Only choose almonds if almond isn’t the ingredient you need to avoid; then check the dietary information and allergen details for the exact product. Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Almonds as gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan, but also notes that they may contain peanuts and other nuts.
You’re looking for an afternoon snack without ingredients such as gluten or lactose, and want to check the information for the exact product. Almonds themselves must also fit your diet. Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Almonds as gluten-free and lactose-free.
You want to know which allergens are included as ingredients and which may be present due to cross-contamination. Almond is itself a tree nut allergen; Stichting Voedselallergie explains why allergen information for each type of nut matters.
You might be comparing unsalted or unroasted almonds with seasoned varieties. Albert Heijn and PLUS list vegan credentials for specific products; this doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
Start with the ingredient you need to avoid, then consider how the almonds are prepared, their flavour and the packaging. A product being labelled unsalted or vegan doesn’t, by itself, mean it’s suitable for someone with an allergy.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary suitability | Check whether you need to avoid gluten, lactose, milk protein or almonds. Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Almonds as gluten-free and lactose-free; this information applies to that product only. | If I avoid gluten, lactose or another ingredient, I first want to know whether almonds themselves fit my diet; around 33% of consumers put dietary suitability first. |
| Allergen warnings | Compare the allergens in the ingredients list with any warnings about possible cross-contamination. Albert Heijn, PLUS and Duyvis list warnings about other allergens for the products described. | I can eat almonds but want to avoid another specific allergen; around 27% of consumers prioritise information about possible cross-contamination. |
| Ingredients and flavour | PLUS lists only almonds as an ingredient; Jumbo lists 99% almonds and sunflower oil. Duyvis Oven Roasted lists 1.1 g of salt per 100 g; this is a seasoned variety. | Once I know what suits my diet, I want to choose between a simple unsalted option and a savoury flavour; around 20% of consumers put ingredients or flavour first. |
| Portioning and storage | Compare the net weight with the stated serving size. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g serving and Duyvis an average serving of 30 g; Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a dry, airtight container. | If I’m spreading a snack over several afternoons, portioning and proper storage matter; around 13% of consumers prioritise these practical considerations. |
| How much to buy | Choose a pack size that matches how much you expect to use, and follow the storage and best-before information on the packaging. ALDI describes the Trader Joe’s variety as resealable. | I want to choose an amount that I can store properly after opening and will actually use; around 7% of consumers put pack size and usage first. |
Almonds contain almond, which is itself a tree nut allergen. A gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan label doesn’t change that, and doesn’t automatically tell you anything about other allergens.
First, identify exactly what you need to avoid. Then check both the ingredients and the warnings on the packaging of the specific product.
How almonds are prepared and whether salt is added are separate questions from whether they contain gluten. Duyvis Oven Roasted lists the possible presence of wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Use the dietary and allergen information for the specific product; don’t assume it’s suitable based only on words such as ‘unroasted’ or ‘unsalted’.
Serving sizes vary by product: Albert Heijn lists 25 g and Duyvis an average serving of 30 g. These are product details, not personal dietary advice.
Check the net weight and serving size separately. Portion out your snack in advance if that’s important to you.
Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a dry, airtight container. A resealable pack can be handy if you’re spreading the contents over several snack breaks.
Choose an amount that suits how much you’ll use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Duyvis Oven Roasted almonds are a savoury, seasoned snack in a 125 g pack.
AH Unsalted Almonds 190 g are a roasted variety with dietary claims for this specific product.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g are an unsalted variety that contains sunflower oil as well as almonds.
Lidl describes Alesto Spanish almonds in several 200 g varieties and also lists a separate unsalted variety.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds in a 200 g pack.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds 200 g have a simple ingredients list.
These are almonds to enjoy as a snack, including plain and unsalted varieties. A product name doesn’t prove that a variety is gluten-free, lactose-free or free from other allergens; check the information on the exact packaging. All three contain almonds and are unsuitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat almond snack and almonds suit your diet.
The product description lists 100% almond kernels and packaging that can be resealed after opening. Contains almonds; unsuitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good fit if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds and almonds suit your diet.
The product title describes raw, unsalted almonds; the description lists almonds as an ingredient and advises keeping the pack tightly sealed. Contains almonds; unsuitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good fit if you’re looking for almonds that the product description says can be eaten as a snack straight away.
The description lists only almonds as an ingredient and advises storing them in a cool, dry place; the pack contains 500 g. Contains almonds; unsuitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
No. Almond is itself a tree nut allergen, so a gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t make a product containing almonds suitable for someone with an almond allergy.
No. Lactose is milk sugar; a milk allergy is an allergy to milk proteins. If you have a milk allergy, check the ingredients and relevant allergen information rather than relying on a lactose-free claim alone.
The ingredients list describes what has been added to the product; a warning may indicate possible cross-contamination during production or packaging. Check both separately for the exact variety.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been overseeing the new rules for warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Use the serving size on the packaging as product information, not as personal dietary advice. Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a dry, airtight container; also follow the storage and best-before instructions on the packaging.
