If you want to eat less fat while enjoying a drink and nibbles, you can weigh out your portion; this won’t change the fat content of the peanuts themselves. Unsalted peanuts are a lower-salt choice, but they’re not automatically lower in fat. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. ‘No added fat’ doesn’t automatically mean a product meets that limit.
You want to keep serving peanuts, but you’re looking for a product with clear information about its fat claim and what it’s being compared with. The words ‘oven-baked’ on the pack alone don’t mean the peanuts are low in fat.
You want to decide in advance how much to have with your drink. The nutritional information and a portion you can weigh out make it easier to assess how much you’re eating separately from the product’s composition.
You’re looking for peanuts to share and want to distinguish clearly between unsalted and seasoned varieties, ingredients and allergen information.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat claim | Check the fat per 100 g, the full claim and the stated basis for comparison. | If I’m looking for a product with less fat, I want clear, up-to-date labelling. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| Portion size | Weigh out your own portion and calculate the nutritional values using the information per 100 g. | If I don’t want to eat a whole bag without noticing, I decide how much to have in advance. Around 29% of consumers prioritise keeping portions in check. |
| Salt and flavour | Compare the salt per 100 g and read the ingredients list; unsalted doesn’t mean low in fat. | If I’m mainly watching my salt intake, I want to distinguish between unsalted and seasoned varieties. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
| Buying and serving | Check the pack size, whether the peanuts are in shells, storage instructions and allergen information. | If I’m taking peanuts with me or sharing them with others, I consider the packaging and how easy they are to serve and store. Around 21% of consumers prioritise these practical factors. |
‘No added oil or fat’ describes how a product is made; it doesn’t automatically tell you the fat content of the finished product. For a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g, and don’t treat an oven-baked claim as proof that a product is low in fat.
Albert Heijn states that the Duyvis Oven Roasted Borrelnoten Herbs&Onion and Duyvis Japanse borrelmix have been discontinued. An old lower-fat claim doesn’t make either product a current buying option.
Check whether the product is still on sale, and read the information on the pack you’re actually buying.
You could waste time looking for a variety that is no longer in the listed range.
Unsalted tells you about the salt, not the fat. The AH and PLUS unsalted peanuts mentioned contain 51 and 50 g of fat per 100 g respectively.
Choose unsalted peanuts to suit your salt preferences, and assess the fat content and portion size separately.
Peanuts are an allergen, and a coating can add other allergens. Whole peanuts can also pose a choking risk for young children.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information, and keep it available when serving the peanuts in a bowl. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts among the allergens that must be declared.
These product examples help you compare preparation methods, salt levels and ingredients. A brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is currently available.
Worth considering for oven-baked peanuts and mixed snacks.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g is an example for anyone keeping an eye on salt and portion sizes.
Jumbo Unsalted In-Shell Peanuts 500 g is an option if you don’t mind shelling them as you serve.
The Dutch product page describes unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.
The Dutch ALDI product page describes Trader Joe’s Peanuts 250 g as roasted and unsalted.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is an example of a shelled, unsalted snack to enjoy with drinks.
These products offer a range of options, including unsalted peanuts, seasoned roasted peanuts and peanuts in their shells. The fat values shown make clear that none of these examples is low in fat: for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for this claim.
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A good fit if you want an unsalted snack to enjoy with drinks and are more concerned about salt than reducing fat.
Lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil, 0.02 g of salt and 50 g of fat per 100 g. With 50 g of fat per 100 g, this isn’t a low-fat option; for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for this claim.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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A good choice if you’re looking for honey-flavoured peanuts roasted with a little salt, but not if you need a low-fat option.
The product information lists 69% peanuts and 40 g of fat per 100 g. This isn’t a low-fat option: for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.
Contains peanuts and wheat/gluten; may contain other nuts.
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An option if you’re looking for unsalted roasted peanuts and the listed 210 g pack suits your get-together.
The product information lists 100% peanuts, 0.02 g of salt and 50 g of fat per 100 g. With 50 g of fat per 100 g, this isn’t a low-fat option; for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for this claim.
Contains peanuts.
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A good fit if you want to serve peanuts in their shells and don’t mind shelling them at the table.
The product information lists 49 g of fat per 100 g. This isn’t a low-fat option: for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for this claim.
You’ll need to shell the peanuts yourself. Contains peanuts.
No. ‘No added fat’ describes how a product is made; it may still contain fat from the peanuts themselves. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.
No. A smaller portion doesn’t change the product’s composition, but it does change how much you eat. The stated portion on the label for AH Unsalted Peanuts is 25 g; don’t treat this as general dietary advice.
Follow the instructions on the pack. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Unsalted Peanuts in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely.
A lower-fat label doesn’t mean that the peanut allergen has been removed. Check the ingredients and allergen information; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, peanuts must be declared as an allergen on pre-packed products. A coating may also contain other allergens.
Whole peanuts can pose a choking risk for young children. The AH and PLUS product information warns about this; being unsalted or lower in fat doesn’t change the risk.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026 because of possible metal fragments. The warning applied to that specific pack; follow Albert Heijn’s instructions for the product and best-before date shown on your pack.
