Who are these options for?

Snacks on the go

You want to add an individual bag straight to your office lunchbox, without portioning it out yourself first. Makro lists Duyvis Provençale as 20 × 45 g; Duyvis also offers a 40 g pack of Patatje Joppie.

If you want to choose your own portion

You want to weigh out the amount and compare the nutritional values for what you actually eat. Kantinewinkel describes a 45 g bag as one to two portions; this is seller information, not personal nutritional advice.

If you’re putting together lunchboxes for others

You want to share out several snacks and take the ingredients into account for each person. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides information about allergens in food; check the packaging of the exact variant before choosing, too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a ready-to-go bag or would rather portion it yourself. Then check the ingredients and how much you want to take with you.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Ready to take with you Check the weight of each individual bag and the number of bags. If I want to add something to my lunchbox without weighing it out first, I check what’s in each bag. Around 36% of consumers prioritise convenience.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and any allergen warnings for the exact variant. When I’m putting together a lunchbox for someone with an allergy, I check the packaging for that specific flavour. Ingredients and allergen information are the top priority for around 21% of consumers.
Portion and nutritional values Compare the same nutritional values per 100 g and work them out for the amount you want to eat. If I want to decide how much I eat, I compare the nutritional values for that amount. Portion size and nutritional values are decisive for around 29% of consumers.
Flavour Check the exact variant name and treat flavour descriptions as a guide, not an independent review. Once any allergen restrictions have been checked, flavour can help you decide. Around 14% of consumers put flavour preference first.

Common mistakes

  • Focusing only on the word ‘nuts’

    The crunchy coating and other ingredients matter, too. Makro lists Duyvis Provençale 20 × 45 g as containing peanuts and wheat starch.

    Check the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the packaging of your chosen flavour.

  • Assuming a bag is the right portion for you

    The pack size tells you how much is in the bag, not how much you want to eat.

    Choose the amount that suits you and compare the nutritional values for that amount.

  • Treating a larger bag as a grab bag

    A bulk bag doesn’t automatically contain individual bags for different lunchboxes.

    Check the total weight and pack format. If you’re portioning it yourself, remember you’ll need a tub or bag to take the snack with you.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

Product information is available for small Duyvis packs, including Provençale and Patatje Joppie.

  • Makro lists Provençale as 20 × 45 g; Duyvis also offers a 40 g pack of Patatje Joppie.
  • Duyvis describes Provençale as having an onion and garlic flavour. Check the ingredients for the exact variant.

Albert Heijn

Product information is available for both AH Borrelnoten cocktail and the Duyvis Provençale 20-pack.

  • The product information distinguishes between the AH own-brand product and the Duyvis branded product.
  • Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as ingredients and allergen information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is listed as a 300 g bulk pack.

  • The product description mentions peanuts with a crunchy dough coating.
  • The product information describes a larger bag, not individual lunchbox bags. Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.

Lidl

Lidl’s product page lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes in a 200 g pack.

  • The pack listed is an example of a larger bag.
  • This product information is about Duyvis and doesn’t substantiate a Lidl own-brand bulk pack.

ALDI

ALDI product information lists TRADER JOE'S savoury coated peanuts in 300 g bags.

  • The flavours listed are bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika.
  • The information describes larger bags for portioning yourself, not individual mini bags.

PLUS

PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is listed as a 300 g bag.

  • PLUS lists this variant as vegetarian.
  • A vegetarian label doesn’t mean a product is allergen-free; check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.

Savoury coated peanuts at Joybuy

These product picks are larger bags of savoury coated peanuts to portion yourself for a lunchbox.

Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta, 275 g

Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta, 275 g

The 275 g bag is a good option if you want to portion it yourself.

Contains peanuts, wheat or gluten, milk and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts. Check the packaging before choosing.

View at Joybuy
Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g

Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g

The 275 g bag is suited to portioning yourself rather than taking individual bags with you.

Contains peanuts and wheat or gluten; may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the packaging before choosing.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is a 45 g bag automatically one recommended portion?

No. 45 g is the contents of the bag, not necessarily the right amount for you. Kantinewinkel describes this size as one to two portions; treat that as seller information and decide for yourself how much you want to eat.

What should I check when choosing savoury coated peanuts for someone with an allergy?

Check the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the packaging for the exact flavour. The ingredients listed by Makro for the Provençale 20 × 45 g pack include peanuts and wheat; don’t assume the same information applies to other variants.

What’s the difference between a multipack and portioning it yourself?

You can divide a multipack of individual bags straight between lunchboxes; with a larger bag, you weigh out the amount yourself. Makro lists Duyvis Provençale as 20 × 45 g, while the Joybuy product names specify 275 g bags.

How should I store an opened larger bag?

Follow the storage instructions for your product. Jumbo advises storing Borrelnoten Cocktail in a cool, dry, dark place. For its Duyvis Cocktail product, HANOS recommends using a lightproof, airtight container after opening.

What should I do if a safety warning is issued for my product?

Compare the product name, packaging, best-before date and any batch code with the warning in question, and follow the instructions provided. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority publishes safety warnings for food and consumer products.