Who are these packs suitable for?

People who take lunch bags with them

You want to put individual bags in your bag without weighing or repacking them at home. Foods & Goods lists a Duyvis multipack of 20 × 60 g; 60 g is the weight of each bag, not a recommended lunch portion.

People who add unsalted peanuts to lunchboxes

You want unsalted peanuts with your lunch and would rather decide for yourself how much to take. The bags reviewed from retailers including Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS are options for portioning yourself.

People who hand out peanuts in a canteen

You’re buying for several people or serving occasions and want to be able to plan the number of individual bags. If you offer peanuts, keep the allergen information for the exact product available.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need ready-packed bags or would rather weigh out unsalted peanuts yourself. Then check the number of bags, the weight per bag and the information you’ll need if you’re sharing the peanuts.

What to consider What should you look for? Who is this important for?
Individual bags and weight Check both the number of bags and the weight per bag. Foods & Goods lists 20 × 60 g; HANOS lists 24 bags of 60 g. If I want to take peanuts with me or hand them out without weighing them at home, I check both details on the pack. Around 36% of consumers say individual bags are their main requirement.
Unsalted ingredients Check the variety on the packaging. Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS list unsalted 250 g bags, which you’ll need to portion yourself. For regular lunches, I want unsalted peanuts and to decide for myself how much to take, even if that means portioning them. Around 29% of consumers prioritise unsalted peanuts.
Stock for several lunches Match the total quantity to the number of lunches or serving occasions. A large bag and a box of individual bags are different types of packaging. I want to plan enough peanuts for several lunches or serving occasions and know which type of pack will suit me. Around 21% of consumers say stock and portioning are their main considerations.
Allergen information Keep the information for the exact product. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about allergens must also be made available in another way when products are offered unpackaged. If I’m sharing peanuts with others, I want to be able to check the product information and make sure allergen information is available. Around 14% of consumers say keeping this information available is their main consideration.

Things to consider when buying and handing out

  • Assuming a large box contains the number of lunch portions you need

    For the Duyvis packs reviewed, the number of bags and the weight per bag are separate details. The total quantity alone doesn’t tell you whether there are enough bags for your planned lunches.

    Check both the number of bags and the weight per bag, and choose a box to suit the number of times you’ll be taking them with you or handing them out.

  • Mistaking a large bag for a multipack

    A bag of unsalted peanuts, such as the 250 g bag listed by PLUS, doesn’t automatically contain individual lunch bags.

    Choose between ready-packed bags and portioning the peanuts yourself. If you’re filling lunchboxes yourself, use a container that seals securely.

    Weighing and packing them yourself takes extra effort, and you’ll also need a suitable container.

  • Throwing away the label before handing out peanuts

    Allergen information must be available when serving peanuts in a canteen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that for unpackaged products, this information must be provided in a way other than on the label of a sealed pack.

    Keep the product information for the exact variety and make sure allergen information is available before purchase.

  • Confusing a product recall with a routine use-by issue

    On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific product with that best-before date.

    Do not eat the affected tub and follow Albert Heijn’s return instructions. The notice does not automatically apply to other peanuts or packs.

Relevant brands and product ranges

Duyvis

A relevant choice for individual bags of salted peanuts. Foods & Goods lists a multipack of 20 × 60 g; Duyvis lists 60 g as one of its available pack sizes.

  • The individual bags are handy to take with you or hand out without weighing them yourself.
  • The listed multipack is salted; 60 g is the amount in each bag, not personalised dietary advice.

Albert Heijn

The AH results page lists unsalted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g bags, which you can portion yourself.

  • The listed bag sizes give you a starting point for filling your own lunchboxes.
  • The results page doesn’t confirm a multipack or individual lunch bags.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag for portioning yourself.

  • The product listing specifies the unsalted variety and the bag size.
  • It’s a large bag, not a verified multipack of individual lunch bags.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists unsalted peanuts as a product type.

  • The product listing confirms the unsalted variety.
  • The listing doesn’t specify a particular number of bags, net weight or multipack format.

ALDI

ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag.

  • The product listing specifies the variety, how the peanuts are prepared and the bag size, so you can portion them yourself.
  • The listing doesn’t confirm individual lunch bags; ALDI is the retailer and Trader Joe’s is the listed product name.

PLUS

PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag for portioning yourself.

  • The product page identifies the unsalted variety and the bag size.
  • PLUS recommends checking the current packaging, as product information may change.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 60 g bag automatically the right portion for my lunch?

No. 60 g is the documented contents of the bag, not personalised dietary advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types; decide for yourself what amount suits your diet.

How should I store peanuts if I fill my own lunchboxes?

Store unsalted peanuts in a cool, dark and dry place in a container that seals securely, following the storage advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. For unopened packs, follow the label and best-before date. Peanuts that are rancid, tough or mouldy aren’t suitable for a fresh lunch supply.

What are the rules if a canteen offers unpackaged peanuts?

The provider must make allergen information available. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this can be done in writing, electronically or verbally, subject to certain conditions. If information is given verbally, it must be clearly indicated that customers can ask for it. The information must be available before purchase.

Does every Duyvis box contain the same number of bags?

No. Foods & Goods lists a multipack of 20 × 60 g, while HANOS lists a box of 24 bags of 60 g. Check the sales unit for the exact pack; the same brand name and bag weight don’t mean the box contents are the same.

What should I do with AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten with a best-before date of 04-11-2026?

Do not eat the affected tub. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a recall due to possible metal fragments and said that the product could be returned. The warning applies to this product with this best-before date; Albert Heijn stated that other best-before dates were not affected.