If you want to eat less fat while snacking, you can weigh out a smaller portion or choose a product that demonstrably contains less fat. These are different choices. Unsalted almonds, or almonds roasted without added fat, are not automatically low-fat: according to the European Commission, solid foods can contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to make the ‘low-fat’ claim. A ‘reduced fat’ claim requires a comparison with similar products; the Netherlands Bakery Centre describes this as a reduction of at least 30% in the relevant nutrient.
You want to keep eating almonds, but make a conscious choice about how much fat and energy your snack contains. Compare the nutritional information with the portion you actually eat; that doesn’t automatically make ordinary almonds low-fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that nutritional values can vary by brand.
You’re looking for roasted almonds with no added cooking fat and want to know what that description does and doesn’t mean. Check the exact product variant and distinguish between the preparation method and the total fat content. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat.
You buy almonds to take with you or share, and pay attention to the quantity, storage and allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must be available before purchase, including for unpackaged products.
First compare the fat content per 100 g, then decide how much you want to eat. Consider the preparation method, ingredients and portion size as separate choices.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat per 100 g or per portion | Compare the total fat on the same basis, then weigh your portion; a smaller portion doesn’t change the product’s fat content. | If I want less fat in each snack, I first compare the values per 100 g, then decide on my portion. Around 36% of consumers say fat intake is their main priority when choosing. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the exact product variant name, ingredients list and nutrition table; don’t assume the product has less fat based on how it was prepared. | If the ingredients and preparation are the deciding factors for me, I check the product variant rather than just the front of the pack. Around 22% of consumers give these factors priority. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Check the net weight, seal and storage advice, and only take the amount you want to portion out. | If I want to take almonds with me and store the rest for later, I look for a suitable quantity and packaging that can be sealed securely. Around 14% of consumers put this practical consideration first. |
| Allergen information | Check that almonds and any other allergens are clearly listed, and find out where to consult the information before buying loose products. | If I want to check allergens for myself or others, I ask the stall for the information before buying. Around 14% of consumers make this their main priority. |
| How much you’ll use | Choose packaging to suit how you’ll use the almonds and your storage options; a larger pack isn’t automatically convenient if you won’t use it all. | If I buy a pack, I want the quantity to suit what I’ll actually use and can store properly. Around 14% of consumers say the quantity is the deciding factor. |
A description of how a product is prepared says nothing on its own about its total fat content or whether that content has been demonstrably reduced.
Check the nutrition table and any comparative claim separately from the preparation method. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low-fat’ claim.
The weight of a bag isn’t the same as the amount you eat; your intake depends on both the fat content and your portion size.
Weigh the portion you want to take with you and use the nutritional information for the exact product variant to calculate how much fat it contains.
Almonds are a tree nut allergen. For unpackaged products, the information must be available before purchase.
Check the stall’s allergen information and ask about any other allergens before buying or sharing.
Nuts should be kept dry in a tightly sealed container, so choose a quantity that suits how much you’ll use and how you can store it.
Check the storage advice on the packaging and seal it securely after opening.
Almonds Original is a roasted variant; Duyvis also describes a separate Unsalted Almonds range.
AH Unsalted Almonds is an unsalted option in the Albert Heijn range.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is an unsalted pack.
Lidl lists a product type of unsalted almonds.
The listed shop page features 200 g of Trader Joe’s almonds, roasted and salted or with a smoke flavour.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds is a staple option in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products are ordinary almonds to weigh out yourself, not variants proven to have reduced fat. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g of solid food for the ‘low-fat’ claim; the product information for the variants shown lists higher values.
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A good choice if you want to weigh out a portion from a pack and calculate the fat per portion.
Joybuy product information lists 53,8 g of fat per 100 g and a net weight of 160 g. Contains almonds.
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A good choice if you want raw, unsalted almonds that you can portion yourself.
Joybuy product information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g; the product name lists a 200 g pack. Contains almonds.
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A good choice if you want a larger pack of almonds to portion out for several snack breaks.
Joybuy product information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g and a net weight of 500 g. Contains almonds.
‘Low-fat’ is an absolute claim: according to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to make this claim. ‘Reduced fat’ is a comparative claim; the Netherlands Bakery Centre describes this as containing at least 30% less of the relevant nutrient than comparable products. Less fat doesn’t automatically mean fewer calories.
Multiply the fat content per 100 g shown on the pack by the weight in grams of your portion, then divide by 100. Use the information for the exact product variant; average nutritional values for nuts aren’t product specifications for a particular brand.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts tightly sealed and dry; also follow the storage advice and shelf-life information on the exact pack.
Yes. For non-prepacked food, allergen information must be available before purchase. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that verbal information may only be provided under legal conditions, including giving correct information before purchase and making written or electronic information available to staff and the NVWA. The Commodities Act Regulation on Allergen Information for Non-prepacked Food has been in force since 13 December 2014. Ask the stall where you can consult the information.
No. Roasting is no reason to assume the allergen has been eliminated. The Food Allergy Foundation states that the allergen remains stable when heated. If you have a known almond allergy, don’t choose an ordinary almond snack and follow your personal medical advice.
