Pack a snack quickly
If individual packs make it easier to prepare lunch each day, check both the number of packs and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis multipack reviewed as containing 20 packs of 60 grams each.
Who is this guide for?
Put together your own lunch portion
Unsalted peanuts in a larger pack are a different option from a ready-made multipack. You choose the amount and portion it at home; keep opened peanuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. Voedingscentrum recommends keeping them cool.
Take allergy rules into account
If taking or sharing peanuts depends on someone’s allergy or the school’s rules, first check the information relevant to the recipient and the school’s arrangements. Stichting Voedselallergie warns that even a tiny amount of peanuts can cause severe reactions in some people.
What should you look for when choosing?
First check that peanuts are suitable for the recipient and comply with the school’s rules. Then choose between individual packs and portioning them yourself, based on how much you want to include.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Pack size | Check the weight per pack before looking at the number of packs. Foods & Goods lists each pack in the Duyvis multipack reviewed as weighing 60 grams. | If I want to pack something quickly, I need the pack to contain the amount I want to include. Around 25% of consumers prioritise a suitable pack size and easy packing. |
| Salted or unsalted | Check the exact variety and the ingredients on the pack; don’t rely on the brand name alone. | If I want to take unsalted peanuts, I check the ingredients of the specific pack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise unsalted peanuts. |
| Allergies and school rules | Check the allergen information, any warnings about other nuts and the rules that apply to the school and recipient. | Before I include or share peanuts, I check that they’re suitable for the recipient and the school. Around 25% of consumers prioritise making these checks. |
| Packaging and how much you use | Compare the total contents with the amount you actually want to include. With a larger pack, you’ll need to portion the peanuts yourself and store them in a sealed container. | If I want to avoid choosing a pack that doesn’t suit what I’m taking, I consider how much I actually use. Around 25% of consumers prioritise choosing packaging that suits their needs. |
Pitfalls when choosing peanut packs
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Assuming a sealed or unsalted pack is safe for someone with an allergy
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. Some of the packs reviewed also state that they may contain other nuts.
Before taking or sharing peanuts, check the ingredients, allergen information and the rules that apply to the recipient and the school.
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Assuming 20 packs automatically means 20 suitable lunch portions
The Duyvis multipack reviewed contains 60-gram packs. That’s the pack size, not a personal recommendation for how much every pupil should eat.
Check the weight per pack first, then decide how much you want to include. Voedingscentrum uses 25 grams as a reference for a handful of unsalted peanuts in its nutritional table; this isn’t a mandatory lunch recommendation.
If a pack isn’t the right size for the amount you want, you may need to portion it out after all or use a separate container.
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Choosing a larger bag or multipack without considering how much you use
Packs vary in their total contents and format. A larger bag isn’t the same as a multipack of individual portions.
Choose packaging that suits what you actually use, and store opened peanuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, following the product label.
Portioning peanuts yourself takes time and requires a container with a secure lid; you’ll also need to clean it.
Relevant brands to consider
Duyvis
Product listings include salted individual packs and unsalted peanuts in a larger pack.
- Duyvis lists salted peanuts in a 60-gram pack and unsalted peanuts in a 235-gram pack. Foods & Goods lists the salted multipack reviewed as containing 20 packs of 60 grams each.
- The multipack is salted. The 60-gram weight per pack is packaging information, not necessarily a suitable portion for every pupil.
Albert Heijn
Product listings include larger packs of AH own-brand peanuts and a separate listing for Duyvis Pinda’s gezouten 3 pack.
- The AH search page lists unsalted own-brand packs of 250 and 500 grams.
- The weight of each inner pack in the Duyvis 3-pack listing has not been confirmed. Albert Heijn has also issued a safety warning for AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. This warning applies to that specific product and date combination, not to all AH peanuts.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in a 250-gram pack.
- The product page confirms the product name Jumbo Pinda’s Ongezouten 250 g.
- A different, older listing for 250-gram unsalted peanuts is no longer part of the online range. So check the exact product listing and don’t assume similar product names refer to the same item without checking.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists unsalted peanuts in a 285-gram pack.
- The product page states that the pack contains 285 grams.
- The listing says the product is only available in store; it doesn’t confirm a multipack with individual lunch-sized packs.
Aldi
The product listing mentioned is for Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts at Aldi.
- The Dutch Aldi product page lists a 250-gram pack.
- Trader Joe’s is the product name; the listing doesn’t confirm a multipack of individual packs.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts, including a 300-gram stand-up pouch that you can portion yourself.
- For the variety listed, PLUS states that it contains 0 grams of salt per 100 grams.
- The product information states that the pouch may contain other nuts. This information applies to that variety; a stand-up pouch isn’t a multipack of individual lunch-sized packs.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Is a 60-gram pack automatically a suitable lunch portion?
No. The 60 grams refers to the contents of the pack reviewed. Voedingscentrum uses 25 grams as a reference for a handful of unsalted peanuts in its nutritional table; this isn’t a mandatory or personalised lunch recommendation for every pupil.
Can you share unsalted peanuts with someone who has a peanut allergy?
No. Being unsalted doesn’t change the fact that they contain peanuts. Stichting Voedselallergie warns that even a tiny amount can cause severe reactions in some people. Also check for warnings about other nuts that are relevant to the recipient.
Are peanuts banned in secondary schools across the Netherlands?
Deventer Ziekenhuis’s information about nut-free schools is medical advice, not a national school rule. The hospital says that a completely peanut- or nut-free diet is an exception prescribed by a paediatrician. Check the rules at the school where the lunch will be taken or shared.
How should you store peanuts when making lunch portions at home?
Keep peanuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, and follow the product label. Voedingscentrum recommends keeping them cool. Keep the ingredients and allergen information to hand if you’re not taking the original packaging with you.
What should you do with the recalled AH tub?
Do not eat AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn warns that this exact product and date combination may contain metal fragments. The warning does not automatically apply to other AH peanut products.