Confidence about gluten
If you have coeliac disease, you want to be able to assess the information for the exact almond variety, including its ingredients and any warnings. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains how to read food labels.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Avoiding other allergens
As well as coeliac disease, another allergy may affect your choice. Almonds contain almonds, and product labels may also include warnings about peanuts or other nuts.
Choosing a snack or topping
You’re looking for almonds to eat on their own or add to foods such as yoghurt or salad. First check the gluten and allergen information, then compare how they’re prepared and what ingredients they contain.
What should you look for when buying?
First check the information about gluten and any other allergens on the exact variety. Then choose based on how the almonds are prepared, their ingredients and the pack that suits how you’ll use them.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Gluten information | Check the gluten-free statement, ingredients and any warning about cereals containing gluten on the exact pack. | I want to assess the gluten information for the variety when I have coeliac disease, even if the pack doesn’t state that it’s gluten-free. Around 42% of consumers put confidence about gluten first. |
| Other allergens | Check which allergens the product contains and which it may contain according to the packaging. | As well as gluten, I need to consider allergens such as peanuts or other nuts, and want to weigh up the warnings separately. Around 25% of consumers put an additional allergy first. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Compare raw, roasted or seasoned varieties, and check whether oil, salt or other ingredients have been added. | Once I’ve checked that the gluten information is clear, I want to choose a variety that works as a snack or topping. Around 17% of consumers put preparation and ingredients first. |
| Packaging and use | Check the net weight and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | I want to choose a pack that suits how I’ll use the almonds and is practical for my regular shop. Around 16% of consumers put pack size and shopping convenience first. |
Common buying mistakes
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Confusing gluten-free with allergen-free
A gluten-free statement doesn’t change the fact that almonds themselves are an allergen. The pack may also warn about peanuts or other nuts.
Check the allergen information separately, and don’t choose almonds if you need to avoid them.
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Assuming information for one flavour applies to the whole brand
Information can differ between plain, roasted and seasoned varieties. For example, Albert Heijn labels the smoked-flavour variety checked as gluten-free, while Duyvis states that Almonds Original may contain wheat and gluten.
Always check the name, ingredients and warnings on the pack you’re buying.
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Assuming unsalted means oil-free
Unsalted tells you about the salt, but not whether oil has been added. For example, Jumbo lists sunflower oil in the unsalted almonds checked.
Read the ingredients list if you also want to avoid oil or other additions.
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Forgetting about cross-contamination at home
After you buy them, a portion could come into contact with crumbs containing gluten, for example in a shared snack bowl.
Keep your portion separate from foods containing gluten and use clean serving utensils. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Dutch Coeliac Society highlight the importance of preventing cross-contamination.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Albert Heijn
The product information checked covers raw, roasted unsalted and roasted smoked-flavour varieties.
- Albert Heijn labels the varieties checked as gluten-free; almonds are the only ingredient listed for the raw almonds.
- This information applies to the specific varieties, not automatically to the entire range. Also check for warnings about other nuts and peanuts.
Jumbo
The 140 g Ongezouten Amandelen checked are roasted and contain almonds and sunflower oil.
- Jumbo lists the ingredients and states that the product may contain peanuts.
- Unsalted does not in itself mean gluten-free; check the information on the exact pack.
PLUS
The varieties checked include roasted unsalted almonds with oil and raw unsalted almonds with almonds as the only ingredient.
- The product information makes differences in preparation and ingredients clear.
- The packs checked warn that the product may contain peanuts and other nuts; a short ingredients list is not the same as a separate gluten-free statement.
Duyvis
Almonds Original is a savoury roasted variety.
- The manufacturer provides information about the ingredients and preparation.
- Duyvis states that Almonds Original may contain wheat and gluten. This variety is therefore not a confirmed choice for the coeliac situation described.
Lidl
The product listing checked is for unsalted almonds.
- The product category suits anyone looking for almonds with no added salt.
- Unsalted doesn’t tell you whether the product is suitable for a gluten-free diet. Check the gluten and allergen information on the exact pack.
ALDI
The product page checked distinguishes between roasted salted almonds and a smoked-flavour variety.
- The varieties have different flavours, and the product information also mentions resealable packaging.
- These features don’t confirm that the product is suitable for a gluten-free diet. Check each flavour separately.
Almonds at Joybuy
This Joybuy selection includes raw and roasted almonds, including salted varieties. If you have coeliac disease or other allergies, always check the information on the exact pack.
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g'woon raw, unsalted almonds, 200 g
The title describes raw, unsalted almonds, and the product description suggests them as a snack. Check the gluten and allergen information on the pack.
Preparation: raw and unsalted.
Ingredient: almonds.
Net weight: 200 g.
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Anatolia roasted, salted almonds, 500 g
The product title describes roasted, salted almonds for snacking. Check the gluten and allergen information on the exact pack before choosing.
Preparation: roasted and salted.
Ingredients: almonds and salt.
Net weight: 500 g.
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g'woon roasted, salted almonds, 150 g
This roasted, salted variety is suggested as a snack or topping. Check the gluten and allergen information on the pack.
Almonds: 97%.
Ingredients: almonds, sunflower oil and salt.
Net weight: 150 g.
Frequently asked questions
Do suitable almonds always need to display the Crossed Grain symbol?
No, the Crossed Grain symbol isn’t the only information to consider. The Dutch Coeliac Society also advises checking the ingredients and cross-contamination information when there’s no gluten-free statement.
What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a product?
Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 governs gluten claims on food. The Association of European Coeliac Societies explains that ‘gluten-free’ means no more than 20 ppm of gluten; it doesn’t mean the product is free from other allergens.
Since 2026, is ‘may contain wheat’ just an optional warning?
No. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has overseen labelling rules for warnings about possible allergen cross-contamination. Manufacturers must assess the situation and provide a warning when required under the applicable rules; check the wording on the pack.
How should you store and serve almonds at home?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. For the almonds checked, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack securely. When serving, avoid contact with crumbs containing gluten.
What should you do if the allergen information on the pack you receive differs from the product page?
Read the pack you’ve received before eating the product, and contact customer services if you’re unsure. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise checking the packaging, as ingredients and allergen information can change.