Regular sharers on TV nights
You’re looking for a large pack to share at snack time and want to avoid having peanuts left over. Compare the same variety in different pack sizes, and think about how you’ll store the opened pack.
Who is a value pack suitable for?
Health-conscious snackers
You want peanuts as a snack, but an unsalted option and your own eating habits matter more to you than a savoury flavour. Pack size and salt content are separate decisions.
Occasional TV snackers
You don’t want to open more than you need for one or a few snack times. A smaller pack may be a better fit for your needs.
What should you consider when choosing?
First, work out how much you expect to eat during a TV night. Then look at the salt content, the packaging and how you’ll store the opened pack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this more important to? |
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| Pack size and usage | Compare the same variety in different pack sizes and think about how much you’ll actually use. | If I’m stocking up for several TV nights, I want a pack size that suits how much we eat together. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the quantity and value of a larger pack. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a pack size to suit how often you snack, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If I only snack occasionally, I don’t want to be left with a large opened bag. Around 27% of consumers give the most weight to a suitable quantity and storage. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the exact variety, ingredients, nutrition table and allergen information. | If unsalted is important to me, I don’t want to accidentally pick up a salted variety. Around 20% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Flavour and variety | Check the flavour and ingredients of the exact pack you’re choosing. | If I’m looking for a familiar flavour, I want to make sure the brand and variety are the ones I have in mind. Around 20% of consumers choose mainly based on flavour or a familiar variety. |
What to look out for when buying
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Focusing only on the size of the bag
A larger pack isn’t automatically the right choice: the value of having more in stock depends on how much you use and can store.
Compare the same salt variety and choose a quantity to suit your planned snack times.
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Buying more opened stock than you can store
If you have too much in stock, the quality may deteriorate. The Dutch Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a tough texture and mould as signs of spoilage.
Choose a pack size to suit how often you snack, seal the bag well and follow the product’s storage instructions.
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Assuming unsalted means allergen-free
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens can also vary from pack to pack.
If you have allergies, read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack.
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Assuming products in the same range have identical packaging
A brand may offer several pack sizes and varieties. Comparing the brand name alone won’t tell you whether the contents and ingredients are the same.
Check the product name, quantity and salt variety; if there’s a safety warning, check the best-before date too.
Brands and supermarket options to compare
Duyvis
An option if you’re specifically looking for a Duyvis variety. For its salted range, the manufacturer lists packs of 60 g, 100 g, 235 g and 370 g.
- The manufacturer provides ingredient information and several pack sizes.
- The claim about flavour is made by the brand, not based on an independent assessment. A 370 g pack isn’t, by itself, proof of good value.
Albert Heijn
A supermarket own-brand option if you’d like to pick up peanuts during your regular shop. Albert Heijn has a product page for salted peanuts.
- The product page provides information about the salted variety.
- Product and allergen information may change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists 500 g value packs of salted and unsalted peanuts, as well as smaller packs.
- The product information lets you compare different pack sizes and salt varieties.
- Choose a quantity to suit how much you use and follow the storage advice on the pack you choose.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 285 g pack of unsalted peanuts as an option if you’re looking for a smaller quantity.
- The product information gives the pack size and confirms it’s an unsalted variety.
- According to Lidl, this offer is available in store only.
Aldi
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted and salted peanuts in a 500 g pack.
- The product information confirms the pack size and that the peanuts are roasted and salted.
- Trader Joe’s is the product brand name on this pack; the description of the flavour isn’t an independent assessment.
PLUS
The PLUS own brand lists 500 g packs of salted and unsalted peanuts, as well as smaller sizes.
- The product pages let you compare salt varieties and pack sizes.
- PLUS notes that website information may vary due to local differences or when the product is delivered; check the exact variety.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These product options are intended for a TV snack. They include salted and flavoured varieties, as well as peanuts in their shells and raw peanuts that need to be prepared before you can snack on them.
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Duyvis salted peanuts 370 g
Suitable if you’re looking for salted peanuts as a snack; the product description mentions snacking.
The pack contains 370 g. The ingredients are peanuts, sunflower oil and salt.
The product information warns of a choking hazard for children under 5 and states that the product may contain other nuts.
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WITHYOUNG Multiflavor Peanuts 500 g
A seasoned snack to share; the product description mentions snacking while watching programmes.
The pack contains 500 g. The coating contains 33% peanuts and lists ingredients including wheat flour, palm oil, sugar, salt and chilli.
Contains peanuts and wheat (gluten).
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Lao Jie Kou Yashi Xiang tea-flavoured roasted peanuts 500 g
For anyone looking for a different flavour; the product description says they’re suitable for sharing as a snack.
The pack contains 500 g. The roasted peanuts are in their shells, and the product description mentions an oolong tea flavour.
Bear in mind that you’ll need to remove the shells before eating the peanuts.
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g’woon peanuts in shell 500 g
An option if you’d like to share peanuts in their shells and don’t mind shelling them.
The pack contains 500 g. The ingredients list contains peanuts only.
The product information notes that traces of other nuts may be present.
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Golden Turtle Premium raw peanuts with skin 500 g
Suitable if you’d like to prepare your own peanuts for a snack; the product description recommends roasting them before snacking.
The pack contains 500 g. The peanuts are raw, and the ingredients list contains peanuts only.
These aren’t ready-to-eat roasted peanuts, so bear in mind that they need to be prepared first.
Frequently asked questions
How should you store an opened large bag of peanuts?
Follow the instructions on the packaging and seal the bag well. Jumbo recommends storing peanuts in a cool, dry place. For opened salted peanuts, the Dutch Nutrition Centre’s general storage advice is six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer; after that, the quality may deteriorate. Rancidity, a tough texture or mould are signs of spoilage.
Where can I check the allergens in peanuts?
Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack. The NVWA lists peanuts as an allergen; possible warnings about other allergens can vary from product to product.
Are whole peanuts suitable for young children?
Bear in mind the risk of choking. The Dutch Nutrition Centre specifically warns about whole nuts and peanuts. A bowl shared during a TV night isn’t automatically suitable for everyone in the family.
Which AH peanuts are covered by the safety warning?
Albert Heijn’s warning concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Albert Heijn advises customers not to eat this specific product. Check that the product and date match; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to all AH peanuts.
Is a 500 g pack a portion or a complete meal?
No, the pack weight tells you how much is in the pack; it isn’t a portion recommendation or proof that it makes a complete meal. The Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts a day and eating a variety of nuts; that doesn’t mean you should consider the whole pack a portion.