Only choose a pack of peanuts after checking that peanuts are suitable for the recipients and allowed by the school. A Duyvis multipack contains 20 individual 60 g bags; an unsalted bag lets you weigh out smaller portions yourself. A factory-packed bag isn’t automatically a suitable portion for a child: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small treats.
First, check that peanuts are suitable for the children and comply with the school’s rules. Allergies, age and the school’s policy on treats all affect whether this category is suitable; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre offers guidance on whole peanuts for young children.
Individual factory-packed bags are easy to hand out, with no need to weigh portions yourself. Foods & Goods lists 20 bags of 60 g in the Duyvis multipack; decide for yourself whether that fixed amount is right for your treat bags.
A larger bag can be handy if you want to weigh out portions yourself. Check the ingredients, allergen information and storage advice for the specific pack, and only use it if peanuts are allowed.
Suitable when: peanuts are allowed and you want to hand out individual factory-packed bags.
Bear in mind: the Duyvis multipack contains salted peanuts, and each bag holds a fixed 60 g.
Suitable when: you want to weigh out small amounts yourself, for example for treats or lunchboxes.
Bear in mind: weighing and packing portions takes preparation; also follow the storage advice for the bag you choose.
Suitable when: peanuts aren’t allowed, a recipient has a peanut allergy, or whole peanuts aren’t suitable for their age and ability to eat them safely.
Bear in mind: check the allergen information and current school rules for alternatives too.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergies, age and school rules | Ask about allergies and school rules, and check the ingredients and warnings on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides age-related guidance on whole peanuts; the NVWA lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergen categories. | If I’m organising treats for a class, I want to know first whether peanuts are suitable for the recipients and comply with the rules; around 31% of consumers put safety and permission first when choosing what to buy. |
| Individual bags | Check both the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods lists 20 bags of 60 g in the Duyvis multipack. | If you want to hand out treats without weighing portions yourself, look for factory-packed bags and a clearly stated quantity; around 25% of consumers prioritise convenience when handing them out. |
| Small, unsalted portions | Check the ingredients and the salt content per 100 g. The PLUS stand-up pouch contains 300 g and lists 0 g of salt per 100 g; unsalted doesn’t mean allergen-free. | If I want to control the portion size and am looking for an unsalted option, portioning them myself better suits my needs; around 19% of consumers put this need first. |
| How much you need | For the Duyvis multipack, allow for 20 bags per box, or work out in advance how many grams you want to weigh out yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against buying more than you need. | If you want to match your purchase to the number of recipients and limit leftovers, work out how much you need in advance; around 13% of consumers put this consideration first. |
| Leftovers and using them later | Plan whether you can use any leftovers later, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. The PLUS stand-up pouch says to store in a cool, dry place; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as a snack. | If I buy a larger bag, I want to know in advance whether I can use the rest later; around 12% of consumers put planning to use leftovers first when deciding what to buy. |
The packaging and choice of salt don’t remove the risk of a peanut allergy or choking on whole peanuts.
Check who will receive them, the school rules and product warnings before choosing a pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against giving whole peanuts to young children; older children can choke on them too.
When handing treats out, the number of individual bags and the contents of each one matter. Foods & Goods clearly lists these details for the Duyvis multipack.
Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one rather than relying on the multipack name alone.
The Duyvis bags contain 60 g. That’s a packaging specification, not a recommendation for a suitable portion for a child.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions for treats. Portion them yourself if the fixed amount isn’t right for your occasion.
Buying for a single occasion can leave you with unused stock. Weighing out portions yourself may also require extra packaging.
First, count the recipients, then follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack for any leftovers.
Duyvis sells salted peanuts in a range of pack sizes. Foods & Goods lists a multipack with 20 bags of 60 g.
Albert Heijn’s search page lists unsalted AH peanuts in 250 g and 500 g bags.
Jumbo lists a 250 g pack of unsalted peanuts.
Lidl lists a 200 g pack of roasted, unsalted peanuts.
ALDI lists a 250 g pack of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts.
PLUS lists a 300 g stand-up pouch of unsalted peanuts. The product page gives the ingredients, allergen information and storage advice to keep them in a cool, dry place.
No. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergen categories. For a peanut product, check both the ingredients and any warnings about other nuts that may be present; unsalted doesn’t mean allergen-free.
No. Turning four doesn’t automatically mean whole peanuts are suitable for every child. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives age guidance that isn’t entirely consistent: one page advises against whole peanuts for children under four, while another recommends only nut butter or peanut butter up to and including the age of four. Older children can choke on them too, so follow any stricter warning on the specific pack.
No. The 60 g is the stated weight of a Duyvis individual bag; it isn’t a recommendation for a portion for a child. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions for treats. Choose a different type of pack if that fixed amount isn’t suitable.
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack. The 300 g PLUS stand-up pouch says to store in a cool, dry place; this doesn’t specify how long it will keep after opening.
Pre-packed foods must show allergen information on the label. The NVWA says that, from 1 January 2026, rules also apply in the Netherlands to warnings about possible cross-contamination, known as precautionary allergen labelling (PAL). This information doesn’t automatically make a product suitable for a particular child with an allergy.
