Who are the different pack sizes suitable for?

Regular work-from-home lunchers

If you often have peanuts with lunch or share them with housemates, consider how much you use together and how much stock you want to keep. Jumbo and PLUS offer reviewed 500 g unsalted options.

Shoppers who pay attention to ingredients

Check more than just the front of the pack: read the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts as an allergen that consumers must be informed about.

Solo and occasional eaters

If you don’t eat peanuts often, a smaller pack may better suit the amount you want to open at once. The examples reviewed are Duyvis 235 g and AH 300 g; Albert Heijn advises closing the pack securely after use.

What should you consider when choosing?

First work out how much you use and open. Then check the ingredients and choose a flavour or preparation style.

One 500 g bag

Suitable for: regular use or sharing with housemates. Jumbo and PLUS offer reviewed 500 g unsalted options.

Bear in mind: you’ll be opening a larger quantity at once, so follow the storage advice for your chosen pack.

A smaller pack

Suitable for: eating alone, occasional use or trying a product first. The examples reviewed contain 235 g and 300 g.

Bear in mind: a smaller pack doesn’t automatically work out cheaper per kilo.

A multipack of 10 × 235 g

Suitable for: people who use a lot or want to share out individual bags; you can open the packs one at a time.

Bear in mind: that’s 2,350 g of stock in total. Choose this size only if the overall quantity suits how much you use.

What to consider What to look for Who is this important for?
Pack size Compare the total quantity and the number of individual bags. If I share peanuts or eat them regularly, I want enough stock without opening more than I’ll use. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the total quantity and how they’ll use it when buying.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, salt per 100 g and allergen information for the exact product. If the ingredients are the deciding factor for my lunch, I check the label and take warnings about other nuts into account. Around 29% of consumers give ingredients and allergen information top priority.
Storage after opening Check whether the pack can be sealed securely and how the peanuts should be stored. If I eat alone or don’t have peanuts every day, I want a quantity that suits how much I use and that I can store properly. Around 21% of consumers prioritise having a suitable amount in stock.
Flavour and preparation Check whether the product is salted, unsalted, fried, roasted or marinated. If I’m mainly looking for variety at lunchtime, I check the preparation method and ingredients of the specific product. Around 14% of consumers choose flavour or preparation method as their main consideration.

Things to watch out for when buying

  • Assuming a multipack is automatically better value

    More bags mainly mean more stock overall. The Duyvis multipack reviewed contains ten 235 g bags; this size is only suitable if you’ll use that quantity.

    Compare the pack sizes and the total quantity you’re ordering, and think about how many bags you actually need.

  • Leaving a large opened bag unsealed

    Storage advice varies by pack. Albert Heijn advises sealing the pack reviewed securely; Jumbo recommends storing the peanuts in a cool, dry place.

    Take out the amount you want to eat, then seal the pack securely and follow the advice on the label.

  • Confusing unsalted with unprocessed or allergen-free

    Unsalted peanuts may contain ingredients such as sunflower oil. Peanuts are an allergen in their own right, and some of the products reviewed also carry warnings about other nuts.

    Check the preparation method, ingredients and allergen information separately for the product you’re buying.

  • Applying a specific recall to every peanut product from a brand

    The Albert Heijn warning concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The NVWA warning is about possible metal fragments; it does not automatically apply to other AH peanut products.

    Check the product name, packaging and best-before date. Do not eat the product in question and follow Albert Heijn’s refund instructions.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

Options reviewed include 235 g unsalted peanuts and a multipack of 10 × 235 g.

  • The manufacturer distinguishes between fried, roasted and marinated varieties, and provides ingredient information.
  • Claims about flavour and crunchiness come from the manufacturer and are not independent product assessments.

Albert Heijn

The AH product reviewed is unsalted and contains 300 g.

  • The product information lists 96% peanuts, sunflower oil and advice to close the pack after use.
  • This information applies to the 300 g pack reviewed and not necessarily to other AH pack sizes.

Jumbo

The own-brand options reviewed include unsalted 235 g and 500 g packs.

  • The product information for the 500 g option lists the pack size, ingredients and storage advice.
  • The available product information does not establish independent superiority in terms of flavour or freshness.

Lidl

The unsalted Lidl product reviewed comes in a 285 g pack.

  • The product listing confirms the pack size and that it is sold in store.
  • The listing does not indicate a price advantage or a bulk pack.

ALDI

The peanuts reviewed are sold at ALDI under the TRADER JOE’S product brand.

  • The options reviewed include 500 g of roasted, salted peanuts and 250 g of unsalted peanuts.
  • ALDI is the retailer; TRADER JOE’S is the product brand. Check the exact product on the packaging.

PLUS

The PLUS product reviewed is a 500 g bag of unsalted peanuts.

  • The product information lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and a warning about cashew nuts.
  • This information applies to the product reviewed and not automatically to other PLUS products.

Peanuts at Joybuy

These Joybuy products are smaller packs of peanuts for anyone who doesn’t want to open a large quantity straight away.

g’woon unsalted peanuts 250 g

g’woon unsalted peanuts 250 g

The 250 g pack is a good fit if you want to open a smaller quantity at once.

The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. May contain cashew nuts.

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VERSE roasted peanuts 210 g

VERSE roasted peanuts 210 g

The 210 g pack is a smaller option if you don’t want to open a large quantity straight away.

The product information lists roasted peanuts with no added salt, with peanuts as an ingredient.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How many portions are there in a 500 g bag of peanuts?

As a simple calculation, 500 g makes twenty 25 g portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes 25 g as a handful of unsalted peanuts; this calculation is not personalised portion advice.

How should I store peanuts once opened?

Follow the advice for the exact pack. Albert Heijn advises storing the AH pack reviewed in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing it securely; Jumbo recommends keeping the peanuts reviewed in a cool, dry place. Duyvis at Jumbo recommends storing an opened bag in a light- and airtight container.

Does unsalted mean there’s no oil or allergens?

No. The unsalted products reviewed may contain sunflower oil, and peanuts are an allergen in their own right. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; ‘unsalted’ does not mean a product is allergen-free.

Can children under four eat whole peanuts?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under four because of the risk of choking. This advice applies to that age group.