Choose almonds only if almonds themselves fit your diet: they aren’t a suitable free-from snack if you have an almond allergy. Then check the ingredients and warnings for the exact product; being unsalted or unroasted says nothing in itself about other allergens. When serving food in a canteen, allergen information must be available to customers before they make their choice.
You’re looking for a snack that fits the ingredient you avoid. Almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen, so check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the exact product. The Voedingscentrum explains how allergens are listed on packaged products.
You’re looking for an unsalted almond snack to have with lunch and comparing it with savoury seasoned options. Unsalted describes the product, but doesn’t confirm that it’s free from other allergens.
You’re buying snacks to sell or portion out and want to be able to share product information. The NVWA explains that customers must be able to get information about the type of nut present in non-prepacked food.
First check whether the exact product is suitable for your diet. Then compare the flavour, packaging and how you plan to serve it.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the packaging for the ingredients, the ingredient you want to avoid and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Voedingscentrum explains how allergens are listed on packaged products. | If I need to avoid a particular ingredient, I want to know whether this exact product is suitable. Around 39% of consumers put dietary suitability first when buying. |
| Unsalted or seasoned | Check whether the product is unsalted, and also look at how it’s prepared and what other ingredients it contains. | If I prefer a neutral flavour, I look for the unsalted description; a savoury option may better suit a different taste preference. Around 23% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| Storage and serving | Check the storage instructions and consider how allergen information will remain available when serving. The NVWA explains the information requirements for non-prepacked food and the option of informing customers verbally. | If I serve snacks in a canteen, I want to be able to share product information easily and store the packaging as instructed. Around 23% of consumers prioritise ease of serving. |
| Packaging and portions | Compare pack sizes on a like-for-like basis and make sure they suit the portions you want to offer. | If I hand out snacks at lunch, I want to estimate in advance how many portions a pack will provide. Around 15% of consumers focus mainly on the quantity per usable portion. |
A product that’s free from one particular ingredient may still contain other allergens. Almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen.
Work out which ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings for the product you’re considering.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. The Joybuy listing for the oven-roasted product also warns that it may contain peanuts, wheat and gluten.
Consider the preparation method, added flavourings and allergen information as separate features.
Worth considering if you’re comparing an unsalted option with a savoury roasted almond.
AH Unsalted Almonds are worth considering if you’re looking for an unsalted option.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g are one option if you’re looking for an unsalted snack.
The unsalted almonds mentioned are worth considering if you’re comparing ingredients and taste preferences.
ALDI lists unroasted almonds under the TRADER JOE’S product brand.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds 200 g are worth considering if you prefer a neutral snack.
This Joybuy selection includes almonds for a lunch-time snack, including unroasted and unsalted options. Check the packaging and allergen information for the exact product before choosing it for a specific diet.
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A good fit if you’re looking for an unprocessed, unsalted almond snack and almonds suit your diet.
The product title says raw and unsalted; the product information lists almonds as an ingredient. Contains almonds and isn’t suitable if you have 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 information lists 100% almonds and a pack size of 500 g. Contains almonds and isn’t suitable if you have 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 information lists 100% almond kernels and a net weight of 160 g. Contains almonds and isn’t suitable if you have an almond allergy.
No. Almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen, so don’t choose an almond snack if you have an almond allergy. A free-from claim for another ingredient doesn’t change that.
Not on the basis of the Joybuy listing alone. It says that the product may contain peanuts, wheat and gluten. Don’t choose it as a gluten-free option without further evidence relating to the exact packaging.
No. Lactose is milk sugar, while a milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins. A lactose-free description alone therefore doesn’t confirm that a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
The NVWA says that information can be provided verbally, as long as customers are clearly told they can ask for it. Make sure customers can get the information before buying and that the specific type of nut is clearly identified.
Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has checked during inspections whether precautionary warnings on pre-packed product labels comply with the rules in force. So check the warning on the current packaging of the product you choose.
