Mindful office snackers
You want a lighter snack and to distinguish between less fat in the product, lower energy content and eating a smaller amount.
Who is this guide for?
Managers of the shared snack bowl
You stock the office and want to keep packaging information, allergen details and storage advice easy to identify when several colleagues help themselves.
Buyers stocking up on unsalted snacks
You’re looking for an easy-to-share unsalted peanut snack and don’t want to confuse choosing less salt with reducing fat.
What should you look for when buying?
Compare nutritional values for the same quantity and exact variety. Then consider portion size, salt and allergens separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Verifiably less fat | Fat per 100 g for the exact variety, and the basis for comparison behind any claim. | If I want less fat in the product for the office snack bowl, I compare the same quantity and variety. Around 31% of consumers prioritise reducing fat. |
| Portion and energy | Energy per 100 g, the portion size you choose and whether the pack contains more than one snack portion. | If my main aim is to manage how much I eat, I focus on the portion rather than just the pack size. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Allergens when sharing | The allergen information and any warnings on the packaging; keep them easy to identify after filling the snack bowl. | When colleagues share the same supply, I want the allergen information to remain available. Around 25% of consumers prioritise clearly identifiable allergen information. |
| Storage and stock | The storage advice for the exact variety, whether the snack bowl seals properly, and whether the product name and best-before date are retained. | For supplies that need to last several days, I want to be able to seal the packaging properly and identify what’s inside. Stock management is a priority for around 19% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming oven-baked means low-fat
The way a product is prepared doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much fat it contains. Duyvis lists less fat for Oven Baked Original than for the salted variety mentioned, but that doesn’t make the oven-baked option low-fat; its salt content is also different.
Compare fat, energy and salt for the same quantity. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low-fat’ claim on solid foods.
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Confusing unsalted with lower fat
Unsalted describes the salt choice, not the fat content. PLUS lists 51.3 g of fat per 100 g for its unsalted variety.
Choose unsalted if that’s your salt preference, and assess any fat reduction separately.
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Throwing away the packaging after filling the snack bowl
Once the peanuts have been decanted, the allergen information, product name and best-before date won’t necessarily be visible alongside them. This makes it harder to share the stock responsibly or identify a particular batch.
Keep the packaging by the snack bowl, or make sure colleagues can still access the product and allergen information.
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Assuming a small pack is one light portion
The amount in a pack and the amount you eat aren’t the same thing. A small bag doesn’t automatically determine how much you’ll eat in one snack break.
Decide on your preferred amount separately and compare nutritional values on the basis of the same portion size.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
The range includes both salted peanuts and Oven Baked Original, so you can compare the preparation method and nutritional values side by side.
- Duyvis lists 47 g of fat for Oven Baked Original and 52 g for Pinda’s Gezouten (Salted Peanuts); these figures apply to the specifically named varieties.
- The manufacturer also lists more salt for Oven Baked Original than for the salted variety mentioned. The product description doesn’t support a general conclusion about all Duyvis peanuts.
Albert Heijn
AH Ongezouten pinda’s (Unsalted Peanuts) is a specific own-brand unsalted option for sharing.
- The product page identifies it as the unsalted variety.
- Unsalted doesn’t mean lower in fat. A safety warning for AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten (Extra Large Salted Peanuts) applies only to the specific product and date combination stated in that warning.
Jumbo
Jumbo Ongezouten Doppinda’s 500 g (Unsalted Peanuts in Shell, 500 g) is an unsalted option that still needs shelling.
- The product name specifies the type and pack size.
- At the office, bear in mind the shelling and the leftover shells; the product name says nothing about fat reduction.
Lidl
The Alesto range includes peanuts in a spiced dough coating.
- The coating makes this a different snack choice from plain peanuts.
- Lidl’s product description mentions the crunchiness; this is a brand description, not an independent taste assessment or evidence of lower fat.
ALDI
The Dutch product page describes Trader Joe’s roasted unsalted peanuts, 250 g.
- The product description says they are roasted and unsalted.
- Roasted and unsalted doesn’t tell you how much fat the product contains or prove that it has less fat.
PLUS
PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten 300 g (Unsalted Peanuts, 300 g) is a specific own-brand variety with a detailed product description.
- For this variety, PLUS lists 0 g of salt, 51.3 g of fat and 623 kcal per 100 g.
- The nutritional values show that salt choice and fat reduction are separate considerations; there’s no evidence that this variety is low-fat.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These products are for anyone comparing peanuts for the office snack bowl by salt choice, portion and ease of storage; the nutritional values listed don’t automatically make them low-fat.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
Suitable if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts for the office stock; unsalted doesn’t mean lower in fat.
The product information lists 50 g of fat, 2690 kJ and 0.02 g of salt. It also states that the product contains peanuts and may contain traces of cashew nuts.
Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack securely after opening.
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Verse Extra Large Roasted Peanuts, 210 g
Suitable if you’re looking for roasted peanuts to keep in stock and want to consider salt separately from fat.
The product information lists 50 g of fat, 626 kcal per 100 g and 0.02 g of salt.
Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack securely after opening.
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g'woon peanuts in shell, 500 g
Suitable if you want peanuts in their shells for your stock; bear in mind that they’ll need shelling and will leave shells around the office.
The product information lists 49 g of fat, 2515 kJ and 0.12 g of salt.
Frequently asked questions
Do ‘low-fat’ and ‘less fat’ mean the same thing?
No. A product containing less fat than another product doesn’t automatically meet the ‘low-fat’ claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for that claim; comparisons with another product answer a different question.
Can I put peanuts in the same snack bowl as biscuits?
For sharing snacks at the office, it’s practical to keep peanuts in a separate, clearly labelled container and make the original allergen information available. Peanuts are a legally recognised allergen; the NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
What has the NVWA checked since 2026 in relation to cross-contamination warnings?
Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been checking during inspections whether prepacked products carry appropriate warnings about possible cross-contamination with allergens. This warning concerns unintended presence and doesn’t replace listing peanuts as an ingredient.
How should I store an opened supply of peanuts at the office?
Follow the label for the exact variety. For Duyvis Gezouten 370 g, the product page advises storing it in a cool, dry place and resealing the packaging securely after opening. The Voedingscentrum lists a rancid, chewy or mouldy appearance as signs that salted peanuts have spoiled. A general storage period doesn’t guarantee that a snack bowl opened frequently in the office will stay in good condition.
Which AH recall warning should I check against existing stock?
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn published a warning about AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten (Extra Large Salted Peanuts) in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. If the product and date on your pack match that description exactly, don’t eat the product and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions. The warning applies to this specific product and date combination.