If you’re looking for a straightforward snack, you could choose unsalted almonds and decide in advance how many to take with you. If you specifically want less fat, check the nutritional information and the evidence behind any comparison for the exact variant: unsalted or made without added fat doesn’t automatically mean low-fat. For children, also consider the snack’s form and any allergens. For children under 4, the Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts.
You want a demonstrably lower fat content and don’t want to mistake unsalted or made without added fat for low-fat. Compare the nutritional information and the evidence behind any reduction claim for the exact variant.
You’re looking for a snack that’s suitable for your child’s age and meets the diners’ allergy requirements. For children under 4, the Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking.
You want to portion out almonds at home or take them with you, and you’re checking the ingredients, pack size and resealability after opening. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
Distinguish between a lower fat content, no added fat and a smaller portion. Then check whether the snack’s form, allergen information and packaging are suitable for the person who’ll be eating the almonds.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Actual fat reduction | Check the fat and energy per 100 g, and see what any comparison is based on. | If I’m specifically looking for less fat, I want more than just the preparation method; around 36% of consumers in this group prioritise a demonstrable fat reduction. |
| Snack form and allergens | Choose a form suitable for the person’s age, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. | If children or people with allergies are coming along, I want to know whether the snack and packaging are suitable; around 29% of consumers give safety and allergen information top priority. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read both the ingredients list and the salt content; ‘unsalted’ doesn’t by itself tell you whether oil has been added. | If I’m mainly looking for unsalted almonds with simple ingredients, that’s my most important criterion; around 21% of consumers put this first. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the net weight, seal and storage instructions. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a sealed container. | At home or on the go, I want to be able to portion out the contents and seal the rest properly; around 14% of consumers put portioning and storage first. |
The preparation method doesn’t tell you how much fat the finished product contains. Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for Duyvis Oven roasted amandelen.
Check the total fat per 100 g and assess any claim for the exact variant.
According to the product page, Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g lists ALMOND 99% and sunflower oil. So the salt description doesn’t tell you the whole story about the ingredients.
Read the full ingredients list if you also want to avoid added oil.
The portion size on a pack doesn’t remove the choking risk posed by whole nuts. For children under 4, the Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts.
First choose a snack that’s suitable for the child’s age, and supervise children who eat whole nuts.
Nuts need to be stored in a dry, well-sealed place. With a larger pack, you’ll also need to portion out and seal the contents yourself after opening.
Choose an amount you can use, and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack.
If an opened pack isn’t sealed properly or stored somewhere dry, this can lead to waste. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page describes Duyvis Oven roasted amandelen 125 g as oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
According to its Dutch product page, AH Amandelen ongezouten is a roasted variant containing almonds.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is a variant whose product page also lists the ingredients.
Lidl describes Alesto as a range of nuts and dried fruit, including almonds.
ALDI Nederland describes Trader Joe's Ongebrande amandelen 200 g as untreated almonds in a resealable pack.
According to the product page, PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten 200 g is a variant with almonds as its only ingredient.
The Joybuy products shown are almonds for a straightforward snack. If you’re specifically looking for less fat, check the nutritional information per 100 g and the evidence behind any comparison for the exact variant.
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A good choice if you’re looking for ready-to-eat almond kernels.
The product information lists 53.8 g of fat per 100 g.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy. For children under 4, the Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts.
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A good choice if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds.
The product information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g and recommends sealing the pack well after opening.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat almond snack.
The product information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission defines the ‘low-fat’ claim as a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. ‘No added fat’ describes how a product is prepared or what has been added; despite its preparation method, Albert Heijn’s product page lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for Duyvis Oven roasted amandelen.
Check the nutritional information for the exact variant and what the comparison is based on. The Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum says that ‘reduced’ means a reduction of at least 30% compared with similar products; this industry guidance doesn’t prove that a specific almond variant meets the claim. ‘Low-fat’ is also a different claim from a relative reduction.
For children under 4, the Voedingscentrum recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking. Amsterdam UMC advises children to eat calmly at the table, with an adult staying nearby when they eat whole nuts.
Almonds are tree nut allergens; roasting doesn’t make a product suitable for someone with an almond allergy. Check the ingredients list and warnings on the exact pack. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the rules for declaring allergens on food labels.
Store nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you buy.
