Who is this choice relevant to?

Snackers looking to cut down on fat

You want to compare the fat content in the same amount of cocktail nuts and tell the difference between a ‘reduced fat’ claim and the nutrition claim ‘low fat’.

Campers planning portions

You want to take along an amount that suits your snack breaks, so the size of the bag doesn’t automatically determine how much you eat.

Campers sharing with others

You want to share the snack with your group and check the ingredients, allergen information and warnings for the variety you’ve chosen beforehand.

What should you look for when buying?

Compare nutritional values on the same basis, decide how much you want to serve, and check whether the packaging suits how quickly you’ll use it and where you can store it.

What to consider What should you look for? Who is this important for?
Less fat in the same amount Compare fat, energy and salt per 100 g, and check what any claim is based on. For ‘low fat’, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods; the historic Duyvis Oven Roasted varieties from Albert Heijn listed 21 g of fat per 100 g. If I want less fat in the same amount, I compare the values per 100 g and check the basis of comparison for the claim. Around 31% of consumers put reducing fat at the top of their list.
Portions Check the portion size and number of portions on the packaging. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion and twelve portions in its 300 g bag of cocktail nuts. If I want to decide in advance how much to put out, the portion information helps me choose an amount that suits the group. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion control.
Storage at the campsite Follow the storage and resealing instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn recommends storing its cocktail nuts in a cool, dark and dry place; for opened cocktail nuts, the Voedingscentrum’s general advice is 2–5 days in a kitchen cupboard. If I want to take the bag with me after opening it, I consider where I can store it and how quickly we’ll get through it. Around 19% of consumers give practical storage the highest priority.
Allergens and sharing Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. For its cocktail nuts, Albert Heijn lists milk, peanuts and wheat, among other ingredients; Jumbo lists peanuts and wheat for its cocktail variety. If I’m sharing cocktail nuts with others, I want to know in advance which ingredients and warnings apply to the variety I’ve chosen. Around 13% of consumers prioritise sharing food safely.
Bag size and how quickly you’ll use it Choose the net weight and number of portions to suit your group and snack breaks. A larger bag is only practical if you can use its contents in line with the storage instructions. If I’m packing snacks for several occasions, I want a bag size that suits what my group will actually eat. Around 12% of consumers prioritise choosing the right size.

Common pitfalls

  • Confusing ‘reduced fat’ with ‘low fat’

    A comparative claim doesn’t mean a product meets the threshold for ‘low fat’. The historic Duyvis Oven Roasted varieties described by Albert Heijn listed 21 g of fat per 100 g; for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for ‘low fat’.

    Read the exact claim and its basis of comparison alongside the nutrition table. Don’t use ‘low fat’ as a synonym for a product claim about reduced fat.

  • Comparing fat content alone

    According to Albert Heijn, the historic Duyvis Oven Roasted varieties also listed 2 g of salt per 100 g. A claim about fat says nothing by itself about salt or energy.

    Compare fat, energy and salt separately per 100 g, and make sure you’re comparing the same product variety on the same basis.

  • Taking a large bag without a storage plan

    According to Albert Heijn, its 300 g bag of cocktail nuts contains twelve portions of 25 g. For opened cocktail nuts, the Voedingscentrum’s general advice is 2–5 days in a kitchen cupboard; this advice doesn’t necessarily apply to a hot tent or car.

    Choose a bag size that suits the number of snack breaks, seal the packaging properly after use and follow the instructions on the pack.

  • Assuming a different flavour is allergen-free

    Allergen information varies by product variety. For its cocktail nuts, Albert Heijn lists milk, peanuts and wheat, among other ingredients; Jumbo lists peanuts and wheat for its cocktail variety. The NVWA points out that allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label.

    Before sharing, read the label on the exact pack, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. Also take warnings for young children into account.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

Duyvis makes peanuts coated in a crunchy shell. For historic 200 g Oven Roasted varieties, Albert Heijn listed a claim of 30% less fat and 21 g of fat per 100 g.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information gives both the claim and nutritional values per 100 g for the varieties mentioned.
  • Albert Heijn listed these varieties as discontinued. At 21 g of fat per 100 g, they did not meet the threshold for ‘low fat’.

Albert Heijn

AH Cocktail Nuts, 300 g, is a useful reference for nutritional values, portions and storage.

  • For this variety, Albert Heijn lists 33 g of fat, 532 kcal and 1.68 g of salt per 100 g, plus twelve 25 g portions.
  • These product details apply to the cocktail variety and don’t support a reduced-fat claim for the entire own-brand range.

Jumbo

Jumbo Cocktail Nuts is an own-brand reference for nutritional values and bag size.

  • For its 300 g cocktail variety, Jumbo lists 32.7 g of fat, 527 kcal and 1.63 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The range page also lists a 500 g pack; a larger pack on its own is no proof of reduced fat.

Lidl

Lidl stocks cocktail nuts as a product category, so the label on the variety you choose is the key source for its nutritional values and ingredients.

  • The product category gives you a specific option to check the pack and variety you’re considering.
  • Assess any claim against the nutrition table and the exact wording on the packaging.

ALDI

Under the TRADER JOE'S name, ALDI lists 300 g bags of cocktail nuts in Oriental, Provençale and cocktail varieties.

  • The flavours and pack sizes listed make it easier to compare varieties and bag sizes.
  • A flavour or pack size doesn’t support a reduced-fat claim; check the nutritional values and claim on the packaging for that.

PLUS

PLUS Mild Cocktail Nuts, 300 g, is an own-brand variety whose flavour name doesn’t tell you how much fat the product contains.

  • For this variety, PLUS lists 32.7 g of fat and 1.438 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product information lists peanuts, wheat, milk and celery, among other ingredients. Check the allergen information on the exact pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Does 30% less fat mean the same as ‘low fat’?

No. A claim about reduced fat is a comparison; according to the European Commission, the claim ‘low fat’ for solid foods requires a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. The historic Duyvis Oven Roasted varieties described by Albert Heijn listed 21 g of fat per 100 g.

Does less fat also mean proportionally fewer calories?

That doesn’t follow from a claim about fat. Compare energy and fat separately per 100 g. The historic Duyvis Sweet Paprika variety listed 475 kcal per 100 g; Albert Heijn lists 532 kcal per 100 g for its cocktail nuts. These figures are for two specific products, not a comparison based on the Duyvis claim.

Is a 300 g bag one snack portion?

No. The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists twelve 25 g portions in the 300 g bags of the cocktail varieties described. Decide in advance how many portions you’ll need for your group.

How should I store an opened bag at the campsite?

Follow the instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn recommends storing its cocktail nuts in a cool, dark and dry place, and sealing the packaging properly after use. For opened cocktail nuts, the Voedingscentrum’s general advice is 2–5 days in a kitchen cupboard; don’t assume this applies to a hot tent or car.

Can I share cocktail nuts with anyone?

That depends on the ingredients and warnings for the exact variety, as well as the people you’re sharing with. For its cocktail nuts, Albert Heijn lists milk, peanuts and wheat, among other ingredients; PLUS also lists celery for its Mild Cocktail Nuts. Check the current label and take into account the warning that young children could choke on peanuts.