If you’re looking for almonds with less fat, check for a substantiated reduction claim and find out which products are being used for comparison. Unsalted or made without added fat does not automatically mean lower total fat. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. The Netherlands Bakery Centre describes ‘reduced’ as meaning at least 30% less of the nutrient in question than comparable products. First, check that almonds are allowed under the school’s allergy arrangements and food policy.
If you want a product with less fat, compare the fat content per 100 g and assess any reduction claim separately from the portion size. Unsalted or made without added fat does not, in itself, mean a lower total fat content.
Before packing almonds for your child, check the school’s rules, the allergen information and whether the form is suitable for them. Whole nuts need particular care because of the risk of choking.
If an unsalted option, handy packaging or easy portioning matters most, check the exact variety and its ingredients list. A brand name alone doesn’t tell you what’s in a specific pack.
Compare products by total fat per 100 g, and consider a reduction claim separately from terms such as ‘low fat’, ‘unsalted’ and ‘made without added fat’. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. The Netherlands Bakery Centre describes ‘reduced’ as meaning at least 30% less of the nutrient in question than comparable products.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Genuinely lower fat | Compare total fat per 100 g and check the claim, the stated difference and the products used for comparison. | If lower total fat in the product is the deciding factor for me, I want to see a substantiated reduction. Around 28% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| School rules and safe eating | Ask about the school’s policy, read the allergen information and consider whether the form of the nuts is suitable for the child. | If I’m packing almonds for a child, I first want to know whether they’re allowed under the school’s rules and can be eaten safely. Around 22% of consumers give school safety top priority. |
| Packing a portion | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g with the amount you actually pack; a smaller portion doesn’t change the product’s composition. | If I want to decide in advance how much to pack, portion control matters more to me than a reduction claim. Around 22% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Ingredients, salt and flavour | Read the ingredients list and check the salt content of the exact variety. ‘Made without added fat’ describes what has been added, not necessarily the total fat content. | If my choice mainly depends on the ingredients, salt or a roasted flavour, I look at the specific variety. Around 17% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack size and storage instructions, especially if you’re splitting the almonds across several school days. | If I want a snack that’s easy to pack, store and portion, the packaging needs to suit those needs. Around 11% of consumers prioritise practicality. |
These descriptions answer different questions from how much total fat the product contains. You could end up choosing a product that doesn’t meet your needs if you’re looking for less fat.
Check total fat per 100 g and assess any reduction claim separately from the salt content and preparation method.
Eating less doesn’t change the product’s composition. What’s listed as a portion on the pack may not be right for every child either.
Use the values per 100 g to compare products, then decide how much to pack for your own portion plan.
A nutrition claim or product name doesn’t tell you whether nuts are allowed at the school or fit its allergy arrangements.
Check the school’s rules first, then look at the ingredients and the form of the product.
Worth considering if you’re looking for unsalted almonds or a particular preparation method.
AH Amandelen ongezouten 190 g is a specific variety to check for nutritional values and portion size.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is worth considering if you’re looking for unsalted almonds and want to check the ingredients.
PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten 200 g is a specific variety to consider if you want to check an unroasted option and its ingredients list.
The ALDI product page describes unroasted Trader Joe’s almonds in a resealable pack.
Amandelen ongezouten is relevant if you’re looking for an unsalted option at Lidl.
These Joybuy products are standard almond varieties, with names that use terms such as raw, unsalted or natural. These descriptions don’t prove a lower total fat content or a reduced-fat claim.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for an almond variety whose product name includes Original Almond Kernels.
The product name states a pack size of 160 g. Contains almonds; check the school’s allergy arrangements and food policy before packing it.
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A good fit if you’re specifically looking for almonds labelled raw and unsalted.
The product name states a pack size of 200 g. Contains almonds; check the school’s allergy arrangements and food policy before packing it.
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An option to consider if you’re looking for an almond variety with Natural in its product name.
The product name states a pack size of 500 gr. Contains almonds; check the school’s allergy arrangements and food policy before packing it.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. The Netherlands Bakery Centre describes ‘reduced’ as meaning at least 30% less of the nutrient in question than comparable products. Check how the claim is substantiated and what products are used for comparison.
Not automatically. Unsalted refers to salt, while no added fat refers to what has been added during preparation. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat, but that product description doesn’t substantiate a lower total fat content. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check the exact claim instead.
No, whole nuts can pose a choking risk. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises considering how easy food is to chew and adapting hard foods appropriately; choose a form that’s suitable for the child in question.
No. Unsalted almonds still contain almonds, which are tree nuts. Check the allergen information and warnings on the packaging of the exact variety too.
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. For AH Amandelen ongezouten, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and resealing the pack securely after use.
