product and allergen information can change; check the current packaging.
Peanuts and peanut snacks at Joybuy
This selection includes unsalted peanuts, roasted peanuts, a coated snack and raw peanuts that need to be prepared first, according to the product information.
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g’woon unsalted peanuts 250 g
A bag of unsalted peanuts to portion yourself.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. Contains peanuts and may contain traces of cashew nuts.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging once opened.
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Duyvis roasted peanuts 225 g
A pack of roasted peanuts to portion yourself or serve with drinks.
Contains peanuts and may contain other nuts.
Check the packaging for the latest ingredients and allergen information.
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Koh-Kae peanuts with coconut cream coating 110 g
A peanut snack coated in coconut cream, for anyone looking for something different from plain peanuts.
The product information describes a crunchy outer coating and a resealable pack. Contains peanuts and wheat.
Check the packaging for the latest ingredients and allergen information.
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Golden Turtle raw peanuts with skins 500 g
A larger quantity for anyone who wants to prepare peanuts themselves, not for snacking straight from the pack.
The peanuts are raw and unroasted. The product information says to roast and season them before eating as a snack. Contains peanuts.
Frequently asked questions
How should you store peanuts if you don’t finish the bag?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging. Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place; Jumbo advises storing its salted peanuts in a cool, dry place. Don’t assume there’s a set storage period after opening unless one is stated on the packaging.
Does roasting make peanuts safe for someone with a peanut allergy?
No. Stichting Voedselallergie states that the peanut allergen remains stable when heated. So don’t treat roasted or coated peanuts as an allergen-free alternative, and check the allergen information on the specific pack.
What allergen information appears on a pre-packed bag of peanuts?
Under general EU rules, any allergens present must be clearly highlighted in the ingredients list. A warning about possible cross-contamination is different information; since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has checked whether such warnings are being used correctly. Read the information on the current packaging.
Are whole peanuts automatically suitable as a snack for young children?
No. Voedingscentrum warns that whole nuts and peanuts can cause choking and recommends that children sit still while eating and are supervised.
Which AH peanuts are covered by the recall warning?
The warning from Albert Heijn concerns 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 this specific pack. The warning doesn’t apply to all AH peanuts.