First check whether peanuts are allowed under your school’s rules and are suitable for your child. Only then decide between individual packets and portioning them yourself. An unsalted bag lets you control how much goes in the lunchbox, while individual packets mainly save time weighing and packing. The Duyvis multipack contains salted 60 g packets, and whole peanuts remain a choking risk; being packaged individually does not make them suitable for someone with a peanut allergy.
You want to check that peanuts are allowed under the school’s rules and are suitable given any allergies and your child’s eating habits before choosing a format. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns of the risk of choking on whole peanuts; it’s important for children to eat sitting calmly and to be supervised.
You’re looking for individual packets so you don’t have to weigh and pack the peanuts yourself. Bidfood lists the Duyvis multipack as containing 20 packets of 60 g; also check that the ingredients and contents suit your needs.
You want unsalted peanuts and to decide how much goes in the lunchbox. You can portion standard bags, such as the 250 g pack from PLUS and the 235 g pack from Duyvis, yourself; store the rest according to the product instructions.
Choose this when: packing quickly is important and peanuts are allowed under the school’s rules and suit your child’s eating habits.
Bear in mind: the verified Duyvis multipack is salted and contains 60 g packets; this is not a recommendation for a suitable portion size for a child.
Choose this when: you want unsalted peanuts and to decide how much goes in the lunchbox yourself.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh the portions yourself and store the opened product according to the storage instructions.
Choose this when: the school does not allow peanuts, your child has a peanut allergy or whole peanuts aren’t suitable given the circumstances in which your child eats.
Bear in mind: peanut butter is not an alternative for someone with a peanut allergy; for children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability for school and allergies | Check the school’s rules and the allergen information; peanuts and other nuts are separate allergens. | If you first want to find out whether peanuts are allowed at school and are suitable for your child, start with the school’s rules and the label. Around 28% of consumers prioritise suitability and safe eating. |
| Unsalted and quantity | Read the ingredients and salt content; check whether you can decide how much to pack. | If you want to pack unsalted peanuts and choose how much goes in the lunchbox yourself, a standard bag may suit you. Around 22% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Individual packets | Check how many individual packets there are and the weight of each one. | If you want to spend less time weighing and packing the peanuts yourself, look for a multipack with individual packets and check the fixed amount in each. Around 22% of consumers choose this option mainly for convenience. |
| Packaging and stock | Compare the total weight and choose an amount that suits your needs. | If you want to compare packs by weight and avoid buying stock you won’t use, the quantity matters as well as the format. Around 17% of consumers focus mainly on cost and usable stock. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the storage instructions on the pack and make sure you can seal the remainder properly. | If you portion the peanuts yourself, you’ll want to be able to store the opened product appropriately. Around 11% of consumers focus mainly on storage and leftovers. |
The packaging doesn’t change the fact that peanuts are an allergen. Whole peanuts can also cause choking.
Check the school’s rules and whether peanuts are suitable for your child before choosing a format. If sharing them, consider who will be eating them too.
The Duyvis multipack contains 60 g packets. The quantity in a pack is not automatically the same as a stated serving size.
Check separately how many packets there are, how many grams each contains and what serving size is stated on the pack. Don’t assume that the amount sold is automatically right for your child.
The individual packets in the verified Duyvis multipack contain added salt. Packaging convenience and choosing unsalted peanuts are two different considerations.
Compare the ingredients and consider portioning an unsalted bag yourself if that better suits your lunch choice.
The Duyvis box contains 1.20 kg in total. If you portion the peanuts yourself, you’ll also need to store the opened product according to the storage advice.
Choose a total amount that suits your needs and make sure you have a suitable container that can be sealed.
A large supply may go unused and could require extra storage containers.
Examples include both a salted multipack and a standard bag of unsalted peanuts.
The AH listing is for unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack, suitable for portioning yourself.
Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in standard 250 g and 500 g bags.
The official Dutch product listing is for unsalted peanuts.
ALDI lists 250 g of roasted, unsalted peanuts under the Trader Joe’s name.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag for portioning yourself.
An unsalted bag of peanuts to portion yourself for the lunchbox.
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This standard bag is a good choice if you want to portion the peanuts yourself, choose unsalted peanuts and control how much goes in the lunchbox.
Ingredients: 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. The product description states that it may contain cashew nuts.
The bag contains 250 g; portion the contents yourself and follow the storage instructions for the remainder.
No. The 60 g refers to the contents of the Duyvis packet; it is not age-specific dietary advice. Don’t automatically treat the serving sizes on a label as personal advice for your child.
The sources consulted do not specify an age from which whole peanuts are safe in all circumstances. For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, and also warns about the risk of choking in older children. Make sure your child eats sitting calmly and supervise them. A warning for a specific product, such as the Joybuy listing for Duyvis Salted Peanuts, 370 g, for children under 5, does not automatically apply to all varieties.
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the variety you buy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. For Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts, 235 g, Jumbo recommends using a light- and airtight container after opening; PLUS advises storing its 250 g bag in a cool, dry place away from light.
Check the allergen information on the label of prepacked food and read which allergens are clearly indicated. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergens. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been checking the rules on warnings about the possible unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination during inspections. Label information does not prove that a product is suitable for everyone with an allergy.
Compare packs on the basis of the same weight and consider how much you actually want to use. A greater total weight does not in itself mean a pack is cheaper; check the price and terms with the retailer you use.
