For conference catering, a lighter snack doesn’t automatically mean choosing nuts with less fat. Compare the nutritional values for the same quantity and check what any claim is based on. Oven-roasting without added oil tells you about how the product is prepared, while smaller portions only affect the amount served. You should also make allergen information available alongside the food.
You want to buy snacks for the conference break that demonstrably contain less total fat. Compare the nutritional values for the same quantity, and check the specific claim and what it is being compared with for the variant you choose.
You’re looking for an unsalted nut snack and want to know in advance how much you’ll serve. Pack size and portion information can help you plan quantities.
You’re serving snacks to a group and need to make information about any allergens available. The NVWA distinguishes between prepacked and non-prepacked foods; for nuts, specify which types are present.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrably less fat | Compare the nutritional values for the same quantity and check the exact claim and the product used for comparison. | If my first priority is less total fat, I want to know exactly what’s being compared. Around 31% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| Portion size | Set a fixed serving size and compare products on the same basis, for example per 100 g. | For a lighter conference break, I want to be able to plan the quantity per attendee. Around 25% of consumers give portion control top priority. |
| Allergen information | Keep the information available alongside the food being served and name the specific types of nuts present. | When serving a group, I want attendees to be able to find allergen information, even if the nuts are in bowls. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this aspect of organisation. |
| Packaging and leftover stock | Match pack size to your serving plan and follow the storage instructions for the variant you choose. | For catering planning, I want to be able to organise the quantity needed and any unused stock practically. Around 19% of consumers name purchasing and leftover stock as their top priority. |
A preparation claim describes how a product is made, not how much total fat it contains. Nuts naturally contain fat.
Assess the preparation method and nutritional values separately. If you’re choosing based on fat content, compare equal quantities.
SPAR stated that Duyvis Oven Roasted Borrelnootjes Sweet Paprika contains 30% less fat than ordinary peanuts in a crunchy coating. This claim applies to that specific variant and doesn’t prove anything about other Duyvis products.
Check the full variant name and what it’s being compared with before taking a claim into account when making your purchasing decision.
If you transfer nuts from their packaging into bowls, information about any allergens present must remain available alongside the food being served. The NVWA says that the specific types of nuts must be listed.
Before serving, record which types of nuts are present and how attendees can access the allergen information.
Decanting nuts into bowls calls for accurate recipe records, clear information cards and instructions for serving staff.
Relevant for oven-roasted almonds and crunchy-coated savoury snacks.
Relevant for AH Unsalted Cashews and as the retailer of the Duyvis variant examined.
Relevant for the 200 g Unroasted Mixed Nuts, with information about ingredients and portions.
Relevant within the specified supermarket selection through its Alesto range and Way To Go cashews.
Relevant for the Trader Joe’s Unsalted Nut Mix described.
Relevant as a supermarket with a separate category for unsalted nuts.
Use these product options to compare preparation methods, unsalted varieties and portion planning. If you’re choosing based on fat reduction, always check the nutritional values and the evidence supporting the specific product claim.
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A good fit if you’re looking for dry-roasted cashews; this alone doesn’t prove that they contain less fat.
The product information lists 43 g of fat per 100 g and 4–5 portions per pack.
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A good fit if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts, but not for a claim that they contain less fat.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
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A good fit if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews.
The pack contains 200 g; unsalted doesn’t mean the product contains less fat.
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A good fit if you’re looking for an unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
The product description lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews; if serving them unpackaged, specify which types of nuts are present.
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Individual portion packs can help you plan servings for a conference break.
The product information lists hickory nuts, sugar and salt; check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
No. The NVWA says that allergen information must be available for food being served. For non-prepacked nuts, it must be clear which specific types are present.
Make sure allergen information remains available alongside the food being served. The NVWA outlines options for providing information in writing or electronically, as well as the conditions for giving it verbally. Make it clear to attendees how they can access this information.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened unsalted cashews in a kitchen cupboard for six months or in the freezer for one year. This advice doesn’t automatically mean that leftovers that have already been served are safe to keep: take their storage history, packaging and any signs of spoilage into account.
Before serving the product, check the packaging again for ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information. Albert Heijn warns that these details may change when a product is updated.
Compare the nutritional values for the same quantity and check which specific variant and comparison product an occasional claim refers to. A preparation description such as ‘no added oil’ doesn’t answer the same question as the total fat content.
