First, check whether almonds are suitable for the allergens you need to avoid: a fat claim does not change the fact that the product contains almonds. If you can eat almonds, compare the ingredients, allergen warnings and nutritional information. ‘No added fat or salt’ does not mean the product is low in fat.
If you have a food allergy, check that almonds and any warnings about other allergens are compatible with what you need to avoid. If you’re allergic to almonds, almond snacks are not a suitable choice. The Voedingscentrum and Stichting Voedselallergie explain that nuts are allergens.
If you can eat almonds but want to reduce your fat intake, compare the total fat content for the same quantity. ‘Unsalted’ and ‘roasted without added fat’ do not, by themselves, mean a product is low in fat.
If your main aim is to manage how much you eat at each snack time, check the portion size in grams and compare nutritional values per 100 grams too. The Voedingscentrum gives 158 kcal and 14 grams of fat for an average 25-gram handful of unsalted almonds. These are average figures, not values for a specific product.
First, check the allergen information and warnings on the packaging. Then compare the total fat content, portion size and any added ingredients.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Check whether almonds and warnings about the possible presence of other allergens are compatible with what you need to avoid. Read the current packaging. | When I shop with a food allergy, I first want to know whether the product fits the avoidance advice I’ve been given. Around 36% of consumers make checking allergens their top priority. |
| Total fat | Compare the fat content per 100 grams; don’t infer it from wording about how the product is prepared. | If I’m looking for less fat, I want to compare the value on the label rather than relying only on ‘no added fat’. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a demonstrably lower-fat option. |
| Portion size | Check how many grams are given as a portion and compare portions based on the same quantity. | If my main aim is to manage how much I snack on, I pay attention to what I actually weigh out. Around 21% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients for oil and salt; check allergen warnings separately. | If I can eat almonds and am looking for few added ingredients or no added salt, I check the ingredients list. Around 14% of consumers give top priority to a simple, unsalted product. |
Duyvis Oven roasted almonds are described as roasted without added oil or fat, but Albert Heijn lists 50 grams of fat per 100 grams for this variety. For the ‘low fat’ nutrition claim, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 grams of fat per 100 grams for solid foods.
Check the total fat content and the exact claim separately; don’t assume a product is low in fat based on how it is prepared.
Albert Heijn and PLUS list almonds as the only ingredient in the varieties described, but also warn that they may contain peanuts and other nuts.
Check both the ingredients list and warnings for the allergens you need to avoid.
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g also contains sunflower oil.
Check the ingredients list for added oil, separately from the salt claim.
The portion sizes listed vary: Albert Heijn gives a 25-gram portion for AH Amandelen ongezouten, while Duyvis gives a 30-gram portion for Oven roasted almonds. So any difference per portion may partly be down to the amount.
Compare the values per 100 grams first, then check the amount you want to weigh out.
The information below applies to the specific product varieties mentioned. Features of one variety do not necessarily apply to the brand as a whole.
The Oven roasted almonds described are a savoury, oven-roasted snack. Albert Heijn describes them as prepared without added oil or fat.
The AH Amandelen ongezouten described are roasted and list almonds as an ingredient.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is the roasted variety described, made with almonds and sunflower oil.
The PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten described are raw almonds, with almonds as the only ingredient.
The Dutch range pages describe Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds and roasted varieties with salt or a smoky flavour. ALDI is the supermarket chain here, not the name on the packaging.
No. Almonds contain almonds, regardless of their fat content or how they’re prepared. Follow the avoidance advice for your allergy.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 grams of fat per 100 grams for the ‘low fat’ nutrition claim. This is different from ‘no added fat’. The Duyvis, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed list 50 to 60 grams of fat per 100 grams; these figures apply to the products mentioned.
Compare the values per 100 grams first, then check the amount per portion. The Voedingscentrum gives 158 kcal and 14 grams of fat for an average 25-gram handful of unsalted almonds; this is not a value that applies to every brand or variety.
Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has overseen new rules for allergen information. The NVWA gives warnings such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. Businesses must take measures and carry out a risk assessment; a warning, or the absence of one, is no personal guarantee that you can tolerate a product.
No. KoRo’s product information describes partially defatted almond flour as an ingredient for cooking and baking, not as whole almonds for snacking. It is still made from almonds, so it is not an allergen-free alternative.
