Compare coated peanuts using the nutrition table for the exact variant you’re considering; the words ‘oven-baked’ or ‘no added oil’ do not, on their own, prove that a product is lower in fat. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the maximum for a ‘low fat’ claim at 3 grams of fat per 100 grams. Choosing a smaller portion of regular coated peanuts doesn’t turn them into a lower-fat variant.
You want a demonstrably lower-fat product, so you check the exact variant, its nutrition table and the basis for any comparative claim. The European Commission distinguishes between ‘low fat’ and a relative claim about having less fat; SPAR states the basis for its claim about a specific Duyvis variant.
You’re adding coated peanuts to your weekly shop and want to decide in advance how much you’ll eat at each snack break. The Voedingscentrum provides general nutritional values for a standard portion, but the packaging for your chosen variant is what you should use for your calculations.
You want to add coated peanuts to your regular shop and consider pack size and storage. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI list 300-gram packs for the product references in question; this tells you nothing about whether they have a lower fat content.
Start with the nutritional information for the exact variant, then decide how much you want to eat at each snack break. Pack size and storage advice can help you plan your weekly supplies.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrably lower in fat | Check the full product name, the nutrition information per 100 grams and what the claim is being compared with. | I want to see that the claim applies to the exact variant I’m buying, not just to a particular cooking method. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| Nutrition per portion | Compare fat, energy and salt per 100 grams, then calculate the values for the amount you actually measure out. | If I measure out a snack portion, I want to know how much fat, energy and salt it contains. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on portion size and their overall nutritional intake. |
| Weekly budget and shopping trip | Check the net weight and compare products on a like-for-like basis; also make sure you’re looking at the variant you want. | I want to pick up coated peanuts during my regular shop and choose an amount that fits my weekly budget. Around 21% of consumers prioritise budget and convenience when shopping. |
| Stocking up and storage | Check the net weight, best-before date and storage instructions on the pack. | I want to know how much I’m bringing home and how to store an opened bag. Around 14% of consumers focus mainly on planning their supplies and storage. |
The description ‘made without added oil or fat’ applies to Duyvis Oven Baked Peanuts Original. The claim for Duyvis Oven Roasted Borrelnootjes Sweet Paprika relates to a different product variant.
Compare the full product name and nutrition table. Don’t assume a claim applies to a different variant.
The European Commission treats claims about fat and energy separately. A claim about fat alone therefore doesn’t tell you how much energy a portion contains.
Check the energy alongside the fat content, and calculate it based on the amount you actually measure out.
The Voedingscentrum uses 25 grams as a standard portion for calculating the nutritional values of coated peanuts. That’s not the same as the contents of a bag or a recommended portion for everyone.
Measure out a separate portion, and follow the pack’s instructions for storing the rest.
A useful reference for two different product lines: Oven Roasted Borrelnootjes Sweet Paprika and Oven Baked Peanuts Original.
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is a supermarket own-brand reference for regular coated peanuts.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is a reference for a regular variant with a crispy dough coating.
The product page confirms that coated peanuts are part of the range.
The coated peanuts reviewed are sold under the TRADER JOE'S name, in the listed flavours oriental, provençale and cocktail.
PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas is an own-brand reference with a listed pack weight of 300 grams.
No, that description of how the product is made does not prove a low-fat claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the maximum for a ‘low fat’ claim at 3 grams of fat per 100 grams. Duyvis uses the description ‘made without added oil or fat’ for Oven Baked Peanuts Original; check the nutritional information for the finished product separately.
Only as a general example. For a standard 25-gram portion of generic coated peanuts, the Voedingscentrum gives figures of 133 kcal, 8.2 grams of fat and 0.41 grams of salt. When buying a product and calculating your own portion, use the nutritional information on the exact pack.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. For Borrelnoten Cocktail, Jumbo says to store in a cool, dry and dark place, and refers customers to the back of the pack for the best-before date. PLUS gives the same storage advice for Borrelnoten Ham Kaas.
Check the allergen information for the exact variant and pack. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly and correctly stated on the label. A claim about having less fat says nothing about whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
Business.gov.nl states that food information in the Netherlands must be in Dutch and also available online. Don’t use the product description as a substitute for the nutritional and allergen information for your chosen variant.
