Who are these packs for?

Lunchbox packers

You’re looking for a practical option for school days and want to choose the amount and type. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4; older children can also choke on them.

People looking for grab-and-go convenience

You want to have bags ready to pack without weighing them each time. A described box containing 20 bags of 60 grams offers individually packed portions, but 60 grams isn’t automatically a suitable portion for a child.

People checking school rules

You want to check first whether peanuts are allowed where you’re going. OBS De Venen sets out its own rules because of allergies, so check the policy at the school or in the class the peanuts will be taken to.

What should you look for in peanuts for school?

First, check the school and class rules: OBS De Venen’s policy applies to that school and isn’t a general rule for all schools. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts to children under 4; choking remains a concern for older children too.

What to consider What to look for Who considers this important?
Safety and school rules Check the school’s policy and the allergen information on the packaging. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts separately. If I’m taking peanuts for a child, I want to know first whether the school allows them and whether they’re suitable for the person eating them. Around 33% of consumers put safety and school rules first.
Ingredients and quantity The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five. Check the variety and the weight of each individual pack. If I want to decide the amount myself and I’m looking for unsalted peanuts, I don’t mind portioning them myself. Around 27% of consumers put ingredients and quantity first.
Individual bags Check the number of individual packs and the weight of each bag. The Duyvis box described contains 20 bags of 60 grams; the AH product page lists a 3-pack. If I want to get something ready quickly, I’d rather choose individual bags than weigh out a portion each time. Around 27% of consumers put packaging convenience first.
Stock and usage Compare the total quantity with what you’ll actually use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. A box of 20 bags of 60 grams contains 1,200 grams in total. If I want to avoid ending up with lots of unused stock, I consider the total quantity and how much I expect to use. Around 13% of consumers put managing their stock first.

Common mistakes when buying peanuts for school

  • Assuming a sealed bag means they can be shared

    The packaging doesn’t change the fact that the product contains peanuts. A school or class may have its own rules because of allergies.

    Ask the school about its policy in advance, and don’t share peanuts if they’re not allowed.

  • Confusing a portion pack with a suitable portion for a child

    The bag described contains 60 grams; that’s packaging information, not a recommendation for a suitable amount. Salt content and the age of the person eating them also need to be considered separately.

    Check the weight of the individual pack and the variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts to children under 4.

  • Confusing a large bag with a multipack

    The unsalted bags described, at 235 and 250 grams, aren’t confirmed as packs containing several individual portions. Portioning them yourself takes preparation and a container of your own.

    If you want something to take with you without weighing it, check exactly how many individual bags the pack contains.

  • Assuming a large box will automatically be practical

    A box containing 20 bags of 60 grams holds 1,200 grams in total. Whether that amount is convenient depends on how many bags you use and how you store them.

    Choose an amount that suits how you use them, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Relevant brands and supermarket own brands

Duyvis

Relevant products in this comparison include salted bags, a 3-pack and an unsalted variety.

  • Duyvis lists salted packs in sizes including 60 grams. Dutch product information also describes a box containing 20 bags of 60 grams.
  • The Albert Heijn product page lists a salted 3-pack.
  • The weight of each pack in the 3-pack isn’t clear from the product name. The salted multipacks are also different from the unsalted variety.

Albert Heijn

The product information covers AH peanuts and a product page for the salted Duyvis 3-pack.

  • The AH product page lists unsalted peanuts in 250- and 500-gram bags.
  • These bag sizes don’t confirm that the peanuts come in individual portion packs. A safety warning applies specifically to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026; Albert Heijn mentions possible metal fragments. Check whether the warning applies to the exact product and date.

Jumbo

The product information includes a 235-gram bag of unsalted Duyvis peanuts and a 250-gram Jumbo own-brand bag.

  • The Jumbo own-brand variety mentioned is a 250-gram bag of unsalted peanuts.
  • A 250-gram bag isn’t a multipack of individual portions. Check the latest product information and availability at the shop.

Lidl

The product page describes unsalted peanuts in a 285-gram pack.

  • This pack size gives you the option of portioning the peanuts yourself.
  • The page says ‘in-store only’; this doesn’t confirm stock at a particular branch or that the pack contains individual portions.

ALDI

The product information covers 250 grams of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts at ALDI.

  • The product page lists the unsalted, roasted variety and the pack weight.
  • This is a single bag, not a multipack with individual portions.

PLUS

The PLUS own-brand variety mentioned is a single 250-gram bag of unsalted peanuts.

  • A larger bag may be suitable for portioning yourself.
  • The product information doesn’t describe small portion bags. PLUS advises customers to read the information on the packaging, as product and allergen details may change.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Can you take peanuts to any school in the Netherlands?

Check the rules at the school and in the class in question. OBS De Venen sets out its own rules for younger classes because of allergies; that policy doesn’t automatically apply to other schools.

From what age can you give children whole peanuts to take to school?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4. Older children can also choke on them, so a bag isn’t automatically suitable for a child to eat independently at school.

Is a 60-gram bag a recommended portion for a child?

No. 60 grams is the weight of the bag described, not personalised dietary advice. Decide on the amount separately, and also check whether the salted or unsalted variety is right for you.

Are peanuts and nuts the same allergen?

No. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts separately in allergen information. The Food Allergy Foundation describes the peanut botanically as a legume; also check whether the packaging warns about other nuts.

How should you store an opened pack of peanuts?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For opened salted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide gives a cupboard storage time of 6 months; this is general category information, not a guarantee for every pack. Look out for peanuts that are rancid, chewy or mouldy.