Those looking for a lower-fat option
You’re looking for coated peanuts with less fat per equal amount and want to understand exactly what a claim compares. Distinguish between a relative reduction and a ‘low fat’ claim.
Who this guide is for
Festival-goers keeping an eye on portions
You want to take coated peanuts with you without accidentally treating a whole bag as one portion. Check how much you plan to eat and how many portions are in the pack.
People handing out snacks and stallholders
You’re buying for several visitors and are considering pack size, storage and allergens. If you’re offering snacks as a business, make sure consumers can get allergen information before they buy.
What to look for in coated peanuts for a street festival
Less fat per equal amount
A good fit if: you mainly want to compare the composition, so you’re checking the fat content per 100 g side by side.
Consider: a historical Albert Heijn product listing states that Duyvis Oven Roasted Sweet Paprika contained 30% less fat than regular peanuts in a crispy coating on average. That variety has been discontinued and isn’t a confirmed current purchase option.
Portioning regular coated peanuts in advance
A good fit if: you want to take the snack with you or hand it out, and mainly want to decide the amount yourself.
Consider: portioning limits how much you eat, but doesn’t change the fat content per 100 g; the Joybuy listing for Duyvis Provençal 125 g describes 4–5 portions per pack.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. Having less fat than another variety is a different kind of comparison.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should give this more weight? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Compare the fat content per 100 g and check the exact claim and what it is being compared with. | If you’re mainly looking for less fat per equal amount, compare the composition on the label; around 36% of consumers put this first. |
| Amount eaten | Check the portion size in grams and the number of portions per pack. | If you want to decide in advance how much you’ll eat or hand out, portion size and pack size are key; around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Allergens when handing out snacks | Check the ingredients and allergens for each specific flavour and variety. | If you’re offering snacks to visitors, they should be able to get accurate allergen information in advance; around 21% of consumers prioritise handing out snacks safely. |
| Packaging and storage | Match the net weight to the number of portions and follow the storage advice on the pack. | If you’re buying for a group, a suitable pack size makes it easier to hand out and store the snacks; around 14% of consumers prioritise convenience when shopping. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a discontinued lower-fat variety as a current option
Albert Heijn and SPAR product listings for Duyvis Oven Roasted Sweet Paprika say that the variety has been discontinued or is no longer available. So the historical claim doesn’t confirm that it’s currently available to buy.
Don’t use this information as a current recommendation; check the label of the exact variety you’re considering.
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Assuming a 125 g bag is one portion
The Joybuy listing for Duyvis Provençal 125 g states that there are 4–5 portions per pack.
Decide in advance how many grams you want to take or hand out, and distinguish between the total pack size and one portion.
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Giving all coated peanuts the same allergen list
The allergens listed vary by variety. For example, PLUS Borrelnoten Mild also lists milk and celery.
Keep the original packaging and match the allergen information to the exact flavour and variety.
Brands to include in your label comparison
Duyvis
There are various flavours and pack sizes to compare.
- Jumbo lists Duyvis packs in sizes including 125, 275 and 450 g.
- The 30% less fat claim refers to the discontinued Oven Roasted Sweet Paprika variety and doesn’t automatically apply to the entire range.
Albert Heijn
The AH own-brand range includes various flavours, such as Cocktail, Provençal and Shanghai.
- Compare the nutritional information for the specific flavour and pack.
- The Shanghai product page refers to a discontinued variety; don’t apply its nutritional values to a different listing.
Jumbo
Jumbo Borrelnoten Provençaals is a regular coated peanut variety.
- For the 300 g pack, Jumbo lists nutritional values and 12 portions of 25 g.
- The product listing doesn’t make a reduced-fat claim.
Lidl
Coated peanuts are a product category to consider when making your choice.
- The category can prompt you to compare the label on a specific pack with other varieties.
- A listing for coated peanuts alone doesn’t mean the product contains less fat.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s Borrelnoten are listed in Poesta, Paprika and Bacon Kaas flavours, in 300 g bags.
- The flavour and pack size are clearly specified.
- The flavour and pack size don’t indicate a lower fat content.
PLUS
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is an own-brand variety with nutritional information per 100 g.
- The product listing states 32.7 g of fat per 100 g and provides allergen information.
- ‘Mild’ describes the flavour; it doesn’t mean the fat content has been reduced.
Joybuy products to take along or share
These are regular coated peanuts to take along or share. Compare the fat content per 100 g if you want to assess the composition, and portion them separately if you want to limit how much you eat.
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Duyvis Poeta Coated Peanuts, 275 g
An option to take along or share if you want to compare the nutritional value per equal amount.
Fat: 34 g per 100 g. Salt: 1.4 g per 100 g.
Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; may contain soya, mustard and other nuts.
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Duyvis Oriental Coated Peanuts, 275 g
A good choice to take along or share if you want to decide the portion yourself and compare the nutritional values.
Fat: 34 g per 100 g. Salt: 1.4 g per 100 g.
Contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale, 125 g
The stated portion sizes may help if you want to measure out an amount in advance for yourself or to hand out.
Fat: 33 g per 100 g. The description gives portion sizes of 30 g and 4–5 portions per pack.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g
An option to take along or share if you want to check the composition per 100 g.
Fat: 35 g per 100 g. Salt: 1.3 g per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika, 275 g
The description suggests sharing with friends; check the nutritional values if you want to compare the composition.
Fat: 33 g per 100 g. Salt: 1.5 g per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
When can a solid snack be labelled ‘low fat’?
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. Check against this limit using the amount per 100 g, not a smaller portion.
Does ‘mild’ mean coated peanuts contain less fat?
No, ‘mild’ doesn’t automatically mean a lower fat content. PLUS lists 32.7 g of fat per 100 g for Borrelnoten Mild; always check the nutritional table for the specific variety.
Is a 125 g bag one portion?
Not necessarily: the Joybuy listing for Duyvis Provençal 125 g states that there are 4–5 portions of 30 g. Check the portion information and decide how much you want to take or eat at the festival.
Do I need to provide allergen information if I hand out snacks at a festival?
If you’re a business offering food to consumers, allergen information must be available. The NVWA says consumers must be able to get this information before purchase; have the details for the exact flavour and variety to hand.
How should I store an opened bag of coated peanuts?
Follow the storage advice on the specific pack. HANOS recommends keeping Duyvis Cocktail in a cool, dry place and storing an opened bag in a light- and airtight container; this advice doesn’t automatically apply to every variety or festival situation.