Who is this guide for?

Lunchboxes and days out

You want to prepare an amount that suits the occasion for the school holidays and days out. Note the difference between a 60 g packet and a larger bag that you portion out yourself.

Sharing

You’re looking for supplies for several people or occasions, and don’t need an individual pack for everyone. Jumbo lists a 500 g unsalted bag; ALDI lists a 500 g roasted and salted pack.

Parents taking age and allergies into account

First, check whether whole peanuts are suitable for your child and whether peanuts are allowed in the group and at the venue. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts for children under 4; Thuisarts.nl advises that children with a peanut allergy should not eat peanuts.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need individual packets or would rather portion the peanuts yourself. Then check the ingredients, quantity and rules for your child and the venue.

The percentages show the main purchasing priority for each group of consumers choosing peanuts for lunchboxes, days out or sharing. Age, allergies and venue rules can matter to everyone, even when they aren’t the main reason for choosing a particular pack.

What to consider What to look for Who values this?
Individual packets and quantity Check the number of inner packs and the weight of each packet. Foods & Goods and Sligro list Duyvis packets in packs of 20 × 60 g. When I want to get snacks ready for days out in advance, I prefer individual packets to weighing them out myself. Around 25% of consumers prioritise individual packs.
Suitability for the child and group The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts for children under 4. Check for allergies and agree with the school or childcare provider before sharing. When I pack food for a child, I first check their age, any known allergies and the venue’s rules. Around 25% of consumers prioritise suitability for the child and group.
Unsalted ingredients Check the label for the exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts as an option in its healthy eating guidelines. For regular snack times, I look for unsalted peanuts and don’t mind portioning them myself. Around 19% of consumers prioritise this type of product.
Stock and storage Check the total contents and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Jumbo lists a 500 g unsalted bag. When several people are sharing, I want to have enough in stock and know how to store an opened bag. Around 19% of consumers prioritise having enough for shared occasions.
Matching the quantity to how you’ll use it Compare the net weight, the number of inner packs and how much you want to portion out yourself. I prefer to choose a pack that suits the quantities we use, rather than basing my choice only on the number of packets. Around 12% of consumers prioritise this consideration.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming convenient packaging means it’s suitable for every child

    An individual packet doesn’t change the risk of allergies or choking on whole nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts for children under 4.

    First check the child’s age and any known allergies, and agree with the school or childcare provider before packing or sharing peanuts. Thuisarts.nl advises that children with a peanut allergy should not eat peanuts.

  • Mistaking a large bag for a multipack

    A 500 g bag is a single pack; Duyvis also offers a box of twenty individual 60 g packets, according to Foods & Goods and Sligro.

    Check the number of inner packs, the weight of each packet and the total contents separately.

    Portioning the peanuts yourself takes preparation, and you’ll need a suitable way to store the opened bag.

  • Automatically treating a 60 g packet as a child’s portion

    Sligro lists two portions per 60 g Duyvis packet. This isn’t age-specific dietary advice.

    Decide how much is right for the occasion separately from the manufacturer’s pack size.

  • Not checking the flavour variety

    The Duyvis multipack variety listed here contains salt; the pack size doesn’t make it unsalted.

    Read the ingredients for the exact variety before choosing.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

For this choice, the salted box of individual packets and the 235 g unsalted bag are both relevant. Foods & Goods and Sligro list the box of 20 × 60 g packets; Duyvis lists the 235 g unsalted pack.

  • The two pack formats suit different ways of portioning.
  • The 60 g packets contain salt, and the pack size doesn’t automatically make them a suitable portion for a child.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s official search page lists its own-brand unsalted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g bags.

  • The two listed sizes let you choose how much stock to buy for portioning yourself.
  • The own-brand products listed are loose bags, not individual lunchbox packets.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a 500 g bag of its own-brand unsalted peanuts for anyone who wants to portion them out themselves.

  • The product information gives the pack size and confirms that the variety is unsalted.
  • It’s one large bag, not a multipack; the ‘value pack’ label alone doesn’t prove that you’ll save money.

ALDI

ALDI’s Dutch product page lists a 500 g pack of roasted and salted peanuts under the Trader Joe’s name.

  • This size is suitable for sharing when you don’t need individual inner packs.
  • The pack listed is salted and isn’t a multipack of individual packets.

PLUS

The official Dutch product page lists a 250 g bag of PLUS own-brand peanuts with no added salt.

  • This size is an option if you want a smaller amount to portion out yourself.
  • It’s one bag, not individual lunchbox packs.

Peanuts at Joybuy

This Joybuy selection is suited to anyone who wants to portion out unsalted peanuts from a 250 g bag.

g’woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g

g’woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g

This 250 g bag is a good choice if you want to portion out unsalted peanuts for different snack times.

The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the product may contain cashew nuts.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are whole peanuts suitable for young children on a day out?

For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, due to the risk of choking. Make sure children sit quietly while eating and stay nearby; the age guidance doesn’t guarantee that every way of eating is safe.

Can I pack a small bag of peanuts for a child with a peanut allergy?

No. A child with a peanut allergy should not eat peanuts. Thuisarts.nl advises that children should avoid foods they’re allergic to; choosing an unsalted variety or an individual packet doesn’t remove the peanuts.

Can my child take peanuts to school or holiday childcare?

Check the venue’s rules before packing or sharing peanuts. The Food Allergy Foundation notes that some primary schools ban peanuts and nuts; this isn’t a national rule that applies to every school or childcare provider.

What should I do with a recalled tub of AH peanuts?

Don’t eat AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn warns that this exact product and date may be affected by metal fragments; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other AH peanuts.

Is a 60 g packet one recommended portion for a child?

No, the pack weight doesn’t tell you that. Sligro lists two portions per 60 g Duyvis packet; these product portions aren’t age-specific advice for children.