Choose individual snack packs if you want to hand them out to several people without weighing portions yourself; choose a large bag if you’re sharing or making up your own portions. For lunchboxes, an unsalted option may suit your preferences, but always check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack. A snack pack doesn’t automatically count as one suitable portion to eat, and you should also check your festival’s rules.
Want to give each attendee an individual pack without weighing or packaging the peanuts yourself? Foods & Goods lists a Duyvis box containing 20 packs of 60 g salted peanuts; Sligro lists 20 packs of 45 g Provençale cocktail nuts.
If you’re sharing in one place or filling your own tubs, a large bag may suit your plans. Jumbo lists a 500 g bag of salted peanuts; ALDI lists 500 g of Trader Joe’s roasted salted peanuts.
If you want to portion out unsalted peanuts yourself, check the label on the pack you choose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a handful of unsalted nuts as a possible snack for children aged 4 to 12; it advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.
Start by deciding how you want to hand out the peanuts: individually packed, shared from a large bag or portioned out into lunchboxes yourself. Then compare the contents and ingredients of the exact product.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Handing out individual packs | Check how many individual packs there are and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods lists a Duyvis portion pack containing 20 packs of 60 g. | If I want to give several attendees something without portioning it myself beforehand, individually sealed packs are my top priority. Around 36% of consumers prioritise being able to hand them out without preparation. |
| Sharing together | Match the total quantity to the number of people and occasions. According to the product page, the Jumbo pack contains 500 g. | If we’re sharing in one place, I want to choose an amount that suits our group rather than relying on individual packs. Around 29% of consumers prioritise sharing together and having the right quantity. |
| Ingredients for those eating them | Read the ingredients and allergen information, and check the salt content per 100 g if relevant. Ingredients vary between products. | If I’m choosing peanuts for different people or lunchboxes, I want to be able to check the ingredients and any allergens for those who’ll be eating them. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Quantity and storage | Plan how many packs or how much loose stock you’ll need, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If I want to spread the peanuts across several occasions, I want to avoid opening more than I need and be able to store the rest properly. Around 14% of consumers prioritise planning quantities and storage. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children under 4 can choke on whole peanuts and nuts.
Don’t put whole peanuts or nuts in the lunchbox of a child under 4.
According to the product information, Duyvis Provençale cocktail nuts contain 50% peanuts and also contain wheat. Their ingredients are therefore different from those of ordinary salted peanuts.
Compare the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, not just the brand name or the word ‘peanuts’.
Jumbo lists around 17 nutritional portions in one 500 g bag; these aren’t 17 individual packs. Portioning them yourself takes preparation and your own tubs or bags.
If you want to hand them out without repacking, check exactly how many factory-sealed packs are included.
Portion packs are listed for salted peanuts and Provençale cocktail nuts.
Albert Heijn lists unsalted peanuts in a 300 g pack, an option for making up your own portions.
Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of salted peanuts for sharing or portioning yourself.
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.
The ALDI product listing is for Trader Joe’s roasted salted peanuts in a 500 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag and a 300 g stand-up pouch.
These packs are for anyone who wants to portion out peanuts or a peanut snack themselves; they aren’t multipacks containing individual portion packs.
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An unsalted pack for making up your own portions.
The ingredients are peanuts and sunflower oil; the product information notes that it may contain traces of cashew nuts.
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A coconut-flavoured peanut snack for anyone looking for a coated option to take along or share.
The ingredients list peanuts, wheat, coconut cream powder and salt. The product description says the pack is resealable.
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A pack of roasted, unsalted peanuts for portioning yourself.
The product information lists 100% peanuts and recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.
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The larger pack may suit you if you want to hand out peanuts in their shells or portion them yourself.
The peanuts need to be shelled first, so bear in mind that handing them out involves an extra step.
No. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis portion pack as containing 20 individual 60 g bags. Jumbo lists one 500 g value pack with around 17 nutritional portions, but not 17 separate bags.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. For children aged 4 to 12, it suggests a handful of unsalted nuts as a possible snack; also take account of the rules at their school or childcare setting.
No. Unsalted doesn’t mean peanut-free. The PLUS unsalted peanuts checked contain peanuts. Don’t choose products in this category for someone with a peanut allergy, and carefully check the ingredients and allergen information on other products.
Follow the label and storage instructions on the packaging. For the 500 g Jumbo bag, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of spoilage; a warm or damp festival bag isn’t the same as the recommended storage place.
The warning published by Albert Heijn on 20 May 2026 applies to 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 the affected pack. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to all AH peanuts.
