For a single gluten-free snack on the go, a small pack isn’t automatically a single portion. First, check the current gluten and cross-contamination information for the exact variant, then choose based on packaging and flavour. Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Almonds, 190 g, as gluten-free and gives a portion size of 25 g; this isn’t an individual snack pack. The Dutch Coeliac Society stresses that you should take cross-contamination warnings seriously. Keep a portion you’ve measured out yourself away from bread crumbs, too.
You’re looking for almonds that fit your gluten-free diet and want to check the ingredients, gluten-free claim and cross-contamination warnings for the exact variant before buying. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises reading the label.
You want to take a measured amount with you and distinguish between an individual portion pack and a larger pack containing several portions. Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 25 g for AH Unsalted Almonds.
You divide almonds into portions at home for several snack breaks, taking care to seal and store them properly and avoid bread crumbs while portioning. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises preventing cross-contamination with gluten.
If you have coeliac disease, start by checking the information for the exact variant. The Dutch Coeliac Society stresses that warnings about possible cross-contamination matter, too.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten information | Check the ingredients, gluten-free claim and any warnings about wheat or other gluten-containing cereals on the current packaging. | When choosing almonds with coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the information for this exact variant. Around 36% of consumers put gluten information first. |
| Taking one portion with you | Compare the net weight with the stated portion size and number of portions. | If I want a measured snack for the journey, I want to know whether I’ll need to portion it myself. Around 29% of consumers give ease of portioning their top priority. |
| Portioning hygienically | Follow the storage instructions, seal the pack after use and portion the almonds in a clean place, away from bread crumbs. | If I prepare several portions in advance, I want to keep both the snack I’m taking with me and the remaining stock clean. Around 21% of consumers focus mainly on portioning and storage. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients list and distinguish between unroasted, roasted and salted almonds, as well as any added oil. | If I want to compare the ingredients and how the almonds are prepared, I look beyond terms such as ‘unsalted’. Around 14% of consumers give these product features top priority. |
Unsalted describes the flavour, not the gluten information. Whether the almonds are suitable depends on the ingredients and warnings for the exact variant.
First, check the current packaging for gluten information and possible cross-contamination. Only then choose based on salt, roasting or flavour.
For the Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds, 125 g, included in this review, Albert Heijn lists four to five portions. The 190 g AH pack also contains several portions; the stated portion size is 25 g.
Compare the net weight, portion size and number of portions separately. A product portion isn’t the same as an individually packed snack bag.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that bread crumbs can also be a source of gluten. A gluten-free claim on the original packaging won’t prevent contamination while you’re portioning the almonds.
Use a clean area for portioning and keep both your portion and the remaining stock away from crumbs.
According to Albert Heijn, the Duyvis variant included in this review is roasted without added oil or fat, but the product information also mentions the possible presence of wheat and gluten-containing cereals. The unsalted Jumbo variant lists sunflower oil.
Treat oil use as a choice about ingredients. Check gluten information and cross-contamination warnings separately.
AH Unsalted Almonds come in a larger pack for measuring out a snack portion at home.
The 125 g Oven Roasted Almonds included in this review are a roasted snack option.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds, 140 g, come in a larger pack for portioning yourself.
PLUS Unroasted, Unsalted Almonds, 200 g, come in a larger pack for portioning at home.
The 200 g roasted, unsalted almonds included in this review are sold under the product name TRADER JOE'S.
The Lidl product page included in this review is for unsalted almonds.
These Joybuy almonds come in stock packs, so you can measure out a portion at home. Before buying, check the ingredients and current warnings about gluten-containing cereals for the exact variant.
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The product name lists 160 g. This is a stock pack for measuring out a portion at home, not an individual snack bag. Before choosing this variant with coeliac disease, check the ingredients and current warnings on the packaging.
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The product name lists 200 g of unsalted almonds. The pack is designed for measuring out portions at home. Check the ingredients and any warnings about gluten-containing cereals on the current packaging.
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The product name describes roasted, salted almonds in a 500 g pack, so you’ll need to measure out portions yourself. Roasting and salting don’t, on their own, tell you anything about the gluten information, so check the current packaging.
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The product name lists a 500 g pack, intended for portioning at home. Before choosing this variant with coeliac disease, check the ingredients and current warnings about gluten-containing cereals on the packaging.
No. Always check the exact packaged variant. The Dutch Coeliac Society says that nuts are naturally gluten-free, but also advises reading the label and taking possible cross-contamination into account. A flavoured variant may contain different ingredients and warnings.
Don’t ignore a warning like this when choosing a snack if you have coeliac disease. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains that warnings about relevant gluten-containing cereals and ‘not suitable for people with coeliac disease’ refer to possible cross-contamination. They don’t prove that every individual pack actually contains gluten.
No. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as the portion size for AH Unsalted Almonds, 190 g. That’s a portion from a larger pack, not an indication that the almonds are individually packed in portions.
Portion a variant that fits your gluten-free diet in a clean place, and keep both the portion you’re taking with you and the remaining stock away from bread crumbs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that cross-contamination can also happen after purchase. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging, too.
Yes, an older pack may still use this wording. The Dutch Coeliac Society says that ‘traces’ has no longer been permitted in new cross-contamination statements since 2026. The NVWA explains that older stock may be sold until it runs out under certain conditions. So the older wording alone doesn’t prove that a pack is being sold unlawfully.
