Which size is right for you?

Morning-break snackers on the go

If you want to take a sealed packet with you without first splitting up a large bag, check both the weight and the portion information. Bidfood says its 60 g Duyvis pack contains two portions.

Lunchbox packers

If you’re filling several lunchboxes and want to decide how much goes into each one, a bag of unsalted peanuts can be a practical choice. For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts.

Sharing at work

A box of sharing bags could be a good fit if you want to split the supply between several people. Choose a variety to suit the group’s preferences and check the allergen information before sharing. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that prepacked products must show allergen information on the label.

What should you look for when buying?

The percentages below relate to consumers choosing between small multipack bags, sharing bags and portioning peanuts themselves for a morning break.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Taking them with you and portion size Check how many individual packets there are, the weight per packet and the portion information. Bidfood says each 60 g Duyvis packet contains two portions. If I want to take something with me without weighing out a large bag at home, I look for convenient packaging and check how much is inside. Around 31% of consumers put convenience when taking food with them first.
Unsalted variety Check the exact variety, ingredients and salt content on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts every day. If I’m looking specifically for unsalted peanuts as a regular break-time snack, I check the variety and the label. Around 23% of consumers make this choice mainly because the product is unsalted.
Stocking up and sharing Compare the number of bags, the weight per bag and the total quantity. Ten 235 g bags are larger sharing bags, not ten individual snack portions; Jumbo also lists single bags and a 500 g value pack. If I’m buying for several people or lunchboxes, I want to know how much I’ll need to portion and store myself. Around 31% of consumers prioritise a supply that’s practical to share.
Suitability for those eating them Check the packaging for peanuts and other allergens, and take children’s age and eating circumstances into account. When I’m sharing peanuts or making a lunchbox for a child, I first check that the snack is suitable for those eating it. Around 15% of consumers put suitability first.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming a small packet is one portion

    Supplier Bidfood says the 60 g Duyvis pack contains two portions. So the weight of an individual packet doesn’t automatically equal one portion.

    Compare the weight per packet with the portion information, and decide in advance how much you want to take for your break.

    Any leftovers will need to be stored in a suitable resealable container.

  • Mistaking ten sharing bags for ten snack portions

    The Duyvis boxes of 10 × 235 g contain larger bags, not ten individual small portions.

    Check both the number of bags and the weight per bag. Choose this size if you can portion it yourself and seal the opened supply properly.

    Portioning them yourself takes preparation and may require resealable containers.

  • Assuming unsalted means suitable for everyone

    Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts, an allergen that must be listed on the label. Whole nuts also need extra care around young children.

    Check the allergen information for the exact pack. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts for children under 4.

  • Buying extra without thinking about storage

    A large box or value pack is only practical if you can store it as directed and use it in time.

    Plan which bag you’ll open, seal any leftovers properly, and match the quantity you buy to how much you expect to use and the best-before date.

    If you don’t use the supply in time or store it properly, some of it may go to waste.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

Among the options reviewed, both small salted packets and larger salted and unsalted sharing bags are available.

  • Bidfood lists salted packets in packs of 20 × 60 g; the supplier says each packet contains two portions.
  • Kantinewinkel.nl and Foods & Goods describe boxes of 10 × 235 g, in unsalted and salted varieties respectively.
  • The 235 g bags are sharing packs that you need to portion yourself, not individual snack bags.

Albert Heijn

AH Unsalted Peanuts is a relevant own-brand option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts.

  • The product page recommends checking the current packaging.
  • The available product information doesn’t confirm a manufacturer’s multipack.
  • Albert Heijn has 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. This warning applies to that specific product and date.

Jumbo

The unsalted own-brand bags described are an option if you want to make your own lunchbox portions.

  • The range page lists, among other options, a 500 g value pack.
  • This is a single pack, not a multipack of individually sealed snack bags.

Lidl

The Lidl product page describes unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.

  • This size may be suitable if you want to portion the peanuts yourself.
  • The product page describes a single pack and says it is sold in store.

ALDI

The official ALDI page describes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.

  • The variety and pack weight are clearly stated.
  • The product mentioned is a single pack, not a multipack.

PLUS

PLUS Unsalted Peanuts in a 300 g stand-up pouch are described as an option for portioning yourself.

  • The product page states that this variety contains 0 g of salt per 100 g.
  • There is also a warning that the pouch may contain other nuts. Check the label on the exact variety; this information doesn’t automatically apply to all PLUS peanuts.

Joybuy products

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 60 g packet intended as one portion for a morning break?

Not for the Duyvis small pack described here: Bidfood says each packet contains two portions. This is product information from the supplier, not a personal dietary recommendation. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts every day.

How should you store an opened packet or sharing bag?

Follow the current product label. For the 60 g Duyvis packets, the supplier recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and, once opened, in a light- and airtight container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping unsalted mixed nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a well-sealed container. This is general storage advice, not a tested storage period for every variety of peanut.

Can whole peanuts go in the lunchbox of a child under 4?

Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts for children under 4 due to the risk of choking. Eating also requires supervision for older children: have them sit calmly at the table and stay with them. This is safety advice from patient information, not a legal age limit.

What allergen information must appear on packaging in the Netherlands?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Peanuts are an allergen that must be listed under European Regulation 1169/2011. Also check the exact pack for warnings about other nuts; unsalted doesn’t mean peanut-free.

Can you return a multipack if you’ve bought too much?

It depends on where you bought it and the seller’s terms and conditions. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets says that a physical shop isn’t required to offer returns if you’ve simply changed your mind. Albert Heijn says that online orders must be registered for return within 14 days of delivery; this timeframe is the policy for those orders. Check your seller’s terms before buying extra supplies.

Which AH peanuts are covered by the safety warning?

Albert Heijn has 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, and asks customers not to eat the product. The warning is limited to this product and date; don’t assume it applies to all AH peanuts or other brands.