First, check the ingredients for the exact flavour, then compare the fat content per 100 g. A plant-based or vegan label does not prove that a product is lower in fat: according to the European Commission, solid foods can contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to make a ‘low fat’ claim.
You want a savoury snack without animal ingredients and consider fat content as a separate product feature. So check both the ingredients and the nutritional information: they answer different questions. The Dutch Association for Veganism lists milk, whey and lactose among animal-derived ingredients.
You want to decide how much to serve in advance, so you check the pack size and storage instructions after opening as well as the nutrition table. Dutch retailers offer different pack sizes, as listed by Jumbo and ALDI.
First, check that the ingredients suit your vegan choice. Then compare fat and energy on the same basis and decide how much you actually want to serve.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiable fat reduction | Compare total fat per 100 g. For a ‘low fat’ claim, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods. The Dutch Bakery Centre describes a ‘reduced’ claim as a reduction of at least 30% compared with similar products; if a claim is made, check the stated basis for comparison too. | If I’m looking for less fat, I want to know that the reduction is clearly substantiated, rather than inferred from a product’s light appearance. Around 34% of consumers say verifiable fat reduction is their main consideration. |
| Ingredients in each flavour | Read the full ingredients list for the exact flavour. The Dutch Association for Veganism lists milk, whey and lactose among animal-derived ingredients; a Joybuy product page for Duyvis Poesta lists sweet whey powder from milk. | I want to avoid letting a coating with animal ingredients determine my choice. Around 33% of consumers prioritise vegan ingredients over other purchasing criteria. |
| Energy and portion size | Compare energy and fat per 100 g, then consider how much you’ll serve yourself. The European Commission treats ‘energy-reduced’ and ‘low fat’ as separate claims. The Joybuy product description for Duyvis Provençale gives a portion size of 30 g; this is product information, not a general portion recommendation. | If I’m mainly concerned with what I actually serve myself, I want to be able to apply the nutritional information to my own portion. Around 20% of consumers prioritise energy and portion size. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo lists, among others, 300 g and 500 g bags; ALDI lists a 300 g pack. For the opened bag described there, HANOS recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and using a light- and airtight container. | I want to choose an amount that suits my get-togethers and be able to store the rest according to the pack instructions. Around 13% of consumers say packaging and storage are their main consideration. |
Checking the ingredients and checking the fat content tell you about different product features. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.
Check the ingredients and nutritional values separately. Don’t use ‘low fat’ as a synonym for plant-based.
The Joybuy product page for Duyvis Poesta lists sweet whey powder from milk. That doesn’t automatically tell you anything about the ingredients in other flavours.
Read the current ingredients list for the exact flavour and pack, not just the brand name.
A pack may cover several occasions. The right amount to serve depends on how much you want to eat.
Decide how much to serve in advance and follow the pack’s storage instructions for any leftovers once opened.
The brand describes seasoned, coated peanuts, including Provençale party nuts with onion and garlic flavour.
The own-brand range includes Oriental party nuts; the ingredients and current product information matter if you’re choosing a vegan option.
The range lists different flavours and pack sizes, including larger value packs.
Lidl lists party nuts in its range.
ALDI’s product page lists Trader Joe’s party nuts in flavours such as Poesta, paprika and bacon and cheese, in a 300 g pack.
PLUS lists, among other products, Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g pack.
These Joybuy picks are regular Duyvis party nuts for anyone who wants to check the ingredients for each flavour. They are not proven to be lower-fat options.
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The product description carries a vegan label; the allergen information lists possible traces of milk, so check the current packaging.
Nutritional information per 100 g: 34 g fat and 539 kcal.
At 34 g of fat per 100 g, this variety does not meet the European Commission’s maximum of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
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The product description carries a vegan label; check the current ingredients and allergen information for this exact flavour before choosing it.
Nutritional information per 100 g: 33 g fat and 527 kcal. The product description gives portion sizes of 30 g and 4–5 portions per pack.
At 33 g of fat per 100 g, this variety does not meet the European Commission’s maximum of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. This is an absolute limit, not a percentage reduction compared with another product.
No, check each exact flavour separately. The Joybuy product page for Duyvis Poesta lists sweet whey powder from milk; the Dutch Association for Veganism lists whey and milk as animal-derived ingredients.
No, check the separate allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the requirements for providing allergen information; for example, the Joybuy page for Duyvis Provençale lists possible traces of milk.
Follow the instructions on the packaging for your product. For the Duyvis Cocktail product described there, HANOS recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping an opened bag in a light- and airtight container.
Ingredients, nutritional values and dietary or allergy information can change. Albert Heijn and PLUS point this out in their product information, so check the packaging of the variety you’re buying.
