Choose a larger bag if you regularly prepare lunch portions and can store the opened pack properly. A smaller pack may suit you better if you only take peanuts with you occasionally. Several individually sealed bags can be handy if you’d rather open your supply in stages. None of these packs is automatically a single lunch portion: weigh out the amount you want and, if sharing, keep the allergen information for the exact pack available.
You regularly make a packed lunch at home for the office and want to portion out a larger supply of unsalted peanuts yourself. The 500 g bags reviewed need to be portioned and stored carefully; the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages both list a 500 g pack.
You don’t take peanuts with you every working day and would rather not open a large supply all at once. A 235–250 g bag may suit you better, but it still contains several portions.
You want your colleagues to be able to check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts and nuts separately as allergens, so keep the original packaging.
Start by working out how many portions you actually make. Then decide how much of your supply you want to open at once, and check the label information if you’ll be sharing.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for regular use | Match the total amount to how often you take peanuts with you, and weigh out your portions yourself. | If I regularly prepare lunch portions, I want to know how much of the supply I’ll actually use. Around 30% of consumers prioritise portions for regular use. |
| How much to open at once | Choose between one larger bag and smaller bags that you can open one at a time. | If I don’t take peanuts with me often, I don’t want to open more than I need. For around 30% of consumers, the amount of stock opened at once is the main consideration. |
| Unsalted options and portion size | Check the variety and compare nutritional values on the same weight basis; serving sizes on labels can differ. | If I choose unsalted peanuts for my lunch, I also want to decide on my own portion size. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this nutritional choice and portion size. |
| Allergens when sharing | Read the allergen information on the exact pack and keep the label available for colleagues. | If I offer peanuts to colleagues, I want them to be able to check the product information themselves. For around 20% of consumers, allergen information when sharing is the priority. |
The packs reviewed contain several portions, and the serving size also differs between product pages.
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you and compare nutritional values on the same weight basis.
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts, which are an allergen. Warnings about other nuts may vary by product.
Read the information on the exact pack and keep it if you’re sharing the peanuts.
Albert Heijn’s notice of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. It does not apply to all AH peanut products.
Check the product name, variety, packaging and best-before date. Do not consume the pack specified, and follow Albert Heijn’s return instructions.
The 235 g unsalted bag reviewed is a smaller pack; a case of 10 x 235 g bags is also listed.
The AH bag reviewed contains 500 g and can be portioned out for lunches throughout the week.
The 250 g and 500 g unsalted bags reviewed offer two pack sizes to choose from, depending on how much you use.
The PLUS bag reviewed contains 500 g of unsalted peanuts, ideal if you make your own lunch portions.
The Dutch Lidl listing describes unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.
The Dutch ALDI page lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
A smaller pack of roasted peanuts for anyone who wants to weigh out their own lunch portion.
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The 210 g pack may suit you if you want to weigh out a smaller amount for a packed lunch.
The product description lists 100% peanuts and no added salt. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before sharing.
The product description recommends sealing the pack properly after opening and storing it in a dry place.
If you choose a 25 g portion, 500 g works out to 20 portions. For the bag reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 20 portions of 25 g; Jumbo gives a 30 g serving size on the pack reviewed and lists around 17 portions. So, compare the figures using the same serving size.
Follow the instructions on the pack for the variety you have. Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing it properly after use. Duyvis recommends storing an opened bag in a light-proof, airtight container. Take your portion separately and reseal the rest.
No. Unsalted does not mean peanut-free. The product information reviewed may also include warnings about other nuts. Keep the original packaging so colleagues can check the information for the exact variety.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Peanuts and nuts are listed as separate allergens. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also checked that precautionary warnings about cross-contamination are used correctly.
Do not consume the pack specified, and follow Albert Heijn’s return instructions. The notice of 20 May 2026 applies only to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. It does not apply to the 500 g bag of unsalted AH peanuts reviewed.
