If you want to eat less fat on a road trip, first compare the fat content per 100 g, then decide how much to take with you: a smaller portion doesn’t change the fat content per 100 g. The Duyvis, AH and PLUS varieties reviewed contain 50–53 g of fat per 100 g, so they do not meet the EU threshold for a low-fat claim. EUFIC explains ‘reduced fat’ as containing at least 30% less fat than a comparable product, so also check which product is being used for comparison.
You’re looking for almonds to take with you and want to know whether a claim really means less fat. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g with your own portion size; unsalted or roasted doesn’t automatically mean low-fat.
You want a snack for the journey that isn’t salty. Check the ingredients and salt content of the exact variety; the preparation description alone doesn’t tell you how much fat the product contains.
You want to decide in advance how much to take and keep the rest properly sealed. Check the pack weight, whether it can be resealed and the storage instructions. Advice to store almonds in a cool kitchen cupboard doesn’t automatically apply to a hot car, as the Voedingscentrum also points out.
When choosing almonds for a road trip, it helps to start by deciding what matters most to you: fat content, flavour, portioning or whether the snack is suitable for the person eating it. The breakdown below groups consumers by their main purchasing priority.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this more important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Compare the fat per 100 g, the exact claim and, for a relative claim, the product used for comparison. Then decide on your own portion. | If I want to eat less fat, I first compare the same quantity, then weigh out what I’m taking with me. Around 38% of consumers prioritise fat content. |
| Salt and flavour | Read the ingredients and check the salt content of the exact variety. Unsalted doesn’t mean low-fat or free from added oil. | If I prefer an unsalted flavour to a savoury, seasoned snack, I check the label for the variety I’m buying. Around 23% of consumers prioritise salt and flavour. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the pack weight, whether it can be resealed and the storage instructions. Take only the amount you need. | If I want to portion out the snack in advance and keep the rest sealed, I check the packaging and storage instructions. Around 23% of consumers prioritise portioning and storage. |
| Personal suitability | Check the label for almonds, any other potential allergens and usage warnings. | If an allergy or warning determines who can eat the snack, I check the information on the packaging of that exact variety. Around 16% of consumers prioritise personal suitability. |
A description of how a product is made, such as whether oil or fat is added, doesn’t tell you how much fat the finished product contains. The Duyvis variety reviewed lists 50 g of fat per 100 g; the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for a low-fat claim on solid foods.
Read the nutrition table for the finished product and check the exact claim on the packaging.
The ingredients for Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g list 99% almonds and sunflower oil. Salt and added oil are different properties.
If you’re watching both salt and added oil, check the ingredients and nutrition information separately.
AH lists a portion size of 25 g, while Duyvis lists 30 g. Comparing nutrition information for different portion sizes directly can therefore give a misleading impression.
First compare the values per 100 g, then weigh out the amount you want to take with you.
The Voedingscentrum advises storing almonds in a cool, dry place in a well-sealed container. This advice doesn’t specify how long they can be kept in a hot car.
Take only the amount you need, keep the packaging sealed and don’t eat almonds that are rancid, tough or mouldy.
The Duyvis Almonds varieties reviewed are worth considering if you’re looking for savoury roasted almonds.
AH Unsalted Almonds is a roasted variety reviewed for those looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is worth considering if you prefer an unsalted flavour.
The Lidl product information reviewed relates to Unsalted Almonds.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds in a resealable pack.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds is a variety reviewed with a simple ingredient list.
These Joybuy products are regular almonds for portioning, unsalted snacking or a savoury flavour; they are not low-fat varieties. Compare the fat content per 100 g and check the differences in salt, ingredients and packaging.
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An option if you want to portion out regular almonds with no added salt for your journey.
The product information lists 100% almonds, 0 g of salt and 50 g of fat per 100 g. The pack contains 500 g.
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Suited to anyone looking for almonds with almonds as the only ingredient, in a pack that can be portioned out.
The product information lists 100% almond kernels, 53.8 g of fat and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g. The 160 g pack is resealable.
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An option if you want to take unroasted, unsalted almonds with you as a snack.
The product information lists almonds as the only ingredient, with 50 g of fat and 0.03 g of salt per 100 g.
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Suited to anyone looking for a savoury roasted almond snack rather than an unsalted variety.
The product information lists almonds and salt as ingredients, with 54 g of fat and 1 g of salt per 100 g.
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An option if you want to take roasted, salted almonds with you as a snack for the journey.
The product information lists almonds, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients, with 53 g of fat and 1 g of salt per 100 g. The pack is resealable.
The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a low-fat claim on solid foods. ‘No added fat’ describes something different and doesn’t replace that threshold.
No. EUFIC explains ‘reduced fat’ as containing at least 30% less fat than a comparable product, whereas ‘low-fat’ has an absolute limit per 100 g. This explanation doesn’t endorse any specific packaging; also check the product used for comparison and the nutrition table.
First compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then decide on your own portion size in grams. For the varieties reviewed, AH lists a 25 g portion and Duyvis a 30 g portion, so the portion values aren’t directly comparable unless you take the difference into account.
Store almonds in a cool, dry place in a well-sealed container. The Voedingscentrum recommends a temperature of around 10–15 °C, for example; the storage period for a kitchen cupboard doesn’t automatically apply to a hot car. Don’t eat almonds that are rancid, tough or mouldy.
Check the label for almonds and any other potential allergens; the NVWA explains that allergens which must be declared should be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. The AH and Duyvis labels reviewed also warn that young children may choke on nuts.
