To choose coated peanuts with less fat, compare the exact claim with the nutrition table for the product you’re buying. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim; ‘no added fat’ describes only how the product is made. For school days, you’ll also need to consider allergens, any rules set by your child’s school and how much you pack.
You want to know whether a claim describes an absolute fat content, a comparison or simply a method of preparation. The European Commission explains the threshold for ‘low fat’; SPAR Nederland and Duyvis make claims about specific products.
Alongside what your child eats on a school day, you’ll want to consider allergen information and any rules set by their school. The NVWA provides information about allergens, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against giving young children whole peanuts and nuts.
You’re looking for a flavour and pack size that suit your household, and want to know how to store an opened bag. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI Nederland give details of specific products, packaging or storage instructions.
Start with the exact claim and the nutrition table: for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergens, so check for both and look out for any warnings on the packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-fat claim | Read the exact claim, what it’s being compared with and the fat content per 100 g for the current product. | If reducing fat is your main reason for choosing it, you’ll want to know what the product is being compared with and what the label says. Around 33% of consumers say reducing fat is their top priority. |
| Suitable for school | Check allergens and cross-contamination warnings, and find out whether the school has any rules. | When packing a snack for a child, allergens and school rules may matter more than convenience. Around 27% of consumers say suitability for school is their top priority. |
| Nutrition per portion | Compare energy, fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g, then calculate the amount for the portion you’re packing. | To find out what your child will actually eat, you’ll need the portion weight as well as the figures per 100 g. Around 27% of consumers say nutrition per portion is their top priority. |
| Flavour and packaging | Check the flavour, net weight and storage instructions on the packaging. | If you’re mainly looking for something that suits your household’s tastes and needs, packaging and storage are practical considerations. Around 13% of consumers say this is their top priority when choosing for their household. |
A description of how a product is prepared doesn’t prove that the finished product meets the threshold for a ‘low fat’ claim.
Check the fat content per 100 g and distinguish between the preparation method, a comparative claim and an absolute nutrition claim.
The nutrition table lists energy, fat, saturated fat and salt separately; one claim doesn’t replace this information.
Compare the figures per 100 g on the same basis, then calculate them for the amount you’ll actually eat.
Allergen information, school rules and the risk of choking for young children may matter more than the fat content.
Read the label, check any rules set by the school and consider the circumstances in which your child will eat the snack.
In 2018, Libelle looked at flavour, crunch and colour. The AD test in 2024 focused on cocktail varieties; neither test, in itself, establishes a current claim about fat reduction.
Use taste tests for what they were designed to assess, and check product information to judge nutrition claims.
Specific Duyvis products are made in different ways and carry different claims; these statements don’t automatically apply to other varieties.
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is an own-brand variety; check the current packaging and ingredients.
Jumbo describes a cocktail variety made with peanuts and a crunchy dough coating.
Here, Lidl refers to the supermarket chain selling an assortment of coated peanuts, not a confirmed product brand.
ALDI Nederland lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in oriental, provençale and cocktail varieties.
PLUS offers a mild variety of coated peanuts in a 300 g pack.
These are regular coated peanuts for sharing; flavour and preparation descriptions don’t, in themselves, prove a lower fat content.
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For sharing: the product description features crunchy peanuts with a savoury herb flavour.
Contains peanuts; check the allergen information and any school rules.
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For sharing: the product description features crunchy peanuts with a mild curry flavour.
Contains peanuts; check the allergen information and any school rules.
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For sharing: the product description features peanuts with a crunchy coating and an onion and garlic flavour.
Contains peanuts; check the allergen information and any school rules.
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For sharing: the product description features peanuts with a crunchy coating and a Provençal onion and garlic flavour.
Contains peanuts; check the allergen information and any school rules.
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For sharing: the product description features peanuts with a double coating and a BBQ paprika flavour.
Contains peanuts; check the allergen information and any school rules.
For a solid food, the maximum is 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. ‘Oven-baked’, ‘no added fat’ or a comparative claim about having less fat doesn’t, in itself, prove that a product meets this threshold.
Check the allergen information and warnings on the packaging. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergens, so don’t rely on the product name alone.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against giving young children whole nuts and peanuts because of the risk of choking. This is a safety warning, not a legally defined age limit.
First compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then calculate the figures for the weight of the amount you’re packing. Net weight isn’t a recommended portion size; Your Europe explains how nutrition information is given per 100 g or 100 ml.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. The product pages for Jumbo and PLUS advise storing the varieties listed in a cool, dry, dark place.
