If you want to eat less fat, compare the fat content per equal amount and check that any reduced-fat claim is substantiated. Unsalted, oven-roasted or made without added fat does not, by itself, mean that the total fat content is lower. If your main aim is to control how much you serve, portion out regular almonds in advance and check the ingredients and allergen information for your players.
You want to compare the fat content per equal amount and distinguish a substantiated fat reduction from products that are unsalted, oven-roasted or made without added fat. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
You want to serve almonds but decide in advance how much to put on the table. For the AH Unsalted Almonds reviewed, Albert Heijn lists a 25 g serving; this is product information, not a standard serving size for every player.
You’re choosing between plain and savoury almonds and want to take ingredients, allergens and leftovers into account. Check the packaging of the exact variety before serving the snack.
Start with the fat content per 100 g and check the evidence behind any comparative claim. Then decide how much to serve and see whether the flavour, ingredients and allergen information are suitable for your players.
The percentages below relate to consumers considering almonds for board game night who particularly want a lighter snack.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Substantiated fat reduction | Compare the fat content per 100 g and check which comparable products the reduction is based on. The Dutch Bakery Centre states that a reduced-content claim requires a reduction of at least 30% compared with similar products. | If eating less fat per equal amount is my main concern, I want a substantiated comparison, not just a description of how the product is made. Around 31% of consumers would make a substantiated fat reduction their top buying priority. |
| Portion size | Check the stated serving size and nutritional values per 100 g, then decide for yourself how much to serve while playing. | I want to measure out how much goes on the table in advance, without calling a regular almond variety low-fat. Around 25% of consumers would prioritise portion control. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and check the salt content and preparation method of the exact variety. | If flavour and ingredients matter more to me than a particular portion size, I want to know whether oil, salt or herbs have been added. Around 19% of consumers would see flavour and ingredients as their main selection criteria. |
| Suitable for the players | Check the packaging for allergens and possible cross-contamination. For young children, also look out for choking warnings. | I’m serving several players and want to know which ingredients or potential allergens are relevant before sharing the snack. Around 13% of consumers would make the group’s needs their main priority. |
| Quantity and storage | Check the net weight, how the packaging seals and the storage instructions for leftovers. | If there’s anything left after the evening, I want to be able to seal and store it properly. Around 12% of consumers would prioritise pack size and storage. |
A description of how a product is prepared does not mean its total fat content is lower than that of comparable products. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without adding oil or fat; this is the manufacturer’s statement about how it is made.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check separately what evidence supports any reduced-fat claim.
The Jumbo Unsalted Almonds reviewed contain sunflower oil. So ‘unsalted’ does not automatically tell you what other ingredients have been used.
Read the ingredients list alongside the salt and fat values on the exact packaging.
A smaller portion may contain less fat per serving, without the product having less fat per 100 g.
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then work out what your chosen serving size means.
Information about allergens present and possible cross-contamination can vary between products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list.
Check the packaging and keep it available for players with food allergies. For young children, also follow the choking warning.
Almonds Original is a savoury, seasoned, oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack.
The AH Unsalted Almonds reviewed are roasted almonds in a 190 g pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is a roasted variety in a 140 g pack.
The Dutch product page describes almonds in a 200 g bag, available in store.
Trader Joe's roasted, unsalted almonds are described as coming in a resealable 200 g pack.
The PLUS Almonds reviewed are unroasted and unsalted, in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products are regular almond varieties for anyone considering ingredients, preparation method or portion size. The product names and available details do not show a proven fat reduction; for that, compare the nutritional information on the exact packaging.
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A good choice if you’re looking for an unroasted, unsalted almond snack; the product name does not indicate a reduced fat content.
The product name states Raw & Unsalted and 200g.
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An option if you’re looking for almond kernels in a 160 g pack; the product name does not substantiate a fat reduction.
The variety name states Original Almond Kernels and 160 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a larger pack of natural almonds; the product name does not indicate a proven fat reduction.
The product name states Natural and 500 gr.
The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g as the condition for using the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. The respective product information sources list values above this limit for the AH, PLUS and Jumbo varieties reviewed. Always check the nutritional information on the exact packaging.
No. ‘No added fat’ describes how a product is made, while ‘reduced fat’ requires a comparison of its nutritional content. The Dutch Bakery Centre states that a reduced-content claim requires a reduction of at least 30% compared with similar products; this explanation does not substantiate a claim for any particular almond variety.
Weigh out the amount you want to serve before putting the pack on the table. A stated serving size, such as the 25 g listed by Albert Heijn for the AH Unsalted Almonds reviewed, is product information, not a standard guideline for every player.
Check the ingredients list and information about possible cross-contamination on the exact packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. For young children, also take the choking warning into account.
Store nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this because nuts are susceptible to mould; also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
