Lunchers who want to grab an individual bag
You’re looking for an individually packed snack to have with your sandwich and don’t want to split a larger bag first. Sligro lists Duyvis Provençale in a box of 20 × 45 g bags.
Who’s looking for peanut snacks for lunch?
Bulk buyers who portion it out themselves
You eat peanut snacks regularly and would rather decide for yourself how much to take with you. The bulk multipack listed by bol contains eight 275 g bags; supermarket bags are also available in sizes such as 300 g and 500 g.
Lunchers who check the ingredients
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional information all factor into your choice. The product information for the Duyvis Provençale individual bags we looked at lists peanuts and wheat starch; always check the information on the current packaging.
What should you look for in peanut snacks for lunch?
Individual portion packs
Choose these if: you want to take a sealed bag with you without weighing out a portion first. Sligro describes a Duyvis box containing 20 × 45 g bags.
Bear in mind: you’re committing to the amount in each bag; 45 g is the pack weight, not dietary advice. Purchases from Sligro are subject to a customer card requirement for businesses and organisations registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK).
Bulk multipack
Choose this if: you want to portion out the amount yourself at home. The Dutch bol product page lists eight 275 g bags, 2200 g in total.
Bear in mind: the 275 g bags are bulk packs, not small lunch bags; once opened, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Portioning it yourself from a supermarket bag
Choose this if: you want to decide how much to take or buy the snack as part of your usual shop. Jumbo lists a 500 g pack, among others, and PLUS has a 300 g bag.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to measure out a portion and choose something to carry it in; PLUS Borrelnoten Mild should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place.
For shoppers considering peanut snacks as an extra alongside a lunch sandwich, the pack size per portion, product information and flavour are the main things to consider.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Taking an individual pack with you | Check that the pack really contains separate, sealed bags and how many grams are in each one. Sligro describes 20 × 45 g bags. | If I want something to go with my sandwich without weighing it out first, I look for an individual bag. Around 42% of shoppers primarily want something they can take with them straight away. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any precautionary statements about traces on the current packaging. The European Union requires allergens to be emphasised in the ingredients list. | If I have a food allergy, I want to check the exact product before taking it with me. Around 17% of shoppers prioritise suitable ingredients and allergen information. |
| How much to have at lunchtime | Compare the contents of each bag with the amount you want to take. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s daily nut recommendation specifically refers to unsalted nuts. | I want to decide how much to have with my sandwich and be able to check the nutritional information for that choice. Around 25% of shoppers prioritise portion size and nutritional information. |
| Flavour of the variety | Check the exact flavour name on the pack; Duyvis offers varieties including Provençale, Cocktail, Poesta and Oriental. | If I’m buying several bags, I want to know which flavour I’m bringing home. Around 16% of shoppers prioritise their choice of flavour. |
Pitfalls to avoid with multipacks
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Assuming a multipack contains small lunch bags
A multipack might contain individual portion packs, but it could also consist of larger bulk bags. Bol lists Duyvis Provençale as eight 275 g bags; Sligro describes a different pack containing 20 × 45 g bags.
Check both the number of inner packs and the weight of each bag.
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Assuming the same flavour name means the same pack size
Provençale is available in different pack sizes. For example, Joybuy lists a 125 g pack and a 500 g pack; these are not the 20 × 45 g or 8 × 275 g multipacks.
Compare the full product name, number of bags and contents of each bag. A portion size shown on the pack doesn’t automatically mean it contains individual bags.
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Taking the pack weight as dietary advice
The 45 g listed for Duyvis portion packs refers to the contents of each bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s daily nut recommendation refers to unsalted nuts; that advice does not automatically apply to peanut snacks with a seasoned coating.
Decide how much you want to take and check the nutritional information for the exact product.
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Choosing on flavour alone if you have a food allergy
The product information for the Duyvis Provençale portion packs we looked at lists peanuts and wheat starch. Ingredients information can change; the European Union requires allergens to be emphasised in the ingredients list.
Read the full, current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you want to buy.
Brands to consider as a guide
Duyvis
The Dutch range includes a variety of peanut snack flavours and pack formats.
- Sligro lists Provençale in a box of 20 × 45 g bags; bol lists an 8 × 275 g multipack.
- Duyvis’s descriptions of its flavours and quality are brand claims, not independent reviews.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists both AH Borrelnoten Cocktail and a Duyvis Provençale 20-pack.
- The product listings offer a choice of brands and products to consider alongside your usual shop.
- AH Borrelnoten and Duyvis are different branded products; Albert Heijn recommends checking the current packaging, as product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Cocktail Borrelnoten in a 500 g pack, among other sizes.
- The listed pack size gives you a larger bag to compare with individual portion packs.
- The term ‘value pack’ alone doesn’t tell you whether the quantity is right for your needs.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands has a product listing for Duyvis Borrelnootjes.
- The listed 200 g pack gives you a specific bag size to consider when choosing.
- The listing is for Duyvis; on its own, it doesn’t tell you whether a particular shop has it in stock or whether it’s a lunch multipack.
ALDI
ALDI lists peanut snacks under the TRADER JOE'S product brand.
- The Dutch product information lists bacon and cheese, Poesta and paprika flavours in 300 g bags.
- Flavour names are not independent evidence that a variety will suit your taste better.
PLUS
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g bag.
- The product page recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
- The product listing and its associated details apply to this product; they don’t automatically apply to the whole PLUS range.
Peanut snacks to portion yourself at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are bags of peanut snacks that you can portion out yourself to have with lunch. A stated portion size doesn’t mean that amount is packed separately.
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Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta 275 g
The 275 g bag is a good choice if you want to portion out an amount for lunch yourself. The product information lists peanuts and wheat, and may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provençale 125 g
The 125 g pack is a smaller bag from which you can portion out an amount yourself. Joybuy lists 30 g portions and 4–5 portions per pack; this doesn’t mean it contains individual bags. The product information lists peanuts and wheat, and may contain traces of milk, other nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a multipack contains individual lunch bags?
Check the number of sealed inner packs and the weight of each bag. Sligro describes Duyvis Provençale as 20 × 45 g bags; the bulk multipack listed by bol consists of eight 275 g bags.
Is 45 g of peanut snacks a recommended lunch portion?
No, 45 g is the contents of the Duyvis bag described, not dietary advice in itself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s daily nut recommendation specifically refers to unsalted nuts; don’t automatically apply it to peanut snacks with a seasoned coating.
What should I look out for if I have a food allergy?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging for the exact flavour. The Duyvis Provençale portion packs we looked at list peanuts and wheat starch; the European Union requires allergens to be emphasised in the ingredients list.
Can I simply pack whole peanut snacks for a child?
Bear in mind the risk of choking: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against whole nuts and peanuts. A small pack doesn’t automatically make whole peanut snacks suitable for a lunchbox.
How should I store an opened bag of peanut snacks?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you bought. PLUS recommends storing its 300 g Borrelnoten Mild in a cool, dry, dark place.