Only choose almonds labelled reduced fat if the claim specifically relates to fat and you can check it against the nutritional information per 100 g. Unroasted almonds, or almonds made without added oil or fat, are not automatically lower in fat. Also choose a pack size that suits how quickly you’ll use them and how you can store them.
You want less fat in the same quantity of almonds, and need to distinguish a claim about how they’re prepared from a change in their composition. Check the claim and the nutritional information: unroasted and oven-roasted do not, by themselves, prove that the fat content is lower. The European Commission explains nutrition claims, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains the terms light and reduced.
You buy a larger bag or several packs for regular use. The pack size, how well it reseals after opening, how quickly you’ll use it and the storage space you have all determine whether that amount is practical for you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides storage advice for unsalted almonds.
You’re looking for unsalted almonds that you can portion out in advance. A suggested serving size can help with your calculations, but it isn’t a personal dietary recommendation and doesn’t change the fat content per 100 g. For example, AH lists 25 g servings for its unroasted almonds.
First, check whether the claim really means less fat. Then choose a pack size and packaging that suit how you use and portion the almonds.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Check that the claim specifically relates to fat, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g with that of the regular product it refers to. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that light or reduced means at least 30% less than the regular product; check which nutrient has been reduced. | If I want less fat in the same quantity, I check the claim and the values per 100 g. Around 42% of consumers put fat reduction first. |
| Stock and storage | Check the net weight, the best-before date on the pack and the storage advice. Also check whether you can seal the pack properly after opening. | If I buy a larger supply, I want to be able to use and store it according to the label. Around 33% of consumers prioritise a pack size that suits their needs. |
| Portions | Check the serving size and nutritional information per serving alongside the values per 100 g. A smaller serving doesn’t change the composition per 100 g. | If I want to measure out snacks from a large pack, a serving size helps me plan. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the convenience of portioning. |
These words describe how the almonds are prepared; they don’t automatically mean a lower fat content. AH’s product page lists 52 g of fat per 100 g for AH Unroasted Almonds; for Duyvis Oven-Roasted Almonds, AH lists 50 g per 100 g.
Check the specific claim and nutritional information per 100 g. Don’t treat descriptions of how a product is prepared as proof of reduced fat.
An opened pack needs to be stored properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a tough texture or mould as signs of spoilage; its general storage guide cannot guarantee the quality of every pack.
Choose an amount that suits how quickly you’ll use it, check the best-before date and follow the storage advice on the pack. Seal opened packs securely.
Eating fewer grams doesn’t change the fat content per 100 g. Jumbo lists 60 g of fat per 100 g for its unsalted roasted almonds, and 15 g per 25 g serving.
Keep the comparison per 100 g separate from your own serving-size calculations. Portioning a product doesn’t make it reduced fat.
The examples below relate to specific product variants and product pages. They are not a general assessment of the brands, nor confirmation that any variant is reduced fat.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as 125 g of oven-roasted almonds, prepared without added oil or fat.
The AH variant reviewed, Unroasted Almonds, comes in a larger pack and contains unsalted, unroasted and blanched almonds.
The Jumbo Unsalted Almonds reviewed are a roasted variant in a 140 g pack.
The product page reviewed describes a 200 g pack of Unroasted Almonds.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds in a resealable 200 g pack.
The PLUS variant reviewed, Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds, contains 200 g of raw almonds.
No, these terms don’t mean the same thing. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a low-fat claim. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that light or reduced means at least 30% less than the regular product, and advises checking which nutrient has been reduced. No added fat describes how a product is prepared and doesn’t, by itself, prove fat reduction.
Multiply the number of grams you plan to use each day by the number of days you want your supply to last, then subtract the stock you already have. As an example, AH lists 18 servings of 25 g in its 450 g pack; at one serving a day, that’s 18 days. This is a way to calculate how much to stock, not personal dietary advice.
For opened unsalted almonds, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a storage time of 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer. Also follow the storage advice on the specific pack: these times don’t guarantee the quality of every preparation or pack. Rancidity, a tough texture or mould are signs of spoilage.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre classifies almonds as a tree-nut allergen; a reduced-fat claim doesn’t make them allergen-free. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that new rules on precautionary warnings about cross-contamination apply from 1 January 2026.
Check the product identity, ingredients, allergens, net weight and nutritional information before you order. Dutch government information on food labels says that relevant label information must also be available online. After delivery, check the best-before date and storage advice on the pack.
Contact the seller and keep the packaging and order details. According to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets, a seller must offer a solution if a product doesn’t meet what you could reasonably expect under normal use; what’s appropriate depends on the circumstances. This is different from spoilage caused by incorrect storage after delivery.
