Choose an individual snack pack if you want something to take with you without any preparation, but check how many packs you’re buying and their total weight. A larger pack is better if you’d rather portion it out at home; the stated serving size isn’t the same as the total pack weight. Then choose based on flavour and ingredients, and avoid peanuts if you have a peanut allergy.
You want to take an individual pack with you when you pick up chips, without having to split up a larger pack first. Check the weight of each pack as well as the total amount you’re buying. Duyvis lists 60 g and 100 g packs; Foods & Goods describes a box of 20 x 60 g packs.
You’d rather decide in advance how much to take and keep the rest at home. A larger pack with serving and storage information could work well. For its 300 g unsalted variety, Albert Heijn lists 25 g servings; Jumbo describes a 250 g salted pack.
You’re looking for peanuts with no added salt and want to check the ingredients for the exact variety. The AH Unsalted Peanuts reviewed here provide specific label information; be sure to check the allergen information too.
Start with the packaging and how much you want to take with you. Then compare the ingredients, flavour and total quantity you’ll be buying.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to take with you | Check the weight of each pack, the number of packs and the total weight you’re buying. The Duyvis multipack described by Foods & Goods contains 20 x 60 g packs, weighing 1,200 g in total. | If I want to leave straight away, I don’t want to weigh out peanuts from a large bag first. Around 42% of consumers say having something ready to take with them is their top buying priority. |
| Salt, ingredients and serving size | Check the ingredients, salt per 100 g, stated serving size and allergen information for the exact variety. For its 300 g unsalted pack, AH lists a 25 g serving. | If I want to decide how much to take and keep an eye on added salt, I check both the ingredients and the serving information. Around 25% of consumers say salt and ingredients are their top priority. |
| Flavour and coating | Check whether you’re buying plain peanuts or peanuts with a coating, and read the ingredients list for that variety. | If I’m choosing mainly between a classic salted flavour and a seasoned coating, I look at the exact product type. Around 17% of consumers say flavour and coating are their top buying priority. |
| Total cost | Compare products on the same weight basis and check the total price for the quantity you’re buying. If you’re ordering online, check for any delivery charges. | If I mainly want to know how much I’ll pay for the amount I actually need, I compare both the unit price and the total at checkout. Around 16% of consumers put total cost first. |
The pack weight and the stated serving size are two different things. For its 300 g pack, Albert Heijn lists 12 servings of 25 g.
Decide how much you want to take with you, then check both the pack weight and the serving information.
The Duyvis multipack described by Foods & Goods contains 20 x 60 g packs, weighing 1,200 g in total.
Before buying, check the number of individual packs as well as the total weight.
The unsalted AH peanuts reviewed here contain peanuts and may contain various tree nuts.
Read the allergen information for the exact variety. Avoid peanuts if you have a peanut allergy.
For the AH peanuts reviewed here, Albert Heijn recommends sealing the pack tightly after use and storing it in a cool, dark and dry place.
Seal the pack after portioning and follow the storage advice on the label.
Worth considering if you want an individual pack to take with you: Duyvis lists salted peanuts in 60 g and 100 g packs.
The 300 g AH Unsalted Peanuts reviewed here are worth considering if you want to portion them yourself and are looking for a variety with no added salt.
Jumbo Salted Peanuts 250 g is a larger pack that you can portion out at home.
Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a seasoned batter coating, for anyone looking for this type of product.
The Dutch ALDI product page describes Trader Joe’s Salted Peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Salted Peanuts 250 g is a larger bag for portioning yourself.
This selection includes ready-to-eat peanuts in unsalted, salted and seasoned varieties, so you can weigh up the flavour and ingredients.
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A good choice if you like ready-to-eat peanuts with Sichuan pepper. The ingredients list includes peanuts, palm oil, salt and Sichuan pepper. The pack contains a desiccant; do not eat it.
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A good choice if you prefer an unsalted variety. The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; check the pack for full nutritional and allergen information. May contain cashew nuts.
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A good choice if you like peanuts with a seasoned coating; the product description mentions onion and garlic flavour. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); according to the product description, it may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice if you prefer a ready-to-eat roasted peanut snack. The product description lists 7–8 servings per pack. It advises against giving this product to children under 5 due to the risk of choking; it contains peanuts and may contain other nuts.
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A good choice if you prefer classic salted peanuts in a larger pack. The ingredients list includes peanuts, sunflower oil and salt. The product description advises against giving this product to children under 5 due to the risk of choking; it contains peanuts and may contain other nuts.
No. The amount in a pack and the stated serving size are not the same. For the 300 g pack reviewed here, Albert Heijn lists 12 servings of 25 g. Decide how much you want to take with you and check both figures.
Seal the pack tightly and follow the storage advice on the label. For the unsalted peanuts reviewed here, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place; Jumbo recommends keeping the salted variety reviewed here cool and dry.
No. Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. A peanut allergy is a reaction to proteins in peanuts, not to added salt. Also check the packaging for possible traces of other allergens in the exact variety.
Whole peanuts aren’t necessarily suitable as a snack for children on the go. The Voedingscentrum warns that whole peanuts can cause choking. Follow the advice for young children and make sure they eat calmly; this is safety advice, not a general legal age restriction.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA states that allergens in prepacked foods must be listed on the label and clearly highlighted in the ingredients list. A warning about possible accidental presence is different from peanuts being an ingredient.
