Only choose almonds if you don’t need to avoid almonds as an allergen: labels such as gluten-free or lactose-free don’t mean a product is free from all allergens. Then look for product information that matches your specific diet, and check the ingredients and warnings on the exact packaging. If almonds are sold loose, you can ask the seller for allergen information.
You’re looking for almonds as a snack and check the gluten-free information for the exact product variant. Also check separately whether the ingredients and warnings meet your other dietary needs. Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page describes AH Amandelen ongezouten as gluten-free.
You want to avoid a particular allergen and distinguish between ingredients and warnings about possible traces. If you need to avoid almonds, almonds themselves aren’t a suitable snack. Check separately for warnings about peanuts or other nuts.
You’re comparing unroasted, roasted, unsalted or seasoned varieties by their ingredients and how you plan to use them. A simple ingredients list or an unsalted label alone doesn’t prove that a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
The percentages reflect consumers considering almonds as a diet-conscious snack. Even if you decide not to buy almonds after checking the information, that choice is part of the decision.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding the right allergen | Check the ingredients and allergen warnings separately, including information about possible traces. | If I need to avoid almonds, peanuts or other nuts, I check the full product information first. For around 31% of consumers, avoiding these allergens comes first. |
| Gluten-free product information | Look for the label on the exact product variant and check for other allergens separately. | Anyone who needs gluten-free information will want to see it on their chosen product and check for other warnings at the same time. For around 25% of consumers, this is their top purchasing priority. |
| Milk ingredients or lactose | Work out whether you need to avoid milk ingredients or lactose, then check the relevant information. | If I need to avoid milk ingredients or lactose, I want to know which of the two matters for my choice. This is the top priority for around 19% of consumers. |
| Simple, unsalted ingredients | Compare the ingredients, preparation method and salt per 100 g. | If you’re mainly looking for a simple, unsalted variety, compare the ingredients and preparation method once you’ve considered your dietary requirements. Around 13% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
| Quantity and packaging | Check the net weight and whether the packaging is resealable. | If I use almonds regularly, I want a quantity and pack that suit my needs. For around 12% of consumers, packaging is their top purchasing priority. |
A product may be labelled gluten-free or lactose-free and still contain almonds. Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page also warns that AH Amandelen ongezouten may contain peanuts and other nuts.
First, identify the specific ingredient you need to avoid. Then check the ingredients and warnings on the exact product variant.
Albert Heijn’s product page describes Duyvis Oven roasted amandelen as roasted without added oil or fat. The nutrition table lists 50 g of fat and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, so the preparation method isn’t a substitute for checking the nutritional information.
Read the preparation details, ingredients and nutrition table separately. Don’t take a no-added-oil claim as proof that a product is fat-free or unsalted.
PLUS lists almonds as an ingredient and also warns that the product may contain peanuts and other nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) distinguishes between ingredients and allergen information.
For packaged products, check the allergen warning too. If buying loose almonds, ask for allergen information before you buy.
AH Amandelen ongezouten 190 g is a variety whose product page explicitly describes it as gluten-free and lactose-free.
PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten 200 g may suit anyone looking for an unroasted variety with simple ingredients.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is a roasted, unsalted variety.
Duyvis Oven roasted amandelen 125 g is a savoury, seasoned snack.
The roasted, unsalted 200 g almonds reviewed are sold at ALDI under the Trader Joe’s brand.
Lidl’s Dutch product listing features a variety called Amandelen ongezouten.
These options range from plain almonds to raw, salted and flavoured varieties. Always check the information on the exact packaging to see whether it suits your diet. None of these options is suitable if you need to avoid almonds.
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An option if you’re looking for a simple almond product and can eat almonds.
The ingredients information lists 100% almond kernels.
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A good fit if you prefer raw, unsalted almonds, provided almonds suit your diet.
The product title says raw and unsalted; the ingredients information lists almonds.
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An option if you’re looking for a simple almond product and can eat almonds.
The ingredients information lists 100% almonds.
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A flavoured option if the listed ingredients fit your diet.
The ingredients information includes corn, sugar, honey, condensed milk and soya. Check these ingredients if you need to avoid milk ingredients or soya.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds and can eat almonds.
The product title says roasted and salted; the ingredients information lists almonds and salt.
No. Almonds can be a food allergen in their own right, so a gluten-free or lactose-free label doesn’t make an almond product suitable if you need to avoid almonds. Check the exact packaging for warnings about other allergens too.
No. Lactose is milk sugar, while a milk allergy involves milk proteins. According to the Voedingscentrum, lactose intolerance and milk allergy are different conditions. So don’t rely on a lactose-free label alone when checking whether a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
Yes. The NVWA says allergen information must be available before purchase for unpackaged products too. The information can be given verbally, but customers must be clearly told that they can ask for it.
No. Gluten-free product information relates to gluten and doesn’t mean a product is free from almonds, peanuts, milk or other allergens. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends checking the information on the label. You should also check the other ingredients and warnings.
Since 1 January 2026, new rules have applied in the Netherlands on how and when food businesses must warn about possible cross-contamination with allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport’s Regular Consultation on the Commodities Act explain this policy change. A warning about possible traces is different from an ingredient that is actually used in the recipe.
