If you’re looking for a product that genuinely contains less fat, compare the fat content per 100 g and check what any reduced-fat claim is based on. Unsalted or made without added fat does not automatically mean low-fat; with ordinary almonds, a smaller portion only reduces the amount you eat. Only pack almonds if they fit with the school’s allergy arrangements and rules.
You’re looking for almonds that contain less fat themselves, not simply a smaller bag or a product made without added oil. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, and distinguish a relative reduction from a low-fat claim.
You want an easy-to-pack nut snack and are mainly choosing based on an unsalted recipe, how it’s prepared and a measured portion. A resealable pack can make it easier to portion out at home.
First, check whether almonds are suitable in light of any known allergy and the school’s arrangements. Almonds are tree-nut allergens; a lower fat content does not change that. Stichting Voedselallergie lists almonds among the types of nuts that must be declared as allergens.
The percentages show the main purchasing priorities among people choosing almonds for a Dutch secondary-school lunch.
Choose this option if: your priority is genuinely lower fat content in the product and you can check the comparison with similar almonds.
Bear in mind: a relative reduction does not automatically make a product low-fat or low-energy.
Choose this option if: you’re looking for a regular nut snack for lunch and don’t require reduced fat content. The Voedingscentrum recommends unroasted or lightly roasted nuts.
Bear in mind: portioning them yourself does not change their nutritional composition per 100 g.
Choose this option if: you’re specifically looking for an oven-roasted variety with no added oil or fat; Duyvis describes Almonds Original this way.
Bear in mind: the preparation description does not prove that the product has reduced fat, nor does it tell you by itself whether it’s unsalted.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Is the lower fat content substantiated? | Compare the fat per 100 g for the exact variety, and check the reference product and evidence behind any claim. | If you’re looking for a product with less fat for lunch, you’ll want a comparison that isn’t skewed by different portion sizes. Around 31% of consumers prioritise a substantiated fat reduction. |
| Is the product suitable for lunch? | Check whether the variety is unsalted and whether it’s described as unroasted or lightly roasted. Decide separately how much to pack. | If you’re looking for a regular nut snack for a daily packed lunch, both the ingredients and the amount you pack matter. Around 31% of consumers say this lunch-friendly composition is their main priority. |
| Are the school and allergy arrangements clear? | Read the allergen information on the current packaging and check the arrangements at your child’s school. | If a student has a known allergy or the school has rules about nuts, suitability comes before nutritional preferences. Around 23% of consumers say allergy or school arrangements are their main priority. |
| Is the packaging practical? | Compare the net weight, check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage instructions. | If you want to portion the almonds easily at home and reduce waste, packaging and storage are important considerations. Packaging convenience and cost come first for around 15% of consumers. |
A preparation description tells you how a product was made, but it doesn’t compare its total fat content with that of other almonds.
Compare fat and energy on the same basis, and assess any reduction claim separately from the preparation method.
The weight of the pack and the composition per 100 g are two different things.
Check the product’s composition first, then decide how much to pack. Compare pack prices on the same weight basis.
Almonds remain tree-nut allergens, whatever the preparation method or nutritional description.
Check the current allergen information and the arrangements for the student and school before packing almonds.
Nuts are susceptible to mould, and almonds can go rancid.
Store them somewhere dry in a tightly sealed container, check them before eating and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Duyvis product descriptions distinguish between an unsalted variety and an oven-roasted variety.
AH Terra Ongebrande amandelen is worth considering if you’re looking for an unroasted variety.
Jumbo Biologisch Ongebrande Amandelen 175 g is worth considering if you’d like to look at an organic variety as well as its preparation method.
The Amandelen ongezouten product description is relevant if you’re looking for an unsalted variety at Lidl.
The ALDI Netherlands product page describes Trader Joe's Amandelen in a 200 g pack.
According to the PLUS product page, PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten is a 200 g stand-up pouch.
No. That preparation description does not prove that the product is low-fat. For solid foods, the European Commission defines the ‘low-fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g; check the nutritional values for the exact variety.
Not automatically. The net weight tells you how much is in the pack; decide separately how much to pack, and only use nutritional values per portion with the corresponding portion size in mind.
Store nuts somewhere dry in a tightly sealed container. The Voedingscentrum’s Storage Guide recommends keeping opened unsalted almonds in a kitchen cupboard for six months; their quality may deteriorate after that. Follow the packaging instructions too, and don’t eat almonds that are rancid, chewy or mouldy.
A lower fat content doesn’t make almonds nut-free. Almonds remain tree-nut allergens; if you have a known allergy, follow your personal treatment advice and read the current allergen information.
Read the current packaging before using the product. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that product information can change; if you have any questions, contact the customer service team at the relevant shop.
