If you want less fat, check the specific claim and what the product is being compared with. If your main aim is to consume less energy, check the nutritional information and your portion size too. ‘No added fat’ does not automatically mean low-fat, and unsalted peanuts are a separate option if you mainly want to avoid added salt.
You want a crunchy peanut snack for New Year’s Eve and are looking for a specific fat reduction compared with a regular version. Check which product it is compared with, rather than relying on the ‘oven-baked’ description alone.
Your main aim is to manage how much you snack on. As well as fat, check the energy content and the portion you plan to serve; ‘light’ can refer to different nutritional qualities.
You’re looking for peanuts with no added salt and don’t want to confuse this with low-fat. Unsalted options are listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS, Lidl and ALDI, among others.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific fat claim | Check which product it is compared with and the nutritional information for the version you’re considering. | If I want less fat, I want to know what the snack is being compared with. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a measurable reduction in fat. |
| Portion and energy | Compare the energy per portion and decide in advance how much you want to serve. | If I want to limit how much I eat during a long evening of celebrations, I check both the portion size and the energy content. Around 29% of consumers give portion size and energy the highest priority. |
| Added salt | Check whether the version is unsalted and read the ingredients. | If I mainly want to avoid added salt, I look for an unsalted product rather than a fat claim. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Pack size and where to buy | Choose a pack size that suits what you plan to serve, and check where the product is available. | If I want the right amount for the party and want to know where to buy it in advance, I check the pack size and retailer. Around 14% of consumers say this is the deciding factor. |
A claim that a product has less fat than another product does not prove that it meets the strict criteria for being labelled ‘low-fat’.
The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low-fat’ claim on solid foods. Check the latest nutritional information and the product used for comparison.
‘No added oil or fat’ describes how the peanuts are prepared; it doesn’t tell you how much naturally occurring fat they contain.
Assess the preparation method and nutritional information separately. Don’t treat an oven-baked description as proof of a low total fat content.
Less fat does not automatically mean a corresponding reduction in energy. How much you eat still matters.
Decide on a portion in advance and check the energy information for the current version too.
There are several types of peanut snacks; the fat claim applies to one specific coated version.
A place to buy unsalted peanuts, as well as a product listing with a specific relative fat claim.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts is a specific own-brand option for anyone looking for whole, unsalted peanuts.
The listed roasted unsalted peanuts are available in a 200 g pack.
At ALDI, Trader Joe’s is listed as the product name for roasted unsalted peanuts.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts is an own-brand option for anyone looking to avoid added salt.
These Joybuy products suit anyone looking for unsalted peanuts or a portion of peanuts as a snack; none of the product information shown describes them as a reduced-fat option.
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For anyone looking for unsalted peanuts to snack on.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. May contain cashew nuts.
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For anyone looking for a roasted peanut snack with no added salt.
The product description lists 100% peanuts as the ingredient.
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For anyone who enjoys snacking on peanuts and shelling them as they go.
Pack size: 500 g.
Not on the basis of the relative claim alone. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to be labelled ‘low-fat’. Check whether the specific version meets this requirement.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘light’ can mean at least 30% less energy, fat or sugar than the regular product. Check what the claim refers to and look at the energy information separately.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label; peanuts are one of the 14 allergens that must be listed. For unpackaged foods, the information must be made available in another permitted way before purchase.
Store peanuts in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container, and follow the instructions on the packaging. The storage advice consulted from the Voedingscentrum is for salted peanuts; don’t assume the same storage times apply to every coated or flavoured version.
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 applies only to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026. Do not eat the affected product. Return it to Albert Heijn for a full refund. According to the warning, products with other best-before dates are not covered by this recall.
