Only choose almonds if almonds themselves fit your diet. Then check the ingredients and cross-contamination warnings on the exact product for the allergen you want to avoid. Whether they’re unroasted, unsalted or roasted tells you nothing about whether they’re allergen-free.
If almonds fit your diet but you need to avoid another ingredient or allergen, check the information on the specific product packaging. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises checking the label; a general free-from claim is no substitute for doing so.
If you’re putting snacks out for a group, you’ll want to know who each product is suitable for. Keep the product information with the corresponding snack so that different packs or dietary requirements don’t get mixed up.
Once you’ve checked that the product is suitable for your diet, you can compare unroasted, unsalted and savoury roasted varieties. Product listings from Duyvis, Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI describe these preparation differences; they don’t tell you whether a variety is free from another allergen.
First check that almonds themselves fit your diet. Then review the other allergens, and only after that choose your preferred preparation and pack size.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds themselves | Almonds are a tree nut allergen. If you need to avoid almonds, don’t choose an almond snack. | If I need to avoid almonds themselves, this snack isn’t suitable for me; I first need to know whether almonds fit my diet. Around 25% of consumers say suitability is their top purchase priority. |
| Other allergens | Read the full ingredients list and the warning about possible cross-contamination for the allergen you want to avoid. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that allergens are clearly highlighted in the ingredients list. | If almonds are suitable for me, I want to check the ingredients and warnings for things such as gluten, milk, peanuts or other nuts. Around 25% of consumers put these checks first. |
| Serving snacks clearly | Keep each product with its packaging and make different snacks easy to identify. This helps you keep the information with the right variety, but doesn’t guarantee that a snack is suitable for every guest. | When we watch the Netherlands play together, I want to make snacks for different dietary needs easy to identify. Around 25% of consumers say clear serving is their top purchase priority. |
| Preparation and packaging | Compare unroasted, unsalted and savoury roasted varieties only after checking that they meet your dietary requirements. Check whether the pack is resealable; these features don’t prove that a product is allergen-free. | Once I’ve checked that the product meets my dietary requirements, I want to choose between unroasted, unsalted or savoury roasted almonds and see whether the bag is resealable. Around 25% of consumers say preparation and packaging are what make the difference. |
A product may state that it excludes a particular ingredient, but almonds are still a tree nut allergen.
First work out which allergen you need to avoid, then check the exact variety. Don’t choose an almond snack for anyone who needs to avoid almonds.
These terms describe how a product is prepared or marketed, not its full allergen information.
Check the ingredients and warnings separately from your choice of preparation, using the packaging of the product you’re buying.
Duyvis describes how Almonds Original is roasted. This doesn’t mean the finished product contains no fat.
Read this as information about how the almonds are prepared, and check the nutrition table for their nutritional content.
Albert Heijn and PLUS warn that product and allergen information can change. Duyvis also reports changes to allergen warnings.
Check the packaging of the product you’re actually buying and keep it with the product when you serve it.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as savoury roasted almonds in a 125 g pack.
The range includes AH Terra Unroasted Almonds, available in 200 g and 500 g packs.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Almonds in a 140 g pack.
Lidl describes its almonds in the Alesto nut range as natural.
ALDI lists Trader Joe's unroasted almonds and roasted varieties with salt or a smoky flavour, in 200 g packs.
PLUS lists unroasted and unsalted almonds in a 200 g pack, and unsalted almonds in a 150 g pack.
These products are almonds for people who can eat almonds as part of their diet; check the current ingredients and allergen information for each variety.
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Suitable for anyone who can eat almonds as part of their diet and is looking for a ready-to-eat almond snack.
The product information lists 100% almond kernels and a 160 g pack. Check the packaging for any allergens relevant to you.
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Suitable for anyone who can eat almonds and is looking for a raw, unsalted variety.
The product name specifies raw, unsalted almonds in a 200 g pack. Check the current packaging for information about other allergens.
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Suitable for anyone who can eat almonds and is looking for a savoury roasted variety.
The product name specifies roasted, salted almonds in a 500 g pack. The product information mentions tree nuts; check the full allergen information against your dietary needs.
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Suitable for anyone who can eat almonds and is looking for an unprocessed variety that’s ready to eat.
The product information lists 100% almonds in a 500 gr pack. Check the packaging for allergen information in addition to the almond content.
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Suitable for anyone who can eat almonds and is looking for roasted, salted almonds.
The product information lists a resealable 150 g bag and possible traces of peanuts and other nuts. Check this warning against your dietary needs.
No. Almonds are a tree nut allergen. A claim referring to another ingredient doesn’t make almonds suitable for someone who needs to avoid them.
No. These words describe how the almonds are prepared, not whether they contain gluten. Read the label on the exact variety; the Dutch Coeliac Association advises always checking the label.
The ingredients list shows the ingredients used, with allergens clearly highlighted. A warning about possible unintended presence, for example due to cross-contamination, is separate. Check both for the allergen you need to avoid.
Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has overseen the rules on allergen information for pre-packed products. According to the NVWA Q&A, the production date is the key factor, and safe stock produced earlier can still be sold. So an older pack isn’t automatically non-compliant just because it has an older warning.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry place away from light; ALDI lists resealable packaging for the product ranges reviewed. These storage and packaging features say nothing about allergen suitability.
Check the packaging before eating the product and contact customer services if you have any questions. Albert Heijn and PLUS state that ingredients and allergen information can change.
