For a lighter snack, an explicit reduced-fat claim is only useful if it applies to the exact variant and clearly states what it is being compared with; oven-baked or unsalted does not automatically mean lower in fat. The Duyvis claim reviewed for smoked paprika compares the product with other savoury snacks, and the AH page says that the variant has been discontinued, so it is not a current buying option. If you’re mainly looking to reduce salt, unsalted peanuts are another option, but for an Easter egg hunt you should also consider age, allergens and portion sizes.
After the egg hunt, you want a snack that demonstrably contains less fat. So compare the exact variant, its nutritional values and the product used as the basis for any claim. The European Commission defines ‘low fat’ for solid foods as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g; this is not the same as ‘reduced fat’.
Children may join in the snacks at an Easter egg hunt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4; older children can also choke on them. Remember to check the allergen information on the packaging, too.
You may be looking for unsalted peanuts and want to decide in advance how much to serve. Unsalted, in itself, says nothing about the fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
First decide whether fat, suitability for those taking part, energy per portion, salt or ease of serving matters most to you. Then check the exact variant and its packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Which consumers is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Substantiated fat reduction | Check the claim, the exact variant used for comparison and the fat content per 100 g. ‘Oven-baked’ is not proof of reduced fat. | If I’m mainly looking for less fat, I want to know what the variant is compared with. This is the top priority for around 26% of consumers. |
| Suitability for those taking part | Decide who will be eating and read the allergen information on the exact packaging. Don’t give whole peanuts to children under 4. | If children or people with allergies will be eating, suitability matters more than a claim on the front of the pack. Around 26% of consumers rank this as their top priority. |
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you serve. Calculate the energy in a portion using kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams / 100. | If I want to keep track of the energy in my snack portion, I look at how much I actually eat. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Salt content | Check the salt per 100 g and the ingredients list for the exact variant. Unsalted does not mean low fat. | If I mainly want less salt, I look for an unsalted variant and accept that this does not demonstrate fat reduction. Around 16% of consumers rank salt as their top priority. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the pack weight, storage instructions and where the exact variant is sold. | If I’m serving a group, I want to be able to divide up portions in advance and store the packaging properly. This is the top priority for around 11% of consumers. |
A description of how a snack is made, such as being prepared without added cooking fat, does not prove that it is low in fat or meets a reduced-fat claim.
Compare the claim and the named reference product with the nutritional values per 100 g for that exact variant. Keep the preparation method and the nutrition claim separate.
According to AH’s product information, Duyvis Oven baked peanuts honey salt also contains 25 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g.
Look at the nutritional information as a whole and decide what portion you want to serve; don’t choose a flavour variant based on just one figure.
A fat claim does not change the shape of a whole peanut or the risk of choking. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.
Make sure older children eat calmly while sitting down and under supervision.
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 applies to AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, not to all AH peanuts.
Check the best-before date on that specific pack. Do not eat a pack covered by the warning, and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions for returning it.
Useful for understanding the difference between plain peanuts, oven-baked peanuts and coated snacks.
A reviewed own-brand option for unsalted peanuts, with portion and nutrition information.
Offers an unsalted own-brand option alongside Duyvis variants.
An option for buying unsalted peanuts; the Lidl page reviewed describes a 285 g pack.
The Dutch product page reviewed describes 250 g of Trader Joe’s peanuts.
An own-brand option for unsalted peanuts, with ingredients and nutrition information.
This selection of Joybuy products includes unsalted peanuts, roasted peanuts and peanuts in their shells; none is a proven lower-fat choice.
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A good option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts, but the stated composition does not demonstrate fat reduction.
Per 100 g: 50 g of fat and 0.02 g of salt.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts. Don’t give whole peanuts to children under 4.
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A roasted snack option; roasted does not automatically mean the peanuts contain less fat.
Per 100 g: 50 g of fat and 1.4 g of salt.
Contains peanuts and may contain nuts. Don’t give whole peanuts to children under 4.
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The shells set this product apart; when serving, consider who will be eating them and the shape of the peanuts.
Per 100 g: 49 g of fat and 0.12 g of salt.
Contains peanuts and may contain traces of nuts. Don’t give whole peanuts to children under 4.
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The product information describes unsalted roasted peanuts; this is an unsalted option, not a proven lower-fat choice.
Ingredients: 100% peanuts. Per 100 g: 50 g of fat and 0.02 g of salt.
Contains peanuts. Don’t give whole peanuts to children under 4.
No. ‘Oven-baked’ describes the preparation method and does not prove fat reduction. For the ‘low fat’ claim, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods; check the nutritional values for the exact variant.
No. The AH page names regular Duyvis Borrelnootjes/Crac a Nut and Tijgernootjes/Tigernuts as the comparison products. The claim therefore does not compare it with plain peanuts; the same page says that the variant has been discontinued.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4. Older children can also choke on them: make sure they eat calmly while sitting down, and stay with them. This is dietary and safety advice, not a legal age limit.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Check the information for the exact flavour variant and packaging, too.
Follow the instructions on the exact packaging. AH Ongezouten pinda’s says to store the product in a cool, dark, dry place and to close the pack properly after use. For an opened bag of Duyvis Original, Jumbo recommends a light- and airtight tin.
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 applies only to AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Do not eat this product and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions for returning it. According to the warning, packs with other best-before dates are not affected by this recall.
