Choose small, individual bags if you want to take or hand out peanuts without portioning them first; larger bags are better for sharing with others. Always check the weight of each bag and the ingredients of the exact variant: a 60g bag isn’t automatically one serving. If you’d rather portion them yourself or prefer unsalted peanuts, loose packs are an alternative. Check the vegan ingredients and allergen information separately.
Want to take peanuts with you without transferring them into another container every morning? Check the weight of each individual bag, or choose a larger pack that you can portion yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.
If you’re handing out individual portions, the number of bags and their weight matter. For sharing, a larger bag may be more practical for each occasion. Duyvis product listings on bol and Kantinewinkel show these two different pack formats.
Check the ingredients and any vegan label on the exact variant. A vegan label doesn’t replace allergen information; the Dutch Vegetarian Association stresses that the V-Label is not an allergen declaration.
Best if: you want to take or hand out individual bags without portioning them first.
Keep in mind: the Duyvis listing on bol specifies 20 bags of 60g; that amount may not match how much you want to eat at a time.
Best if: you want to open a larger bag to share at a get-together.
Keep in mind: the listings on bol and Kantinewinkel specify 10 stand-up pouches of 235g; you’ll need to portion these yourself for a lunchbox.
Best if: you want to decide the quantity yourself or are looking for an unsalted option.
Keep in mind: AH Unsalted Peanuts 300g is labelled vegan; the Jumbo listing for 250g gives peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan ingredients | Check the ingredients of the exact flavour and pack, and look for a product-specific vegan label, if available. | When I shop vegan, I want to check the ingredients of the exact variant. Around 29% of shoppers prioritise the vegan ingredients of the variant they choose. |
| Weight per bag | Compare the weight of each individual pack with the amount you want to take with you; pack weight and serving size are different things. | For my lunchbox, I want to choose the amount myself rather than rely on the term ‘sharing bag’. Around 29% of shoppers prioritise lunchbox convenience and a suitable quantity. |
| Number of individual packs | Check how many bags are in the box and how many grams each individual pack contains. The Duyvis listings on bol and Kantinewinkel specify 20 × 60g and 10 × 235g respectively. | When I hand out peanuts, I want to know how many individual bags I’ll get; a larger bag may be suitable for sharing on each occasion. Around 21% of shoppers prioritise the number of packs and how they can be shared. |
| Stocking up and storage | Compare the total quantity with how much you use, and follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. AH advises sealing its unsalted peanut pack securely after use. | I want to choose a quantity that suits how often I eat peanuts and how much I can store. Around 14% of shoppers prioritise pack size and total cost. |
| Unsalted option | Check whether the pack contains salted or unsalted peanuts, and read the product information for that variant. | If I want unsalted peanuts, that matters more to me than having ready-made small bags. Around 7% of shoppers prioritise unsalted peanuts. |
A vegan product can still contain peanuts or carry a warning about the possible presence of allergens. According to the Dutch Vegetarian Association, the V-Label is not an allergen declaration.
Check the ingredients, allergens present and precautionary warnings separately. If you have a peanut allergy, don’t choose any of the peanut options.
A 60g bag is a pack size, not a set portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
Consider age and quantity separately from the pack size, and make sure children eat slowly and are supervised.
Ten stand-up pouches of 235g are intended for a different use from twenty bags of 60g. If you want to take individual portions of peanuts with you, you’ll need to portion the first option yourself.
Check both the number of individual packs and the weight of each one before choosing.
If you portion the peanuts yourself, store the opened pack according to the instructions on the packaging.
The Duyvis listings reviewed contain 1,200g for 20 × 60g and 2,350g for 10 × 235g. These are different quantities to use up and store.
Choose a total quantity that suits how much you use, and check the best-before information on the pack.
The multipacks reviewed are salted: one listing on bol describes 20 bags of 60g, while another specifies 10 stand-up pouches of 235g. The product information lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300g comes in a single pack for portioning yourself. Albert Heijn labels this variant as vegan.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250g comes in a single pack. The product page lists peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients.
The Dutch Lidl website lists unsalted peanuts as a possible option if you want to portion them yourself.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts 250g in a pack that you can portion yourself.
PLUS lists vegan labels for specific variants, including 250g packs of salted peanuts. The site also has a product page for 370g packs of Duyvis salted peanuts.
These Joybuy products range from peanut snacks to eat or share straight away to unsalted peanuts you can portion yourself. The product details below describe individual products, with differences in flavour, format and ingredients.
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The product description specifies individual packaging and says they’re ready to eat, making them suitable for snacking or sharing.
The listed ingredients are peanuts, palm oil, salt, Sichuan pepper and flavourings; check the pack of the exact variant if vegan ingredients are important to you.
Contains peanuts and is not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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This crispy peanut snack is described as suitable for sharing.
The product description lists 70% peanuts, along with rice and wheat flour, palm oil, soy sauce and chilli powder. According to the description, it contains peanuts, wheat and soya.
Check the ingredients on the exact pack if you’re looking for a vegan option.
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The unsalted variety and 250g pack may suit you if you want to choose the quantity yourself.
The ingredients list specifies 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. The product information states that the product may contain cashew nuts.
Check the ingredients on the exact pack if vegan ingredients are important to you.
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Peanuts in their shells may be a good choice for a snack you can shell as you eat.
The product information lists peanuts as an ingredient and mentions possible traces of nuts.
Check the ingredients on the exact pack if vegan ingredients are important to you.
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The product description suggests enjoying them as a snack, or using them in cooking or baking.
According to the product information, these roasted peanuts are made from 100% peanuts, with no added salt.
Contains peanuts and is not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. Check the pack if vegan ingredients are important to you.
The standard salted Duyvis peanuts reviewed list peanuts, sunflower oil and salt. That supports a choice based on those ingredients, but don’t assume the same applies to other flavours, coatings or products from the same brand.
No. The Dutch Vegetarian Association stresses that the V-Label is not an allergen declaration. Peanuts remain a concern for anyone with a peanut allergy, even if a product is labelled vegan; check the ingredients and allergen information separately.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Consider the child’s age and how the peanuts are served separately from the size of the bag.
No. The weight of the pack and the stated serving size are different things. For example, AH Unsalted Peanuts 300g lists a serving size of 25g; this product-specific information isn’t universal advice for all ages or products.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. For AH Unsalted Peanuts 300g, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack securely after use. The best-before date is shown on the pack; this doesn’t give a set storage period after opening for all peanuts.
