If having less fat per 100 g is your priority, choose a variety only when its nutrition table and any comparative claim support this; a smaller portion of regular cocktail nuts is a different choice, not a low-fat variety. If you mainly want to limit how much you have with your sandwich, set aside a portion beforehand and compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion.
You’re looking for cocktail nuts to have with your lunch sandwich and want to take their nutritional value into account. Check the fat content on the label; terms such as ‘oven-baked’ or a smaller pack don’t, by themselves, tell you how much fat the product contains.
You want to take an extra snack with you, but don’t necessarily want to eat a whole bag. The Albert Heijn product page for Duyvis Provencale 125 g lists an average portion of 30 g and 4–5 portions per pack.
First decide whether you’re looking for less fat per 100 g or simply want to eat a smaller amount. Then check the portion size, pack and ingredients.
The European Commission defines ‘low fat’ for solid foods as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The Netherlands Bakery Centre describes ‘reduced’ as at least 30% less than comparable products. These terms don’t mean the same thing, so if there’s a comparative claim, check what it’s based on.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claim | Check the fat content per 100 g and verify the basis for any comparative claim. | If I specifically want less fat with my sandwich, I check the nutritional information rather than just how the product is prepared. Around 42% of consumers put demonstrably less fat at the top of their list. |
| Portion to have with your sandwich | Compare the stated portion with the total pack weight and the nutritional information per portion. | If I mainly want to limit how much extra snack I have, I set aside a portion beforehand. Around 33% of consumers give portion control their top priority. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Check the pack size, whether it can be resealed and the storage instructions for the exact variety. | If I’m taking the snack with me for later or on the go, I check whether the pack is practical to store. Around 17% of consumers put convenience first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact flavour. | If I need to take an allergen into account, I check the specific flavour before choosing. Around 8% of consumers put this check first. |
A description of how a product is prepared isn’t the same as a nutrition claim. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as made without added oil or fat; that alone doesn’t prove the product is low in fat or that it belongs to the same category as coated cocktail nuts.
Read the nutrition table and check that you’re buying the coated cocktail nuts you’re looking for. Don’t assume a product is ‘low fat’ or ‘reduced fat’ just because it says ‘oven’.
The Albert Heijn product page for Duyvis Provencale 125 g lists 4–5 portions. Eating the whole bag is therefore not the same as having the stated portion.
Decide in advance how much you want with your sandwich and set that amount aside.
A larger pack doesn’t automatically change the fat content per 100 g. You may also end up buying more than you want to take with you for one lunch.
Choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it, and consider pack size separately from nutrition claims.
The Duyvis Provencale variety reviewed lists peanuts and wheat; PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas also lists milk.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings again for each specific flavour and pack.
The range includes cocktail nuts in several flavours. The Albert Heijn product page for Duyvis Provencale 125 g lists 35 g of fat and 542 kcal per 100 g. These figures are an example from a product label, not evidence that the variety is low in fat.
The shop page for AH Borrelnoten Shanghai 300 g provides an example of a product label; it states that this variety is no longer in the range.
The range includes packs in various sizes. The Jumbo product page for Oriëntaals Borrel Noten 300 g is an example of a specific product label.
Lidl Netherlands’ product page describes cocktail nuts in various 250 g varieties.
ALDI’s range information lists Trader Joe’s cocktail nuts in bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika varieties, in 300 g bags.
The product page for PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas 300 g provides nutrition and allergen information for this specific product.
These Duyvis cocktail nuts suit those looking for regular cocktail nuts to measure out in advance. Use the nutrition table for the exact variety if you want to compare fat content.
Image unavailable
The stated portion sizes make this variety suitable for setting aside an amount for your lunch.
Pack size: 275 g. The product description lists 30 g portions and around 9–10 portions per pack.
Image unavailable
The smaller pack size may suit you if you want to take a measured snack with you; the pack contains several portions.
Pack size: 125 g. The product description lists 30 g portions and 4–5 portions per pack.
No. The European Commission defines ‘low fat’ for solid foods as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The Netherlands Bakery Centre describes ‘reduced’ as at least 30% less than comparable products. If there’s a comparative claim, check which products are being used for comparison.
The Albert Heijn product page lists an average portion of 30 g and 4–5 portions per bag. The whole pack is therefore not the same as one stated portion; if you like, set aside an amount beforehand.
Follow the instructions for the exact variety. The Albert Heijn product page for Duyvis Provencale recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and putting an opened bag in a light- and airtight container.
Check the pack for information about the specific flavour. The Duyvis Provencale variety reviewed lists peanuts and wheat; PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas also lists milk. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens present must be clearly and correctly stated on the label.
Take the warning about choking on peanuts or nuts into account when making your choice. The Duyvis and Albert Heijn product pages checked include this warning; they don’t establish a general age limit.
