If you can eat almonds and are looking for a gluten-free or lactose-free snack, AH Terra Ongebrande amandelen and AH Amandelen ongezouten are specific options: Albert Heijn lists both features for these varieties. Always check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. These dietary features do not make the products suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
You can eat almonds, but are looking for a product with clearly stated gluten-free or lactose-free features to enjoy with your afternoon coffee. Check the exact variety: Albert Heijn lists almonds as an ingredient and both dietary features for the two options mentioned.
You need to avoid a specific allergen and want to distinguish between ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of other nuts or peanuts. Almonds are an allergen in their own right, so this snack category is not suitable if you have an almond allergy. If you have other allergies, follow your personal avoidance advice.
You’re looking for an unsalted snack that’s easy to take with you, portion out and store. As well as how the almonds are prepared, check the ingredients and packaging. Store nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
First check whether the exact variety meets your dietary requirements. Then compare how it’s prepared, its ingredients and its packaging to find the right option for your coffee break.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Excluding the right allergen | Check the ingredients and any warning about the possible presence of allergens on the exact pack. If you have an almond allergy, don’t choose an almond snack. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I check both the ingredients list and the warnings. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding allergens. |
| Gluten-free or lactose-free features | Look for the feature on the exact variety. A lactose-free label on its own does not mean a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy. | If I specifically avoid gluten or lactose, I want to be able to check this on the product itself. Around 29% of consumers prioritise explicit gluten-free or lactose-free features. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Compare unroasted, roasted or seasoned varieties, and check whether oil or other ingredients have been added. ‘No added oil’ does not automatically mean unsalted or gluten-free. | If I’m looking for an unsalted variety with simple ingredients, I compare the ingredients and preparation method. Around 21% of consumers prioritise these features. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Check the net weight, closure and storage advice on the pack. Store nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container. | If I want to use the pack for several coffee breaks, I look for something that’s easy to take with me and seal securely. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
Almonds are an allergen in their own right. A gluten-free or lactose-free label does not change that.
Check which substance you need to avoid and read the information on the exact pack. If you have an almond allergy, don’t choose an almond snack.
A savoury seasoning and warnings about wheat or gluten may still apply, even if the manufacturer says no oil has been added.
Assess the preparation claim, ingredients and allergen information separately.
A product with almonds as its only ingredient may still carry a warning about the possible presence of peanuts or other nuts.
As well as the ingredients, read the warnings on the pack.
Nuts should be stored in a dry, tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that they are susceptible to mould.
Seal the pack after your coffee break and follow the storage advice on the label.
Two varieties reviewed offer specific options for people who can eat almonds and are looking for gluten-free or lactose-free features.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is a roasted variety for anyone looking for an unsalted snack.
PLUS Amandelen ongezouten 150 g is a roasted variety made with sunflower oil.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as a savoury, oven-roasted almond snack with no added oil or fat.
ALDI describes unroasted almonds under the Trader Joe’s product brand, in a resealable 200 g pack.
Lidl lists a product called Amandelen ongezouten.
This selection features almonds for a snack break, such as with your afternoon coffee. The product names and descriptions give some details about ingredients and preparation. Check the information on the exact pack to make sure it suits your diet. This selection is not a gluten-free, lactose-free or allergen-free recommendation.
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A good option if you want almonds as a snack and want to consider the ingredient information.
The product information states that it contains 100% almond kernels.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good option if you’re looking for an unroasted, unsalted almond snack.
The product name says raw and unsalted; the product information lists almonds as an ingredient.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good option if you’re looking for almonds to snack on or use in dishes.
The product information states that it contains 100% almond kernels.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good option if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat roasted almond snack and prefer salted almonds.
The product name says that the almonds are roasted and salted.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good option if you want a roasted, salted snack to take with you and reseal afterwards.
The product information says that the almonds are roasted and come in a resealable pack.
Contains almonds and may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
No, you can’t assume that from a lactose-free label. Lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar; a milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins. If you have a milk allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information for milk.
It’s a warning about the possible accidental presence of an allergen, not a statement that it’s an intentional ingredient. Since 1 January 2026, rules in the Netherlands require such warnings to be substantiated through risk analysis and reference values. The NVWA includes phrases such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’ among the accepted wording.
No. According to the NVWA, allergens in the ingredients list must be clearly distinguishable, but this doesn’t have to be done solely using bold type. For example, a different typeface, background, capital letters or underlining can also be used to make them stand out.
The European framework set out in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 applies in the Netherlands to claims such as ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’. The European Commission states that this regulation has applied since 20 July 2016. Check the specific claim on the pack; a general term such as ‘free from’ is no substitute for doing so.
Store nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends keeping them in a cool place. Follow the storage and use-by instructions on the pack as well.
