Only choose party nuts with less fat if the packaging states a specific fat reduction and you can check the claim and nutritional information for that exact variant. Duyvis Oven Roasted Herbs&Onion is a documented example, but Albert Heijn lists it as discontinued, so it is not a current buying recommendation. Also compare portion size, energy and salt, and check the ingredients and allergens for your guests.
You want a verifiable reduction in fat for your garden party, without treating oven-baking or a ‘light’ appearance as proof. Albert Heijn’s product information for Duyvis Oven Roasted Herbs&Onion makes a fat-reduction claim for that specific variant.
You want to keep the amount you serve under control and compare nutritional values for the same portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as an example of a handful of party nuts; this is not a recommended portion for a party.
You’re looking for flavours and pack sizes to suit your guests, and you check the ingredients and allergens for each product. The NVWA explains how allergens must be listed on labels.
Albert Heijn states that Duyvis Oven Roasted Borrelnoten Herbs&Onion 200 g contains 30% less fat, but it also has 21 g of fat per 100 g. The product page says this variant has been discontinued. Treat it as an example of a product, and always check the claim, basis of comparison and nutritional values on any current pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiably lower in fat | Read the exact claim, the basis of comparison and the fat content per 100 g on the packaging. | If I’m looking for a lower-fat recipe for my garden party, I want to be able to assess the claim using the packaging. Around 34% of consumers put verifiable fat reduction at the top of their buying priorities. |
| Portion, energy and salt | Compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g, then work it out for the same portion size. | If I mainly want to decide how much snack food to put out, I look at the portion rather than just the bag. Around 26% of consumers put the total quantity first. |
| Suitable for your guests | Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings for each flavour. | If I’m putting out snacks for guests with different needs, I want to know what each flavour contains. Around 20% of consumers give suitability for guests the highest priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. | If I’m planning the shopping for a garden party, I want to choose the right amount and store any opened packs properly. Around 20% of consumers put quantity and convenient packaging first. |
A product can contain less fat than a comparison product and still be high in fat per 100 g. The Herbs&Onion variant mentioned above contains 21 g of fat per 100 g.
Check whether you’re looking for a relative reduction in fat or a product that meets the ‘low fat’ claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for this claim.
Less fat doesn’t automatically mean less energy or salt. The Herbs&Onion product information states 476 kcal and 2 g of salt per 100 g; PLUS lists 528 kcal and 1,438 g of salt per 100 g for Borrelnoten Mild. These figures relate to two specific recipes and don’t represent a general relationship between product types.
Compare the nutritional values on the same basis, then choose a portion that suits what you want to serve.
A description such as ‘mild’ or a fat-reduction claim doesn’t tell you which allergens the snack contains. PLUS Borrelnoten Mild lists peanuts, wheat, milk and celery, among other ingredients.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for each flavour separately. Don’t offer products containing peanuts as a suitable choice for anyone with a peanut allergy.
Duyvis’s brand catalogue lists a range of party flavours, including Cocktail, Provençale, Poesta and Oriental.
The range includes own-brand varieties such as Provençale, Oriental and Cocktail.
Jumbo describes its 500 g value pack of Cocktail Borrelnoten as peanuts with a crispy batter coating.
Lidl features party nuts and Alesto as a range of nuts and party snacks.
An ALDI Netherlands product page describes Trader Joe’s party nuts in Oriental, Provençale or Cocktail flavours, in a 300 g pack.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is an own-brand variety in a 300 g pack.
No. ‘Reduced fat’ describes a reduction compared with a similar product, while the ‘low fat’ claim has a limit per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for ‘low fat’. The product information for Duyvis Oven Roasted Herbs&Onion states 30% less fat, but also 21 g of fat per 100 g.
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then work out the values for the same portion size for both products. To calculate the values for a 25 g portion, divide the figures per 100 g by four. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as an example of a handful of party nuts; this isn’t a recommended party portion or an exact figure for every brand.
Follow the instructions on the packaging for the variant you have. Jumbo and PLUS product information advises storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place. For Duyvis Oven Roasted Herbs&Onion, the product page recommends storing it in an airtight, lightproof container after opening.
Not if the party nuts contain peanuts. Reducing the fat content doesn’t change the allergen information. Check the ingredients and warnings for each flavour; for example, the Herbs&Onion variant described here lists peanuts and wheat.
Check the nutritional values, ingredients, allergens and any warnings for the exact variant. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label. A claim such as ‘less fat’ doesn’t replace these checks.
